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Liquid Force wants to protect your head!
By: pwieland
Oct 9th 2009
Shane Bonifay and Crew stop by Shredtown
By: pwieland
Oct 8th 2009
Nicola Butler 2010 Company Wake Pro Model Preview
By: pwieland
Oct 6th 2009
QuickSilver and Axis Boats Pair up!
By: pwieland
Oct 5th 2009
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
(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.
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.
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.
