The RMBS Trailer²

Here is the latest video project from Lukas Süss, Romboso Crew Duisburg Germany. For all European wakeskater don't forget the RMBS Jam in 2009.

Wakeskate Womans DivisionStephanie Wamsley video footage from 2008

Stephanie Wamsleys latest video footage from 2008 shows the top level of wakeskating in the womans divisions. The video shows kickflips, fs bigspin, bs bigspin and many more trixs. Keep going!
Information are found at wakeskating.com.

Unleashed Magazine #27 Online

The Unleashed crew has published the issue 27 from the Unleashed magazine online. The wakeskate related topics are:

• Propaganda Stuff with Sattelyte, Oak, and LiquidForce wakeskates and Supra shoes
• Event reports: Wake and Roll #5 and Wakeskate Cup
• Florida trip
• Best wakeskates 2009

Click here to see the online pdf issue. For other issues check this post. Pic and information are taken from Unleashed mag.

New Schnitzel Comback in 2010?!

There some good news about New Schnitzel.. there seems to be an new investor to give the financial background for a relaunch. The New Schnitzel team will be "reactivated" in 2009 and is supposed to ride the new protoypes and products. We´ll see what the focus of the renewed brand will be.

(Informations are taken from the gap-magazine.com)
see you at the lake..

DVS and WakeskatingDVS CASSETTE MAKR Shoe in Spring 2009

DVS has a really long history in wake sport. If you want read the whole story behind the DVS wake team and their products then check this really good articles:

• DVS's Early Involvement: A Team Begins to Form
• DVS's History: the team and the development
  
• DVS's products: From the begining til the new DVS Cassette MARK shoe
  

on wakeskating.com. Great thanks to the author esnow. Picture and information are taken from wakeskating.com.

Gatorboard TVmonthly news from the Gatorboards team

Here is the first episode of the Gatorboard TV. This episode takes you to a little slice of Paradise known as the Vistas. Located in Fort Myers Florida, only minutes from the Gator headquarters and Revolution Cable Park.

All information are taken from the Gatorboard homepage (new video footage at the start page) .

Tim SchwiertzGerman Gatorboard Wakeskate Teamrider

M&M Liquidsports (German distributor for Centurionboats and Gatorboards) has published the name of the new Gatorboard wakeskate teamrider for 2009. Congratulation Tim Schwiertz. Here are some personal information:

• nickname: Jimbo
• birth date: 10.01.1991
• riding since: wakeskate 2007
• stance: goofy
• home cable: Wasserski Langenfeld
• hobbys: wakeskaten, skateboarden, parties
• previous sponsor: New Schnitzel
  

All information and pic are taken from the online store of M&M Liquidsports. Check out the wakeskate section if you need a new Gatorboard wakeskate.

Water Monster BlogVideos, Art, Fun and Rumors

Here are some video clips from the Water Monster Blog. You can see amazing rail riding and flip tricks from Pastura brothers and Matt Hooker. If you are a member of the Google family then you can put your name under the column Followers.

Have fun!

OGUSO Design Contest

OGUSO has published their new website. There you can place a preorder on Integrity and Oak wakeskates. If you need wakeskate shoes and clothes you can find Underground Production (UGP) stuff on the site as well. Consolidated OGUSO has all what you need for wakeskating.

OGUSO is searching for a own design for a wakeskate at the moment. Here the call for your design:

You´d always wanted your art on a wakeskate? Here´s your chance! Send us your artwork for the 2009 oguso team deck and win a nice price - the OGUSO team deck, UGP wakeskate shoes, skate bumps or clothing.

E Mail: contactus(at)oguso.de
Yellow Mail: OGUSO, Eichenhof 5, 15831 Mahlow

For more information about the design contest check the OGUSO homepage.

For the Gator Production

For the Gator Production is a video production company based out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bringing you high quality HD Wakeskate films. Videos on Vimeo:

• Jump Around
• Gas Money
• Bayou Boys
  

Check out the homepage!

La Sewer UpdateWordpress Blog Style Website

La Sewer has changed the layout of their website and updated the content. The website is now a wordpress blog. New on the blog are following articles:

• Rolling Stone Road Trip by Kyle Walton
• Aron Gore Photos
• Truth Bombs by Aron Gore

All information and pic from LaSewer blog. Check it out now.

