News, Reviews and all that Jazz
August 4th, 2010
Something about the smell of a new ball being drilled that is rather cool.
Jason Brown, one of my best mates, is also my ball driller. Together we lay out and drill each of Storms new bowling ball range when they come in for me to use.
I try not to venture away too far from drillings that I love. Drillings that work for me.
Under ‘About Belmo’ on the home page you will see in the drop down bar – equipment specs. Click that to see a picture of the drilling and a review of how that ball performed for me.
I also have a 10 second clip of me throwing the ball so you can see the reaction of the ball down the lane.
Cheers gang
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The week Past
August 2nd, 2010
Hey Hey everyone,
Last week was a great week for a few reasons, but mostly because It was my birthday week. I woke up on the 29th of July with both my wonderful girls in bed opening presents by both of them. Just to be home with my girls is a good enough present for me. I boxed with Bobby Williams (Ex Australian Boxing Olympian) and sweated like i always do, i had lunch with the nonnas, dinner with my parents, a little party at my sisters and dinner at the in-laws and ate way too much but loved every bite. I then had to box with Bobby so i could fit into my jeans again.
I got messages and calls from all over the world, from Sweden to Chicago, It’s wonderful having so many friends...
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ABF Tour – Indonesian Leg
July 19th, 2010
After each Asian Tour stop, is an ABF (Asian Bowling Federation) stop.
The top 16 from the event qualify to make this event.
Its a short event. Top 16 – 1 game matches – win 4 matches you win the event.
Once apon a time, the ABF tour was worth a fair bit of money each round – now though, there is no money, only ranking points. These points are tallied from the entire season and a Tournament of Champions – Grand Slam is bowled. Now this is worth a fair bit of money. Last time i was able to bowl in the ToC – it was worth $25000 Aud – I finished 2nd that year.
So whilst there may not of been any money this week, I still wanted to...
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Indonesian Finals – Part 2
July 17th, 2010
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Indonesian Open – Finals
July 16th, 2010
Today I had the first 8 of 16 games of the finals.
The building is a tricky one to bowl in. Pair to pair is so tough to read. One pair, i had the left lane about 20 boards drier. I was throwing the ball past the arrows, over the left gutter and on the right lane i was slow rolling the ball.
Something was not right with 11-12.
Ok, so this is how it went.
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Qualifying
July 14th, 2010
Hey gang.
The bowling centre here is fairly tricky. Each pair has subtle differences that can change a 230 feel to a 160 game in a hurry.
This is a multiple re-entry event, 4 games.
The lane condition is quite tough (always is here in Indonesia). Not much room out there. The other thing is that the oil is a little thin, making you move quite quickly.
I started trying to play a little right (15 to 10), trying to play safe. I was using a very old Invasion. After 5 frames I knew safe wasnt going to cut it. Normally 860 will make the cut, but i felt like this look was good for 820. So i did what I do best, moved left.
Struck out for 226 using a stronger Invasion –...
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Time to shoe up!
July 12th, 2010
Qualifying starts today for me at the Indonesian Open.
I have had some great history in this building.
My first trip here I was lucky enough to win this event, then the following year for the Asian Bowling Federation Tournament of Champions i finished in 2nd .
Indonesia is a wonderful place. The people here treat bowlers like stars.
Im traveling with great mate George Frilingos. We were picked up at the airport in a private car last night, our luggage was taken care of for us. We drove to the bowl to drop off our gear. Didnt lift a finger there either.
We then were escorted to our hotel where we checked in, again not lifting a finger. We are always offered by the...
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Inside my head
July 11th, 2010
Traveling!
Each place, each time I leave, it’s for the same reason. No matter the place or the event I’m traveling to when I get on that plane I have only one thought in my head – WIN.
It runs over and over inside. Make it worth while leaving home, make traveling away from family and friends worth the hassle – WIN.
I know it sounds a little dramatic but over the years it’s the fuel that drives me to do just that – WIN.
Traveling is hard and when you do it for a living, the sparkle of the planes are not as bright, the stamps on the passport are a blur, but it’s the only way to get to work. My family are my focus and it’s them...
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Got an idea?
July 5th, 2010
Hey guys – Got an idea to help this website become better?
belmo@jasonbelmonte.com – send those ideas there. If your idea is used to help make this site the best sports website in the world, then you will get a signed autograph card sent any where in the world.
Thanks for you help
Your mate
Jb
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New items in the Store
May 1st, 2010
Hey hey gang,
I have been wonderfully busy at home being a dad and life is great. Aria is now 4 months old and and is getting more adorable with each sunrise.
This is just a quick note to let everyone know that I have new items for sale in Belmo’s Store in the website. Items including Belmo replica Jersey’s, limited edition Belmo Bowling Balls and Belmo Eyewear. Check it out!
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