Season 10 of Fuel TV’s Firsthand features BC Canada’s Chad Sharpe. Sharpe grew up riding in BC and in Washington State and is now one of the most well known and respected riders in the sport of wakeboarding today.
You can check out Chad on the newest episode now:
Wakeboarder Chad Sharpe rides in Washington, has a nighttime rail session, and films for Billabong’s “Out of the Pond.”
A few weeks ago Wakeboard Northwest and Northwest native and Florida nomad Nick Jones got together on the ‘ol telephone and came up with the idea of having Jones be the official northwest news correspondent in Florida.
Jones will be giving his two cents to a dollar and change here on the site on a regular basis. This is the first of what we hope to be many articles to come.
On another note…today is Mr. Jones’s birthday…so Happy B-Day Nick! Click on to read his introduction to wakeboardnorthwest.com.
Northwest native Nick Jones explains the backside 180. When done right this is arguably the most stylish trick you can add to your bag.
Read on and have a look at the video as Nick explains the progression of the trick and gives you his take on one of wakeboarding’s most respected moves.
12 spots are available for the Portland, OR stop in West Linn (10th St) on the Willamette River.
- September 20, 2008 -
Sign up NOW by clicking - HERE -
OR
Visit NorthwestRiders.com
Ride behind the best wake boat in the industry, with the latest and greatest in gear available to use.
Only $100 gets you:
- Two 20 minute sets behind our all new 2008 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV
- Professional instruction from Brent Starr and other Northwest Riders
- Free Lunch & T-Shirt
- Prizes and Giveaways
- Tons of demo gear available from: Slingshot, Straight Line, and others
Courtesy of PDXWake.com :
THIS IS OUR LAST CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IF YOU CARE ABOUT THE CONTINUED USE OF THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FOR RECREATIONAL BOATING, YOU BETTER TAKE SOME TIME TO LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD. THIS IS A NUMBERS GAME, AND TO THIS POINT, THE PROPONENTS OF REGULATING OUR RIVER ARE THE ONLY ONES BEING HEARD. YOU MUST MAKE YOUR COMMENTS BY 9/9 IN ORDER FOR THEM TO MATTER.
ALSO YOU SHOULD MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND THE SEPTEMBER 9 MEETING IN WILSONVILLE TO DISCUSS THIS PROPOSAL. IT IS AT THE CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (WILSONVILLE CAMPUS) ROOM 111-112. BE THERE BY 6 AS SEATING WILL BE LIMITED.
Please take a few minutes to email comments to the Oregon State Marine Board about their rulemaking proposals for the 17 mile stretch of the Willamette River from Newberg to Canby:
1) Eliminate 180 degree turns under power
2) Require a minimum 200 distance when following a boat towing someone
3) Require boats within 200 of all docks to operate at 5mphs
4) Eliminate the use of ballast and any uneven seating of passengers
Direct contact info, to send your comments and emails, is posted after the jump. Please show up for the meeting tomorrow….
2008 Malibu Pro Team Challenge Champions - Team Hyperlite
After two days of fun, sun, beautiful scenery, killer conditions and insane riding, the 2nd Annual Malibu Pro Team Challenge is a wrap. Congratulations to 2008 Champions, Team Hyperlite, who backed up last years win with a repeat performance. They retain the Malibu Cup and the names of Erik Ruck, Aaron Rathy, Jimmy LaRiche, JD Webb and Jacob Valdez will be added to the base. Team Hyperlite also split the $24,000 winner-take-all purse!
Hyperlite’s dominance was due in large part to the incredible all-around performance from PWT Junior Mens Champion, Jimmy LaRiche (110 individual points), Hyperlite ended up with a total of 240 points to keep the crown in their camp.
Read the official press release complete with photos … after the jump.
Pro-waker Nick Jones (CWB, BAKES, Malibu) will be at Bow Lake August 15th, 2008 for Clinics.
There are spots left for these clinics with one of the Northwest’s best wakeboarders. Jump on the opportunity and get signed up. Bow Lake offers up glass as a private lake, and you can’t find better conditions and coaching.
The flier and details are a click away … after the jump.
Hunter Graham and Brandon Robins (Northwest Riders)
The Northwest Riders have been busy with their ‘08 Summer Clinic Tour around the NW region and still found the time to release NEW T-Shirt designs. They also have a line of NWR stickers for sale in a variety of colors. Take a look and place your order soon while they have inventory.
Above are the most recent T-Shirts released by Northwest Riders Clothing
* DIRECT LINKS TO ORDER THESE NEW T-SHIRTS ARE POSTED AFTER THE JUMP.
With $25,000 on the line, the 2nd Annual Malibu Pro Team Challenge offers one of the single biggest event purses in the sport of wakeboarding. This three part competition - boat pass, rail jam and double-up contest - will feature some of the top pro riders in the world riding for their prospective board manufacturers, a shot at the winner-take-all prize and bragging rights as the best team in wakeboarding for the next 12 months.
This event was HUGE last year and is even bigger for 2008! Eatonville, WA on August 16th and 17th will be THE “it” spot for all of wakeboarding. Not many excuses will cut it for missing this event. Get your tickets FREE at Bakes Board & Ski, Evo, or other Malibu dealers throughout the Northwest.
All the details … after the jump.