French Wakeskating 2008Yan Lecomte, Jerome Lalloz and Kevin Calvez

The season is over in good old europe. The winter is coming. At the moment we have something around 40 °F and it snows. This is good moment for publishing the latest videos from France.
At first the french Canadian Yan Lecomte from Quebec a stunt men which goes big w2w in wakeskating (nice style) and does some other crazy stuff (frontflip skateboard transfer).

The second one is Jerome Lalloz. He produce each season a small clip to show his vision of wakeskating. Check this post for his 2007 video.

At last but not least Kevin Calvez with a sketchy w2w ts fs bigspin.

Behind the Scenes of WakeskatingBrandon Parker

Brandon Parker is filmer and art director of Volume Wakeskate Videos. He has launched a personal blogstyle website with high quality videos

• Scott Byerly for Reef
  
• Liquid Force Commercial (Obscura)
• Arnette Commercial
• Gatorboard Team Video
  

and pics around wake sport. Check it out - SoNineTeenNinetyOne.

Wakeskating in WinterNPX Drysuit Lucifer

NPX has released a revolutionary Dry-Suit concept called "Lucifer". It is designed to look as cool as an two-piece snowboard outfit but yet is an one piece. Unlike other drysuits, the Lucifer has an extra zipper between the legs because when you gotta go, you gotta go. For all of you that are looking for a stylish way to ride throughout the winter, this is your choice. Check out the vid for additional info or go directly to NPX.

Glisse Mag TVFrench Video on Demand Funsport Channel

It is autumn and you hang around with nothing to do then check Glisse Mag TV. Glisse Mag TV was established by Herve Pellarrin in the summer of 2007. It is based on the Mogulus Online on Demand Video System. It is something like a French funsport channel with clips and full length videos in french and english.

For more information about the history and the goals of Glisse TV check the blog.

Unleashed Magazine Online

The French Unleashed wakeboard and friends magazine has published the issues #25 and #26 as PDF. After 25 French editions, the Unleashed Magazine decided to become International. The issue #26 comes in French and English. Here is the statement from Unleashed about this topic.

The reason is because people from different countries wanted to have Unleashed in their country contenting the European and Asian style of wakeboarding and wakeskating. With magazines already covering the American market, there is a absence in representing the European and Asian scene...

For purists the magazine is still available in paper in France and some other European countries. Here are the links to the first online issues:

• Issue 25 - Grow Up
  
• Issue 26 - World Issue

All information and pics are taken from the Unleashed homepage.

European Winches Part IIDutch FullPull and French Exo Box

Here is the second part about winches made in Europe. These both winches at the pics are more like an example. Both companies have the possibilities to build custom winches along a proven concept. The Dutch Full Pull company offers a high end stainless steel tube frame. Based on this frame you can order a custom winch. The standard setup comes with:

Frame: wake tower style stainless steel frame
Motor: 6.5 hp Honda GX 200 engine
Accessories: Comet TAV2 variable speed drive system, heavy duty disc brake, perfect throttle control, adjustable spool, 500' of dyneema line with nylon cover

The first French mobile winch for water sports was created, developed and approved by the riders around the Exo Box project. Here are the facts for the Exo Box:

Frame: aluminum frame
Motor: 13 hp knock off engine or optional with electric starter
Accessories: offroad wheels, night light, 600' rope optional 1000', hydraulic disc brake , four anchor points, centrifugal clutch, Exo rope guide system

For more information about the winches check the Exo Box hompage or the Full Pull homepage.

CWC Winch ParkCamsur Water Complex meets Sesitec 2.0

The Camsur Water Complex has published the first video of the new Winch Park. They shows only wakeboarding but it looks manageable with a skate too, but not small! They have 3 lines at the moment in the winch park. The winch system in this park is not like a portable classical winch. It is more like a small cable system. Check this post for more information about the portable sesitec 2.0 cable system.For more pics check this link at the cwc homepage. All information and pics are taken from wakeboardmag.net or CWC homepage. Don't forget to bring your skateboard!

Zipperless Vests - EndorsementLiquid Force Cardigan Pullover

Liquid Force has lauched their new website and also a zipperless vest called Cardigan Pullover for 2009. The vest comes in two colours: grey/red and black/blue. For more information check the Liquid Force website.

