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 ]

Spencer Norris, of WIT Productions, sent over a teaser for his new video. This will be his follow up film to “The Arrival” that released earlier in the year. The teaser features some new faces and familiar Northwest Riders.

Check out the new teaser after the jump.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, be sure to head over to Kirkland on Friday for a premiere of Scratch Films highly anticipated Good Times 2 video. The follow up effort to the original Good Times wakeboarding video features riding from the Northwest’s most recognized riders, and should prove to be another high quality piece from Scratch Films. Combine free gear, friends, local NW Riders, and live hip hop with a new wakeboarding video and you’ve got the makings for a good party.

Check out all of the details after the jump.

The Good Times 2, the sophomore effort from film maker Jared Eygabroad of Scratch Films includes more of the same footage we loved in The Good Times. If you’re looking for some authentic Northwest riding action, The Good Times 2 fits the bill with performances from likes of Jeff McKee, Mike and Nick Ennen, Robbie Carter and many more.

WakeboardNorthwest has a hilarious interview with from Scratch Films owner Jared Eygabroad. We’ll spare you the graphic images and witty bantor, so head over and take a look. Just be wary of multi-personality disorder that is in full effect throughout the interview.

A release date hasn’t yet been announced but a date and location, somewhere in the Northwest, should be announced shortly so stay tuned.

Read the Jared Eygabroad interview at WakeboardNorthwest.com.