Surf Channel Coming to DISH

[Scott Greczkowski]

Looks like we will have a new channel soon on DISH.

http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/2012/08/another-sport-is-about-to-get.php

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[Mr Tony]

I think you mean the Surf Channel
Another sport will be getting its own channel within the next few weeks. From the founder of the Tennis Channel and the Ski Channel, next up is the Surf Channel

 

[allargon]

I think you mean the Surf Channel
Another sport will be getting its own channel within the next few weeks. From the founder of the Tennis Channel and the Ski Channel, next up is the Surf Channel

AFAIK, the Ski Channel is only available via On Demand on Dish. Moreover, it's SD only. That's too bad, as I liked some of their snowboarding content. Call me when it's HD On Demand like Epix Drive-In!

 

[Mr Tony]

fixed the channel name as the article is about the Surf Channel

 

[Juan]

ehh almost sounds like another version of the "pursuit channel" i.e home shopping in disguise


Says the article, "The channel will launch to 20 million households via distribution deals with Comcast, Cox Communications, DirecTV, Dish, Filmon.com and YouTube, with which it has a preferred channel partnership

 

[Mr Tony]

Pursuit Channel isnt a home shopping network.

 

[Juan]

Pursuit Channel isnt a home shopping network.

well all the programs are long form commercials (interesting shows but still commercials)..its pays to be carried and is in the home shopping range of channels..in otherwords the producer of the program pays to be on the pursuit channel http://www.moosemedia.tv/Resources/PCM, PC Spread link2012 PLA Terms-Conditions REV11102011.pdf

 

[Mr Tony]

Who said it pays to be on Dish?

Also its on channel 240 which is right by WGN 239...Shopping channels stop at 230
Directv its on 604 (between NBCSports Net and Sportsman Network)

its not commercials...dont know where you are getting that info

 

[satjay]

Big question...will it be in HD

 

[Juan]

Who said it pays to be on Dish?

Also its on channel 240 which is right by WGN 239...Shopping channels stop at 230
Directv its on 604 (between NBCSports Net and Sportsman Network)

its not commercials...dont know where you are getting that info

Here are some examples.. shows like "cabela's fishermans handbook" and
"Honey Brake experience" the cabela show features "gasp" products that can be purchased at cabelas.. Honey Brake experience is about "gasp" what its like to go on a paid safari at honey brake..wild river whitetails is all about "gasp" hunting at another pay to hunt game reserve in Wisconsin

 

[gpollock87]

something better could have been chosen to add

 

[Mojo Jojo]

something better could have been chosen to add

Are you suggesting something better like FearNet?

 

[Sean Mota]

Seriously... Isn't TV wasteful by the channel.

 

[whitewolf8214]

Another waste of space

 

[Juan]

Are you suggesting something better like FearNet?

yes

 

[Teehar]

Another waste of space

Yep I totally agree.

 

[gpollock87]

Are you suggesting something better like FearNet?

not just FEARnet though, there are other channels out there too

 

[Teehar]

I can't speak for everyone but,why they would waste space on a channel like this is beyond me.Bring back Amc/Ifc Yes/Msg and Gol tv for the soccer fans.

 

[navychop]

With or without the shark attacks?

 

[KAB]

Oh Boy!!! Another no watch channel. Hope the funders know they are going to take a HIT!