2008 Junior Men Standings

By WSM Press Release
Published: June 10, 2008

(after 3 of 5 events)

Stop #2 of the Wake 2 Wake Tour

By No Fear Press Release
Published: June 3, 2008

Carlsbad, CA - Stop #2 of the Wake 2 Wake Tour, a wakeboarding contest series presented by No Fear and sanctioned by the World Wakeboarding Association (WWA), will go off Saturday, June 21st at the Texas Ski Ranch in New Braunfels.

"Our Tour is all about creating an environment for wakeboarders to compete in fun, high-energy events," said onsite Tour Director, Mark Pulver. "With sponsors, such as No Fear, MasterCraft, Toyota, Hyperlite, Spy sunglasses, Vans, Protec, CWB and Alliance Wake Magazine, competitors can look forward to boatloads of prizes, awards and cash."

According to Pulver, the upcoming "Duel in the Desert" event at the Texas Ski Ranch will feature boat and cable competition classes and will accommodate boarders of all ages and skill levels. "There are four age divisions for boys and girls ages five and up, plus Open Men's and Open Women's divisions with $500 cash purses."

In addition to cash and prizes for the finalists, every heat winner scores an instant cash pay-out. "Our contest format generated a lot of excitement at Stop #1 at Lake Elsinore. Competitors and family members enjoyed a great day despite the unfavorable weather and wind conditions late in the day," Pulver said.

Each Wake 2 Wake (W2W) Tour event complies with WWA rules and standards. At the end of the series, the top three finishers in each division will gain WWA points that could help them qualify for WWA National and WWA World championship series.

2008 Wake 2 Wake Tour Schedule

Stop #1: "Inland Empire Uprising-April 19, Lake Elsinore Channel (completed)
Stop #2: "Duel in the Desert"-June 21, New Braunfels, Texas
Stop #3: "Reign in the Plains"-August 16, Hillsdale, Kansas
Stop #4: "Swamp Stomp,"-October 18, Orlando Watersports Complex

Register Online
Boarders who wish to compete in the "Duel in the Desert" at the Texas Ski Ranch, New Braunfels, Texas, can register online at www.wake2waketour.com. All participants must sign a liability waiver, which is also available on the website.

For more information on the 2008 Wake 2 Wake Tour Series or to see photos and video highlights of stop #1, visit www.nofear.com, www.wake2waketour.com or contact Mark Pulver via email at wake2waketour@hotmail.com.

2008 Pro Wakeboard Tour Standings

By WSM Press Release
Published: June 3, 2008

(after 2 of 5 events)

Modestia Productions Proudly Presents The Edge

By Kyle Schneider
Published: May 27, 2008

Two New Cable Wake Parks

By Cable Wake Parks Press Release
Published: May 29, 2008

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Cable Wake Parks, the exclusive distributor for Rixen Cables, is proud to announce the opening of two new parks this spring and summer. New parks will open in Fort Myers and Tampa, Florida. Rixen has constructed over 180 cables worldwide, including all seven that currently operate in the United States.

The first one to be opened is the highly anticipated Revolution Watersports Park in Fort Myers, Florida. Owner Nick Dimasi has reconstructed the cable that was formerly located in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The cable system has been upgraded to the finest modern standards, making it better than the day it was installed in North Carolina. The cable has already been erected and will be open to the public sometime in May. More information is available at www.myspace.com/swflrevolution.

The second Cable Wake Park can be found at McCormick Ski School in Tampa, Florida. McCormick Ski School was founded in 1956 and has trained over 30 world champions and 200 national champions. (www.mcwatersports.com) The addition of the cable lake will open their facility to the masses and improve on their wakeboard training. This site will offer two unique aspects that have never been available in the U.S. before.

The Rixen system that is being installed will run in a clockwise direction, unlike the other seven cables currently operating in the U.S. This will add some variety for the riders who already have experience riding a standard left turn cable wake park.

McCorimick's will also be installing a new product from Cable Wake Parks and Rixen Cable systems, "The Easy Start." This is a simplified cable system that has two towers and runs in a straight line down and back. This will be utilized for beginners to learn the pull of the system as well as advanced riders just wishing to hit sliders. This new system will open up the market to locations that may not have sufficient space for a full size cable. The Easy Start can be placed on a lake or pond and may be purchased at a fraction of the cost of a traditional cable system. Rixen, the inventor of the cable system, continues to innovate and show why they are the industry leader in the U.S. and Worldwide.

These two additions will make a total of six in Florida, compared to the three in the rest of the United States. Fortunately, for the other 49 states, Cable Wake Parks has several projects in the works for 2009, all in states other than Florida. For more information on starting your own cable park, log onto www.CableWakeParks.com.

