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Watson,Bonifay,Soven at CWC

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:29:02 PST

Shawn Watson, Shane Bonifay, Phillip Soven, Nick Davies and more are currently shredding the CWC as you watch this video. The guys recently just got there and CWC put this little video together of the action. CWC cable park is the worlds premiere cable park. Just look at the quality of obstacles and watch the guys take full advantage of the creative layout.

Slingshot Signs Andrew Adams of ShredTown.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:40:37 PST

The other day I had the chance to sit down and catch up with Andrew Adams. Andrew is one of the main guys over at the ShredTown. Andrew was in town for a week after their road trip to Orlando,FL. Andrew will be officially part of the Slingshot team this upcoming year.

PW: What is the best thing about riding for slingshot?

AA: I really like the board and the construction that makes it bombproof. The bottom of the board has no bottom features and I can slide anything. I dont have to worry about getting caught up on fins or channels.

PW: What board will you be riding in 2010?

AA: 138 Recoil Shredtown edition

PW: What is the deal with ShredTown edition?

AA: The colors are special for the shred town model. The blue and pink is unique to the board.

PW: How do you like the new 2010 boots?

AA: The boots are called RAD ( really awesome driver ) and thats exactly what they are.

PW: What are your plans for 2010?

AA: Just trying to ride as much as possible and travel. Hanging out in Orlando with the boys and just shredding as much as possible. There are so many possibilities that we still haven't even touched.

Check out more of Andrew and his adventures here. www.shredtown.blogspot.com and stay tuned to grindtv.com for all the latest on the wakeboard world.

20,000 up for grabs in the middle east.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:48:51 PST

The inaugural Oakley Riot double up wakeboarding event will take place on December 2nd in Dubai during the Sea Dubai Festival. Eight of the world’s best wakeboarders are invited, including Aaron Rathy, Nick Davies, Keith Lyman, Harley Clifford, Rusty Malinoski, JD Webb, Phil Soven and Shane Bonifay. Each rider is guaranteed 1,000 dollars just for showing up, but their is a $20,000 prize purse paid out as follows...

$7,000
$4,000
$3,000
$2,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000

2010 Liquid Force Lyman

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:56:20 PST

Double to Quad concave hull - Soft landings caused by beam in center, and superior hold through tail caused by Quad Concave
D I S C setup throughout belly of board - Double concave is placed within a very shallow single concave. Center beam is lower than the outside panels so that the board lays flat on rails and doesn't rock from side to side.
Tail features a Quad-Concave V placed between a set of fins sitting on top of each concave - The outside set are long warped molded in fins and the inside set closest to the tip are removable shallow cupped fins. With the outside fins only, the board can still track very well while it remains loose and releases early off the wake. With the full quad setup in place, the board provides more hold, increased speed and generates incredible thrust off the wake.
Aggressive 3 stage rocker - Super Charge your ride!
MSRP - $379.99

King of Winch Tour Stop #1

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:12:40 PST

It has been a formidable tour every year now for five years and the lives and reputations of a rider's street cred are pinned squarely on taking the crowning title. Every year new aspiring street kings rise from all walks of life and meet together for what is now a very well-established meeting of the best shredders wakeboarding has to offer. The King of Winch tour

has started again this year and, with it's sister pro tour (Australian Pro Tour of Wakeboarding) taking a dive this summer due to the global financial crisis, winching stands tall as the only true testiment of all that is street tough.

Like its competitors the King of Winch tour tackles all issues large or small head on like a charging bull with the arrogance of a spitting camel. It proves that wakeboarding is no longer a sissy sport for people who have the privilage of owning a boat, but for anyone who wants to ride be it in a puddle or on a rail.

The true roots of the KOW were started in the very backyard of it's creator, Craig Mitchell's, house who literally dug a few holes and filled them up with water and added some rails to session. This dirty garage band-like approach to wakeboarding was exactly what wakeboarding was looking for and the riders who encompassed this new era stepped into the winching limelight like blowflies against a window trying to get through. The likes of Antony Colling, Troy and Scott Mackey, Brenton and Dwayne Priestley, Brant Hales, Chris O'Shea, Scotty Green and many others bashed their way over dirt and rail in what was the first big step in a huge direction of wakeboarding.

Now a few years on, it has been nothing but pleasure to watch these riders spread their winching wings and meet once again for the first round of the KOW tour that took place in the far north Queensland town of Mackay. What was even more impressive was to see some of the founding street tough crew still in the game at the most elite level with the skinniest scuffiest jeans you have ever seen.

Nothing was spared for the X Kings festival in Mackay and the names that rolled into town were nothing short of impressive. Reigning street KOW Brenton Priestley was, of course, back to defend his title as was his arch nemisis and closest competitor from last year, Troy Roker.

Original street tough crew member Troy Mackey had made his way up north from Melbourne and even Scotty Broome took time out of his busy schedule to throw some dice in the back alleyway, which was refreshing to see since Scott had been out of action due to knee injury for two years in a row. Throw into the mix Kiwi sensation and ghetto fab shredder Brad Smeele and newcomer from Harvey Bay 'backstreet' and there were always going to be sparks flying on the court.

Despite the smaller than anticipated crowd, there was no need to be uninspired because the way street rules play out it is never for the crowd and always for the credentials. During the practice sessions Brenton was beating out transfers from the kickers to the roof top rail in rapid succesion with backside 270 on and 270 off, Brad Smeele was hovering switch 270's to backlip over the transfer whilst Scotty Broome was boosting huge indy poked 180's over the entire 15m setup. Troy Roker had a mishap on the kicker when in the hot northern sun, which melted the kicker, he stuck to the up ramp and then slid across the whole staging area on his side causing considerable damage to his epidermous (skin), thus proving his utmost street cred.

The antics on the rail were just as hard as the parties off the rails due largely to the fact it was the first time in the Australian summer where the original gangstars got to meet up again before they spread out around the country for the following summer months. Despite hoarse voices from the karaoke bars and sore arms from silly games that forced the wrong-doer to drop and give 10 push ups at a moment's notice, the KOW went off without a hitch.

This year, though, be prepared for something a little different on the KOW tour because you know what they say, when you're onto a good thing……mix it up and change it so it doesn't get boring.

Expect to see the unexpected and keep your eyes glued to Wakelife TV for all the action. If you want to see it before anyone else, then subscribe to the Wakelife DVD and keep the memories close because this year is going to be one heck of a different King of Winch ride.

