OveFundinFan Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 hour ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: The whole thing is wrong full stop, both sides are wrong but the worst of all is us we are just peddling war who is the "us" that is peddling (pushing) for war?????? I certainly am not pushing for war. I am pushing for peace. I believe peace will come, I trust the prophecies in the Bible, which promises peace. But sadly most people have either given up on hope or still put their hope on mans governments (management) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 2 hours ago, iainb said: FWIW here's my take on the new Discovery Events era... Not impressed and overall a bit of a step backwards imo. Why have a presenter who speaks English as a foreign language as a presenter for an English language transmission? Sure have her on the Polish coverage or the pit interview slot but I don't think she can think quick enough in a foreign language to present a live show, perhaps she'll improve I hope so, it's early days. The whole transmission was too loud for me and left me with a headache, it was almost like being there with the noise from the PA system and the racket they played over the replays was grating to say the least. The heart rate monitors... a nice idea, but they can't be accurate surely! If they are I hope they've got 16 ambulances on standby at the track! The telemetry that was starting to be introduced over the last couple of years has now gone, so we now don't know if a rider is using a different bike. None of the so called new innovations were on view, no rider cam, no analysis, no stats, no touch screen analysis. All pretty poor imo and just what I've come to expect from Eurosport Website hasn't been updated with any results yet and it's 10am the following day! Are Monster Energy not now the series sponsor? They seem to be just official energy drink supplier... seems a step backwards to me. Fortunately the on track action was top draw! One swallow doesn't make a summer though, it's good that we're back to 1 night GP's on different tracks in different country's. I can agree with a lot of that. What I did like was the pit layout, that has made a big jump forward. Looks smart. For me, what Disc+ needs to do is notify the large audience what time the meeting starts....... UK time, that is. 10:45 became 11:45, 4:30 became 5:50. Further, I log on for 10:45 and was greeted with You Need To Upgrade. Panic set in. Log in 4:30 and the same message. It got me wondering am I going to see the GP live (what I paid for). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 11 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: who is the "us" that is peddling (pushing) for war?????? I certainly am not pushing for war. I am pushing for peace. I believe peace will come, I trust the prophecies in the Bible, which promises peace. But sadly most people have either given up on hope or still put their hope on mans governments (management) Our blood thirsty government is us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: I can agree with a lot of that. What I did like was the pit layout, that has made a big jump forward. Looks smart. Yes, i think that was an improvement, in the last couple of years the riders started to hide away in their pit bays, they are now totally open so there is no hiding place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: Our blood thirsty government is us Has Sunak found some money from somewhere, I thought he was building a swimming pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 2 hours ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: camera work of racing was suspect as usual, with camera focussed on riders at the back while battle on at front And for the love of all that is holy when are they going to have a super slo mo camera on the start/finish line for close finishes. A big fail for Discovery, it's 2022 and we're still looking at blurred images at 30fps from a camera at an angle! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixer2 Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 16 hours ago, OveFundinFan said: When I first started with Discovery+ in February and using a ROKU box sound and vision were not in sync. At that time I had ordered a new ROKU box for the lounge tv. When it came I put it onto the bedroom tv, the one with the out of sync, and everything was ok. So, the new box is permanently in the bedroom and working fine, while the older box is redundant (works ok with other apps on the older ROKU). So, how old is your ROKU box, it may be that causing out of sync, but I would do a online report to Discovery+ giving all the details, including the ROKU box version (assuming you have kept the box updated). Thank you, the box is a couple of years old, but the software updated today without problem. All very strange... other apps (MY5, You Tube, Sky news live) on the ROKU are fine, all synchronised. Even other programmes from Discovery plus (Lifestyle, Houses etc) all fine and in sync. However anything on Discover Sports, live or on catch-up are out of synch... just watched live snooker and you can hear the ball being hit 10 seconds before you see it...madness! Last nights GP is still out of sync, only option I think is to cancel Discovery sports stream and get Eurosport through Sky? Technology eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) Enjoyed last night some good racing, the commentators did well, a really close call with Dan Bewley and Anders Thomson on the line , thought Dan had just got it but very tight! Edited May 1, 2022 by topaz325 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 14 minutes ago, iainb said: And for the love of all that is holy when are they going to have a super slo mo camera on the start/finish line for close finishes. A big fail for Discovery, it's 2022 and we're still looking at blurred images at 30fps from a camera at an angle! I quite agree, the technology is not that expensive but instead we get to know the riders heart rate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 14 hours ago, iainb said: What are you talking about? Kelvin Tatum is an experienced commentator, in fact he's probably got more experience now in commentating than he had riding speedway! I was referring more to whoever replaces Pearson. Kelvin is fine as the 2nd man, but needs a "commentator" not an analyser next to him in my opinion. