This past Saturday (2/18) Liquid Force was at the Carlsbad Lagoon for their February Freezride. People were able to check out the new 2012 gear from Liquid Force, enjoy a few PBR’s, grub on some BBQ, and those who were brave enough to bear the chilly waters – do some wakeboarding. SL rider Shane Bonifay, along with Melissa Marquardt and Phil Soven, also joined in on the fun. Check out some of the sweet photos we’ve got from this weekend!
West Chester, Ohio. – For the first time in its 23-year history, the Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink will be held in the state of Ohio. Event organizer World Sports & Marketing announced today that the four-day event will be held on August 2-5 at Voice of America MetroPark in the greater Cincinnati area ofWest Chester.
“We’re excited to bring the Nautique WWA Nationals to Voice of America MetroPark,” said tournament director Chris Bischoff. “The park has the layout, vibe and local support we’re looking for to host an event of this magnitude.”
The 2012 Nautique WWA Nationals expects to host more than 200 competitors on the park’s 35-acre lake.
Over the course of the four-day event, hundreds of professional and amateur riders from throughout the United States will compete in 22 skill-level divisions for national titles.
Results from the 2012 Nautique WWA Nationals will also determine who will represent the United States at the WWA Wakeboard World Championships later this year.
For more information on the 2012 Nautique WWA Nationals, visit KingofWake.com.
The Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Winter Park, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Fox, Oakley, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, PCM Marine Engines and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.
About Nautique
The Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the WWA Nationals. Celebrating 87 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft Inc. is the producer of the Nautique line of boats. The manufacturer of Nautique is known for delivering superior quality products, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service experiences.
About Rockstar Energy Drink
Rockstar is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, Rockstar is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars. Rockstar Energy Drink is available in thirteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, and Recovery. Rockstar Energy Shots are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors. Rockstar Energy Drink is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout the United Kingdom.
About WWA
The WWA Wakeboard National Championships is the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). The WWA also owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown and WWA Wake Park Nationals. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com.
About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine
TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and the finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.
About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from across the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The 2012 series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA World Championships, and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing — the leading wake-events producer since 1988.
Ever since the recession hit, the L.A. Boat Show has been shrinking in size and attendance. However, the 2012 show that went off February 9-12 displayed more boats and accommodated 10% more foot traffic over the 2011 show. Hopefully, this is that start of a growth trend that will continue for years to come for this show as well as others.
As far as wakeboarding goes, it was well represented and dominated the show. Just about every boat manufacturer had at least one attempt at a wake-specific boat on display, while the wake-dedicated brands had huge displays of just about all their models. I think Sun Country Marine gets the prize for buying up the most floor space. In addition to a great Nautique booth, it seems like their non-wake brands must have covered about half the show floor!
I would venture to say that 2012 is about the best-looking crop of wake-specific boats the industry has ever seen! Brands at the show included Axis, Centurion, Malibu, MasterCraft, MB, Moomba, Nautique, Sanger and Tige. Every brand has stepped it up with creative features, great graphics and smooth lines that are taking things to the next level.
Wake gear made a big showing as well with Wakesports Unlimited and Sports LTD grabbing huge swaths of floor space to display their wares. All the major brands were represented with pro riders making appearances to promote their respective sponsors. I ran into Scott Stewart, Shane Bonifay, Phil Soven, Reed Hansen, Melissa Marquardt, Mike Schwenne and a few others.
Probably one of the biggest reasons for the gathering of riders and other industry heavyweights was the Axis Wake Research/Liquid Force Backyard BBQ in the Tilly’s Marine booth. Free shirts and free beer were had by all as Axis and LF celebrated their partnership for 2012.
In addition to seeing all the new goodies, I had the chance to talk to a few folks about the latest happenings in our industry. I found out that Wakesports Unlimited is finally going to get themselves a website and make their gear available online. Chuck at California Skier told me all about the two cable systems (one going each direction) that they will be installing in the Lake Elsinore channel at the end of the summer.
We also had a chance to touch base with some fine accessory companies that are sponsors of WakeWorld. Skylon was cranking some crisp clean tunes from their busy booth showing off their new Vector 8 line. Patrick and Zack from Boat Bling gave me some details on the massive growth of their “Sauce” boat cleaning products. It’s great to see both of these companies doing so well.
Overall, it was one of the most enjoyable shows I’ve been to in recent memory. The positive vibe of a recovering industry was felt throughout the show. I hope the strong consumer push continues throughout this year and beyond so that the shows maintain growth and brings boat and gear buyers even more in the future.
