DailyWake

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Spring is finally here! The sun is shining, the weather is finally warming up, and I know many of you are getting antsy to dust off the board and hit the water. Well we are too, and thanks to our friends at Dragon Alliance, we’ll also be looking a lot cooler this summer!

Dragon Alliance has partnered with Liquid Force and BROstock this year; they’re team of scientists have emerged from top secret labs with a unique design cut directly from the BROstock mold. These new collabo’s shades are the design of the summer! These shades will be uber limited and one of a kind, so be sure to pencil BROstock into your summer plans June 12-14, if you plan on tracking down a pair.

Stay tuned to www.liquidforce.com and www.dragonalliance.com for more info!

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Skier’s Choice has also spread the custom wraps love to their Moomba line of boats.  These boat graphic wraps feature the same high-quality ZDecal contruction as the Supra boatline [view story].

Check out some pics here… https://download.yousendit.com/TTZsR0lWSWhRR2V4dnc9PQ.

If you need to find a dealer to get your boat all wrapped up, then head over here… http://moomba.com/dealer.php.

Monday, March 30th, 2009

MARYVILLE, TN (March 26, 2009) ~ Supra presents the latest in Wake Wrap design with their all new Exclusive Collection by Nick West Designs and ZDecals. The stunning designs from this exclusive Collection can be used on any Supra Model. Buyers can tweak the color choices and wrap size to suit their personal preference or they can create their own individualized custom Wake Wrap. The possibilities are endless thanks to Supra’s new partnership with ZDecals. In addition, the all new collection offers buyers the opportunity to add custom boat numbers to match the wrap they choose.

Supra’s killer new Wake Wraps Collection not only features the latest design trends available, but you can also expect the wrap to last at least 8+ years outdoors. Our partner ZDecals uses only the best materials from 3M coupled with 3M protective UV laminations and 3M approved inks.

See these designs for yourself at https://rcpt.yousendit.com/668220579/5f08dd45ca509f34210f801a7585dc85. Tell us what you think. A Supra Launch 22SSV owner just sent in a photograph of his new wrap from the Collection [pictured below]. The customer altered the colors on the design called “VCA”, to match his interior color choices. The tweaked design turned out to be an exquisite change that really compliments the boats style lines and interior color pattern.

So where do you go to get the latest and greatest in wake wraps and customization opportunities? Contact your local Supra dealer. Find your local dealer with our dealer locator at www.supraboats.com/dealers.php

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Portland (OR) – WakeMAKERS.com, an online retailer focused on supplying wakeboarders with the ballast they need to get the best possible wake has officially launched. The brainchild of two wakeboard industry veterans, WakeMAKERS.com aims to make buying the right ballast for your needs easier and less confusing. Whether it’s a single ballast bag to enhance your factory ballast system for surfing, or a completely integrated and automated ballast system, WakeMAKERS.com has the products and experience to make the process painless.

In order to remove the guesswork, WakeMAKERS.com offers highly trained wakeboards that are available to help ensure you get the wakeboard ballast bags, ballast pumps, ballast fittings and ballast packages that will work best for you. Whether you only wakeboard, are obsessed with surfing ropeless, or enjoy both, you’ll get the perfect ballast system for your boat and your budget.

WakeMAKERS.com also offers an industry exclusive risk-free Try Before You Buy Demo program allowing you to test out different ballast configurations on the water, where it actually matters. You can be sure you have the perfect ballast setup. Combined with free lifetime expert advice to answer any questions you have about using your gear or getting the best wake out of your boat, it’s easy to see why WakeMAKERS.com offers a revolutionary wakeboard ballast buying experience.

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

The wakeboard season is approaching, and along with it comes a handful of competitions.  Along with the Pro events that take place all around the world, there is almost certainly an amateur competition in your area (your “area” might be across the street or across a few states, depending on how large your local wakeboard populace is).  As many of you know, our sister site LearnWake.com gives our members all sorts of wakeboarding instructional videos, tips, etc.  They even have a bulletin board there where professional coaches will answer your questions.  One question that seems to be popping up on LearnWake is “How to prepare for a wakeboard competition.”  I figured I’d roll this answer into a DailyWake post, so everyone can get a little insight on these strategies.