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 Excellent commentary with my preferred team of Tatum and Louis. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Fromafar said: Smarzlik and Janowski are the class acts.The rest will have their moments.Woffy doesn’t want to mix it nowadays.Lambert just a gater and rides the inside lines.Decent meeting though. Can't agree with that at all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Fixer2 said: Thank you, the box is a couple of years old, but the software updated today without problem. All very strange... other apps (MY5, You Tube, Sky news live) on the ROKU are fine, all synchronised. Even other programmes from Discovery plus (Lifestyle, Houses etc) all fine and in sync. However anything on Discover Sports, live or on catch-up are out of synch... just watched live snooker and you can hear the ball being hit 10 seconds before you see it...madness! Last nights GP is still out of sync, only option I think is to cancel Discovery sports stream and get Eurosport through Sky? Technology eh! What you describe is exactly what mine was doing. I too was watching snooker, in Feb, and I knew who won the frame whilst I was still watching it. I was watching the Winter Olympics, short track speed skating, again I knew the winner of a race and I was still watching beginning of last lap. Very frustrating. As I said previously, I got one of the latest Roku Streaming Stick+, which the spec reads 4K Ultra HD, HDR, 1080p & 720p streaming upto 60 fps. I got mine off eBay as a opened box customer return, £32 instead of £55 new. If you anywhere near Chester I will lend you the stick to try. Edited May 1, 2022 by OveFundinFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 19 hours ago, Arch Stanton said: I personally think both Tatum and Louis are excellent, but as sidekick summarisers. Neither is right for the lead commentary role and they’re gonna have to find someone to fill that particular role I think. Yes. I thought both did well in awful circumstances (particularly Tatum, given his long friendship and professional association with Nigel) , but having two former riders merely duplicates each other's expertise. Think the dynamic is better with an out and out commentator plus an expert analyst. As to finding the right speedway-versed commentator, not easy. Anyone brought in would have to be comfortable with their own style. There's no point attempting to replicate Nigel; you'd just end up with a pallid version of the real thing. David Rowe or Dave Goddard would do well, IMHO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixer2 Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 15 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: What you describe is exactly what mine was doing. I too was watching snooker, in Feb, and I knew who won the frame whilst I was still watching it. I was watching the Winter Olympics, short track speed skating, again I knew the winner of a race and I was still watching beginning of last lap. Very frustrating. As I said previously, I got one of the latest Roku Streaming Stick+, which the spec reads 4K Ultra HD, HDR, 1080p & 720p streaming upto 60 fps. I got mine off eBay as a opened box customer return, £32 instead of £55 new. If you anywhere near Chester I will lend you the stick to try. Thank you, very kind... but I'm down on the South Coast! I've raised a question on Discovery Help... I won't hold my breath, but you never know. Think your idea of a new stick is the way to go.. I'll see what's on offer, thanks again for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 16 minutes ago, Fixer2 said: Thank you, very kind... but I'm down on the South Coast! I've raised a question on Discovery Help... I won't hold my breath, but you never know. Think your idea of a new stick is the way to go.. I'll see what's on offer, thanks again for the advice. Let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Fromafar said: Only my opinion, yours differs obviously. So does mine, you haven't watched Robert race enough perhaps .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 16 minutes ago, Fixer2 said: Thank you, very kind... but I'm down on the South Coast! I've raised a question on Discovery Help... I won't hold my breath, but you never know. Think your idea of a new stick is the way to go.. I'll see what's on offer, thanks again for the advice. FWIW I watched on Amazon Firestick, which was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawel115 Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: You see what Ukraine soldiers are doing to their own citizens right ? Oh that’s right you don’t because they don’t want you to see it, it’s war their are no winners just losers, neither side are blameless but what is reported in western media is just lies, I realise there is propaganda on both sides but Russia started this not Ukraine and Russian speedway riders should not be riding right now especially the ones supporting Putin not mentioning the fact that both of them were subject to conscription so both of them are soldier in reserve for Russian Army just the same as some older polish riders before Poland abandoned conscription in late 1990 the reason Tomasz Gollob raced for Gdansk for one season in 1989 to do his military service there while riding. Edited May 1, 2022 by pawel115 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 3 hours ago, HGould said: I was referring more to whoever replaces Pearson. Kelvin is fine as the 2nd man, but needs a "commentator" not an analyser next to him in my opinion. Nonsense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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