• What: Active’s biggest event of the year: Evening with the Stars
• Where: Active Water Sports, Oregon City |1224 McLoughlin Blvd
• When: 7-10 pm | November 18th, 2011

It’s already that time of year. The transition from the warm summer into the long cold winter. So when you are looking through the frost covered window at your winterized boat, you can look forward to one thing, Evening with the Stars! This is the one event of the off season you won’t want to miss! It is a one-night-only event that is free for everyone.

Enjoy: free food, 40% off all 2011 gear, 10% off all 2012 gear, better-than-boat-show-prices on all our Moomba, Supra, Axis, Malibu, and Nautique boats, and a chance to meet some of the greats in the water sports industry. A raffle drawing will take place, giving you a chance to win product from all your favorite brands.

All raffle proceeds are donated to the Children’s Cancer Association.

What Pros should you expect to see?

Jimmy LaRiche               Kevin Henshaw           Eric Ruck

Oli Derome                                           Mike Ennen                               Silas Thurman

We are excited to spend the evening with you as we say “bye-bye,” to summer and bring in the 2012 season together. If you have any questions on special Evening with the Stars pricing, please call 503-643-5018.

When: 7-10 pm | November 18th, 2011
Where: Active Water Sports, Oregon City | 1224 McLoughlin Blvd
What: Active’s biggest event of the Year – Evening with the Stars!

You guys are not going to want to miss this! Enjoy free food, raffle drawings to win gear from all your favorite brands, and meet some of the top pros in the industry. For one night only, 2011 wake and waterski gear will be marked down to close-out prices, 2012 gear will be 10% off and we’ll be offering better-than-boat-show prices on all our Malibu, Axis, Moomba, Supra, and Nautique boats. Plus you get to hang out with all your favorite Active employees! Save the date and we’ll see you there.

As the days grow shorter and the nights get cooler, your time on the water is sadly coming to an end. It’s time to reward your boat for another summer of fun memories. Fall is the perfect time to bring in your boat for maintenance, repair, and winterization.

The Active Water Sports Service Center is the largest of its kind in the Northwest. Our AWS Service Technicians are master certified by Malibu, MB Sports, Moomba, Axis, and Supra and are unsurpassed in their experience with all tournament boats. Call 503.650.5991 to schedule an appointment before the first freeze and treat your boat to a little love. Thanks for another great summer!

Some people cure their hangovers with Xanax, greasy food, and coffee, but a boat show hangover requires a little more emotional therapy than that.  What better way to brighten our post boat show mood than by re-living some of our favorite boat show memories?  Here’s a quick recap and a few photos that made the Portland Boat Show one of the best for Active Water Sports.

The AWS retail team transformed a blank 1600 square foot piece of concrete into a full on pro-shop featuring all the top brands and gear for wakeboarding, water skiing, tubing, and wake kite.

Liquid Force flew in Melissa Marquadt to help out with the sale.  While she was there, Melissa not only signed all her 2011 Liquid Force Melissa boards (yes, we now have autographed Melissa Marquadt pro model boards), but she hung out and signed autographs for all of our customers.  When she wasn’t running around, stealing candy from other booths, she chatted with customers and even pieced together a super limited, crazy special wakeboard package for $199.99.  Some of our top-selling boat show specials from Liquid Force were the Liquid Force Witness Index Package for $329.95, the Liquid Force Venture Wake Surf for $199.95, and the Liquid Force Angel Plush Package for $249.95.

Danny Harf came out with the Ronix crew to shake hands, kiss babies, and talk about his new pro-model from Ronix (the Ronix One ATR Wakeboard).  At one point, Danny had a gang of 6 kids crowded around him waiting for him to sign posters.  Danny, of course, did it all with a big smile and made those kids’ weekend.  While Danny did sell quite a bit of gear, his charm was no match for the Ronix Australian distributor who also tagged along.  Stu was awe-some and his accent sounded even better when talking about 2011 Ronix wakeboards.

Also hanging out with the Ronix crew, was Trent Finylayson, the Canadian pro skier for Radar Water Skis.  We had tons of slalom skiers stopping by the booth this year and Trent was on the scene to answer all their questions and tell them  about the awesomeness of his pro-model, the Radar Vice.

Hyperlite had longtime NW Rep, Scott Sims, on hand who never had a free moment.  He was constantly talking to customers about the new Hyperlite System bindings, wake kites, and the latest 2011 Hyperlite wakeboards.

Slingshot Wake made the trek up from Hood River to hang out and talk about wood.  Wood cores, that is.  If you still haven’t checked out Slingshot wakeboards and their full wood core wakeboards, then you are missing out.   They have also revamped their entire binding line – speed lacing, light weight, and comfortable make them worth taking a look at!  (we’ll be getting all the new Slingshot wake gear online within the next week)

Over on the boat side of things, AWS was reported to have the best looking team of sales staff information buddies.  Along with the regular Active Water Sports boat posse, many of our boat manufacturers sent representatives of their own.