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Monday, March 23rd, 2009

OK, you’ve probably already heard about the upcoming hybrid wakeboard boat coming out from Epic. The usual suspects have covered the story.  Well, I was surprised to find that in addition to the wakeboard press, Engadget also covered the story.  Engadget is a blog that I read daily that focuses on tech stuff…you know like computers, cell phones, electronics, etc.  They are also one of the top 5 biggest blogs in the world.  Epic Boats really maximized their exposure with that story.  Even better, the tune was very positive from Engadget when talking about the upcoming vessel.  That is a HUGE win for Epic.  Congrats on the exposure…

[here is a link to the Engadget story]

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Several wakeboard companies have jumped on board the Twitter train. If you haven’t heard of Twitter, you will.  It has been growing in popularity for a while now, and within the last year it seems to be growing exponentially.  Essentially for those of you that aren’t in the know, Twitter is a way of posting short updates of what you are up to.  Updates can be as simple as “I’m enjoying a cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee” (which, I actually am doing while typing this).

So, who is on Twitter?  Well, I don’t have an extensive list, but here are a few I know…

• Me! – twitter.com/mikemclin
• DailyWake – twitter.com/dailywake
• LearnWake – twitter.com/learnwake
• Company Wake – twitter.com/companywake
• Wakeboarding Mag - twitter.com/wakeboardingmag
• Humanoid Wake – twitter.com/humanoidwake
• Kyle Schmidt – twitter.com/jhkswake

I’m sure there are a ton more on there.  If you know of anyone else, leave a comment, and I’ll add them to the list.

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

So, I was browsing through the internet for some DailyWake material this morning, and I was abuptly met with a photo of a girl sporting a wakeboard vest and not much else.  Obviously I am not above clicking on the image and taking a look at what’s inside.  I eventually learned that WBM has created a 2009 vest gallery filled with girls modeling the new gear.  I’m not sure what demographic they were trying to appeal to…  BUT, I know I’m in it.  Well done.

[Here is a link to the gallery]

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Orlando, Fla. – The world’s elite pro wakeboarding circuit, the King of Wake series, has officially joined Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports. The series organizer, World Sports & Marketing, announced today its partnership with Alli – a company owned by NBC and MTV Networks dedicated to bringing together the best properties, athletes and brands globally for the fans of action sports.

The King of Wake’s partnership with Alli includes online rights, sponsorship sales, marketing and promotion. All King of Wake events will continue to air on the FUEL TV network.

“We are thrilled to be partnered with the premier wakeboarding property within action sports,” said Wade Martin, President of Alli. “King of Wake, along with FUEL TV, have created an outstanding television package. We look forward to supporting FUEL TV’s television programming with a robust online offering as part of allisports.com.”

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Thursday, March 19th, 2009

(Merced, CA) – Dealers plan to put their Malibu boats where their mouths are across the nation on May 2nd. These dealers are demonstrating the truth on the water and exposing boat buyers to 2009 Malibu models and innovations first hand. Attendees will have the opportunity to test 2009 models like the new Wakesetter VLX, 21 vRide, 23 vRide and Response FXi as well as the Patented Power Wedge, the new 6.5-inch Color MaliView Dash System and Rider Presets. Experience the boats that have garnered seven consecutive Boat of the Year Awards and earned fourteen World Records on the water where it counts.

On May 2nd the truth is on the water all across the nation. On this date Authorized Malibu Boats Dealers will be assembling fleets of ’09 Malibu boats at lakes throughout the United States. These boats are not just for show. The Malibu Truth is on the Water Demo Day is a chance to experience your Malibu Boats model and/or innovation of choice, up close and personal.

Malibu Dealers will take this opportunity to strengthen existing customer relationships and create some new ones. Dealership representatives will be available to answer questions, facilitate a demonstration or allow new boat buyers to explore and drive the Malibu models on their own. All of this exploration will happen in close proximity to refreshments so participants can replenish after the jaw-dropping Malibu Boats experience.

To find your nearest Malibu Boats Truth is on the Water Demo Day on May 2, 2009, visit: http://www.malibuboats.com/news/show/26 or e-mail demoday@malibuboats.com.