For those looking for results aside from sunburn, reigning KOW champion Brenton Priestley took top spot, followed closely by Scotty Broome with Brad Smeele bringing up the rear.

Urban Rider, keeping wakeboarding street tuff. Special thanks to H2OPIA, Urban Rider Cable and the crew from Hervey Bay.

Oakley Ride Day Video

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:08:47 PST

Check out the oakley team ride day at Mccormicks Cable Park. Everyone got to ride with the team and get some free swag.

Oakley at Mccormicks 2009 from Norbi Vasko on Vimeo.

Oakley Ride Day Video

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:07:09 PST

Check out all the action from the Oakley team at Mccormicks Cable Park

Oakley at Mccormicks 2009 from Norbi Vasko on Vimeo.

Shredtown hits the road.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:59:53 PST

The Shredtown crew heads south of texas for a winch trip of mass proportions. With additional shredders Kasean Suyderhoud, AJ Racinelli, and Bob Sichel along for the trip. The guys all loaded up in a big van and headed down the road. Videotaping every minute of all the action for you. Check out the video!

Girls Ride Day at the Projects

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:56:44 PST

Girls shredding? bikinis? Hot dogs? Drinks? Floats? System 2.0 Sounds like good place to pick up some chicks

Alliance 2009 Superlatives Awards

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:14:01 PST

Go on over to www.AllianceWake.com to check out this years superlative awards. There already 4 awards up and more to come. Check out who will win Video of the year and most improved wakeboarder of the year.

Randall Harris Wins Mexico

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:07:12 PST

Randall Harris wins his first pro contest since 1995. Facing off against the sports top 13 riders Randall was able to take home the win with his huge wrapped tricks and flawless spins. Phillip Soven was the man to beat and Randall faced off in the final run of the day. Phillip falling on 2 tricks left the door open for Randall to take home to win with a flawless run. Congrats to Randall for a much deserved win.

Ride with Oakley Wake team

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:27:08 PST

Oakley team riders will be atMcCormick's Cable Park this Thursday, November 12th from 12-4 P.M. The park is located just outside of Tampa, Florida. This is a public invitation to ride with and meet the team. That's right, this is your chance to come shred with one of the hottest teams in the industry!

Team riders Aaron Rathy, Keith Lyman, George Daniels, Danny Hampson, Nick Taylor, Olivier Derome and Nicola Butler will be on-site. The schedule includes an autograph signing at 3:00 P.M., plus raffles and giveaways of Oakley eyewear and apparel. Grab your boards, skates, and friends. You won't want to miss this one.

A set with Rathy

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:48:52 PST

Check out some pictures from a set with Aaron Rathy. The weather wasn't ideal and the wind was blowing hard but Rathy didn't let that stop him. Rathy goes bigger and spins faster then almost anyone. Rathy is a very talented wakeboarder and a force to be reckoned with.

Chris O welcomed to Company

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:33:30 PST

Company's 2010 Severance Line

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:30:56 PST

The new and improved Severance Series comes loaded with the features that you've come to know and love, along with an all new core layup to help liven up your ride. We've heard your requests here at Company Wakeboards and it's our job to listen and give you what you want. Now with the new and improved CO CORE, you'll get more snap and life out of your board than ever before.

Severance Series Co Core features defined:

R.S.S. (Rail Stringer System) - Aspen Rail Stringers all laminated to 3-ply birch veneer, which provides for the ulitmate in pop and board response.
C.L.S. (Centerline Stringer) - Standard on all Company boards, provides tip to tail strength and creates that "lively" feel and generates "tons of pop." Available in both birch and aspen.
Co Wallz - Made of performance enhancing ABS, the Co Wallz create a smooth feel on the water and add 360 Degree Edge Protection. They are the strongest and lightest edge material available. ABS also protects from impacts and offers the rider a customizable rail shape. You can shape it to cut like a knife or bevel it for hang up free ride on rails. The possibilities are endless with the Co Wallz.
Co. Fins - While most brands try and save a buck on fins, we opted to provide one of the most durable fin materials available: Glass Filled Polyester, GFK for short. Extremely tough, and will hold up to almost anything you can dish out.
CNC Machined Core - Precision milled cores to ensure a "true fit" top to bottom, every time.
PMU Base - Strength to weight ratio is unmatched. Extremely durable and withstands even the hardest abuse. It just keeps going and it looks good too!
Stainless Steel Inserts - Individually placed hex-shaped inserts provide ultimate lock down, but still allow the board to flex naturally.
Six-inch Insert Spacing - Bindings tend to create "dead" spots, so the smaller the footprint, the better board control and response. In this case, less is more!
MADE IN THE U.S.A. - All of our boards are designed, built and tested in the USA. Go America!
$429 - Shipping Soon

Sean Kilgus Interview

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:31:28 PST

Sean Kilgus is one of wakeboardings top videographers and is still changing the way things are done in the industry. Working with the sports top athletes Kilgus is able to produce some of the most influential videos of their time. His latest film DRIVE rivaled most films in quality and cinematography. Kilgus is currently filming a new video with Danny Harf and friends. The video will be documenting the progression of Danny Harf and Friends over the next year. Check out his website for a ton of videos and more info!

Sean Kilgus Interview

PW: Seems like you have been around the sport of wakeboarding forever with a camera in hand? How did you get started shooting?

SK:Haha...It does seem like forever sometimes. I actually started filming in college with some buddies of mine. We were heavy into our snowboarding and rode at a really cool mountain back home called Mt. Baker. There were a lot of good riders and we just wanted to document our riding at the time. We were always building booters and hiking out of bounds. I actually just found a bunch of my old DV tapes from around 2000-2004 of just old snow stuff. Every year after snowboarding was done, I was super excited to wakeboard and I just started meeting people locally like the The Ennen brothers and Danny Bergman up in Bellingham, Wa. The first rider I filmed was Brent Starr. He was the best rider around where I grew up and he was my hero back in the day. It was cool getting to work with him throughout the years in all my videos coming up.

PW: Working with the top athletes in the sport must really help the overall creative process. What’s it been like working with the legends of the sport?

