Nicola Butler recently traveled down under to meet up with Amber Wing in her home town. Nicola and Amber both have good time riding and hanging out together. These girls know how to shred! Check it out!

With the end of 2010 around the corner we take a look back at all the high points and low points. 2010 will always be remembered as "The Year of Liquid Force". From Liquid Force riders dominating the contest scene to dominating in the free riding realm, it seems that Liquid Force team was unstoppable this year. Lets take a stroll down memory lane and look back at all that happened this year in Wakeboarding.

January 2010

Rumors that the PWT would not happen this year were circulating at this time with no scheduled released and sponsorship problems.

Parks Documentary won Best Documentary at X-Dance film festival.

March 2010

Pro Wakeboard Tour schedule officially announced, ending all rumors.

Harley Clifford wins in Abu Dhabi, for the fist stop of the World Wakeboard Series.

Aaron Rathy signs with MB boats, after loosing Nautique Boats as a sponsor in 2009.

Erik Ruck is let go from Hyperlite but then picked up by Ronix.

April 2010

Bob Soven wins his first professional wakeboard contest in Miami.

May 2010

Body Glove's "Slick City" premieres in Orlando.

Harley Clifford wins Wake Games in Orlando.

Harley Clifford wins in Brazil at stop #2 of World Wakeboard Series.

Harley Clifford wins Pro Tour #1 in Acworth, Ga beating Rusty Malinoski

Phillip Soven wins 51st Masters.

June 2010

Tom Fooshee wins first Monster Energy Triple Crown event at TSR

After couple years with no boat sponsor, Keith Lyman signs with Axis Wake Boats.

Phillip Soven wins at Pro Tour #2 in Ft.Worth.

Harley Clifford dominates at Pro Tour #3 in Kentucky.

Harley Clifford Lands 5 Different 900's in one set Wake 2 Wake.

July 2010

Danny Harf wins 13,000 big ones at Bro Stock 2010.

Raph Derome wins Wake The Line in Germany, cementing his ballot for rail rider of the year.

Amber Wing is the first woman to ever land a 900 wake 2 wake.

Harley Clifford wins Air Nautique U.S. Nationals.

Bob Soven wins his first Pro Tour event, Pro Tour #4 in Colorado.

August 2010

Tom Fooshee wins Monster Energy Triple Crown Stop #2 in Kansas, Winning the overall title as well here.

Bob Soven beats Phillip Soven in Canada taking home WakeStock Title.

Harley Clifford wins Pro Tour #5 in Tennessee, but loses overall title to Phillip Soven.

Dean Smith wins WWA Wakeboard Worlds in Orlando,Fl in a surprise victory.

Harley Clifford lands first Back Mobe 720 wake 2 wake and then goes to Parks Double or Nothing too win with it there.

Raph Derome wins Rail Rider of The Year.

September 2010

Steel Lafferty Sticks a ToeSide Back 900 to win Wakeboard move of the year.

Lior Sofer wins Monster Triple Crown stop #3 in Ohio.

December 2010

Nico Von LerchenFeld wins Red Bull's Wake of Fame

Its been an amazing year for everyone but its clearly been a better year for the Liquid Force Team. I have said it before but I am pretty sure Liquid Force made a deal with the devil. With Liquid Force team only growing this year will we see a repeat performance next year? All I know for sure is that I cant for May for all the fun to start again.

Liquid Force not only dominated this year on the pro tour but they also dominated this year by having the most fun! Seemed like all their riders were constantly in the spotlight and their team took over 2010. This video proves that they have more fun then you.

Collin Harrington made this sick little montage from some of the highlights of Liquid Force this year so far. Tons of action, covers, photos, contest won by the liquid force team this year and its not even over yet!



Liquid Force 2010 from Liquid Force on Vimeo.

The 2010 Surf Expo in Orlando got smacked with an O-branded wave this past week.The sprawling annual convention played host to the 2010 Transworld Wake Awards, where Oakley head-to-toe riders took home some major hardware for their super high-powered seasons.From the youngest team member (who happens to arguably be one of the world's best wakeboarders - if not the best) to O Team Veterans, the Oakley brand clearly shined in every respect.Add the fact that one of the most coveted titles of the event was and is the "Oakley Move of the Year" Award.

The World's best riders are constantly in pursuit of the honor. Combine all of that with the Oakley branding that was visible everywhere, and it was one heck of an Oakley night.It's clear that the Big O continues its extraordinarily strong presence and leadership in the sport. But let's get to the important announcements.

