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Now that we’ve got that over with lets check out some of the fresh gear that’s been rolling into the shop.

1. 2012 Ronix Bill + Frank Package$: There is no doubt that Adam Errington has the most unique and loud set-up in the wakeboarding game. The 2012 Ronix Bill + Frank Wakeboard package save’s you money so you can spend it on better things…. like gas for your boat.

2. Northwest Riders Hank Hat $26: Show some Northwest pride with the “Hank Mardukas” Fitted Cap.


3. DEFY: The Danny Harf Project $29.95: Active says: “It’s the Art of Flight meets wakeboarding..” Watch Danny Harf, Parks Bonifay, Eric Ruck and all your other favorite’s break boundaries and set standards. Sean Kilgus, we applaud you.


4. Spy Murena’s $79.95: The go-to shade of choice for Danny Harf.


5. Bucket of Babe’s Boat Care Kit $94.99: This bucket has everything you need to keep your boat looking shiny and new. Active says: “The perfect gift for any boat owner.”


6. Quiksilver Cypher 4/3 MM Chest Zip Wetsuit $329.95: The Cypher has got everything you need for those cool spring day’s in the Northwest. Designed with flexibility and warmth in mind the Cypher keeps you out on the water where you want to be.

7. Ronix Hypnotic Zip-up Hoody $59.99: Looking for a lightweight zip-up? The Ronix Hypnotic is one of our shop favorites.


8. Remote Wakeskates “Can You Believe It” Shirt $19.95: The shirt we’ve all been waiting for: Leo Labaden’s face on a super-comfy white t-shirt.

9. Ronix Huffy Tight & Right Boardshorts $59.99: Ronix and Imperial Motion teamed up again to produce the Transworld Wake Award Winning trunks.

Stay tuned next week for Sara’s top pick’s.

Hot off the presses: Liquid Force and Axis Wake Research inked a deal to make Axis the official towboat of LF’s BROstock event.

PRESS RELEASE – Encinitas, CA – January 31, 2012

Liquid Force, the premier manufacturer of wakeboarding and kiteboarding hard goods and apparel, has entered into a long term marketing agreement with Axis Wake Research. Axis will be the Official Towboat of Liquid Force’s world famous BROstock event, as well as a strategic partner in Liquid Force’s Free For All series and all new BBQ BROdown series.

“If you’ve been around these two brands for even a short time, you’ve seen the synergy between our company cultures and the way we look at wakeboarding,” said Nick Skally, Axis Director of Marketing. “We’re excited to partner with an industry leader that understands how to have fun on the water. We’re also psyched to launch the product line into this type of arena where our boats can perform for high-end competitions like the double-up contest at BROstock.”

Axis and Liquid Force will begin to activate on this partnership immediately, starting with the LA Boat Show, February 10-12, followed by the February Freezeride at the Carlsbad Lagoon, February 18th.

Tony Finn, Founder of Liquid Force said, “I’m so excited to partner with an exciting brand like Axis Boats. The wake on their boats is sick! We couldn’t be happier to team up with such a great company. Not only do they make great products, but they’re also a great group of people. Their affordable, yet performance based boats are exactly what our industry needs! Stay tuned for many exciting things to come!”

Liquid Force and Axis join forces from Liquid Force on Vimeo.

Liquid Force is getting their Willy Wonka on in 2012!

“Purchase any new 2012 Liquid Force wakeboard and receive a FREE 2 hour pass to some of the best Cable Parks throughout the world! If you’ve never ridden cable or have always wanted to try out a new park, now’s your chance! Bring in the RIDE FREE sticker that’s on your new board along with the original proof of purchase receipt, and any one of the cable parks below will give you your FREE 2 hour pass! If you’re simply too rad for free stuff, then do us all a favor and hook up a friend or family member!”

Liquid Force Golden Ticket from Liquid Force on Vimeo.

Check out the entire 2012 Board Lineup on ActiveWake.com

Offer expires 8/31/12

Come check us out at the Portland Boat Show Jan. 11-15th! The Active Water Sports booth is stocked with all of the best 2012 gear from your favorite brand like Ronix, Liquid Force, Slingshot, Hyperlite, HO, Radar and more. 2011 gear is also available in limited quantities.

For more than 50 years the Portland Boat Show has been one of the biggest – all indoor – boat shows in the region. Each year the show looks for the most attractive features, seeks the newest boat designs and provides an abundance of boating choices for all boating aficionados. The Portland Boat Show is set to launch on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Portland Expo Center.

