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Axis A20 Wake Boat


Posted on August 18th, 2010 by Zack | Posted in Boats, General

2011 introduces the all new Axis Wake Boats A20. This is the little brother to the Axis A22 wakeboarding specific boat with many of the same features and styling. Have a look as Keith Lyman shows what’s possible behind the new A20 from Axis.



Northwest Riders Wake Series - Recap


Posted on August 17th, 2010 by Zack | Posted in Events, General, Riders

2010 Northwest Riders Wake Series :: 1st Annual Wakeboard Event

This event was fun…and I’m not just saying that because it was our event. I had a blast. Greg had a blast. Our volunteers had a great time. The riders enjoyed it. We also heard the same from Monroe locals (except for that one angry fisherman), the Monroe Parks Department, the City of Monroe Mayor and staff, and on and on. It was fun because all of these people made it just that. Thank you. Anyone that came out and supported us…you are appreciated.

We are sifting through tons of images which we will post here on the BLOG in the coming days. Rhys Logan (rhystomahawk.com) came out to snap photos and will have them for sale for those that were asking/interested. Until then have a look at the edited video Rhys put together and read on …



2010 Butter Stomp : July 23-25


Posted on July 20th, 2010 by Zack | Posted in Events, General


Event: Butter Stomp Wakeboard Weekend
Date: July 23rd - July 25th 2010
Location: Ione City Park in Ione, Washington
Directions: Use http://maps.google.com to find the best route from your home to the Butter Stomp in the Ione City Park. Ione is about 2 hours north of Spokane, WA.
Camping: Tent camping is available directly across from the site. ‘Tent City’ spots are available by first come first serve basis. Check in with Jay at the Ione Motel & RV Park 509-442-3213.

More details on the event, click on …



Northwest Riders Wake Series - August 13, 14, & 15


Posted on July 15th, 2010 by Zack | Posted in Events, General

Northwest Riders Clothing Company is hosting its first ever contest series. Plans for this seasons 3-day event features a double up contest on Friday, August 13, an all ages division based contest on Saturday, August 14, and a Northwest Riders wakeboarding clinic on Sunday, August 15.

All the event details can be found over on the Northwest Riders website. Also, click through to see the full event flier.



Refresh - Inland Empire Wakeboarding


Posted on June 30th, 2010 by Zack | Posted in General, Media


REFRESH is an action-packed, fast-paced look at the wakeboard scene of the Northwest’s Inland Empire. Hailing from the Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho - Flying Robot Films brings you the lifestyle, skills and antics of a crew of shredders. REFRESH is a funtastic voyage of wakeboarding, bmx, moto, and snowboarding. Not for seriousness or artistic flare, REFRESH was created in the essence of fun, good times, high fives, and getting’ radical.

REFRESH captures the local talent including Chad Warren, Jeremy Deming, Gared Schneider, AJ Haynes, Rick Knott, Jason Jakober, DJ Reynolds, Steven Bafus, Josh VandeVanter, Chad Hecker, and Ronnie Watson.

Supported by – O’Brien, Pita Pit, Smith, Rockstar, Malibu, and 3F2.org



Flo-Cam … Thoughts On Malibu’s New System


Posted on June 15th, 2010 by Zack | Posted in Boats, General, Media

What does everyone think about the new Flo-Cam option for Malibu’s new G3 Tower? Anyone out there have one? Love it? Hate it? Not Sure … leave some comments here and let us know.



CWU Wake Team Takes 3rd at Nationals / Premier’s 1st Video


Posted on May 21st, 2010 by Zack | Posted in General, Media, Riders

The CWU wake team has been busy the last few months. Not only did they release their first team video which you can watch in its entirety below…but they also just placed 3rd at Nationals. Congrats to the whole CWU wake team!

Check out photos and a recap article here.


Kids That Snowboard - Full Video



Big Perm…Nick Jones is Back


Posted on May 17th, 2010 by Zack | Posted in General, Riders

I received an email the other day from Nick Jones and I’m pretty sure I could feel how pumped Nick was just in reading the words on my screen. Since moving to Seattle in 2005, Nick has been one of the top riders that I have really enjoyed going out on the lake with and even more so, just hanging out with. As many of you know, Nick had a bad foot injury awhile back and was struggling to get back to his old self as the foot kept throwing kink after kink in his riding. Which brings us back to his email.

Nick recently landed a trick that has never been done. He dubbed it the “Big Perm,” which is a pretty funny play on the current trick named the “Big Worm” crossed with Nick’s signature curly hair that sits atop his head and has become a bit of an identifier for him.

Click over for a look at the trick…



NFFTY 2010 Film Festival


Posted on April 30th, 2010 by Zack | Posted in Events, General

The NFFTY Youth Film Festival is going on now here in Seattle, WA and is featuring a day of action sports flicks from some great local and national amateur filmers. If you are in Seattle go check it out. Wakeboard Northwest contributor Bryan Myss and Northwest Riders team waker Brandon Robins are judging the event.

Click Here for some more info.



CWU Wakeboard Team Video Premiere


Posted on April 19th, 2010 by Zack | Posted in Events, General, Media

The Central Washington University Wake Team presents their first feature length video, “Kids that Snowboard!” The premiere is this Thursday, April 22 at CWU’s - SURC Theater from 6:00PM to 7:00PM. Enter the raffle for a chance at some prizes from Northwest Riders Clothing Company, Hyperlite, and others. More info can be found at the event page on Facebook.


A word from the CWU Team:

We’ve all put in a lot of time filming this video over the 2009 summer at various Northwest locations and we’re stoked to share it with everyone!

Entry is only $5 and $1 raffle tickets for some awesome prizes.

Locations: Gig Harbor, Radar Lake, Mason Lake, Lake Sammamish, Selah, Columbia River and more!

Riders: Thomas Olson, Nick Haisch, Brett Lund, Eddie Roberts, Sean Harris, Ryan Cearly, Jeff Fabiani, Mike McKinney, Drew Newman, Seth Kitzke, Sean Doyle and many more!

After parties to follow!

The video will be available for download after the premier for anyone that can’t make it.