Two dramatic stages have been set for the final stop of the previously postponed WWA Wake Park World Series and the WWA Wakeboard World Series at the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Camarines Sur, Philippines. The original date was set for October due to extenuating circumstances the event was postponed to next week. This marks the 4th major competition that the WWA and CWC have joined forces to present.

Three time WWA Wake Park Series title defender, Tom Fooshee of the USA, gets ready to add on another title to his belt. While Dominik Guehrs, of Germany, lurks in 2nd place behind Fooshee by only 45 points. Look for Guehrs to be aggressive with his riding, as this would be Guehrs' first ever WWA Wake Park World Series Title.

WWA Wake Park World Series Rankings

Also, on the Wakeboard boat side of the event; three time WWA Wakeboard World Series title defender, Phil Soven, secured his fourth WWA World Series Title at the most recent event. However, the stage is now set for an all out wake-battle for 2nd place at the final stop of the WWA Wakeboard World Series. 5 different riders, including Trevor Hanson, Andrew Adkison, Austin Hair, Aaron Rathy, and Harley Clifford are all within reach of sealing second place.

WWA Wakeboard World Series Rankings

Each rider in each event will be given the opportunity to impress the spectators and judges in some of the best Wakeboarding conditions ever experienced.

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.

If you haven't seen the new issue of Alliance Wakeboard, then surprise! (or no surprise) Tom Fooshee is Alliance's 2010 Rider of the Year. In this video, Tom talks about what it's been like for him coming up as a cable rider and now receiving the ultimate award in wakeboarding. Tom has a full interview and some amazing pictures in 10 year anniversary issue of the mag so make sure you check it out -- it has been hailed as the best issue of Alliance ever.

check out the video interview here http://www.alliancewake.com/wake/tom-fooshee-talks-about-being-roty/

For years everyone has been convinced that Orlando,FL is the mecca of wakeboarding but in my recent to travels to texas I feel different. Texas is huge! and so is the wakeboard scene in Texas. The amount of wakeboarders in texas easily doubles the amount in Florida. OWC has always been a factor for Orlando's claim to fame but with TSR and 2 new cable parks being built in Texas thats no longer a factor. With riders like Tom Fooshee and Gabe Lucas paving the way for the texas scene we are going to be seeing a lot more from texas soon.

This little video by Joey Arciz is a prime example of some of the talent in texas.

The WWA Monster Energy Triple Crown series concluded September 18th at Wake Nation in Cincinnati, OH. While it seemed Tom Fooshee would sweep everything after dominating the previous stops at Texas Ski Ranch and Kansas City Watersports, the final event had a surprise in store. It was Lior Sofer, all the way from Israel, who would be the first rider to dethrone Fooshee of the summer, and take home top honors.

It was Lior's smooth and powerful air tricks, including a Raley 5, crow 5, front mobe and a backside 7 off the kicker that helped him move past Tom in the head-to-head semi final. Lior met another titan, Keith Lidberg, in the final heat, but after Keith wasn't able to put together a perfect run, Lior earned the first victory of his wakeboard career and the US Cable National Championship title.

"Amazing," Lior said, having trouble putting his emotions into words. "It's an amazing feeling winning my first place in 5 years [of competing]. I've never been in this position don't know what to say. Thanks to my sponsors, my friends, 1080, Monster, Alliance and everyone who put on this event."

It was a perfect fall day in Ohio, and the cable at Wake Nation was turning away all day. Prior to the Pro Wakeboard champion being crowned, National Champions were named in Girls and Boys, Junior Men, Masters, Open Men, Pro Women, Amateur and Professional wakeskating, as well as obstacles only.



In the Open men's division, there was a sweep, with Chad Forrest topping every event in the series. And while air tricks took down Fooshee in the finals, in the obstacles only he was as untouchable as ever. Other highlights included 12-year-old Taylor McCullough topping with women's pro division with a wrapped KGB off the kicker. The Remote Wakeskate team showed up just in time to dominate the pro wakeskating round - Austin Pastura and Yan Lecomte taking 1st and 2nd respectively. Rounding out the podium was Collin Haas, the only wakeskater to make it to all three stops of the tour.

The best part of the Triple Crown series however, is it's more than just a competition. In between heats, fans and riders alike were able to ride for nearly three hours over the course of the day. There was also entertainment in the form of a DJ and several bands, including The Lions Rampet, who rocked the main stage for nearly two hours.

The final award of the day crowned the overall champion, and with two firsts and a second, Tom Fooshee walked away top dog. "I've been in the cable wakeboarding scene for awhile now and this series is exactly what we've been waiting for," he said. "Thanks Alliance, Monster, 1080, Liquid Force, Wake Nation and everyone for putting on a great event!"

courtesy of www.alliancewake.com