Nautiques By Correct Craft Announces Demo Days Program

By Correct Craft Press Release
Published: May 29, 2008

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Orlando, FLA - Participating Nautique dealers around the country are offering rebate incentives on select current and non-current Nautique models. The Nautique National Demo Days Program will begin today and is valid through June 8th.

The National Demo Days Program will allow prospective customers the opportunity to purchase select non-current Nautique boats and receive a $1,500 rebate and a $500 fuel card or take an additional $500 off their invoices; it will also allow buyers the chance to purchase select current 2008 model year Nautique boats and receive a $1,000 rebate and a $500 fuel card or take an additional $500 off their invoices. Additionally, many participating dealerships will offer a Demo Day in which buyers will be able to test drive a Nautique.

"The National Demo Days Program will not only allow our customers the opportunity to experience the Nautique difference firsthand, but it will also let them purchase an exceptional boat at an exceptional price," stated Mike Yauch, Correct Craft's National Sales Manager.

Celebrating 83 years of excellence in the marine industry, the Nautique line of boats is manufactured by Correct Craft, Inc. Correct Craft is known for delivering superior quality product, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service experiences. To see the complete line of Nautique boats, visit nautiques.com.

Soven Defends Title While Butler Earns First Pro Tour Win

By Press Release
Published: May 29, 2008

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Acworth, Ga. - Over the past three days, the world's top pro wakeboarders battled it out on the waters of Dallas Landing Park in Acworth, GA to compete for the first win the 2008 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour season.

Four rounds and three days later, the top-four riders in the Pro Men's Division took to the water for the final heat of the contest, where all eyes were on Rusty Malinoski (CAN), Phillip Soven (USA), Adam Errington (SCT) and JD Webb (USA).

All four rippers had a killer showing in the finals, but in the end reigning MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour champion Phillip Soven posted a 92.50 to claim the top spot in the contest and became the first rider on Tour to win back-to-back contests in Acworth. Webb, Malinoski and Errington rounded out the competition respectively.

"All those guys stomped some killer tricks out there, not making it easy on me at all," said Soven. "I was just dialed-in on my final run and came out with a win."

Although Rusty Malinoski didn�t win in Acworth today, the "Bone Crusher" did pick up some extra cash thanks to Rockstar Energy Drink. The Canadian ripper was named the winner of the Rockstar Best Trick Award, a $1,000 cash bonus for landing the most impressive trick of the contest, a Heelside Frontside Switch 720 off of the U.S. Air Force Kicker.

In the Pro Women's Division, six of the top female riders took to the water today for their finals. All eyes were Emily Copeland Durham (USA), as the two-time women's wakeboard world champion was looking to repeat in Acworth. However, in the end Copeland Durham only managed to finish third, as Nicola Butler (UK) took the top spot, followed by Amber Wing (AUS).

Today's win marks Butler's first-ever MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour victory and her second consecutive win in the Queen of Wake series. Nicola Butler's success continued in Acworth today, as the second-year pro ripper claimed the MONA VIE Best Trick Award. The award is a $250 bonus for the female rider landing the most impressive trick of the contest, a Moby Dick.

Harley Clifford (AUS) took the top spot in the Jr. Men's finals today, followed by Jimmy LaRiche (USA) and Robert Soven (USA) respectively. Clifford now paces all Jr. Men riders in the Indmar Performance Standings.

Acworth is the first of five stops on the 2008 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. Following Acworth, the Tour will visit Forth Worth, Tex. (May 30-June 1), Twin Cities, Minn. (June 7-8), Phoenix, Ariz. (June 28-29) and wraps-up in Reno, Nev. (July 11-13).

To catch all the wakeboarding action from home, tune in to Fuel TV. For exact air dates, visit ProWakeboardTour.com.

Fuel TV is a 24/7 action-sports lifestyle network for wakeboarding, skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX and freestyle motocross. A unit of Fox Cable Networks, Fuel TV was launched July 1, 2003, and is seen in 24 million U.S. homes. To subscribe to Fuel TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit fuel.tv.

MasterCraft is the exclusive tow boat for the Pro Wakeboard Tour, as it has been since the tour's wakeboarding events began in 1992. Indmar Marine engines will provide the power for MasterCraft's X Series line of competition tow boats.

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WakeBoarding, published by Bonnier Corp., is the official magazine of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. WakeBoarding is the definitive source on all things wakeboarding, with expert coverage of professional instruction, gear, boats and the latest news.

The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour has the support of the following sponsors: MasterCraft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Mona Vie, the U.S. Air Force, Indmar, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Gator Boards, Ronix, Oakley, Reef, Cire, wakeworld.com and theliquidcircus.com.