SK:It has definitely been a great experience to work with riders like Danny Harf and others top notch riders like Rusty and Randall. Each one of these athletes has taught me a lot about what is important in their riding styles and have supported my creative growth throughout the years. I have always felt that the cast of riders in my films really shows how I perceive wakeboarding to be. Riders like Benny G and Randall can blow your mind one day and you feel like you just saw history in the making. The next day you go film double ups with Rusty and Danny and you just saw something totally different but just as awesome. I have also been humbled by the same riders and learned a lot about professionalism in this industry. I appreciate the athletes and all that they bring to my projects.

PW: You have shot a ton of videos. What's your most memorable one?

SK:I would say that The Butter Effect has always be the one that is the most memorable. That was the first time I learned how to shoot 16mm film. Gotta give Justin Stephen’s credit for helping learn in the beginning. Talk about patient. Haha. Justin is my hero. At the time of shooting BE, I was really trying to push myself and show the best riding at the time. I know that is the goal with every movie, but that was the first time that I got an opportunity to really push it creatively with the riders. They all got really involved and supported that movie. The Magazines did too. That was the most coverage for a movie I had ever received yet in my career.

PW: Can you tell us about your new DEFY movie based around Danny Harf and Friends?

SK:Danny and I have been kicking around the idea of doing a movie for a number of years. Being a caliber of rider like Danny, he always has a lot of very important projects and responsibilities to uphold every year. So we wanted to wait until we could truly focus and get the movie done right. The Teaser we released this summer was the first step. It turned out really good and I know Danny was pumped to follow through and see where we could take this project. The movie is based solely on progression of wakeboarding. Since Danny is such an innovator, his direction is endless. We basically just want to make a great film that best shows where he is at as a rider and where he sees wakeboarding today. That is why we have the “and Friends” to add to this progression. Our cast is growing and will include; Rusty Malinoski, Benny G, Kevin Henshaw, Shawn Watson, Shane and Parks, all the boys in Ronix for Radar session, the Fox team, and more. I don’t want to give away too much, but Danny and boys have by far surpassed expectations from last year already. Very exciting to see these riders influencing each other every time we film.

PW: You've used the film camera alot compared to most guys shooting everything digital. What makes you want to spend all the extra time, money, and hours working with film?

SK:Ya. That one. Well, its tough these days to justify the expense. When I started filming, I always gauged my abilities and accomplishments off of the great filmmakers before me like Ronn from Sidewayz, Justin Stephens of course, and for sure off of snowboarding films. These guys pushed it made me want to learn how to shoot film so I could earn their respect coming up. I think that it is a necessary skill to learn. You truly learn a lot more about what it takes to get a shot and why you need to think things through before you go the next set. Nowadays it’s not so important to shoot film it seems like. With so many new adapters and cameras out there. I am glad to know that when the time comes to shoot film this year, I know we can get what we are hoping to get.

PW: Your mostly known for shooting wakeboarding. What else have you pointed a camera at?

SK:Snowboarding was my first experience shooting and then into wakeboarding full time. For the past few years I have shot the whole Nautique boats product line and produced their webisodes and product DVD with Ryan Wolfe. I have always produced a ton of product videos for Hyperlite, Ronix, and some work for Body Glove. That has truly been a good eye opener for me as far as expectations and professionalism. I have shot a few local commercials and a lot of product based stuff. Oh ya. Some weddings. That’s the goods…haha

PW: You have any tips for a videographer who is trying to get into shooting action sports?

SK:The best advice I can give is to love what you do. You will always run into road blocks through every step of the way. It’s your ability to move past these tough spots and focus on why you are doing this stuff in the first place. I have a time every year that I call the dark month, where I am just burnt out and need a break and that is exactly what I have to do is go take a break. I find you can come back and have a clear and fresh perspective afterwards.

PW: Where can people see your recent work and keep updated on your progress with DEFY?

SK:I have been putting tons of new stuff on my website.www.bfyproductions.com We have a ton of behind the scenes stuff and teasers. Follow us on Twitter under bfyproductions.com and on Facebook under Sean Kilgus. Also find us on Wakeboarding magazines website and in the issues.

Thanks!

Sean Kilgus

Winching Madness

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:40:00 PST

Check out this insane video of Clint thompkins and crew. Insane quality of the RED camera and EX1. Check out some smooth slow motion moves behind the winch. The guys are killing it on the new signature wakeskates

Staying warm this winter guide: Jetpilot

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:09:27 PST

With winter just around the corner and for some parts of the US its already in action. Some lucky people still have favorable conditions in the southern states for wakeboarding. But the cold is coming for everyone! Check out the following gear from Jetpilot to stay warm this winter on the boat, on the shore, and on the water.

2010 Jetpilot Vest to keep you afloat.

2010 Jetpilot wetsuit to keep you warm in the water

2010 Jetpilot boardshorts for when you go to cable and everyone makes fun of you for not wearing boardshorts over your wetsuit

2010 Boombox hoody by Jetpilot. Everyone needs a hoody

Hyperlite new home at OWC.

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:52:53 PST

Hyperlite is Home

For the past ten years, OWC has reigned as the premier Cable/Wake Park in the U.S. Located in Orlando, Florida at the epicenter of today’s Wakeboarding scene, OWC is the place to ride.

If you’ve been in the sport of Wakeboarding for more than five years, you’ll know that OWC was originally a Hyperlite stomping ground. HO Sports Company, Inc. and its brands, Hyperlite, HO Skis, Syndicate, Accurate & Byerly Boards, are excited to announce that once again that is the case, and we can say we’re home!

OWC is now the official home for Hyperlite Wakeboards & HO Skis! The scope of this relationship is huge. OWC will serve as our Demo Center, Research & Development Facility, Event Center and more. HO Sports Company, Inc. looks forward to hosting parties on the eve of Surf Expo once again.

For complete details visit us at www.hyperlite.com today!

Phalanx wake?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:12:50 PST

A new wakeboard company? Rick Gonzalez has been pined to this new company as the co-founder. There is no more info as of yet. The info I have is that the company is based out of california and is a new high end board company. Ricky G stated that Phalanx products are going to be top of the line and the best quality out there. It'll be interesting to see what happens.

