The New 2011 Slingshot product line is far from the normal graphics companies are using these days. Can you describe the look that slingshot went for this year and who designed all the artwork?

No doubt the graphics this year are going to blow people away! We knew that 3d was hot, so we went ahead and incorporated it into our boards! You can literally see depth in the board because the graphics are printed in layers, so when you look inside, the core is the deepest part of the graphic (wood grain), then the first layer of ink is printed, and then every other layer goes on top of that so that the last layer of ink printed is on top of the rest and looks to be jumping off the board!

As far as the designers go, we went with Zach Johnsen of Zenvironments.com for all of the line apart from the "ballistic" series which was done by team rider Mike Ennen. We are stoked to offer two completely different styles of art within the line to ensure that everyone who looks at the 2011 line finds a board that they are dying to take home and tuck into bed next to them. haha.



Is it true that slingshot will finally have boots for 2011? They look pretty R.A.D whats the deal with them?

Yes. How R.A.D. is it that the new boots are here!? We switched to an entirely new boot platform for 2011 that allows the rider to literally stand on the surface of the wakeboard. I've never felt more connected and in control of my board than I do with the R.A.D. boot because it is 100% baseless. Obviously there is a soul on the liners to provide the proper amount of cushion under your feet, but that's it. When you remove the liners from the boot you are looking at the wakeboard graphic inside the shell of the boot. It's totally R.A.D.! Plus all the winch mobbers and cable rats can cruise the shorelines in their liners protecting their feet from the sometimes brutal surfaces you don't want to face with bare feet.

We are also proud to announce the release of our "Option" boot for this year which is an open toe velcro boot for ultimate simplicity, comfort, and support all offered at an affordable price. Your feet are gonna be stoked this year! Mine are so happy they finally stopped sweating and smelling when I wear boat shoes.

What board will you be riding in 2011?

Well the Response has always been my baby because I am hooked on the continuous rocker, but you may see me dable a bit with the Newton as well (part of our ballistic line) because it's also a continuos board with a similar shape to the response but a bit more rigid. It might just come down to whichever board matches better with my vest. haha.

All the slingshot boards are built for wake riding but the new Ballistics line seems to be even more tailored for boat riding. Can you give us the scoop on that line?

Yeah the Ballistic series is all new and features 3 different models in 2 sizes each for a grand total of 6 boards all with custom artwork designed my our newest team rider, Mike Ennen. They're the most explosive wake riding boards we have ever built. They feature solid wood cores with carbon capped rails running throughout the length which make them super rigid. They're definitely the stiffest boards we've built while still falling into the "flex" category. The ballistic line is ideal for the the "weary" ones who are used to stiff cores. They're basically like the gateway drug to bring everyone into the world of Flex. haha!

The new track system that slingshot is using looks interesting what are the benefits over traditional mounting?

For 2011 All of the Slingshot boards feature our new "Fastrack" mounting system which basically allows for endless stance options when it comes to mounting the boots. It's super sleek looking and outperforms any other system I've used. We used to be hooked on the four hole pattern because it eliminated toe and heel lift, but the new RAD boots have such a rigid plate (from toe to heel) that we don't have to worry about it anymore, so endless stance options was the best choice. Plus now it's SUPER easy to mount up the boots...just 4 screws and your ready to ride!



The overall build quality of the new 2011 boards seems even higher then already high quality boards from the past. Are there any key features like sidewalls and things that potential customers might want to know about?

Yeah well first off all of our boards are made in the USA which means we have total quality control over each board we make. As far as the sidewalls go we switched to full urethane sidewalls for 2011 that are 100 % seem-less. They feel much like a skate wheel does and offer full protection for the core of your board with no worries about them ever cracking!

What do you tell someone who is afraid to take the plunge into riding a "flex" board behind the boat?

Ride a ballistic board. There's only one way to find out if it really is "the future" so stop worrying about who said what and just ride one. Then send us an email describing your first experience. At Slingshot we love hearing from the riders themselves!

Anything we can look forward to from slingshot in 2011 other then boards and boots?

Yeah check out the arcane wakesurfer. It's a REAL surfboard, not a corndog shaped skimboard for old slugs. Take some turns and feel the burn cause the thing rips! I have one in a custom 5'8" size and it's the only board I take to the beach anymore. If it rips in the surf you know it will rock on the boat too. Also look for some new accessories such as ropes and handles to hit the market in the near future.

The time has come, Slick City will be available for world wide purchase starting July 7, 2010, through action sports media giant VAS Entertainment. The DVD will be available for purchase in your local wakeboarding shops and for download on iTunes shortly after.

Slick City debuted in Orlando, Florida on May 1, 2010, to rave reviews from the wakeboarding community. Athletes, media and wake enthusiasts packed the Plaza Theater to catch the first viewing of the most anticipated wakeboarding movie of 2010.