Devotid 2009Wakeskates, Bumps, and Apparel

Devotid has launched their new website for 2009. Devotid presents their new wakeskate line with two flat decks, a concave, and a bi level model. They also produce apparel and hardware. Here are the wakeskates for 2009:

• Tripute 40 (flat deck)
• Cruiser 42 (flat deck)
• Movement 39 and 41 (concave deck)
• Onboard 38, 40, 42 (bi level, new truck system)

All decks comes 15,5" wide and with Jessup grip tape. For more information about the decks check the Devotid homepage and don't forget to check the news section at the homepage.

2009 Nike 6.0 PreviewMorgan Mid, Cush, Marvk Mid

Here are the first pics from the new 2009 Nike 6.0 Wake Edition. The Wake Edition includes a Morgan mid model, a Cush model, and a Mavrk mid model. The release is announced for spring 2009, Morgan and Crush in April and Mavrk in May.

All information and picture are taken from WakeWorld.

European Winches Part ISwiss NeverRide and Hungaria Gaboard

Here are the first two winch companies from Europe - Gaboard and NeverRide. At first some information about the winches build by NeverRide. They have a hydrostatic winch the X Hive and a classic winch with variomatic (torque converter). Both winches are handmade in Swiss.

First some facts of the NeverRide X Hive:
Frame: High end stainless steel frame with lasercut outer shell
Motor: Briggs & Stratton Engine

Accessories: hydrostatic drive, 4 transportation wheels, (digital) dashboard, FlipUp hood, Safety-Stop-System, 2 anchor point,a underfloor lights (fo ya bling), electric starter, shock absorbing engine suspension

Here are the facts for the NeverRide Nr One:

Frame: superior quality steel with outer shell
Motor: Briggs & Stratton Engine (Inspector 7.5PS, Basic 9.0PS, Superior 9.0PS with electro ignition)

Accessories: disc brake, easy line release, balanced weight for transportation, shock absorbing engine suspension, 2 wheels, 2 anchor points, 2 foldable transportation handles, vario-cluth-system

Another good concept comes out of hungaria. Gaboard has been producing winches for two years now. The Gaboard winch can be order with different engine sizes. The winch on the picture has a 400cubic centimeter engine which has 15hp.

Frame: classic frame with full outer shell
Motor: 270 - 400 cubic centimeter engine, 4 stroke

Accessories: 2 offroad wheels, disc brake, one control level for all functions, 100m rope

For more information about the winches check the Gaboard Winch or NeverRide homepage.

Zipperless VestsO'Neill Gooru and Billabong Shogun & Teeb

Zipperless vests are famous since O'Neill presented the Gooru vest some years ago. Here are the first pics from the new 2009 Gooru Series and some facts:

• three segmentation for added mobility and flexibility
• ultra flexy Gooru Rubber and foam
• longer cut with boardshorts tie in system

Also Billabong has released two different zipperless vests - Teeb Comp and Shogun. Here some facts about the billabong vests:

• 100% Airlight superflex Neoprene
• Flatlock construction
• Anatomical foam paneling
• Drain holes
• Elastic drawcord and barrel lock

For more information check the Billabong or O'Neill website.
Update: Billabong has also a vest called Sanford, here a review on a French blog.

OneThirtyOne Tuggbox winch

There are a lot of new winches on the market at the moment. This is the start for a spate of posts about winches around the world. First stop is South Africa. The 131 Tuggbox is available as standard and as custom winch. Here are some facts about the winch:

Frame: box frame with bottle opener, any colour under the sun

Motor: 9hp Hoffman motor

Accessories: torque converter clutch, disk brake, X2 off road wheels, 200m line, rubber gripped handles, eyelets and shackle

For more information check the OneThirtyOne homepage.

Preview Arson Wakeskates

The Omen mastermind published the first pictures of the new Arson wakeskates. The collection includes a low weight bi level (10.3 lbs) and a wood core concave composite. For more information check this threat on ws.com.

