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The Ultimate Wakesurf Wake

Jason — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:22:49 +0000

Wakesurfing 60 foot Boat from chad Sharpe on Vimeo.

What do you get when you combine 60 feet of diesel powered yacht, 1 wave runner and 2 wakesurf boards? You get the ultimate wakesurf experience! Posted by Chad Sharpe, this video details Sharpe and some of his Ronix buddies slashing it up behind the perfect wakesurfing machine. Prepare to be jealous of a should high wake that can be surfed both sides simultaneously. And of course you can't stop and start a boat that big, so that's why you have a wave runner on tow-in duty to make sure the ride lasts forever. Check it out after the break, just realize that you'll be disappointed the next time you go out in your v-drive with 2,000lbs. of ballast.

Zane Schwenk Honored As A Legend Of Wakeboarding

Jason — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:47:44 +0000

Sure, his hair may have a little too much product in it for his age, maybe he did wear gloves a few years too long, and of course there's no getting past the picture above, but you have to admit Zane Schwenk is legend in the sport of wakeboarding, and an all-around great guy. The powers that be tend to agree, which is why they honored him with as a Legend of Wake at the 2008 Wake Awards last fall. The equivalent of a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy's, the Legend of Wake recognition highlights important people in the industry that have committed their career towards representing wakeboarding. Zane is exactly the kind of ambassador wakeboarding needs, and is a great public face for our sport. Check out the video after the jump.

New And Improved Photo Galleries Offer Numerous Upgrades

Dustin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:41:44 +0000

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We spent the weekend implementing a completely new version of the WakeORIGIN Photo Galleries to make browsing wakeboarding related pictures easier for our readers. Many aspects look similar, but underneath is a new engine to make viewing the galleries faster and more convenience. We also added some new features to the mix, including the most requested upgrade, high-resolution images. Here are the major improvements we made:

High Resolution Images: We now offer the option to view the high resolution version of each image where it's available.
Paginated Browsing: Instead of loading all of the galleries at once, now only 10 are loaded at a time. That means the page loads a lot faster so you can start looking at wakeboarding pictures sooner.
Better Navigation: New navigation makes it easier to browse through the photos in an album in order.
Related Post Link: If the gallery you're viewing is related to a specific post on the site, a link will appear in the top right corner so you can get all of the information about content the of the gallery.

Start browsing through the new WakeORIGIN.com Photo Galleries now, and let us know what you think.

Supra Boats Pulls the Wraps Off Their 2009 Website

Jason — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:18:33 +0000

After releasing the details on their new for 2009 Launch 21V wakeboard boat, Supra has pulled the wraps off their new website for next year, which features specs, images, and video of their entirely v-drive model lineup for 2009. In addition to a rich media experience, which includes video clips of Supra’s pro team talking about each boat’s features, the new website also includes a boat building tool that allows you to customize and price all of Supra’s models. Supra continues to improve not only their product, but also their marketing and promotions, creating an even more attractive experience for potential Supra owners. If you’ve been thinking about a new boat and Supra is on your list, head over to www.supraboats.com for more information. You can read the official press release below the fold.

Ronix Rider Megan Ethell Is The Best Wakeboarder You’ve Never Heard Of

Jason — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:17:13 +0000

There's a reason you've probably never heard of Megan Ethell; she's only 11 years old. Just because she can't drive legally, isn't even in middle school yet, and her Ronix Krush Wakeboard is almost as tall as she is, doesn't mean she can't rip on a wakeboard. Ethell is sponsored by Ronix Wakeboards and can be found regularly at OWC putting on a show and teaching the boys a thing or two. Check out the video after the jump to see exactly what the next generation of wakeboarding is going to look like. Just keep in mind that she has a few more years to grow up, which is only going to make her a better rider.

Supra’s Brand New 2009 Launch 21V Wakeboard Boat Gets Detailed

Dustin — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:09:57 +0000

Supra has rolled out their 2009 product line and in addition to some tweaks (mostly minor), they've added a new model for the new year. The Launch 21V fills the space between the 20V and the 22V nicely, and at 21' 4" long and 99", it packs a lot of interior space.

Supra has also made a handful of incremental upgrades to all of the boats in their line-up for '09, including:

Lower dash for more visibility which includes Zero Off compatible
Electric adjustable multisport trimtab wakeplate
Titan Spinner board racks
New ballast pumps with automatic shutoffs
New Gravity Games package
New Worlds Package

Additional, the Launch 20, Supra's last remaining direct drive model has been dropped for '09, making Supra the first major manufacturer to transition completely to a wakeboard/multi-sport focus.

Gallery: 2009 Supra Launch 21V

Congratulations Danny Harf, On Landing The First 1260 In History

Jason — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:45:56 +0000

Danny Harf, the wonder boy from team Ronix has added another industry first to his long list of accomplishments; this time becoming the first rider ever to land a 1260. Armed with a monster wake and his Ronix DHV1 Wakeboard, Harf added another 180 degrees of rotation, for a full 3 and half spins. In what was perhaps the best kept wakeboarding secret of all-time, Harf swore everyone that witnessed his historic move to secrecy to ensure no one would spill the beans before the Best of Wake Awards Ceremony this past weekend. The result of the successful ninja mission was a mind blowing unveiling that had more than a few riders (especially Rusty Malinoski, who believed he had the award cinched) visibly upset. Of course once the shock wore off, they were just as excited as Danny, showing how close the riders at the top are, even when pushing each other to land new moves. Congratulations Danny, enjoy being the first rider in history to land a 1260; although someone will inevitably land a 1340, no one can take that away from you! Hit the jump to see the video playback of Danny Harf's 1260 at the Best of Wake Awards.

Correct Craft Launches New Website Featuring 2009 Nautique Boats

Jason — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:58:01 +0000

Correct Craft has pulled the wraps off their new updated website for next year, which features their line of 2009 Nautique boats. The overall layout of the site is the same as last year's version, with minor updates to accommodate new options for exploring each boat, and the technology and features that make them special. The biggest changes to the 2009 model line include the brand new 216V crossover and the strangely styled Flight Control Tower 3. Designed for multi-sport performance, the 216V features plenty of space in it's 21' 6" chassis, along with built-in ballast for wakeboarding performance. Unfortunately it also features the same disjointed, segmented and confusing interior that all of Nautique's new models have showcased lately. Check out the rest of the details regarding the new website and a brief overview of the changes for 2009 after the jump.

WetRope Brings Social Networking To Wakeboarding

Spencer — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:25:00 +0000

Just in case Facebook and MySpace didn't offer enough social networking options, a new company by the name of LifeFitter, has announced their new social skill numbing site, WetRope. Details are sparse, but it appears the aim of the project is to allow a way for wakeboarders throughout the US (sorry everyone else) to find other riders in their area. Different from the giants that are Facebook and MySpace, this site appears to put a focus on actually interacting with people you connect with, and not just endlessly poking each other back-and-forth. The site is getting ready for a private Beta right now, and if you give away some of your personal information, you can even score a free shirt for taking part in their trial period. Release is set for sometime towards the end of this year, so stay tuned for more on this wakeboarder-uniting site.

Northwest Wakeboard Invitational Official Recap and Photos

Bryan — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:16:59 +0000

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… The official recap and links to event photo galleries are posted after the jump Media Courtesy of [ WakeboardNorthwest.com ]