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 …

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

“Hi Light” by W.I.T. Productions will premiere on April 17th at EVO in Seattle, WA. Doors open at 8:00 PM.

Who:

W.I.T. Productions will be on hand along with other industry staples. The video features the riding of Robby Carter, Derek Grasman, Jeff House, Bryan Hutton, Nick Jones, Thomas Olson, Alex Scagliotti, Jimmy Trask, and J.D. Webb.

What:

Hi Light - a wakeboard film premiere by Spencer Norris

When:

Friday, April 17, 2009 // Doors open at 8:00 PM

Where:

EVO
122 NW 36th St.
Fremont, WA 98107

Sponsored by:

Northwest Riders Clothing Co.
Samson
CWB

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

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 Men’s 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.

Titan Wake is the industry leader in innovative Wakeboard Towers, Wakeboard Racks, Tower Speakers, and Tower Accessories. To give you, the everyday rider and consumer, a better overview of their products offered they’ve recently launched their NEW website. The NEW Titan site truly gives us all a wealth of information about the Titan Product line up. As you search specific products throughout the Titan website you’ll get info on those individual products that showcase key features, dealer locator options, product support, and a “submit a question” link for direct communication with Titan Wake Accessories.

Take a look at the products offered by Titan and check out the NEW Titan Website :

WWW.TITANWAKE.COM

Boat Manufacturers that Titan Wake Partners with include :

MalibuBoats.com - - - Nautiques.com - - - Chaparralboats.com

Titan Supports and Sponsors many Northwest Wakeboarders including Brandon Robins and others with their products, Film maker Sean Kilgus & BFY Productions, and the Northwest Riders Summer Tour.

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.

We’ve posted 3 photo galleries from the 2008 BAKES Northwest Wakeboard Invitational. Check out the photo galleries and official recap if you haven’t read it already after the jump.

Thanks to all the riders, sponsors, and spectators that showed up and made this the best BAKES NWI thus far….

Yesterday afternoon, at Coulon Park in Renton on the shores of Lake Washington, Thomas Olson landed a toeside 900 in the finals to WIN his first BAKES NWI title against defending 2 time Champion Bret V. Everyone who showed up to watch the NWI witnessed a passing of the torch between these long time friends from Gig Harbor. Many folks know that Bret V has been a mentor and significant influence in Thomas Olson’s wake career to this point. The 4th Annual BAKES NWI had the teacher give way to the protege’ in the closest finals decision the event has ever seen…

Congratulations Thomas Olson… we are proud of you bro ! And thanks to all the other invited riders who threw down with style and showmanship. This had to be one of the best wake comps I’ve been to locally.

* Check back this week for a full recap and photo galleries from this weekends BAKES NWI.

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1st - Thomas Olson (Gig Harbor, Washington)
Sponsors : BAKES Marine, Northwest Riders Clothing, OBrien Wakeboards

2nd - Bret V (Gig Harbor, Washington)

Sponsors : BAKES Marine, Malibu Boats, OBrien Wakeboards, Straight Line

3rd - Sam Cole (Oregon)

Sponsors : Active Water Sports, Slingshot Wakeboards

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* Biggest Air - Bret V (Heelside Indy Front)

* Best Trick - Thomas Olson (Toeside 900 in the Finals)