Nick Taylor Ali Show

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:54:07 PST

If you're looking for some trick before your treat this Halloween weekend, make sure to tune into MTV2 this Saturday at 11 p.m. EST to see Nick Taylor on The Alli Show. As you well know, Nick is at the forefront of a new group of wakeskaters who are taking the sport to entirely new places. The Alli Show meets up with him and two of 6.0's wakeboarders, Adam Errington and Eddie Valdez, in Nick’s adopted home of Carlsbad, Calif. They discuss how the sport is changing, how they are influenced by other board sports and how they are working to change the mentality of their own sport. Nick then takes The Alli Show with him as he meets up with teammate Ben Horan and others in Texas for the Nike 6.0 Aquafrolics video shoot, giving an inside look into the process of filming and what the world of wakeskating is all about.

Brandon Mclean interview

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:16:28 PST

photo: bryan soderlind
Brandon Mclean is a good friend of mine and a talented artist. Brandon resides at one of the most progressive wakeboarding locations in the world and is inspired daily by the amount of progression on the water. Read more about Brandon and find out some really interesting facts about the artist.

PW: How did you get started doing artwork?

BM:I'm not entirely sure how I got started making art. It has been a gradual process over the last nine years or so. I had a stroke in 2000 when I was 18 and the artistic urge began to grow after that. I have tried to research the effect of strokes on the brain in regards to changes in creativity, but I believe for myself that blood clot that rocked the right side of brain sparked something, because I previously wasn't into art @ all. Then the process started slow with working with collages in journals, and working on paper. Eventually I began to work on canvas and different pieces of scrap wood, just trying out all kinds of methods, and techniques. I just started running with it truthfully, making work and enjoying the ride. I say keep experimenting, and follow your intuition, you'll be amazed @ what you can turn out sometimes. It's honestly my favorite way to spend a day..

PW: Has the creative environment of living at the projects and being close friend to pat ponakos affected your work?

BM:Pat and the Projects have been great in regards to affecting my work. I have been there for three years now, and I don't think I would have been able to make as much work as I have if it wasn't for that place. First off I am deeply in debt to Pat for his generosity, encouragement, and friendship over these past few years, and not to mention allowing me to use his wide array of power tools, that he has to make different surfaces and installations.. Buy Ridgid tools !! Also meeting so many other creative people that come out to the projects has been amazing. Of course all the riders and their own sense of creativity on the water, but also numerous other artists, photographers, and film makers. All these awesome people making it in life doing something they have passion for. 'Misfits live and breathe in an atmosphere of passion' (Saying on the first Projects t-shirt I designed)

PW: Can you explain your work? Its not your normal paintings.

BM:Umm.. I always seem to go back to the phrase 'character excursions' when describing the paintings. I really enjoy the stories behind people and events that take place in the everyday that shove the individual along the path of life. I am so curious about the mysteries behind people; where they came from, what makes them turn out the way they do. Everyone has a story, many as interesting as a hollywood movie, yet we worship a well known star while the guy you see riding a lawnmower down the sidewalk could have a much more interesting personal history. I like to let the viewers of the work find things that they can relate to, whether it's a picture, or a word, or color. I feel everyone can connect to the work in their very own way. Re-connecting to their personal memories..

PW: I know you use alot of different types of canvases. Whats the coolest canvass youve made into a piece of art.

BM:I usually tend to paint on wood because it's much more economical than canvas.. I can take a sheet of plywood for $20 bucks and build 6 or 8 big pieces where as one pre-stretched canvas can cost you $20 bucks. But I guess the coolest thing I made into art would probably have to be the road gap out @ the Projects.. The old lake to lake transfer from back in 2000 or 2001. I took a large canvas transfer and surrounded it with tons of scrap wood from various rail building experiments and built a giant wood juxtaposition. I had a great time making that one, although now two years later it's pretty dilapidated.. 'Alter Egos are Great'

PW: The large store front display you made for Urban Outfitters was a pretty large scale art piece. What was it like working on that size of work?

BM:I loved working on the window display for Urban Outfitters. I had been slowly working on these small wooden blocks, a homage of sorts to baseball cards. They were filled with all kinds of topics ranging from family photos, baseball logos, or Kennedy assassination newspaper clippings. They were more of an exercise to get working on a small scale, to kinda jump start the art making for the day, working out my own observations and interests. When I came across the opportunity to display @ Urban Outfitters I thought why not just expand on that idea of hundreds of various blocks of collage and paint. I cut up over two sheets of plywood into 4" x 6" blocks and went through the paper archives, pulling so many images from the past. Going in to set up that day was awesome, I just had all the supplies, an ipod, and no idea how I was gonna hang it all up. Just letting the composition come out. It only took about 8 hours...

PW: How do you get inspired for each different piece of art?

BM:Getting inspired always seems to be different. Sometimes it comes from seeing other peoples art. Like after I go to an art show, I can't wait to get home and start working on my stuff. Also sometimes from movies or just various patterns or typography you see in the world.. A lot of the time though it comes from the lapse of time of not doing art, and knowing that I have to get stuff done for various commitments, and getting stuff made to satisfy my own needs as well. I like this quote though from artist Chuck Close ' "Inspiration is for amateurs, the rest of us just show up and get to work"

PW: Where can people see your work and maybe purchase a piece?

BM:You can check out my work primarily on my website www.elus1v.com. I try to update it quite frequently as each piece is made, or after I have various shows. I also have an etsy store (elus1v.etsy.com) where you can purchase works...

Or just email me anytime and we can work something out..

PW: Wheres the next show or display your work will be showcased?

BM:I have a few different shows coming up.. I will have one piece in a group show called 'Life Essentials' which will be on display through the Art Whino Gallery @ Art Basel down in Miami. I also have a couple exhibitions @ venues in Orlando and Tampa and I will have a booth @ surf expo in January, which I'm particularly excited about.. Check out my website (http://www.elus1v.com) for updates and details... Thanks..

Wake Jam Nick Galotifiore wins!

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:46:13 PST

This past weekend in Winter Haven, FL a wakeboard contest of large proportions happened. I myself some how didn't even hear about it but it seems everyone else did. Some really big guns were in attendance and a ton of action went down.

WakeJam 2009 from Spencer Norris on Vimeo.

check out a quick recap from Spencer Norris at WIT productions.

Podium
1. Nick Galotifiore
2. Aaron Rathy
3. Rusty Malinoski
4. Bob Soven

Arnette Wake Antics Weekend.

