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Liquid Force and Artist Drew Brophy Team Up for 3rd Trip Series Wakeboards
PRESS RELEASE – Encinitas, CA – September 23, 2010

Liquid Force, the premier manufacturer of the wakeboarding products and apparel, has signed a deal with Drew Brophy to license artwork once again for their Trip wakeboard series.

Brophy and Liquid Force have collaborated on wakeboard graphics for almost fifteen years. They first joined forces in 1997, when Liquid Force rolled out the inaugural, revolutionary multi-fin wakeboard. They added Brophy’s bright, trippy graphics for a full effect and the first Trip wakeboard was born.

Liquid Force Founder, Jimmy Redmon, explained his decision to work with Brophy on the first Trip graphics, “Drew was creating art that no one else was. His style was so unique.”

Brophy liked that “Liquid Force wasn’t scared to use my wild artwork. They allowed me the freedom to create something bold!”

The original abstract painting created by Brophy for the 2011 graphics is 8′ long by 6′ tall. What makes the 2011 Trip series design so unique is that the artwork was designed to span over five boards and was utilized to embellish both the base and the top of the boards.

We’re stoked to see the 2011 Trip graphic as a throwback to the original Trip.  If you’re looking for a combo, make sure to check out the Liquid Force Trip Index Package.  The Brophy graphics and Index Bindings look awesome together.  Give us a call if you want to talk Trip trivia!

Looking for some great gift ideas for wakeboarders, water skiers and all-around water lovers? Here’s Active Wake’s Top Best Selling Gifts for the 2010 Holiday Season. If you’re looking for even MORE ideas, check out our employees wish lists. Free shipping on all orders over $99 and guaranteed by Christmas if you order by 12/20.

	One of the best stocking stuffers of all time, wake DVDs fit perfectly inside a stocking and help keep everyone stoked during the winter months. Shop DVDs >>
	A Bucket of Babes is the complete wake/ski boat care kit. Ideal for anyone who wants to keep their boat looking shiny and new. Shop Boat Accessories >>
	The Liquid Force Party Island is fun for your whole crew. Sometimes you just want to lounge in the water with your friends and the LF Party Island is designed for the ultimate water hang out session. Shop Party Islands >>
	Add some style to your wakeboard and ski routine with an Impact Vest. Lightweight and flexible, these comp vests come in tons of great styles and allow for much more freedom of movement on the water. Shop Vests >>
	Everyone wants to extend their season. An O’Neill Drysuit is one of the easiest ways to add a couple months onto your wake or ski season. Pick one up in a Medium or Large and accommodate a wide range of people sizes. Shop Dry Suits >>
	Get the entire family standing up behind the boat with a wake surf board. We’re selling one of our most popular wakesurfs for just $199 this holiday season. So there’s no excuse not to get on board the wakesurf craze. Shop Wake Surf Boards >>
	Another great stocking stuffer. Ski gloves start at just $19.95 and are one of those items you should always have stashed in the boat. Shop Gloves >>
	Looking for another fun way to ride wake? Wakeskating has grown with more popularity each year. The Ronix Rove Karver is designed with the entry level skater in mind, which makes it a great gift for the entire family. Shop Wake Skates >>
	Choose your level of extreme with the Radar Chase Lounge 3. This tube can be a comfy cruiser or a wild ride. Shop Tubes >>
	Give your tower a more polished look with DGB Mirror Arm and Mirror. Made in the USA, this mirror arm comes with a CIPA mirror and really makes a classy addition to the safety features needed for towing. Shop Tower Mirrors >>

Bryan’s been more nice than naughty this year, so we’re hoping that Santa will bring him everything he deserves from his Wakeskating Christmas List.  If you’re shopping for gifts for wakeskaters this holiday season, you may want to take a few tips from Bryan’s List.

1.  Liquid Force Roberts SST 40.5 Wakeskate – Bryan is convinced that if he gets the SST Wakeskate, he’ll ride just as good as Grant Roberts.

2.  Nike 6.0 Bratta’s – Light-weight and flexible, the Nike Bratta Shoe has a super grippy sole that is perfect for wakeskating in.

3.  O’Neill Boardshorts – O’Neill incorporates some of their wetsuit/neoprene technology into their surf shorts, making them extra comfortable to wakeskate in.

4.  Liquid Force Core Helmet – Safety first!

5.  O’Neill Gooru Comp Vest – Easy to move in and easy on the eyes.  (Hey Santa, we’ve even got these on Mega Sale!)

6.  Liquid Force Skate Bag – Bryan got sick of trying to make a wakeboard bag work for his wakeskate.  The LF Skate Bag is designed exclusively for wake skate use.

7.  Washed Up Before We Were Has Beens DVD – Everyone needs a little inspiration now and again.  Read our review on Obscura’s New Video here.

Liquid Force’s products for 2011 are absolutely insane! In 2010, they introduced some amazing new boards that were by far the hottest and fastest selling anywhere.  The Watson Hybrid was featured on the cover of wakeboarding magazines all across the world for good reason!  For 2011, Liquid Force has dramatically increased their capacity on all the Grinds and Hybrid Wakeboards, so everybody who wants one will be able to ride one!

2011 Liquid Force Board Tech:

Liquid Force Grind Technology:  The GRIND base features a bomb-proof sintered surface for unreal durability and all the park abuse you can deliver.  Check out the 2011 Liquid Force Witness Grind!

