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We’re so proud of our own  Zach Schneider who recently hopped onboard the Slingshot Wake team.  Zach is a great guy and an even better wakeboarder.  We can’t wait for him to come back home this summer to coach up at our private lake.  You’ll catch Zach riding the 2011 Slingshot Newton this season and can watch his Slingshot Newton Review here.

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Axis Wake Research welcomes the free-riding, massive air professional Australian wakeboarder Dean Smith to the team. Check out the video Alliance Wake Magazine put together of Dean shreddin behind the A22.

Axis Wake Research in the USA and Australia are welcoming Dean Smith to their Factory Pro Team because just like Axis wake boats, he is all about charging hard and doing it with style. Smith wanted a boat that would allow him to take his “go big or go home,” attitude into every riding session as well as every competition. It’s this approach that earned the Australian Pro the 2010 WWA Men’s Wakeboard World Championship title. A fun, unassuming guy, Smith has the heart of a lion and conducts himself with true professionalism. Together with his massive tricks and free-riding style, Smith’s character makes him a perfect fit for Axis Wake Research. Smith rides and lives each day to the fullest and that’s how these boats perform; like today is your best day on the water. Axis is proud to call Deano, as he is affectionately known, a member of the family.
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Our friends at Radar Skis summed up the act of finding the perfect ski like finding the perfect dance partner:

Riding a ski is like dancing.  The longer you have danced with your partner, the more in sync you become.  You know your partner’s every move and you soon are able to make effortless flowing moves without a second thought of how your ski/partner will react to your motions.

In addition, trying a new ski is like dancing with a new partner for the first time.  Our suggestion to you in trying any new ski is to slow down the pace for  “a song” or two and let your new ski/partner lead.  If you can take a step back and learn how your new ski is going to move, you will be able to add your own style into your new routine and soon will be moving flowingly again.  By following for a minute, you will same time in the long run, and your toes won’t get stepped on.

Ready to try a new step or get a new partner? Check out our new 2011 Ski Selection and read our Ski Buyers Guide for more help finding the right mate.

Harley Clifford exploded out of OZ and into the Liquid Force BROstock life and Pro Tour dominance last year. After receiving a bit of Aussie design inspiration, Jimmy and Harley worked together to create a new wakeboard shape that will take your riding to new heights and levels of stoke. The 2011 Liquid Force Harley board is fast, carves hard, and projects up a high arc for enough air time for pulling 10s or the slowest, longest, late blind 180 you can image. Available in four sizes from 131 to 143 so everyone can experience Harley’s secret weapon and blow away their friends.

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…well… watch this video from HO Syndicate and see what it would be like to spend a day with Will Asher.

Score the HO Syndicate A2 (Will Asher’s Ski set up) from our Performance HO Ski Selection at ActiveWake.com!

ONeill Vests – Developed and Tested with the Best Riders on Earth

O’Neill employs some of the best athletes on the water and their vests are hand-tested and developed by those riders and skiers.  The O’Neill 2011 Vest lineup defies convention, sets a new industry standard, and leads the way for others to follow.

The compression molded O’Neill TNT Vest offers their exclusive floating zipper closure that hides the belts, minimized foam bulk and maximized fit adjustability.  Flexibility is key to a good molded vest so each panel is segmented for maximum freedom and comfort.

With design breakthroughs in strap construction, Oneill has given the Assault USCG Vest a whole new look for 2011.

Each of the O’Neill Assault Vests feature the internal belt design which helps to keep the straps tucked in and away from your limbs.  With integrated lumbar support pads, segmented foam core and anatomical flex points, the Assault is an amazing vest at a great price.

Shop O’Neill Now!  Free Shipping and No Sales Tax on orders over $99.

Start your season early or extend it well into the Fall with a little help from your new best friend, Neoprene.  Wetsuits, Drysuits, and Rashguards all help add warmth and protection to your on-water season.

Rashguards and Neoprene Tops will give you light warmth on the top half of your body.  These items are usually made of 1-2mm thick neoprene and are a good way to keep your upper core warm during cold summer days.

For more warmth, look into a wetsuit.  Wetsuits are available in a variety of neoprene measurements.  We recommend using a 3/2 or a 4/3 for Spring and Fall wakeboarding and waterskiing.

The ultimate season extender is a Drysuit.  A dry suit allows you to wear as much insulating clothing as you need (think base layer, fleece, etc) and then you pull the drysuit on over it all.  The tight neoprene seals at the wrists, neck, and ankles keep all water from coming in and you stay completely dry!

ActiveWake recommends:

• O’Neill Boost Drysuit
• O’Neill Epic 3/2 Wetsuit
• O’Neill Superfreak Top

We can’t wait for the release of Defy, The Danny Harf Project.  Three years in the making, DEFY follows the pursuits of Danny Harf as he continues to push the progression of wakeboarding.  Defy features top riders like Danny Harf, Ben Greenwood, Rusty Malinoski, Shane Bonifay, Parks Bonifay, Shawn Watson, Kevin Henshaw, Dean Smith, Jimmy LaRiche, Chad Sharpe and more.  The film is produced by BFY and is sponsored by Monster Energy, Ronix, Nautiques, Fox and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING.  With those big names, you know this video is going to be good!  DEFY, a Danumentary is supposed to be released early summer 2011.

Defy, The Danny Harf Movie from Sean Kilgus on Vimeo.

Get Danny Harf’s Gear at ActiveWake.com.  Free Shipping and No Sales Tax on the 2011 Ronix One Collection.

The Malibu Boats Pro Team got together late last summer to film this short video. Riders Chad Sharpe, Kevin Henshaw, Phillip Soven, and Olivier Derome joined skiers Will Asher, Thomas Degasperi and Drew Ross behind their 2011 Malibu Boats. This video will get your competitive juices flowing with “Bring on the Competition” from R&R in addition to inspired performances by these Malibu boat owners. Check it out!

Wanna get the gear from this video?

• Shop Chad Sharpe’s Ronix Viva Wakeboard Collection.
• Shop Phillip Soven’s Liquid Force S4 Wakeboard and the Soven Bindings
• Shop Oli Derome’s Ronix District Wakeboard Package
• Shop Will Asher’s HO Syndicate A2 Slalom Ski

Meet Bill and Frank.  They’re kind of like that side of your conscience that urges you to push the limits just a little further.  They’re also the inspiration behind Adam Errington’s pro- model Ronix Collection.

Skate inspiration meets disco style to create a jib friendly, lively ride in the Ronix My Name Is Collection.  The Ronix Bill and Frank Collection is for the younger generation, catering to both guys and girls.  Inspired by the new perspectives of Adam Errington, the My Name Is Collection is aimed towards the fresh, fun crew of up- and-coming riders.  The Ronix Bill Wakeboard features poppy, modern graphics with a little more flex, a hybrid, 3-Stage rocker, and a sintered base for jibbing.  The Ronix Frank Boot is an all-around good boot for the all-around wakeboarder.  Top off this collection with the Ronix Bill Vest, a pullover style impact vest with loud graphics.