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:44:09 PST

Alliancewakeboard magazine and Arnette recently teamed up for a contest. The winners got to hang out with Scott Byerly and Randall Harris for a day and ride with them. It was a great experience for the winners and it was fun for all. Riding at Orlando Water sports all day and finishing the day at Kobe Steak House.

Aaron Rathy Dropped from Natique

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:56:14 PST

The biggest buzz on every wakeboard message board this week has been about Aaron Rathy. Rathy a former Natique boat team rider is now without a boat sponsor. No one knows the motives behind Natique dropping Rathy. The word on the street is Rathy contract came to an end this year and Natique did not sign him back. Rathy is on the top of his game and I am sure He will find a new boat sponsor soon. When we find out well be sure to share it!

RIo Bravo Pro

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:09:42 PST

The Rio Bravo Open will take place on November 7-8, 2009 in Reynosa, Mexico near McAllen, Texas. Brought to you by Monster Energy, Liquid Force and Rio Bravo Wake Camp, the event will host 17 of the world's top wakeboarders.

The even will be covered by Fuel TV, ESPN Latina America, WakeWorld.com, Wakeboarding Magazine, Alliance Magazine and Unleashed Magazine internationally and TV Azteca Nacional, El Universal, Milenio, El Norte, FHM, MAX Magazine and Televisa Monterrey locally.

Event Schedule

Saturday

8 am - 3 pm: Contest
3 pm - 8 pm: Media Jam
10 pm - 2 am: Monster/Skull Party

Sunday

10 am - 3 pm: Contest
3 pm - ???: Media Jam

Athletes

Philip Soven
Shane Bonifay
Tom Fooshee
Ben GreenWood
Kevin Henshaw
Rusty Malinoski
Jimmy Lariche
JD Webb
Erik Ruck
Shaun Murray
Randall Harris
Trevor Hansen
Gabe Lucas
Danny Harf
Chad Sharpe
Aaron Rathy

Judges

Brian Grubb
Drew MCGuckin

The event will be MC'd by Danno Amir. Sponsors include Monster Energy, Quiksilver, Liquid Force, Corona, Turismo Tamaulipas, Supra Boats, Skull Candy, Power Balance and XBOX.

Top5's with Olivier Derome!

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:17:30 PST

Olivier Derome stops by today tell us a little bit more about himself. Olivier is a top notch wakeboarder from Canada. Olivier spends most of his time in America at the projects wakeboard camp coaching and riding as much as possible. This past season on the Pro Tour Olivier finished every contest with outstanding results and next year will be a top contender. Olivier is also one of the nicest guys around and he kills it on everything from wake to rails. Watch out for this foreign ripper.

TOP 5's

Top 5 Shred Spots:

5. Lake St-Francois, Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec

4. CWC Phillippines

3. Blue Lake, Ronix Photoshoot

2. the Projects, Florida

1. Wow Plaza, St-Zotique Quebec

Top 5 Canadian things America doesn't have:

5. Quebecers

4.Colored bills

3. 19 yrs old drinking age in BC, Saskatchewan & Ontario

2. Better average of good looking girls

1. 18 yrs old drinking age in Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta & New Brunswick!!!

Top 5 Tricks:

5.Indy

4.BS 180

3.TS 3

2.Method

1.Pete Rose

Top 5 things about riding for Ronix:

5. The story

4. The boards

3. The boots

2. Paul's passion and stories

1. The team

Top 5 things about the projects:

5. The campers

4. Lake 1 & 2 - Boat lakes

3. Lake 3 - Rail park

2. The Crew

1. Pat Panakos for being the Projects

Top 5 wakeboard movies:

5. Wake Place... On its way!!!

4. Relentless

3. Natural Born Thrillaz

2 .Parks Documentary

1. Incomplete

Top 5 songs your listening to these days:

5. Yelle - Amour du Sol

4. Michael Jackson - Bad

3. Jose Gonzalez - Hearbeats

2. Windmill - Fluorescent Light

1. Young Jeezy - My President

Top 5 things about having a system 2.0 in your backyard:

5. Pressin SON!

4. Friends

3. Riding doubles

2. Rails

1. Progression

Top 5 foods:

5. Greek Salad

4. Pasta

3. Lazy Moon Pizza

2. Sushi

1. Chipotle Burrito

Top 5 wakeboarders:

5. Projects Crew

4. Aaron Rathy

3. Bonifay x2

2. Danny Harf

1. Raph Derome

Vans signs Randall Harris

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:37:13 PST

Cypress, CA (October 20, 2009) – The squad at Vans is proud to announce the signing of pro wakeboarding icon Randall Harris to our footwear team. Hailing from nearby Huntington Beach, Harris, 27, started wakeboarding when he was 13 and has amassed an impressive track record including top finishes in the World Wakeboard Association (WWA) Tour, two Rider of the Year awards from Alliance Wakeboard Magazine and numerous groundbreaking video parts. Over the years Harris has redefined what is possible on a wakeboard, elevating the sport and setting the bar with his snow/skate style of riding. Today, Harris continues to be one of the most talented and respected riders on the water.

“As far back as I can remember Vans has been a part of my life, every step of the way,” said Harris. I’m extremely honored and excited to be considered a member of the Vans family.”

“Randall’s attention to detail and dedication to furthering the sport of wakeboarding makes him a perfect fit for Vans, said Senior Marketing Manager Rodney Rambo. “We look forward to a long future with the Vandal.”

With a busy 2010 ahead, Harris plans to continue growing his new venture with Company Wakeboards, travel the country competing and will also be working on various film projects.

Harris’ sponsors in addition to Vans include Arnette Sunglasses, Quicksilver Clothing and Wetsuits, Rockstar Energy Drink, Axis Boats, Verta Elemental Resistance and Company Wakeboards.

For more information on Vans team riders and happenings visit www.vans.com

Night of the Living Shred! Video Teaser

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:55:32 PST

Check out this video teaser for a new video on www.alliancewake.com

Its going to get wild. Next week. Halloween will never be the same. Nick Taylor, Ben Horan, Josh Kirby, Travis Doran, Matt Hooker, Keaton Bowlby all come alive at night. Make sure you stop by on the 28th to see all the action go down.

