Ping Pong Tournament
Marcus G. Langseth
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This 26th of September, the third week of the Hawaiian-Emperor Seamount Seismic Experiment, marks the opening of the Marcus G. Langseth Ping-Pong Tournament and what a fantastic day to play Ping-Pong.
This 26th of September, the third week of the Hawaiian-Emperor Seamount Seismic Experiment, marks the opening of the Marcus G. Langseth Ping-Pong Tournament and what a fantastic day to play Ping-Pong.
Well the exciting sport of Ping-Pong is
traditionally played in sports bars, local taverns, or the Olympics, this
tournament has taken the sport to the next level as our competitors attempt to
play in high seas. The tournament is being held aboard Marcus G. Langseth R/V.
Well there may be an active seismic study in progress, the crew of the Langseth
have been preparing for weeks to host this tournament.
Ping-Pong at sea is no laughing matter. The
cramped rooms and the roll of the ship creates a high variability to each game.
The shifting of the floor leaves the player to manage their unstable weight and
attempt to play the ball’s variable trajectories. Well Ping-Pong is not a
dangerous sport to the prepared, these changing conditions leave many exposed.
Loose clothing is often necessary to face some of the veteran players.
A double elimination bracket has been chosen
for the tournament this year. If a player should lose a round, they are moved
to the loser's bracket where they can battle their way back into the winner’s
bracket.
Competition this year is
fierce. Many of the competitors have traveled from great distances
from places including New York, China, India, Thailand, Honduras and Alaska for
this tournament. With twenty participants entered in the tournament, it is
anyone’s guess who will win.
Mark McClernan, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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