Amy, the lead marketing guru from Malibu, spent all 4 days with us at the show.   She was full of energy and spent all her time talking about Malibu and getting everyone excited about the new Malibu Touch Screen.  We even had a guest appearance by Malibu president, Jack Springer!

Mark Roske from Skiers Choice swung by to represent Moomba and Supra.  Moomba LSVs were a hot seller at the boat show this year.  Everyone was stoked on the new Moomba cruise control unit and new tower design.

Our teal Axis A-20 caught a lot of attention and Axis Wake Research rep, Matt Bishop, was there to answer everyone’s questions and give demos of all the new Axis features.

It was great to see lots of familiar faces and catch up with everyone since summer!  Thanks for visiting Active Water Sports at the Portland Boat Show this winter.  See you in Seattle?

2011 Liquid Force Supra 2 Standard Features

* Available in Launch 22SSV with triple up seating only
* B Pattern White and Black (White Base, White Main Panel, Black Accent Panel)
* Base Interior – White or Platinum
* Welt Color – Black
* Liquid force decal set (Large Liquid Crystal Cap logo, Rear liquid badge, 3 supra decals)
* White SS rubrail
* Custom Black 4 speaker light bar with led lights
* Z-5 Cargo Rack
* Tower Mirror Bracket
* 5 channel amp (700.5)
* 2 channel amp (250.2)
* Subwoofer (standard)
* Dual Battery
* 340 Engine
* Tandem trailer – Black
* 18” custom wheels and wider stainless fenders
* 18” spare tire
* Boat Buddy
* Aluminum Step plates (new part)
* Illuminated laser cut steps
* Also available – Liquid Force BROstock 242

Supra’s unrivaled wakeboard boat. All the agility of a smaller boat with all the weight and solidness of our 242. The maneuverability of the 22V at both high and low speeds is the perfect compliment to the clean, full-bodied, tournament quality wakes it kicks out – making the 22V the boat of choice for professional wakeboarders and wake surfers, as well as pro division WWA World Championship Wake Skaters.A true rider’s boat, the playpen design and Supra Sports Seating provides everyone on board a great view of the aerial show in great comfort from multiple locations. Versatile double-up and triple-up seating gives up to six spectators a perfect view of all the rider’s high-flying action. The Launch 22V can also be ordered in an all new wrap around seating arrangement that maximizes foot room in the boat.

We’ve also redesigned the helm station with the new Supra VISION system. In addition to having GPS chartplotting, standard Zero Off GPS cruise, and rider presets that automatically adjust ballast levels and Smartplate controls, the system also includes a dedicated multimedia page to entertain while driving. Add a tower mount camera and watch the rider on the screen while they perform tricks behind the boat. Plug in your iPod and control the playlists or songs directly from the VISION system. Plug in a USB memory stick and enjoy the song titles as you scroll through directly from the VISION system. And have you ever been cranking the tunes and then forget to turn the stereo down when the rider falls? With the Supra VISION system, that is no longer a problem. When the system recognizes that you are slowing down below planning speeds, the stereo volume automatically turns down to ensure the future of every ones ear drums in the boat. Just another little touch of what we call rider friendly.

If your idea of a perfect day is spending it on – and 17, 18 or 19 feet above – the water, you’ve just met the perfect boat to help you get off to a flying start.

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2011 Liquid Force Moomba LSV

Now that Liquid Force and the Moomba Mobius LSV have joined forces, a good thing just got even better. The Moomba Mobius LSV is the single most popular boat in the tournament wakeboard market segment; it’s much like a 1970 Mustang Cobra GT, an instant classic that only grows more popular with time.

The special edition package is extremely driver and rider oriented in every respect. It has been designed without the slightest compromise for reliability and performance. From a rider and drivers perspective, check out the performance features listed above. And don’t miss the long list of appearance features included with Liquid Force Special Edition package…that’s causing some serious double takes.

Tony Finn, Founder of Liquid Force explained, Liquid Force is the premier wake brand in the world. When it came to designing the LF boat, we wanted to stay true to our roots and create the best boat on the market. The look, feel, design are all Liquid Force inspired. You can expect the same level of quality and high performance in this boat as you have grown to expect in every single Liquid Force product.

This striking Moomba Mobius LSV Liquid Force Special Edition package will retail for $47,995 and that includes the L4 warranty. So why pay more? Get more boat for less with Moomba. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this remarkable new design for yourself, visit us at Active Water Sports or stop by the winter boat shows. Get out and test-drive one. Go on…drive it, ride the wake. See if it exceeds your expectations. Don’t say we didn’t tell you….”Don’t underestimate a Moomba!