The New DB9 from CWB

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:05:39 PST

The DB9 from CWB is new, light, green and innovative. Our new Bamcore is earth friendly using Bamboo sheets blended with PVC foam. It has a tensile strength and weight to strength ratio superior to steel, yet is light, flexible and resists compression. The Bamcore is wrapped in carbon for strength and weight savings. A huge center spine runs tip to tail on an otherwise clean and smooth nylon base. The beveled variable edge rail is also new; thin at the tips, thick in the middle. An aggressive continuous rocker and mid width delivers lift like you have only previously experienced in your dreams. Coming soon.

Sine Wakeboard Demo Program

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:26:44 PST

Press Release

Demo a Custom SINE Board for $99

San Diego, CA October 1, 2009 — SINE Wakeboards, a new manufacturer that sprang onto the scene this past spring with their “Launch” and “Custom Black” Series wakeboards, is unleashing a new demo program that lets you try one of their custom boards before you buy. For $99, they will build a board to your personal specifications, and give you two weeks to decide if the board is right for you.

For more information, go to www.sinewakeboards.com/demo.html or email demo@sinewakeboards.com. Also, be sure to check out their ‘Experimental Durability Testing’ video at http://sinewakeboards.com/news-june-2009.html .

Production is limited. Order times may vary depending on demand.

Contact:
Zach Horn
zach@sinewakeboards.com

SINE Wakeboards

http://www.sinewakeboards.com

Teisseire King Of The Lake

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:24:18 PST

During the weekend of the 5th of September the conclusion of the Teisseire King of the Lake Wakesurf Tour took place at Angon, Talloires on Lake Annecy. Labeled the biggest wakesurf contest in the world for a reason, the inscription saw the arrival of just under a hundred riders from across the globe with different categories for men, women and kids. Among them included professionals Chase Hazen from California and Dominic Lagacé from Québec, both demonstrating the best of what can be done behind the boat.

Thousands of spectators set up camp on the grass in front of the dock and were able to watch the event unfold while enjoying

the live music of DJ Radiomeuh and making the most of the giant tartiflette and the Teisseire bar. Great weather and a relaxed atmosphere welcomed the riders for Saturday's qualifying runs with local wakeboard school, Wake the Best, supplying the two Super Air Nautique 230's to pull them.

Sunday morning got underway with the semifinal stage and by that afternoon the top ten riders had sealed their spot in the final. With no division between surf and skim style, the big debate was which pro would be crowned king. It was eventually Shred Stixx rider Chase Hazen who came out on top getting the best out of the choppy conditions. Teammate Rebecca Ort won the women's and local rider Chris Bise won the overall tour concluding an epic summer and a great weekend.

Teisseire King of the Lake would like to thank Etnies, Correct Craft, Smith Optics, Liquid Force, Hyperlite, AFWS and Unleashed magazine for sponsorship.

Results

Open Men
1. HAZEN CHASE
2. LAGACE DOMINIQUE
3. GUICHON CARL
4. TSIEN PIERRICK
5. BISE CHRISTOPHE
6. THOU VINCENT
7. POUJOLAT OLIVIER
8. BEDU STEPHANE

Open Women
1. ORT REBECCA
2. DUMOLARD EMMANUELLE
3. SMYRECK KORINA
4. BARTOLOMI STEPHANIE
5. BLESES ALEXIA

6. BOULOGNE CAMILLE
7. SAUNDERS STEPHANIE
8. BORGSTROM EVA

Junior Men
1. JOSSERAND ALEXIS
2. PALAIS REMY
3. ALLEMAND WILLIAM
4. REVERSADE CESAR
5. MARBOEUF HUGO
6. PRIEUX VICTOR

Junior Women
1. WALLACE FIONA
2. BALTHAZARD CAROLINE
3. FOURNIER CLARA
4. DEROBERT TYPHAINE

Tea Time with Marc Rossiter

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:27:23 PST

Tea Time with Marc Rossiter

PW:How do you take your tea?

MR:Milk and one sugar but I am still yet to have a proper builders cup of tea here.

PW:What's the normal english breakfast?

MR:Sausage Bacon Egg Toast Grilled Tomato

PW:Sounds like a grand slam at Dennys. I heard when you came back from wakestock you had some trouble getting back into the country. What is the deal are you an illegal alien?

MR: Well us english folk are only allowed in the States for 3months at a time with out a visa. Ive been out of country a few times and I think they think I am a drug lord. But I am working on getting a visa soon.

PW: One reason Britain is better then the USA?

MR: We got that queen even chest boards got one of those.

PW: What's your favorite food here in the states?

MR: Right now Bojangles but I like to mix it up a bit and keep the body guessing.

PW: One thing you miss about your home land?

MR: A good cup of Tea. I usually drink on average 5 cups a day. Here I just drink all this sugary fizziness.

PW:How you been riding lately? Been seeing a bunch of videos of you on the interwebz.

MR: Since living here at the projects Im spending all my time on the rails so far.Ive been "just lovin it" like Mcdonalds.

PW: Most Britons are pale white? How do you stay golden?

MR: Ive always had a sneaky suspicion that I might have some Jamaican in me. Me Mom spent some time in Jamaica before I was born so you never know.

PW: Best thing about living with Nate Perry?

MR:Always having someone to ride with who wants to hit rails as much as me. Nates riding has opened my eyes to many possibilities on rails.

PW: Worst thing about living with Nate Perry?

MR: "mack" Nates dog likes to tread water at the end of the rails so when you land you either have to bail out of the way or run him over.

PW: Best thing about riding for company?

MR: Being involved with the future of the sport. Company is everything I want to be apart of and Im stoked to be riding the best boards out there.

PW: Closing remarks?

MR: Gotta run now dude cruising over to buckingham palace for a meet with the queen. PEACE

PHOTOS: EJ PETERSON

The Projects Fundraiser! Legendary riding spot

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:04:02 PST

The Projects wants you! Come out to the projects this sunday and ride all day for 10 bucks! Ride the newest most innovative wakeskating and wakeboard park in the world. Who knows what pros will be there also. Im sure the entire projects crew will be shredding all day. So come out bring your friends, your girlfriend who ever! Its going to be the best party in town. If you haven't rode the system 2.0 before this is the time to do it.

There are going to be tons of giveaways and tons of fun. If your not doing anything sunday come out and help one of the truest places to ride.

The projects is located on East Colonial drive just before you get to 520. Its easy to find behind Tropical Plumbing. If you've never been heres the address!

