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 …

Hi Light is the all new wake film from W.I.T. Productions and is set to be released soon. Nick Jones caught up with Spencer Norris and asked him some questions about the film.

After you watch the teaser … click through to read the interview.

Northwest Film Makers Sean Kilgus of BFY Productions (DRIVE), Jared Eygabroad of Scratch Films (GodSpeed), and Spencer Norris of WIT Productions (One Eye Shut) have all released NEW Wakeboard Videos for this 2008 Wake Season. WakeboardNorthwest.com has covered the filming process of each video over the last year. We will be posting interviews with each of the film makers, many of the riders within the videos, as well as photo galleries from our on location travels and documentary.

If you have not picked up a copy of these Wakeboard Video titles we encourage you to stop by your local pro shop and do so today. We’ve posted direct links to order a copy online, just click through the post.

What we want from you, OUR READERS, is to REVIEW these Wakeboard Videos. Comment below. Tell us what you thought of the individual films, compare them to previous releases by each film maker, and highlight the riding sections that you thought were the best in each video for DRIVE, GodSpeed, and One Eye Shut. Your opinion, feedback, and comments matter to us…. so let us know…

Again, we’ve posted links to the teasers of video and links to purchase them

Alex Scagliotti has been busy this summer. He recently took the time to catch up with WakeboardNorthwest to tell us about his Wake season so far, his coaching experience at O-Town Water Sports, the 3rd place podium at the Tige Pro-Am, filming with WIT Productions, and coaching at ELEVATE Wakeboard Camp throughout the summer.

“This is what has been happening so far this summer. It started off with me making the move to Orlando, Florida from March-June (love the NW but you can’t ignore the climate). I was an instructor at O-Town which has helped my riding more than anything else so far in my riding career. I definitely got a little spoiled living on a lake, with warm weather, flat water, big wakes, and other riders to push me. The ever present alligators also gave me a little more incentive not to fall. My favorite part about working at the O-Town Water Sports was that every week it seemed like we had someone new from another country…….”

Read Alex’s full “blog style” update and check out some photo galleries posted after the jump.

The Seattle Boat Show is just around the corner and this year it will kick off the first weekend with a Wakeboard VIP party in the Fox Sports Lounge. The party will feature the new film from W.I.T. Productions, “One Eye Shut,” as well as Oakley’s “Push Process” directed by the industries best Justin Stephens. There will also be giveaways from some of the board companies.

The Fox Sports Lounge will have a full range of food and drinks available. The party is limited in space so make sure and get there early!

More details … after the jump.

Clear your post-Christmas calendar and make your way to Des Moines, WA for the unveiling of “One Eye Shut” from W.I.T. Productions. This promises to be a sold out event following last year’s “The Arrival” at the same venue. Come early, mingle, and get your watch on as we feast on some wake. See you there.

Check out the details … after the jump.

As you may or may not have already heard, Northwest staple Chris Craig recently took the “initiation” many a wakeboarder does with the first major injury of his career. He did a number on his knee that ended his season back in October. We asked Chris about the knee and where he goes from here. Have a read … after the jump.

After catching a few glimpses here and there of the new work of “One Eye Shut,” we are sold on its potential. This new film is one that looks to have stepped it up a notch both in the filming and editing for W.I.T. Productions. Take a look for yourself at the newly released teaser video and get ready for what looks to be a mix of hard hitting riding and poetic style from behind the lens.

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with W.I.T. Production’s front man Spencer Norris and ask a few questions about his upcoming film “One Eye Shut.” Norris has been filming with some of the Northwest’s top talent as well as some rippers from Florida and other areas across the US of A. The film is the follow up to his freshman effort “The Arrival” and by the looks of it, will be a great addition to the young filmers resume.

Check out the full interview … after the jump.

After a successful debut film, The Arrival by WIT Productions, Spencer Norris has been diligently filming his second video throughout the Summer and into the Fall. Known by the riders for some of his random on location antics including his patented cut off jean shorts and t-shirts, his strong obsession with his Hydrodyne, or body surf sessions with his trusty chase boat driver AJ…. Norris is without a doubt a young film maker that will continue to bring us wake videos in the years to come with Northwest style.

Did you know Spencer could wakeboard ? He not only can ride but he’s got style. Check out a few riding and lifestyle photos in a newly added photo gallery after the jump.