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| Washed Up Before We Were Has Beens! Hits StoresIt's finally here!! Washed up Before We Were Has Beens, the Obscura Wakeskate team video that premiered in August to rockstar reviews, is finally available for purchase!! The video is over three years in the making and follows the eclectic Obscura crew as they push the boundaries of wakeskating throughout the world... Washed Up gives a unique glimpse into the personalities of the team and their lives. Directed, produced, and filmed by Obscura founders Aaron Reed and Danny Hampson, Washed Up Before We Were Has Beens is true to the core and not something any watersports fan will want to miss out on. The film has already earned a Best Wakeskate Video Section award for Danny Hampson at the Transworld Wake Awards! See what all the buzz is about and put some stoke in your stocking this holiday, pick up a copy of Washed Up Before We Were Has Beens from your local core retailer today! Channels: More Oakley's wake team wins big at Wake Awards 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 Channels: More 2010 Byerly Toe Jam Qualifiers: Boat The first head to head boat competition this year for wakeskating. After 23 riders battled it out to make it semis the stage was set. Lots of great riding from everyone. Front bigs were the flavor of the day with numerous riders pulling out the front bigs in their run. Grant Roberts attempted his frontside 540 wake 2 wake once again today. The 5 qualified riders will move on to face wake superstars Reed Hansen, Brian Grubb, Brandon Thomas in the finals.  Results from Semi Finals Round- Top 1 Advances to Finals Heat 1 1.) Yan Lecomte 2.) George Daniels Heat 2 1.) Stu Shinn 2.) Andrew Fortenberry Heat 3 1.) Grant Roberts 2.) Matt Manzari Heat 4 1.) Danny Hampson 2.) Dieter Humpsch Heat 5 1.) James Balzer 2.) Nick Taylor Channels: More Washed Up Before We Were Has Beens Premiere Who says you need an extravagant budget and fancy red carpet to have a successful premiere for a wake video these days? The guys at Obscura don't, and the launch of the team video, Washed Up Before We Were Has Beens, went off last this week in downtown Orlando. Friends, family, uber-pros, minor league pros, media, complete randoms and even James "Bubba" Stewart all packed into the theater space to check out wakeskating action from the likes of semi-washed-up veterans Danny Hampson and Aaron Reed, to not-very-washed-up young guns Grant Roberts and Travis Doran, plus a whole list of other shredders. The vibe was poppin', drinks were flowin' and everybody (plus the few mothers in attendance) had a great time. The video was filmed and edited entirely by Danny and Aaron, with the help of some friends along the way, but the quality of the final product did not come off nearly as "homemade" as other videos of years past. It was apparent Danny, Aaron and crew spent many long, hard hours over the last couple years making sure everything in the video was just as they wanted it. Judging by the reaction of the crowd throughout the premiere, they definitely did it right.The video was full of great shots, awesome music, insanely unique locations and winch spots and, of course, some of the most legit wakeskating the industry has to offer. Congrats to Aaron, Danny and the rest of the Obscura crew on a job well done. Be sure to look for a copy ofWashed Up Before We Were Has Beens soon. If you're a wakeskater or even just a fan of wakeskating, this is a video you won't want to miss out on. Don't let the title (or this article) fool you. All of these guys are far from washed up. This video easily proves that and will actually leave you wanting for more. Washed Up Before We Were Has Beens Premiere Info The wait is finally over!! After over two years in the making, Obscura Wakeskates, is set to premiere its much anticipated team video, "Washed Up Before We Were Has Beens," on Saturday August 21st in Orlando, FL. Featuring the riding of the diverse Obscura team including Aaron Reed, Danny Hampson, Grant Roberts, Travis Doran, James Balzer, Stefan Schriewer, and Kyle Hyams, the video promises to be something special. The premiere will take place at the Cameo Theater in Downtown Orlando, with doors opening at 8pm and the film screening at 10pm. The event is open to all ages with a full beer and wine bar for those old enough. Come join the entire Obscura team for a night to remember! Presented by DVS Cameo Theater 1013 East Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32803 Obscura Teaser 1 from Aaron Reed on Vimeo. Channels: More |