There’s storage for most everything you’re going to need for a day on the lake riding the wakes. The Indmar powerplant will give you all the power you need as well!

Huge ice chest for all your favorite beverages and stainless steel cupholders throughout.

A convenient transom-located remote allows for changing tunes without getting out of the water.

Large, thick padded sundeck is a great place to relax with friends and get some rays before heading back out to wakes.

To see more Liquid Force Boat Wrap Graphics, head on over to the Active Wake Facebook Page.

Shrouded in a cloud of cold wet dampness, the Boat Show acts like a ray of sunshine bursting through the rain.  We know that the Northwest Boat Shows are your oasis from the dreary days of winter and that’s why Active never holds back with our Boat Show Presence.

I sat down with Gerry Oppliger and Greg Waters (Active’s lead boat salesmen) to find out why Active makes the Boat Show so special.

Greg: We are the boat show.  We put on a huge, full-on display. We’ve got boats on the floor, boats on trailers, boats on lifts and a full retail display.  It is the only time that factories give out discounts (almost as good as Evening with the Stars). Plus we essentially bring the entire retail shop to the Expo Center where customers can look at all the new wake and ski gear as well as our discounted gear from last season.  It’s a great way to get away from the rain and see the boats in a clean dry location.

Gerry: If the boat show was a circus, we’d be the ringmasters.  Active takes up center stage at the boat show with the most boats, the most wake and ski gear, the best display, and staffed with the best crew to help with all your questions.

We’re all getting stoked for the 2011 Boat Show Season and hope to see you in Portland or Seattle for some of the best deals of the year!

• Portland Boat Show | January 12th-16th | Portland Expo Center
• Seattle Boat Show | January 21st-30th | Seattle Qwest Field

About the Portland Boat Show:
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 12, 2011 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!

About the Seattle Boat Show:
The Seattle Boat Show, Indoors + Afloat, is the West Coast’s Largest Boat Show featuring more than 1,000 recreational watercraft, seminars and the latest accessories indoors at Qwest Field Event Center, plus afloat on South Lake Union.  A free shuttle runs every day between Qwest Field Event Center and South Lake Union every 30 minutes.

Don’t forget!  Tonight is Evening with the Stars! We’ve been prepping the shop all week and it looks amazing.  Our service garage has been transformed into a fully equiped show room, stocked with the hottest Malibu, Supra, Axis, and Moomba boats.  The shop has been cleaned from floor to ceiling, 2011 wake and ski gear is on display, and all our reps from Liquid Force, Ronix, Slingshot, Hyperlite, and HO will be here to answer any of your questions.  Doors open at 7pm tonight so join the AWS Crew for our favorite event of the year- Evening with the Stars!

Meet the Pros:

Jeff House, Adam Errington, Jimmy LaRiche, Kevin Henshaw, and Dave Wingerter will all be in attendance. In addition to any last minute pros who may have forgot to RSVP.

Shop the Sale:

This is hands down the BEST time to buy anything wake or ski related. For one night only we are offering FACTORY DISCOUNTS on all our 2011 Moomba, Supra, Axis, and Malibu boats. 2010 Wake and Ski Gear will all be marked down to 40% off and we’ve got some special package deals too! These are better-than-boat-show prices, so don’t miss out.  Visit our Facebook page for some other killer coupons.

Score some Schwag:

There will be tons of freebies and giveaways throughout the night. We’ve teamed up with our favorite brands to offer a large array of raffle prizes (all proceeds benefit the CCA) and product tosses. We’ll also be serving free food (it goes fast!) and handing out free high-fives.

It’s just one night, so don’t miss out.

As the days grow shorter and the nights get cooler, your time on the water is sadly coming to an end.  It’s time to reward your boat for another summer of fun memories.  Fall is the perfect time to bring in your boat for maintenance, repair, and winterization.

The Active Water Sports Service Center is the largest of its kind in the Northwest.  Our AWS Service Technicians are master certified by Malibu, MB Sports, Moomba, Axis, and Supra and are unsurpassed in their experience with all tournament boats.  Call 503.650.5991 to schedule an appointment before the first freeze and treat your boat to a little love.  Thanks for another great summer!

• When: 7-10 pm | November 19th, 2010
• Where: Active Water Sports, Oregon City | 1224 McLoughlin Blvd
• What: Active’s biggest event of the Year – Evening with the Stars!

You guys are not going to want to miss this!  Enjoy free food, raffle drawings to win gear from all your favorite brands, and meet some of the top pros in the industry.  For one night only, 2010 wake and waterski gear will be marked down to close-out prices, 2011 gear will be 10% off and we’ll be offering better-than-boat-show prices on all our Malibu, Moomba, Supra and Axis boats.  Plus you get to hang out with all your favorite Active employees!  Save the date and we’ll see you there.

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