The June 2008 issue of Wakeboarding Magazine has a one page writeup from Northwest staple Rick Knott and a sweet photo of Chris Craig’s Malibu by Sean Watson (the photographer, not the rider). The writeup highlights the Inland Empire. Some of you may not know much about the Inland Empire, but it is made up of some of the best wake spots anywhere. The area consists of Central and Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, and a touch of Northeast Oregon and Northwest Montana. Growing up in Northeast Washington, this brief look at the area got me a little homesick.

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Liquid Force has been adding a lot of great content lately on their web site. Included in that content are some video interviews that showcase team riders. Mike Ennen, from Big Lake, WA, currently has a segment you can check out.

Mike has been a staple for the Northwest Wake scene for as long as I can remember and has arguably made more waves on the pro level than anyone else from the area. Ennen has been a huge part of Liquid Force’s growth and that is seen with his own signature designs now being used on some of the vests, boards, and other products that Liquid Force Wakeboards has on the market.

Head on over to www.LiquidForce.com and watch the video.

You may have seen something about it on MySpace or may have heard somthing about it online elsewhere…wakeboarding now has it’s own tracks coming down the pipe. Rockwilder (producer for Method Man, Red Man, Wu Tang Clan, Jay-Z and others) now presents Board Beats and “Blue Octane.” Rockwilder has stepped into the wake scene and is helping pro riders take their love of music to a whole new level.

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Radar Lake has had its fair share of coverage both in photos and in articles. The Hyperlite wakeboard team made it famous throughout wakeboarding with team videos like “Welcome,” “Counterfeit This,” and others. After the Hyperlite breakup of a few years ago when founder Herb O’Brien and son Paul left the company, Radar Lake became the home of Square One Distribution…parent company of Ronix Wakeboards. Following the O’Briens were the likes of some of the sports best, including Northwest talent (BC Canada) Chad Sharpe.

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The time has finally come. Sean Kilgus and BFY Productions have finished the new 16MM wakeboard film titled, “DRIVE.” With the top riders in the world featured in the film, throwing down some of the best tricks caught on film to date…you will be blown away!

Come see the world premiere of “DRIVE” at the Showbox SODO in Seattle, WA. One night only! Ticket information … after the jump!

There have been a few occasions where I have talked to Chad Sharpe, and the thing that always sticks out in my mind is how quiet and calm he seems. Now I am sure this is much different than how he is around his friends and family, but in a lot of ways it is one of the reasons I like him so much as a rider. He is not the loudest one in the group commanding everyone elses attention. However, when he gets on the water he always rides with power and fluidity and grabs the respect he deserves. Sharpe’s video parts are always some of my favorites also. I have always enjoyed seeing into the lives of riders a little more…similar to how an MTV Cribs episode gives you a look at someone’s life that you otherwise would not have had.

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Everyone is invited!! Over a year and a half in the making…”Drive” from BFY Productions is almost here. Filmer extraordinaire, Sean Kilgus, is currently in the edit cave as you read this. The video is said to be looking amazing so far. “I can’t wait to deliver the goods in three weeks!” says Kilgus. The tickets will be available on TicketMaster.com next week. Get in early because this will sell out! The venue has limited space available for 1,100 lucky fans.

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The Standerd Wake Quarterly is the wakeboard industry’s only real photo journal. Issue 2.1 just recently released and does not dissapoint. This issue kicks off a new season, as godfathers Josh Letchworth and Joey Meddock have officially put year one under their belts. If you haven’t already subscribed, head over to The Standerd Quarterly web site and get your subscription in. Each book features plenty of amazing photos from the best photographers in the business and also great articles and stories.

I spoke with Sean Kilgus on Monday and from the sounds of it, DRIVE is nearing completion. Kilgus has been in his editing cave for the last few weeks and is piecing together the countless hours of 16mm film and HD footy that will comprise one of the more anticipated videos of 2008.

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