Badminton

[BND]

1 hour ago, Chauncey Picklepants said:

We’re talking tough-hitting seasoned Badminton professionals here.  They fear not. 

Professionals?  So they get paid to play?  LOL.  I'm pretty sure that poster meant that since shuttlecocks are much lighter than basketballs and those have been known to be blown over the side, a shuttlecock doesn't stand a chance against the wind, regardless of the players skill.  I've played putt putt on the deck of a ship and the ball gets blown around. 

 

That said, not sure that a group of people looking to play a pickup game of basketball on the court will be thrilled to find two people playing badmiton.

Edited September 1, 2021 by BND

[zekekelso]

10 minutes ago, poocher said:

I came in 2nd in girls doubles in badminton back in high school!!

I had a friend was a big badminton  player
Back in high school
SHe could hit that shuttlecock by you
Make you look like a fool boy
Saw her the other night at the Viking Crown Lounge
I was walking in, she was walking out
We went back inside sat down had a few drinks
But all she kept talking about was

[zekekelso]

7 minutes ago, BND said:

, a shuttlecock doesn't stand a chance against the wind,

Nah, I bet they’d be fine. Now frisbee golf on a cruise ship? That would be problematic. 

[Chauncey Picklepants]

9 minutes ago, zekekelso said:

Nah, I bet they’d be fine. Now frisbee golf on a cruise ship? That would be problematic. 

Frisbee golf is a land sport for sure.  They’re looking for courses on our island itinerary stops, not on board.  Can you imagine though. 🤣

[Chauncey Picklepants]

14 minutes ago, zekekelso said:

I had a friend was a big badminton  player
Back in high school
SHe could hit that shuttlecock by you
Make you look like a fool boy
Saw her the other night at the Viking Crown Lounge
I was walking in, she was walking out
We went back inside sat down had a few drinks
But all she kept talking about was

This. Wins. Everything. 

[Chauncey Picklepants]

24 minutes ago, BND said:

Professionals?  So they get paid to play?  LOL.  I'm pretty sure that poster meant that since shuttlecocks are much lighter than basketballs and those have been known to be blown over the side, a shuttlecock doesn't stand a chance against the wind, regardless of the players skill.  I've played putt putt on the deck of a ship and the ball gets blown around. 

 

That said, not sure that a group of people looking to play a pickup game of basketball on the court will be thrilled to find two people playing badmiton.

We understand how wind works. As far as pick up basketball games at night, well we’re all paying guests, just might make a few new friends.  Let’s stay positive, not trying to fight anyone onboard over a flashing shuttlecock. I don’t anticipate gangs of boisterous basketball players roaming the sports deck at night, but if it happens -It’s all good. 

Edited September 1, 2021 by Chauncey Picklepants

[poocher]

My one claim of badminton skill was being able to put my serve JUST inside the line.  Most times the opposing player didn’t even swing 

[Chauncey Picklepants]

3 minutes ago, poocher said:

My one claim of badminton skill was being able to put my serve JUST inside the line.  Most times the opposing player didn’t even swing 

Sounds like you may need to pick up that racket again. 
 

My one claim of Badminton skill was pulling my back out during a contentious match against a then-10-year-old-girl and ending up incapacitated for a week. 

 

 

[BND]

13 minutes ago, Chauncey Picklepants said:

We understand how wind works. As far as pick up basketball games at night, well we’re all paying guests, just might make a few new friends.  Let’s stay positive, not trying to fight anyone onboard over a flashing shuttlecock. I don’t anticipate gangs of boisterous basketball players roaming the sports deck at night, but if it happens -It’s all good. 

Um, okay.  I just pointed out what that poster meant LOL.  As I said earlier, I don't know that the court is open 24/7.  Pretty sure they have hours and when it is set up for volleyball, it's a scheduled time.  

 

BTW, my sister and I played a lot of badmiton in our backyard when we were younger, then we moved onto playing tennis in the street in front of our house.  We were pretty good at both, but we were very athletic.  Your question needs to be asked onboard the ship because you need to find out if there's open play time for other things besides basketball. 

Edited September 1, 2021 by BND

[Chauncey Picklepants]

10 minutes ago, BND said:

Um, okay.  I just pointed out what that poster meant LOL.  As I said earlier, I don't know that the court is open 24/7.  Pretty sure they have hours and when it is set up for volleyball, it's a scheduled time.  

 

BTW, my sister and I played a lot of badmiton in our backyard when we were younger, then we moved onto playing tennis in the street in front of our house.  We were pretty good at both, but we were very athletic.  Your question needs to be asked onboard the ship because you need to find out if there's open play time for other things besides basketball. 

Not being passive aggressive and most definitely not looking to have the thread go sideways.  I apologize if you took my reply as anything but what it is.  Would like to keep a lighthearted thread going about something fun. Sounds like you know a thing or two about Badminton. 👍