For more of the story & photos check out http://www.wakeworld.com/news/feature/la-boat-show.html
Alliance Trick Tips: Toe Side Poked Front 360 from Alliance Wakeboard Magazine on Vimeo.
Liquid Force, KC Watersports, GoPro, and Alliance Wakeboard Magazine have teamed up to give you the opportunity of a lifetime! We are looking for one of a kind rail designs to be built and installed at KC Watersports this summer… The Liquid Force A-frame Rail at KC Watersports has been a staple for years, but it has seen better days and must be replaced. We need your help to make it happen! All those rails you’ve been hitting in your dreams, it’s time to put them down on paper and we just may make your dreams come true!
Submit your designs to the KC Watersports Facebook (www.facebook.com/kcwatersports) page by March 31 to win! The 10 designs with the most “likes” will become finalists!
The 1st place winner will not only have his rail concept built, but we’ll fly him/her out to KC Watersports for Relentless Weekend, where we’ll unveil the rail at a private ride session with top Liquid Force teamriders. The winner will also receive a new GoPro Hero 2 to document their fun, a new setup of their choice from Liquid Force, and a year subscription to Alliance Wakeboard Magazine!
Be sure to tell all of your friends to log on and “like” your design so you can win the trip of a lifetime! Enter as many times as you like!
For more information visit www.kcwatersports.com and www.liquidforce.com
Orlando, Fla. – The largest and most storied professional wakeboarding circuit in the world is gearing up for its 21st season, as the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink unveiled today its 2012 schedule. The 2012 Pro Tour will visit five cities throughout the United States, including a brand new venue in the Midwest.
The 2012 season will kick off May 18 at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth, Ga. and wrap up on July 28 at Volunteer Landing in Knoxville, Tenn.
Between Acworth and Knoxville, the Pro Tour will make stops in Fort Worth, Tex., Monroe, Wash., and its newest venue in Branson, Mo.
The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is a five-stop series points race for the Pro Tour title. Athletes accumulate points at every stop, based on placement in each contest. The highest total points-earner at the end of the five-event season will be crowned the Pro Tour champion.
Last year, Phillip Soven topped the 2011 standings, earning his fourth Pro Tour title in five years. Soven won the season-long points race after edging out teenage Australian phenom Harley Clifford 480 points to 445. As the defending titlist, Soven will enter the 2012 season as the top-ranked rider on the Pro Tour.
For more information on the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, please visit KingofWake.com.
The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, presented by ROCKSTAR is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: MasterCraft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Indmar, Peavey, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, Sayiwon’t, Epiphone and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.
About MasterCraft
MasterCraft is the exclusive towboat for the Pro Wakeboard Tour, as it has been since the tour’s wakeboarding events began in 1992.
About ROCKSTAR
ROCKSTAR is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in eighteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, Recovery Lemonade, Recovery Orange, Recovery Grape, Pink, and 2X. ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Mexico, the Philippines and throughout the United Kingdom. Go to http:///www.rockstar69.com or www.facebook.com/rockstar for athlete and event updates, videos, profiles, and product information.
About Indmar
Indmar is the world’s largest privately held manufacturer of gasoline powered inboard marine engines. Indmar Marine Engines have led the market on dependability, longevity, and performance for decades.
About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine
TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and the finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.
About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from throughout the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The 2012 series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing – the leading wake-events producer since 1988.
2012 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, presented by ROCKSTAR Schedule:
City Venue Date _
Acworth, Ga. Dallas Landing Park/Lake Allatoona May 18 & 19
Fort Worth, Tex. Texas MasterCraft June 1 & 2
Branson, Mo. Moonshine Beach/Table Rock Lake June 8 & 9
Monroe, Wash. Lake Tye June 29 & 30
Knoxville, Tenn. Volunteer Landing July 28
SL’s Tarah Mikacich has a new webpage up at http://tarahmik.com/Home_Page.html. Go check it out to keep up with what’s new in her life, it features photos, videos, blog, and more!
ONE FOR THE TEAM Teaser from Flax on Vimeo.
For a FREE download of the entire film go to http://www.liquidnfilms.com/#, enjoy!
Dub Monday #2 from Alliance Wakeboard Magazine on Vimeo.
Kevin Henshaw, Olivier Derome and Dylan Miller throw down on Nico’s Unit rail at OWC. Get down with the sickness people!