And the Oakley Team Winners are...(drum roll please):
Amber Wing (AUS) - Oakley Move of Year - Age 26
Harley Clifford - Best Male Wakeboarder - Age 16
Harley Clifford - (AUS) - Best Video Part Wakeboard
Amber Wing - Best Female Wakeboarder
Danny Hampson (USA) - Best Video Part Wakeskate - Age 23
Nicola Butler (Great Britain) - Queen Of Wake Season Champ - Age 18

Congratulations to the entire Oakley Wakeboard Team, Matty Swanson and Wakeboard Team Manager Jack Blodgett for kickin' arse and taking names all year. from www.oakley.com

Check Out Award

Amateur or pro, this up-and-coming rider had the most impact in the last year and has poised himself to become a major player in the future of wakeboarding. Past Winners: '06 Adam Errington | '07 Jimmy LaRiche | '08 Harley Clifford | '09 Bob Soven And The Winner Is:Steel Lafferty

Best Women's Rider

This female ripper kills it in all aspects, including contests, exposure, photos, video sections and progressive riding. Past Winners: '06 Dallas Friday | '07 Amber Wing | '08 Nicola Butler And The Winner Is: Amber Wing

Best Wake Park Rider

The Best Wake Park Rider is a rider who dominated in the last 365 days at full-size cable parks as well as System 2.0 parks, considering contests, videos, magazine coverage, etc. This rider kills it on air tricks as well as rails, transfers, kickers, etc. He is also a great ambassador for this growing segment of our industry. And The Winner Is: Tom Fooshee

Rail Master

The Rail Master is a rider who stands out most on all kinds of rails. This rider shows a good mix of technical and stylish riding, including contests, winch, PWC, cable, System 2.0 and web videos. Past Winners: '06 Shane Bonifay | '07 Keith Lidberg | '08 J.D. Webb | '09 J.D. Webb And The Winner Is: Raphael Derome

Photographer of the Year

Photographer of the Year is someone who captured innovative, creative and inspiring images on a consistent basis all year, including cover shots, editorial exposure, advertisements and catalogs. Past Winners: '06 Josh Letchworth | '07 Joey Meddock | '08 Winner Josh Letchworth | '09 Bryan Soderlind And The Winner Is: Joey Meddock

Best Video Performance -- Wakeboard

This is awarded to both the rider and producer, with consideration given to both the level of riding and filming/editing. Past Winners: '06 Danny Harf, Counterfeit This | '07 Randall Harris, Transgression | '08 Danny Harf, Drive | Danny Harf, Out Of The PondAnd The Winner Is: Harley Clifford, Slick City

Best Video Performance -- Wakeskate

This is awarded to both the rider and producer, with consideration given to both the level of riding and filming/editing. Past Winners: '07 Aaron Reed, N.A.R.L.A. | '08 Danny Hampson, Volume Wakeskate Videos | '09 Brian Grubb, Out of the PondAnd The Winner Is: Danny Hampson, Washed Up Before We Were Has Beens

Best Web Video

This is a new award for 2010. The Best Web video is the voters' favorite video that has come out on the Internet, considering the quality of filming/editing, riding and entertainment value. And The Winner Is: ATL Pro Tour Voiceover/Silas Thurman, Parks Bonifay and Kevin Henshaw

Best Video

This award is based on the quality of video, editing, creativity and the level of riding it showcases. Past Winners: '06 Danny Harf, Counterfeit This | '07 Randall Harris, Transgression | '08 Danny Harf, Drive | '09 Danny Harf, Out of the PondAnd The Winner Is:Parks Bonifay Documentary/AVE

Best Wakeskater

The Best Wakeskater is someone who is most dominant, considering all aspects including lip tricks, wake moves, rails, contests, video sections and special events, with proficiency in PWC, boat, winch and cable riding. Past winners: '06 Aaron Reed | '07 Brian Grubb | '08 Nick Tayor | '09 Reed Hansen And The Winner Is: Reed Hansen

The Legend

This rider has always pushed the wake industry and consistently contributed in multiple aspects to the betterment of wake and its lifestyle. This person has become synonymous with the sport. Past Winners: '04 Scott Byerly | '05 Shaun Murray l '06 Darin Shapiro | '07 Parks Bonifay | '08 Zane Schwenk | '09 Erik "Gator" Lutgert And The Winner Is: Greg Nelson

Best Wakeboarder

The Best Wakeboarder is someone who rides better than everyone else and excels in every aspect of wakeboarding, from wake moves to rails to double-ups. Consideration should also be made for magazine exposure, cover shots, contest results, video sections and overall commitment to the sport on a daily basis.Past Winners: '06 Danny Harf | '07 Rusty Malinoski | '08 Rusty Malinoski | '09 Aaron Rathy And The Winner Is: Harley Clifford

Oakley Move Of The Year Awards

This award is for the single most impressive, sickest, innovative and progressive move pulled all year, with categories for wakeboarding, wakeskating and women.

Womens

And The Winner Is: Amber Wing, toeside 900

Wakeskate

And The Winner Is: Andrew Pastura, Backside 360 Kickflip down gap

Mens

And The Winner Is: Steel Lafferty, toeside backside 900