19454 E colonial dr, orlando FL 32820

1 set with John Mills

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:37:00 PST

Take 1SET with John Mills on Fort Loudon Lake, local legend and wakeboard extraordinaire...let the soul shredding begin!

www.Jaopro.com was nice enough to share this video with us.thanks!

Liquid Force wants to protect your head!

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:46:49 PST

Corpo White Helmet

High-density ABS outer shell
Matte/Rubber shell coating
Dual-density closed cell EVA foam liner does not absorb water
Pro-Dri Plus lining wicks away moisture and provides a comfort fit
Meets CE EN 1385 water sports safety standard
Sizes ' " XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL

MSRP $39.99

Core Black Helmet

MSRP $39.99

Flash White Helmet w/earflaps

High-density ABS outer shell
Gloss shell coating
Dual-density closed cell EVA foam liner does not absorb water
Pro-Dri Plus lining wicks away moisture and provides a comfort fit
Meets CE EN 1385 water sports safety standard
Sizes ' " XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL
Comes standard with removable earflaps

MSRP $49.99

www.liquidforce.com

Shane Bonifay and Crew stop by Shredtown

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:08:16 PST

If you havent already heard of shredtown then you need to learn now. This group of riders from texas are making one of the biggest commotions on the web in a long time. Everyone wants shredtown. What the guys are doing is different then everyone else and its working. Even Shane Bonifay,Jimmy Lariche, and Erik Ruck wanted to check out shredtown crew. Check out these guys newest masterpiece of shreddding everything and anything.

Nicola Butler 2010 Company Wake Pro Model Preview

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:49:09 PST

Nicola Butler is a young female rider who has been making quite the name for herself in a very short time. Being known for quite some time now as a top contender at any contest. She goes huge and lots of style to compliment her air time.

Nicola 2010 Company Pro Model is called "The Wild Child". Its a lot stiffer then the previous board she was riding but still has enough flex for getting down on the rails. The company graphics are simple and clean. The board comes in 2 sizes which is a 134 and a 131. There is also a purple and white version of this board.

The 2010 board sidewalls are "seamless" 95A urethane sidewalls and were designed for extra smooth riding and durability. Urethane doesn't defend against impact, it absorbs it. Just like your skate wheels, the urethane in pro wallz smoothes the interaction with water creating a more predictable cut.

QuickSilver and Axis Boats Pair up!

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:56:48 PST

Huntington Beach, CA - Quiksilver is promoting superior wake sport performance and individual expression with their new custom wrapped Axis Wake Research A22 wakeboard boat. These two companies have partnered to further their shared objectives of expanding a rider's skill-set, pride and style regardless of budget. They plan to demonstrate this message by pulling distinctive pro rider Randall "The Vandall" Harris, behind the industry's fastest growing value-class big wake boat brand. Next season, look to catch a ride with the Quiksilver A22 and The Vandall on the water near you.

The Quiksilver/Axis Wake partnership came about the way many great joint ventures do - respected friends suggested the connection. Riding for both Quiksilver and Axis Wake Research, Vandall was informed of Quiksilver's desire to obtain a performance-centric wakeboard boat that provides a good value. Corey Marotta of Alliance MultiMedia was also aware of Quiksilver's quest for big wakes and style for a reasonable price. Both suggested the Axis A22 and the rest is history.

"We're stoked to see these two brands come together and honored to be the conduit. The A22 is one of the best performing values in the wake boat market and with Quiksilver's reach and brand history, this partnership offers both companies an amazing way to spread each of their messages. And at the center is Vandall," explained Marotta.

Adam McCall, Managing Director for Axis Wake Research, was excited to associate his new unique wake boat brand with a powerhouse like Quiksilver, but even more intrigued by the similarities in the two companies' objectives. "Quiksilver and Axis Wake Research share an energy for improving the experiences of the sports we love." McCall continued, "It's because of this mutual focus, that we look forward to collaborating on many projects within the board sports industry."

As one of the world's largest boardsport companies, Quiksilver is dedicated to providing the gear that helps riders discover individuality and progress in water sports. Axis Wake Research shares this same commitment while at the same time bringing pride to the entry-level wakeboard boat buyer with big wakes, styling and a low price.

Blake Choate, Quiksilver Wake Team Manager, had this to say about the new Quicksilver/Axis partnership, "I'm super hyped on the partnership between Quiksilver and Axis. Quiksilver being one of the biggest boardsport companies, we were looking to partner up with a boat company with the best value and best wake. Axis was that company. We also share one of the top athletes in wakeboarding, Vandall. This made the marriage of the two companies seamless."

It is this set of values that Quiksilver plans to demonstrate with Axis A22 and The Vandall on tour next summer. Stay tuned to Quiksilver's Mountain and Wave Blog for stop dates and details. Or if you can't wait to test the new Axis A22 wakeboard boat, log on to AxisWake.com and find your nearest dealer for a personal A22 Drive N' Ride.

Phillip Soven Beats Harley Clifford in China!

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:15:15 PST

America Brings home to gold in both Pro Men and Pro Women Wakeboarding this past weekend. Raimi Merritt beat out Dallas Friday to secure the 1st place win for the USA and the second by Dallas is also a great accomplishment. Pro Men is insanely competitive with some of the best riders in the world traveling to China to battle it out. Phillip Soven was able to beat out Harley Clifford to take home the win for America also on the international showcase of the sport. Congrats to all the American riders!

2009 IWWF WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP - LIUZHOU, CHINA
RESULTS
2nd & 3rd October 2009

Pro Women FINALS Country Scores
1 Raimi Merritt USA 62.78
2 Dallas Friday USA 60.69
3 Amber Wing AUS 48.57
4 Miku Asai JPN 45.68
5 Nicola Butler GBR 35.34
6 Chen Li Li CHN 13.57

Pro Men FINALS
1 Phillip Soven USA 75.44
2 Harley Clifford AUS 72.67
3 Rusty Malinoski CAN 70.89
4 Adam Fields USA 61.13

Trinity River Round Up! Pictures

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:48:19 PST

Check out all the pictures from the Trinity River Round Up!

Teleprompted Anthem:Teaser

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:11:44 PST

Teleprompted Anthems just sent over the latest teaser for their new project; looks like things are shaping up nicely. More details on the movie should be coming soon, but until then, be sure to keep checking www.telepromptedanthems.com for updates, videos, and all kinds of other internet goodness.

Fox motorcross team goes wakeboarding!

