Tons of riding this summer. Not a lot of updates posted here. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook if you'd like. Did manage to win the Picnic in the outlaw division this summer and riding has been so fun. Enjoy!
Wake Games...from Home
Wishing all the Wake Games riders the best. Enjoy this great event at Orlando Watersports Complex. It is a great experience...that I will have to wait until next year to enjoy...provided I don't have any broken bones! Tried to ride with the cast, but common sense kicked in. See you on the lake...and at US Nationals!!!
New Use for Hyperlite Boots
March in Nebraska this year has been exceptionally warm. But the water is still freezing. So while I love my Hyperlite boots for wakeboarding as they perform great, I tried them out for surfing too. Sure, I'd rather have my feet free for surfing, but if it means keeping warm, the boots are the answer. Advisory: Exposing your eyes to the picture of my winter anti-tanned look may be hazardous to your health.
2012 Hyperlite B-Side
The new Hyperlite line is sure to push wakeboarding in 2012. I’m excited to be riding the B-Side with Marek boots and System bindings. Here’s why: Hyperlite B-Side Board: Great pop for HUGE air, fast tracking, and really forgiving for a pro model board. Like most, I ride the B-Side without the center fin, but if you are just getting started or riding really rough water, you may want to use the fin. Here’s a board that truly can be ridden by a top pro, a beginner, and everything in between.
Hyperlite Marek Boots: The stiffest boots in the line for really fast responsiveness. They are easy on and easy off. If you prefer a freer feel, the Murray, Webb, or AJ boots are the way to go.
Hyperlite System Bindings: Hyperlite started a binding revolution in wakeboarding last year and they are super. I was merciless with my 2011s and they held up great. Systems bring your feet closer to the board and give you unmatched board control.
Go get some!
Come on Out
July 23rd should be a fun day at the lake for the annual PICNIC. It is a fun Nebraska wakeboard comp to watch and better yet, wakeboard in. Come on out and enjoy! We will be there.
Most divisions have to preregister so sign up now. More details here.
Most divisions have to preregister so sign up now. More details here.
Comps, Cable, and Crow Mobes
Just got back from a super fun road trip to the Kansas City area. With Ozzy (the new dog) in tow, my dad and I managed to win both Saturday and Sunday’s INT event (Outlaw and Masters between us). Oz is the one sporting the gold around her neck! She’s part Jack Russell and part miniature pincher. The days following were reserved for roughing it (tent camping!) and riding cable at KC Watersports. The crew there is super and it looks like the new ownership is doing a great job making the place look great. Landed my first crow mobe--pumped on that!
Okoboji with Hyperlite & Scheels University
We had some fun with Hyperlite and the Scheels crew at Lake Okoboji recently. Garth, Mike and the rest of the Scheels crew were great to work with and after being briefed on the killer 2011 Hyperlite equipment we hit the water to give it a try. Props to all who braved the 55 degree water and big chop. Hopefully next time the water will be warm and glassy. I was happy to take a set on my Hyperlite setup with the killer solid system bindings!
Paul, Scott, and Rick from Hyperlite were great to work with and thanks to Mark for the cool O’neill stuff. Until next time, here are some pictures.
Look for us at the lake. We will be above the tree line rockin Hyperlite.
2011 Wake Games (torn patella or not!)
Really excited to be headed to Wake Games this weekend in Orlando Florida. The knee injury is still causing some pain and while I am REALLY rusty having only ridden twice since the injury, I don't think I can resist competing in this great event.
Wake Games Preview from King Wake on Vimeo.
Pre-Season Season Ender?
We have been getting ready for Wake Games in Orlando at the end of April and riding has been progressing. That is until the end of my second set a few nights ago. Caught an edge (on an OLLIE 180 OF ALL THINGS!) ripping my patella from place. Nothing like having your knee cap on the side of your leg! The doc says 4-6 weeks for recovery. May still attend Wake Games, but only to watch. Planning to ride WWA nationals in July, WWA Worlds in August, and some other events throughout the summer, but have to heal up first. Hope to see you on the water and hope you see me doing something other than driving the Mastercraft. Watch your ollies!!!
