DailyWake

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Orlando, Fla. – In the realm of professional wakeboarding, it may only be the fourth time in history the King of Wake series has crowned a winner for the world’s most elite pro wakeboarding circuit, but for the first time the king is sharing the throne with a female counterpart, the Queen of Wake.

Since its inception in 2005, the King of Wake series has made waves on the water, establishing itself as the most prestigious pro wakeboarding circuit in the world, bringing together the sport’s top events into one ultimate season-long points chase. The King of Wake has proven to be so influential within the sport that in just three years after its inauguration, the mirrored female version, the Queen of Wake series, was created.

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Monday, September 8th, 2008

Oklahoma City, Okla. — Fans packed the shorelines of the Oklahoma River in Oklahoma City today to witness the final rounds of the 2008 Rockstar Energy Drink WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra.

As expected, the defending world champ Phillip Soven, 19, of Longwood, Fla. reached the Pro Men’s division finals today and as the top-seeded rider. But the pressure of retaining his title got the best of Soven, as the Florida native posted a score of 82.00, landing him in third-place.
Taking the top spot in the six-man final and claiming the 2008 world title was Rusty Malinoski, 24, of Humboldt, Sask., who became the first Canadian rider to win the world title since Jeremy Kovak claimed it in 1997. Fellow Canadian rider Aaron Rathy of Nanaimo, B.C. finished the contest in second-place.

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Monday, September 8th, 2008

Oklahoma City, Okla. — Fans lined the shores of the Oklahoma River in Oklahoma City today to catch the opening-rounds of the pro divisions at 2008 Rockstar Energy Drink WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra.

After aggravating a knee injury prior to start of the contest, current women’s world champ Amber Wing shocked everyone by deciding to withdraw from the competition, leaving her title up for grabs to the top 12 pro female rippers in the world.

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Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Orlando, Fla. - Action-sports fans can catch all the high-flying, rail-sliding water-sports action of wakeboarding from the comfort of their home, as FUEL TV is set to air the fifth contest of the 2008 King of Wake series, the Tigé Pro-Am Wakeboard Championship, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. The championship showdown will premier on Tuesday, August 26 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time (5:00 pm Pacific Time), and will re-air seven more times throughout August and September.

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Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

If you are looking for a 21 foot wakeboard boat, and you aren’t sure the Supra Launch 21V is the boat for you, then you might want to check out the new Malibu 21 vRide.  This is Malibu’s entry-level boat based on polished-up version of an older, but proven Wakesetter design.

Press Release:

RIDE LIKE A PRO FOR AN ENTRY-LEVEL PRICE

The new 21 vRide wakeboard boat from Malibu Boats is your ticket to professional-level wakeboarding without an expert’s price.

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Monday, August 11th, 2008

Some shots and details of upcoming 2009 products are starting to leak out.  Both AllianceWake and Wakeside are showing off some of the new products.

CWB Onset Wakeskate Bi-Level (Stu Shinn Pro Model) via Wakeside
2009 Liquid Force Groove Wakeboard (Collin Harrington) Spy Shot via Wakeside
2009 Liquid Force S4 Wakeboard (Phillip Soven) Spy Shots via Wakeside
What’s the scoop? via Alliancewake

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Kenosha, Wis. – Today marked the fifth and final day of the 2008 Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, where seven national titles were claimed.

In the Pro Men’s Division, five riders battled it out on the water for the national title. Last year’s winner Rusty Malinoski looked to have a repeat performance in the finals, but Phillip Soven threw down a near perfect run, posting 98 points to take the top spot in the finals and ride away with his first-ever national title. Malinoski finished in second-place followed by Andrew Adkison in third.

[final day results and the rest of the story after the break]

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Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Conspiracy?  Nope, not when Phillip Soven and Dallas Friday ride for you.  While Soven’s victory might not be that exciting (the dude is now filling up closet #3 with 1st place trophies), Dallas’ victory is.  It is safe to say that the pro women’s landscape has changed quite a bit since she exited the sport to recover from a near fatal injury.  It is great to see her on top, and I hope the new crop of girls can push each other and the female perspective of wakeboarding that much further.

Malibu Open 2008 News Roundup:

• Malibu Athletes Steal The Show At The 2008 Malibu Open via WakeOrigin
• Malibu’s Soven and Friday Take Top Honors At Malibu Open via WakeWorld
• Malibu Open in Michigan via Alliancewake

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Be sure to check out Liquid Force’s own Phillip Soven on FUEL TV’s The Daily Habit on Tuesday, July 29 at 9:00 pm ET/PT, Re-telecast at 12:00 am, 8:30 am, and 3:00 pm ET.

Just off a huge win earning himself yet another title as Pro Wakeboard Tour Champion, Liquid Force team rider Phillip Soven is here. Also, straight from the steamy asphalt of Florida, an am skater with a bright future, Jordan Price drops in on The Habit. Plus, correspondent Patrick Melcher finds out which skaters made the most of 2008 at the Transworld Skateboarding Awards. Phillip Soven’s sponsors include: Liquid Force, Malibu Boats, Pro Tec and New Era.

Monday, July 28th, 2008

The biggest Canadian wakeboard tournament of the year is in the books, and the hometown boys reclaimed the wakeboard titles from the defending Wakestock champions who were hailing from the US.  Rusty Malinoski defeated the seemingly invincible Phillip Soven in the finals for the Pro Mens Expression Session, while fellow Canadian, Aaron Rathy, took it home on the rails.

The American’s did represent in the wakeskate division though.  Stuart Shinn bested the all-American final which included the likes of Brian Grubb, Reed Hansen, and Danny Hampson.

The men weren’t the only ones on hand as Amber Wing added another impressive win to her increasingly long resume.

Wakestock 2008: Quick results

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