Liquid Force Wakeskates 2009Impulse Concave, Faction Flat, and Obscura Serie

Here are the first pictures and information about the new Liquid Force wakeskates:

• Impulse concave wood (40", 41", 42")
  
• Faction flat wood (40", 42", 44") and
  
• Obscura Serie (Danny Hampson, Aaron Reed)

The Faction is a symmetrical, 9 ply maple deck with a 3 stage rocker. The rails are softer around the whole board for more forgiving. The Faction comes with EVA molded pad for traction and 2 standard skate fins.
The Impulse has a asymmetrical shape with wider and more squared off nose and 3 stage rocker. It has a variable edge with softer rail in the middle, progresses to a crisp rail at the nose and tail. The Impulse comes with die cut Jessup and 2 standard skate fins. The Impulse is drilled for use of our accessory fins for locking into rails.

Wakeskating All Over The WorldTolyans Hardfcukers Mob Russian Wakeskate Crew

All over the world you can find wakeskater also in Russia. Here is the first video from the Russian wakeskate crew called Tolyans Hardfcukers Mob. They will publish a full length video in the next year. The huge obstacle park in the video is located in Kiew, Ukraine.

Oak Wakeskates in EuropeOGUSO Distribution, Oak Team Skater Wanted!

Since now OGUSO exclusively imports Oak wakeskates and accessories for Germany and Austria. For more information about the wakeskates check this former post here at the Wakeskate Bomb or the Oak homepage.

Here are two promo videos from the whole Oak wakeskate team. Check it out!

• Oak team video part I
• Oak team video part II

Oak is a real core company by wakeskates for wakeskaters since years. You want be a part of it? If yes then now is your time, Oak Germany is looking for new team skaters.

You are the oldest wakeskater in universe?
You are the inventor of style itself?
You are so good that you must be sponsored?
You are the coolest wakeskater in Europe?
You are The womanizer?

If you can do special tricks or you are an important person in Germany's wakeskate scene send a email to Oak wakeskates. Here are the contact data:

E Mail: oakwakeskates(at)gmx.de or contactus(at)oguso.de
Yellow Mail: OGUSO, Eichenhof 5, 15831 Mahlow

Nick Taylor in Esoteric

A big thanks goes to Wakeboardmag.net (France) for publishing this video and many more. Check the Wakeboardmag Vimeo account!

Gatorboards Wakeskate Video and SaleNew team video and new distributor in Germany

Here is the new team video from Gatorboards wakeskate team. Open your eyes at 1:20 and you see a nice 360 flip w2w. Don't forget to go direct on YouTube to see the high quality version. The water is so glossy. Since now, Gatorboards has also a new distributor in Germany - Centurion Boats. The new German website goes online in the next weeks. At the moment check Centurion website for contact data. Alliance wakeskate published a interview and a video with the Gatorboard teamrider Steve Campell. Check it out at Alliance wakeskate.

Picture is taken from Alliance wakeskate.

Oak Wakeskates 2009 PreviewUpdate! 2009 Oak wakeskates now for sale

Here are the first pics from the new Oak wakeskate line for 2009 and a comment from Oak about the new skates.

Hard rock maple and basswood crossply layup. Rock solid maple bottom with new oak patented exclusive wood integrated graphic process for a true all wood wakeskate. 16-ply concave. Three-stage rocker. Patented oak rebar fins. Jessup griptape. Tested and proven molecular bonding and sealing process which is all done in house, personally by us at oak, no out sourcing! All boards sealed and hand rolled with a two part epoxy resin system which adheres the wood fibers together, increases strength, pop, overall durability, keeps wood from warping and waterproofs the boards. The boards are then topped off with multiple coats of a top of the line marine urethane three part poly top seal. Built to take a hit.

All information are taken from Oak homepage. Don't forget to try skate bumps - Oak Udders.

Update: 2009 Oak wakeskates now for sale. Check Achorsawaywake at Ebay.com! They make shipping woldwide and payment via paypal, yeah that is realy nice!

No New Schnitzel in 2009It's time to say goodbye

Wake up the world's gonna be ... this was the slogan from New Schnitzel in 2000. Now in 2008 Hardy Tunnissen speaks about the end of the company. New Schnitzel was always a company by riders for riders in both directions wakeboard and wakeskate. Thanks for the nice time and the wakesport support and I hope we see you back with a new project in 2009.

For more information check the gap magazine (in German). Picture is taken from New Schnitzel homepage.