Shaun Murray
Spent time with Murray last week. What can I say? He is Shaun Murray?!?! He helped me a ton with my riding. The time was amazing for sure...and I was and still am amazingly sore! Kyle Rattray (Gator Boards) and Travis Moye (Mastercraft) also helped me out. Thanks guys! Before heading home we checked out some paddleboarding in Cocoa. Would love to have one. Counting down the days til the Nebraska thaw. Oh, and one more thing, the 2011 Hyperlite Bindings and boots did not disappoint.
All New Hyperlite Equipment
One word describes my attitude about the 2011 line: PUMPED! The only problem is all of the snow here in Omaha. Thankfully, I’m off to Florida next week with Shaun Murray to try out the new board, bindings, and boots. That’s right, bindings and boots for 2011. I can hardly wait. Note: In case you are wondering, I did not try snowboarding via the wakeboard!
US Championship FINALS
Nationals was a blast this year. I will keep the update quick as it is late and I am spent and you don't want a book. To keep it simple, I won first place and am stoked. 
Thanks for being a part of my world of wakeboarding. Its a rush.
Go to full screen, turn up the sound, and enjoy this video summary.
Thanks for being a part of my world of wakeboarding. Its a rush.Go to full screen, turn up the sound, and enjoy this video summary.
U.S. Championships in FL
After two days of qualifiers, the top three riders are advancing to the finals. Pretty happy about making it through and I'm not sure how, but seeded 1st. The first day was pulled by Andrew Adkison's Mastercraft X-Star which was great given it is the same boat that we train behind. Day two was pulled by a different boat and the wake size was underwhelming making everything feel small (as the grabbed scarecrow pic sort of indicates). 
There are some really good riders here from around the nation so I am just thankful to be in the running. Top pros like Murray, Lyman, Adkison, B. Soven, Schwank, Hansen, and Ruck were around. Murray and Adkison sleighed it.
There are some really good riders here from around the nation so I am just thankful to be in the running. Top pros like Murray, Lyman, Adkison, B. Soven, Schwank, Hansen, and Ruck were around. Murray and Adkison sleighed it.
Kicking it in FL
Opening day of INT US Championships had me not competing. So after dropping by the venue, we headed to J.D. Webb and Kyle Alberts' house so we could connect with Kyle for some fun on the water. Ben Bazis and a friend (both recent FL transplants from NE) and Derek Grassman joined us for a set at wakeboard legend Zane Schwenk's house in Winterhaven. Zane's boat is a tricked out Mastercraft X-Star with a supercharged engine and let's just say that there was more ballast than I had ever seen and we run 3000 plus pounds! It was a great time and watching Kyle is always a thrill. Competition starts for me in the morning.
Wanna go HUGE?
Get yourself on a Hyperlite wakeboard, strap in, ballast up the Mastercraft, and charge! Oh, yah, your parents Visa may need to be involved. But landing in the flats is worth it. Convince them that it will be great family time (it is!) and then set the gps for Omaha Marine Center. If that doesn't work, remind them that Christmas is coming and everything is on sale now because it is the end of the season. See you above the treeline!
Love/Hate with Fall Riding
We went out to Woodcliff Lake earlier this week to meet up with some friends, ride a bit, and watch some groms shred (must be getting old to call others groms!). Fall is cool because your riding is decent after a summer of riding, but it also means the chill is a coming--dang. Here is a shot of one of the Earl rippers. Nice tacos too btw Mrs. Earl. 
Florida's Got Nothing on Nebraska
I'm headed for the INT U.S. Championships in Florida in a couple of weeks and there will be great lakes, the weather will be warm, we will surf in the ocean and all that, but I'll bet they don't have one of these! This dude rides at my home lake in Fremont and he is ALL that. Random thought--would like to ollie Nessie.
NEW Mastercraft X-25 ARRIVES AT Omaha Marine!
Check out the ultra tricked out MC X-25 at OMC. We saw some of these at the factory in the summer and they are a TON of boat and come it at 21.6 for length. Definitely worth checking out. Can you believe the rear facing seats for surfing!?!? Here are all of the views.
Riding the Cable Park in KC
Thinking about heading to KC Watersports for one last cable ride before they close for the season. If you need some inspiration, here’s a helmet-cam video of some riding we did there last month. Get out there and ride!
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