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:20:21 PST

(Merced, CA) - Every year Fox Racing rewards their motocross team with a group vacation for a job well done. This year the Fox Wake Team took it upon themselves to show the MX Team some love. Fox MX Team Riders Brett Metcalfe, Jeff Emig, Ricky Carmichael, Ivan Tedesco, Daniel Reardon and Trey Canard met Todd Hicks, the Fox Brothers, Shaun Murray and Chris Bischoff in Lake Shasta, California for a weekend of wakeboarding and wakesurfing behind a Malibu Boats Wakesetter VLX.

Todd Hicks, Fox Wake Team Manager, explained the tradition of the team trip and the motivation for this year's outing. "We have visited Hawaii a couple of times with the athletes. MX Team has enjoyed surfing with the world's best surfers, so this year we wanted to give back from our wake team side. Our Fox Team managers wanted to let the MX crew enjoy some wakeboarding."

Hicks put the call into Malibu Boats requesting the big wakes of the Wakesetter VLX. That's why he had the chore of boat pick-up, but he was excited to do it. Even more excited once he saw the boat. "I went ahead and picked it up from the factory on our way to Shasta. My mouth dropped as I approached the Malibu Factory. There was the sickest looking boat sitting out front of the place. I thought there was no way that was the boat we were going to use. Sure enough, I was told this was our boat." Hicks added, "I about passed out!"

Even on a fun, relaxing weekend after a grueling year of supercross and outdoor motocross, the Fox MX Riders couldn't fight their need for more competition. They went head-to-head behind the Wakesetter VLX trying to one-up each other with wakeboard moves. So Bisch and Murray acted as judges in this impromptu wakeboard competition. Bisch said, "They got so into it!"

The Fox MX Team received VIP treatment at Lake Shasta for their reward trip. Fox provided the Malibu Boats 2009 Wakesetter VLX as well as all the gear the guys needed to wakeboard and wakesurf. They stayed in a four level houseboat fully stocked for the trip and by every account a good time was had by all.

To check out the Wakesetter VLX, the same wakeboard boat the Fox MX Team rode behind, visit your nearest Malibu Boats Dealer. Or take a cyber trip the Malibu Boats Family of web sites.

Wakeboarders head to china.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:22:23 PST

The world Cup Series is taking place in china this weekend and as the weekend draws closer wakeboarders are jumping on planes heading to china. At least 10-20 pro wakeboarders will be attending the world games in china this weekend. With a showing of every country involved in water sports it should be a great weekend to showcase the sport. The long flight to china is not too pleasant for some already I've heard. Facebook is supposably banned from china and most wakeboarders are facebook fanatics. So this week facebook will be short 10-20 people and my updates page will probably be stuck.

Among the 10-20 riders going to china is Andrew Adkison, Aaron Rathy, Kyle Rattary, Austin Hair and more. There even some women heading out to represent america. If this weekend is anything like the past America should have no problem bringing home the win. Its no secret that the best wakeboarders come out of America. Having the wakeboarder of the year and phoneme Aaron Rathy riding I am sure hell be a tough contender. Any news and results Ill be to sure to keep you all in the loop.

Aaron Rathy Swagger 09

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:15:25 PST

Check out one of the hottest wakeboarders on the scene right. No one is going bigger and landing more new tricks right now then Rathy. With a huge 2009 year for Rathy I can only imagine how crazy 2010 is going to be.

Insane Wakeboard Gap

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:48:09 PST

I just found this through facebook. Its insane . Nick V slingshot team rider goes huge over this double waterfall gap then another 3rd gap after landing. Insane. I bet he did more down it later. Check out this spot too its so perfect for winching. Good job Nick.

Nick Valliere Sick Winch Gap Sept. 09 from Slingshot Sports Wake on Vimeo.

Slingshot 2010 Board Preview

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:10:41 PST

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.

What happens in vegas....

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:20:36 PST

Stays in vegas accept for when someone takes pictures of everything. Damn Photographers. On my recent trip to the west coast we stopped in vegas on our final day. I accompanied a solid group of wakeskaters around the city looking for winch spots and just being tourist.

When your in vegas you gotta collect them all. The hooker/stripper cards that is. On every corner they hand out these little baseball cards covered in naked women and slogans like "40 dollars to your hotel room in 10mins"!

What you cant see here is that Ryan Doyle actually had like 300 of these cards and was asking the little guy for more. It was quite the show down for who could get the most.

I know you've heard of the beds with mirrors above them right. Well at this casino there was a mirror on the ceiling and what better to do then take a picture of us looking up.

Woopi Golberg usually doesn't pose for pictures but when Ben Horan asked nicely she couldn't deny us.

Nick Taylor actually wanted to know what he would look like with a dread mustache.

There are so many stars in vegas its crazy. Here we found the rock and convinced him to take a picture with ben's mistake from the night before. Yes thats a lower back tattoo.

Nick was worried about this guy and wondered why he was so blue. The guy never responded and just kept banging away on his trash can.

After a long day of walking around the city and checking everything we flew out. The long flight home was not as fun I was hoping but making it back to orlando was much needed. If your ever in vegas make sure u check out all the crazy stuff. Vegas really is the city that never sleeps.

Here it is Teaser!

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:33:12 PST

Reed Watson recently sent me this video a teaser for his new film "here it is". Reed has been filming for a while and from what it looks like in the teaser is there is a bunch of different spots. Im sure there will be alot of winching and ski from the guys. Rumor has it the video will be released online for free! So keep on checking back when we bring you the news on where the video will be released.

Jacob Valdez Top 5

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:25:58 PST

Jacob Valdez Top 5s

top 5 places to ride.

5.carlsbad lagoon

4. canyon lake

3. lake shasta

2. st johsn river

1. st cloud, florida

top 5 fast food joints

5. mcdonalds

4.wendys

3.carls jr

2.chick fila

1. in and out

top 5 things about being Eddie Valdez brother

5. getting to hang with the bro

4 never riding with him

3. getting nikes

2. trying to not hang out

1. driving

top 5 moves behind the boat

5. indy poke to switch

4 toe side frontside 3 stalefish

3. melon to blind into flats

2. tail grab into flats

1. method into flats

top 5 wake movies

5. natural born thrillas

4. box of fun

3. out of pond

2. parks documentary

1. hyperlite rewritten

top 5 things about riding for hyperlite

1. everything