Skatepark on WaterRed Bull shows the possibilities of Sesitec 2.0 Cable

Red Bull built the Wake Lab on Lake Eola in Orlando Downtown. Inspired by the great skate- and snowparks Pat Pankos (The Projects) built the biggest obstacle park as one floating object within 3 weeks. The obstacle park includes an integrated pool, a flatboard-downrail, a handrail, a ledge-to-ledge gap, an a-gap, and a huge wallride. Picture and information are taken from the-gap-magazin. More pics and info:

• The Gap Magazin (pics)
  
• Metromix Orlando (pics)
  
• Alliance Wakeboard UK (construction)
  
• Wakeboarder.com (video)
  
• The Wake Place (video)

Looks amazing. There you can see the possibilities of a Sesitec 2.0 Cable. Build your own wakeskatepark in your backyard. The cost of a Sesitec 2.0 Cable plus park are equal to a new high class wakeboard boat.

Surf Expo NewsAll About Wakeskating Stuff 2009

Here a list of links about the latest news out of the wakeskate business. I can only say good work alliance wakeskate and wakeskating.com!

Wakeskating.com

• Integrity & Mutiny Wakeskates
  
• UGP Clothing & Vests
  
• FOX Wakeskate Shoes
• Devotid Debuts 2009 Line Up
  

Alliance Wakeskates

• Surf Expo by Lollar
• Droppings Surf Expo (#1, #2, #3)
• Scenes from Surf Expo
• Fun Boot Teaser

Rock'n'roll or hang loose.

Wake the LineRed Bull Winch Contest, Cologne

Here the first pics, video and the result from the Wake the Line winch contest sponsored by Red Bull and Nike 6.0. The Winch was the Sesitec 2.0 Cable system. Check the picture from Andreas Lakeberg at sport2.de (pics 1, pics 2) or the pics from Gap Magazine for more impressions.

Result wakeskate:
1. Andy Kolb
2. Tarik Ghoniem
3. Moritz Thiele

All information and pics are taken from sport2.de. and Wake The Line homepage.

Sesitec 2.0 Portable Cable SystemWake The Line Red Bull event with Cable 2.0

From hearsay the Red Bull Wake the Line event will be pulled by the new Sesitec 2.0 Cable. One more reason for some short info about this new portable cable system.

The Sesitec System 2.0 is essentially a straight-line cable system that can compliment full size cable park setups for events or as stand-alone rail parks. But the System 2.0 can also be used for private backyard setups because it is the first cable system that is actually portable. And unlike other two tower systems, System 2.0 was designed specifically for wake sports and provides a continuous ride—meaning that you won’t have to drop the handle or stop after one pull down the rail course. The required water area is length: 80 - 700ft and width: 50 - 80ft

All information is taken from the Wake Park Project (North American distributor of Sesitec). For more information contact the guys at Wake Park Project or directly contact Sesitec.

2009 Gatorboards Wakeskates

The new skates form Gatorboards are online now. Check this link for more information about the features of the skates.

Results Wake'n'Roll #5Teleski Nautique Du Barcares 2008-09-06

Here the wakeskate results form the Wake n'Roll at the Teleski Nautique in Barcares:

1. Labadens Leo TNS 73 / 100
2. Sudrat Kevin TELESKI ROUFFIAC 67 / 100
3. Barat Adrien ANNECY 62 / 100
4. Sudrat Vincent TELESKI ROUFFIAC 53 / 100
5. Bacquier Benjamin TNS 42 / 100
6. Sanchez Gumiel TONI FEDERACION CANARIA 37 / 100
7. Lalloz Jerome MONCONTOUR 32 / 100
8. Cauchi Nicolas BARCATEAM 21 / 100

All information and picture from wakeboardmag.net. And the end a short video from 2007 which shows good the french skills at a cable.

New Wakeskates - OnlineWebsite Opening 2008-09-15

The new New Wakeskate site goes online at 2008-09-15. Here the statement about the construction and new things:

Construction: Wood venneers bend into concave, not routered out. No waist construction means less wood , less expensive , and naturally stronger. Penetrating epoxy sealed before graphic is applied. layer of cloth on deck keeps it strong . short stubby aluminum fins

News: The web site actually keeps record of all the clients. We have improved the bi level John Ruarks board comes with nugs and has a carbon shell around it. Andrew Pastura made his board 1/8" wider we have a thick flat deck

Make your own skate under the custom option. You can choose the outline, the length, the width and the concave. All information and picture from New wakeskates website. Check it out!