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!

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.

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.

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!

2011 Hyperlite Bindings

The 2011 Hyperlite bindings have been unveiled via this photo and description. Can't wait to nab some myself. Look for Omaha Marine Center to stock these bad boys in 2011. Here is what Hyperlite is saying:
Ride Like Rusty, JD and Shaun with The System
The dawn of a new wake footwear philosophy, the System binding solves an inherent design flaw that has plagued wakeboard boots since the first bungee bindings. A rigid plastic plate coupled with a soft, textile upper forced the rider to sacrifice either support and durability, or comfort and range of motion. The new System binding separates the traditional design, creating a comfortable and light water-specific boot that's free from hard plastic and heavy plates, with a separate external binding that supplies strength and durability. The boots perform like athletic footwear with a supportive chassis for a locked-in feel and responsive ride. Designed for any riding style, Hyperlite's upcoming boot series is compatible with the System, including Rusty Malinoski's Marek, JD Webb's Kobalt and Shaun Murray's Murray.