Of course, the big draw for Northwest boaters is seeing what’s new in boat lines, technology and accessories. Every year, manufacturers and dealers bring in their latest designs for introduction. Expect plenty of new boat lines this year, and see what’s new from a wide range of manufacturers and dealers. Plus, some dealers will bring in last year’s models with their new inventory for the ultimate in price selection and negotiation!

12 Day Sale
ActiveWake.com’s 12 Days of Christmas Sale gives you access to the best deals from the freshest brands in the Water Sports Industry.

Each day will feature a new product at a ridiculously low price. Quantities are limited so when it’s gone it’s gone. The Deals will go live at midnight (PST).

The First Day of Christmas will feature the 2011 O’Neill Gooru Comp Vest.

The boys and girls at Axis Wake Research have done it once again. In the wakeboard boat industry it is not every day that you see a highly anticipated new model actually meet and then exceed expectations. The Axis A20 is so hot right now. Whether you need a smaller boat because of Lake Oswego’s length restriction or you drive a Land Rover Discovery like Greg Waters, Axis has you covered. Call Greg or Gerry and get your Axis A20 ordered today.

Shop Active Water Sports for Axis Wakeboard Boats

(Wakeboardingmag.com) Supra Boats’ all-new flagship wakeboard boat, the 2011 Supra Launch 242, will mark its debut by pulling the pro divisions at Wakeboard Worlds, the decisive event on the 2010 King of Wake World Series. WAKEBOARDING recently received a sneak peek at the Supra Launch 242 on Lake Tellico, near Supra Boats headquarters in Maryville, Tennessee. We came away impressed.

The 24′1″ Supra Launch 242 is build on a brand-new hull that’s designed to both maintain the pro-level wakes of the Launch 242’s predecessor, the Supra Launch 24V, and increase the wakeboard boat’s stability and interior space. It succeeds on both accounts.

Any questions about the Supra Launch 242’s wakes were dismissed when we loaded up the boat and went out for a session with Supra Boats rider Amber Wing. The first female rider to land a 900 didn’t disappoint, laying down much of her trick arsenal, including a super-tweaked off-axis melon 3 that WAKEBOARDING has been admiring lately.

The Supra Launch 242’s interior won’t have any trouble handling all the judges, photographers and rope girls that Wakeboard World’s can throw at. The main cockpit is almost two feet longer than that of the Launch 24V, and the wakeboard boat comes outfitted with luxury touches like Supra’s new snakeskin vinyl and recessed speaker boxes.

While riders will be plenty pumped on the Supra Launch 242’s wakes, the happiest person at Wakeboard Worlds might be the towboat driver. For starters, he’ll be sitting in the Launch 242’s new height-adjustable driver’s seat, which he can raise or lower a full five inches. Plus, he can swivel around to easily snag a cold beverage from his own built-in cooler. Last but not least, he’ll be sitting in front of the new Supra VISION system, which aggregates almost all of the wakeboard boat’s functions into a easy-to-use LCD control system.

New Malibu Touch Command (MTC)
The new Malibu Touch Command (MTC) is amazing on so many different levels; what it is, what it does and the fact that it is standard on all Wakesetters and Sunscapes. Made with Projective Capacitive Touch Technology typically reserved for high-end personal digital devices, you won’t find a feature like MTC in a high performance car let alone anywhere else in the boating industry. Malibu Boats is way ahead of the game with touch-sensitive switching based on intuitive hi-res graphical menus of the boat’s functions. Command ballast control, Wedge adjustment, interior lighting, coded keyless ignition, available GPS navigation and more.
New Coded Keyless Ignition
Forget the keys. Go ahead. You won’t need them in a 2011. All Malibu Wakesetter and Sunscape models have keyless ignition standard. Type in your code, touch the “Start Engine” icon and motor. No more worries about getting to the lake and forgetting the keys. Malibu’s got you covered.

New Dash and Components
Performance aside, the 2011 dash looks bad in a good way! You’ve never seen a dash like the one you’ll find in a 2011 Malibu boat. The MTC projective capacitive touch screen combined with the new Italian-made Isotta Vista Steering Wheel, the available MaliView Dash System and Rockford Fosgate Stereo touch pad; let it all sink in. Now consider the functionality housed in this dash and it’s almost unbelievable. MaliView and the Rockford Fosgate Sound System have even been upgraded for 2011 to include USB video playback and increased iPod/iPhone control. Just when you think boat design has been taken as far as it can go, Malibu Boats does it one better.

(Source – themalibucrew.com)