According to Kevin Michael, Editor of Wakeboarding Magazine, "Slick City will be a serious contender for your favorite video in 2010."

Patrick Wieland of Alliance Wake says, "one of the funniest wakeboarding movies I have ever seen."

Slick City follows some of the biggest names in wakeboarding; Rusty Malinoski, Harley Clifford, Bob Soven, Jeff McKee, James Balzer, Daniel Doud and Shelby Kantar. Go from everyone's favorite hideaway Tiki Shack to Florida and Australia as these rippers go in search of the glassiest water.

Body Glove would like to thank all of Slick City's partners: MasterCraft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Air Pacific, Ford, Wakeboarding Magazine and VAS Entertainment.

For more information on Body Glove athletes and products visit www.bodyglove.com and for daily updates check out our blog www.bodygloveartbox.blogspot.com.

Body Glove's Slick City premiered May 1st in Orlando, FL at the Plaza Cinema. The movie was produced by Body Glove entertainment and Greg Browning, the creator of the hit series on Fuel.TV called "Drive Through." The show features star surfers packed into a van driving around foreign countries surfing amazing waves, so it was no surprise Slick City featured star wakeboarders packed into a van driving around foreign countries like Australia, Fiji and Mexico.

The video really does not have any sort of timeline, it video jumps between Australia, Fiji, The US and Mexico randomly through out the video. Each rider does have some sort of little riding section, but not your standard dedicated part. The movie was also really funny, with tons of funny video clips of the team just being themselves. There are some really sick helicopter shots as well as in the water shots. Slick City may now have broken any boundaries or changed the level of cinematography, but it was right on point with clean editing and high quality video.

The BG team (made up of Jeff Mckee, Rusty Malinoski, Bob Soven, Harley Clifford, Daniel Doud, Shelby Kantar, James Balzer) travels to Australia to visit Harley's home in search of slick water and they find a lot more. Returning to the Tiki Shack in this video, they build a scary looking incline rail. Bob Soven and Harley Clifford just kill it behind the boat with insane tricks. Jeff Mckee also had a large part in the video with tons of style.

The premiere itself was great, as some of wakeboarding's biggest stars came out to watch the video and have a good time. Body Glove even threw a party on the roof of the 16-story building, where everyone danced the night away. Big thanks to Body Glove for throwing an awesome party and producing one of the funniest wakeboarding movies I have ever seen.

The Body Glove Team have been busy filming for their first team filmed called "Slick City". The guys have been traveling the world and all over North America trying to find the slickest water. I met up with Jeff Mckee body glove team rider, to get the full scoop on what to expect for this new video.

PW: Who all are we going to see in this video?
JM: Your going to see the stylings of Bob Soven, Harley Clifford, Rusty Malinoski, James Balzer, Shelby Kantar, Daniel Doud and Myself.

PW: Locations Locations?
JM: Man we have been all over the place shooting for this video including Australia, Fiji, Mexico and all over the US.

PW: What can people expect from the video? Insane New Tricks or Insane Style?
JM: With a combo of Harley and Bob your going to see some insane new tricks while the entire team keeps it stylish.

PW: Who is worst to travel with Bob Soven or James Balzer?
JM: BOB SOVEN! He leaves his luggage all over the airport, he has no common courtesy for others and Im sure he actually ruined several honeymooners vacations in Fiji.

PW: What was it like filming with Greg Browning and Scott Smith?
JM: This is Greg and Scott's first wakeboard video so they get stoked so easily. Tricks that we might not be too stoked on they just go nuts and have such good attitudes keeping everyone stoked.

PW: Favorite Trip Spot?
JM: Fiji easily we got scuba dive, surf, and have a little vacation basically in Fiji.

PW: Sweetest thing about being in Australia with an actual Aussie?
JM: I got to use Harley's cellphone because he has an American girlfriend so he has this crazy cellphone plan where he can call America. Harley probably sends over 300 text a day to the US.

The new line of Slingshot boards for 2010 are amazing. Let me just tell you as unbiased as I am that slingshot is doing it right. When other companies are trying to add more foam, more channels, more fins, more bubbles in the bottom of the board for no reason slingshot is making their boards cleaner,simpler, and just indestructible.

Above is the new Reflex for 2010. Said to be the most progressive cable/ rail riding board on the market. The new FRT construction makes this board indestructible. Whether your sliding the sketchy rail in your buddies back yard or jibbing the concrete ledge of a spillway downtown, never again worry about catching or blowing out the edges of your board.

Above is the new Response for 2010. This is what slingshot has to say about it. Designed with rider versatility in mind, the response offers several advantages for individual riding styles. The continuous rocker line gives you the speed needed to carve hard against the wake and to boost big into the flats.

There are 3 more boards in the 2010 line up for this up coming season and some new boots also. So run over to www.slingshotsports.com and check it out. Check out their team riders, videos, and more. Maybe buy a board who knows.