I made ESPN's website by competing in the Stihl Collegiate Timbersports Competition in Gainesville, FL at Forestry Conclave 08. I lost because I am a rookie to the sport. A lot of the competitors say that I have the potential, but lack the much needed technique. Basically, I need to practice...lol

Once I learn the technique I will be a force from what competitors told me. They think I have good power and great endurance...lol.

Unlucky for me my heats were scheduled against the guy who won the whole competition. Sucks for me.

It'll air on ESPNU this summer.

I finished 11th out of 16th. I should have practiced, but I had so much school work to do. I will be a force to be reckoned with next year though. I will be practicing non-stop until March 2009

Oh yeah I'm AyiKwei "Kwei" Perry on there. Wonder how they figured out my nickname?...lol...I never did tell them

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/timbersports/news/story?page=t_feat_barnette_StihlTimbersports_UF_p1

well done! I miss my days of competition. Sounds like you can make a go of this...way to go!

That's pretty neat! Remember to wear flannel next time.

Good for you, man.

That looks like a lot of fun! :thumbsup:

^^^loves to work wood

^^^loves to work wood

LOL - this isn't the "expose the previous poster" thread!!!

It's fun. I can't wait until next year. appreciate the compliments.