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

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MasterCraft wants to take you on the Ride of a Lifetime!

Just imagine waking up to go snowboarding with Oakley Pros on Mt. Hood every morning. And then coming down to hop behind an X-Star to ride with MasterCraft Pros Andrew Adkison, Zane Schwenk, and Jack Blodgett every afternoon. Now you know why this trip is called the Ride of a Lifetime.

Check out a video with details at:
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“Drive” started off in Seattle, with the likes of Benny Greenwood, Jeff McKee, and Randall Harris setting off on Lake Washington. Then the teaser did just that…teased us fans of wake just enough. That was followed up by some coverage in the magazines. DRIVE continues to wet the palate with glimpses of the video popping up all over.

See the latest … after the jump

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Searching for a summer wakeboard clinic ? If so, we encourage you to check out the Malibu Boats “JUST RIDE” Wakeboard Clinic Tour. Malibu sponsored rider Gerry Nunn will be coaching at various locations throughout the East Coast Region, and Northwest Riders will be coaching a series of NW Regional stops.

This is a wakeboard clinic experience you do not want to miss. Look through the dates and reserve your spot for one of the upcoming “JUST RIDE” Clinic stops. Sign up now because the spots are filling up quickly.

The full summer schedule is posted after the jump.

Our sister site WakeboardNorthwest, which is committed to covering the source of wakeboarding in the Pacific Northwest, just underwent and extensive overhaul and a completely new design. Although both sites have many similar features, we were careful to give WakeboardNorthwest a unique feel, and special sections and design considerations that cater to covering the Northwest wakeboard scene.

Intensive media galleries that focus on Northwest riders and events, exclusive video debuts from Northwest videographers, and inside news from many company representatives are some of the few features you’ll find online now at the redesigned site.

Over the coming months the site will continue to receive new features and additions, so be sure to add WakeboardNorthwest.com to your bookmarks if you want to stay connected to the heart of the wakeboard industry.

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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.