Liquid Force Hybrid Technology: Using the Liquid Rail sidewall construction, coupled with their proven hull shapes, Hybrids give riders boards that work great in parks and wake-to-wake.  With lively response flex for a more springy pop off the wake, and softer landings, and crisp hull shapes, you can get the best of both worlds in one board.  Check out the 2011 Melissa Board (one of the only women’s specific hybrids) !

2011 Liquid Force Binding Tech:

The Liquid Force binding line has been 100% redesigned!  They are the most comfortable, supportive, and high performance bindings in the world!  The 2011 bindings for Liquid Force showcase a renewed focus on quality, comfort, durability and performance.  Check out the Liquid Force Harley Bindings!

The goal at Liquid Force has always been the same  – to make the coolest product on the market so you can have the most fun on the water.  For 2011 their relentless pursuit of innovation has produced quite a few products that will make you smile and enjoy the ride like never before!

This Movember Liquid Force (The Mustachios) has decided to donate their faces to raising awareness about cancers that affect men.  Their commitment is the growth of a moustache for the entire month of Movember, which I know will generate conversation, controversy and laughter at LF and beyond…

They’re doing this because:

-  1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer in his lifetime

-1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime

Help support The Mustachios efforts by making a donation to the great work of the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG.  To help, you can either:

- Click this link http://us.movember.com/mospace/980458/ and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account

- Write a check payable to Movember, referencing Registration Number 980458 and mailing it to: Movember, PO Box 2726, Venice, CA 90294-2726

The money raised will help make a tangible difference to the lives of others, through the world’s most promising prostate cancer research and LIVESTRONG’s programs that support young adults and their families battling and surviving cancer.

For more details on how the funds raised from previous campaigns have been used and the impact Movember is having please visit

http://us.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs/.

You can also support cancer research by attending Active’s Evening with the Stars event, Friday, November 19th.  All raffle ticket proceeds will go to the Children’s Cancer Association.

We’ve got the lowest prices on Wake Surfboards guaranteed. If you find a lower price somewhere else, let us know and we’ll match it*! Now is the perfect time to add to your surf board quiver or pick up your first board.

• Liquid Force Venture: Was $269.99, Now $215.99
• Hyperlite Broadcast: Was $279.99, Now $223.95
• Liquid Force Venture Fish: Was $299.99, Now $239.95
• Hyperlite Swell: Was $449.99, Now $339.50

Call Toll Free (800) 832-7547 | or Shop Now online.

*Price matching guidelines:  Must be an authorized dealer.  Must be an advertised price.  Send us a link that shows us the lower price and we’ll match it.

We have received a small shipment of the Liquid Force Watson Hybrid Wakeboards that is supposed to last the rest of the summer. BOOYA, IMO the OMG Watson Wakeboard will not be around in July and I will be LMAO. Good luck guys and girls. Get yours now.

Shop the Liquid Force Watson BOOYA, Liquid Force Watson OMG, and the Liquid Force Watson LMAO Wakeboards

We just received a shipment of Liquid Force Watson Hybrid Wakeboards in all three sizes. Get yours today because these things are selling out quick.

Shop 2010 Liquid Force Watson Hybrid Wakeboards

ActiveWake.com just received a huge shipment of Liquid Force Surfboards today. There will be enough of the Liquid Force Venture Wakesurf Boards, Liquid Force Fish Wakesurf Boards, and Liquid Force Custom Surfboards to last until at least the middle of June. Once they are on customer’s boats they will be gone until next season. Liquid Force notified their dealers that 2010 surfers have sold out.

2010 Liquid Force Surfboard Buyer’s Guide:

Liquid Force Venture 5′0″ | Liquid Force Venture 5′6″

Both the Liquid Force Venture Wakesurf boards have been redesigned by Jimmy for 2010. The Venture is the most versatile everyday wake surfboard for every rider in the boat. The new shape generates push while the squash tail allows the surfboard to perform equally well on small and medium size wakes. Variable edges prove to be forgiving, and superior tracking is generated by the three fins. Whether an intermediate or beginner, all riders will equally have a great time riding the Venture.

Liquid Force Venture Fish

The Liquid Force Venture Fish Wakesurf board is brand new for 2010. Don Wallace said the new Venture is your versatile everyday wake surfboard and the Fish tail and wider shape has made it even better. Unlike before even riders up to 250 lbs. can now ride a smaller more maneuverable shred stix with ease. It works equally well in small to medium size wakes just like its larger Venture brother. The Liquid Force Fish is the one board that will fit every surfer for in the family. Kids and grandparents rejoice and run to the streets to scream Jimmy’s name. Don’t mess with Texas.

Liquid Force Custom 4′2″ | Liquid Force Custom 4′10″

The Liquid Force Custom Wakesurf Board is perfect for intermediate to advanced riders or anyone trying to progress. The Custom shape is quick and responds fast. It may cause a strong addiction to inland surfing after new tricks start to come with ease. Jimmy Redmon has taken his decades of surfboard shaping experience to create the best wakesurfers in the brave new world. The Liquid Force Custom is equipped with a lightweight yet durable core and wood stringer just a like a surfboard you would ride in the ocean. The Liquid Force traction pad has an awesome grip for both feet. You truly can experience the Endless Summer on a Liquid Force Custom.

Liquid Force Custom Thruster 4′6″

The Liquid Force Custom Thruster Wakesurf Board is more stable and quicker edge to edge than the Custom because of the new thruster fin configuration. The Liquid Force Thruster is perfect for intermediate and advanced riders wanting to progress. The Custom Thruster shape is quicker on the bottom turn and responds fast all over the wake. It may cause a strong addiction to inland surfing after new tricks start to come with ease. Jimmy Redmon has taken his decades of surfboard shaping experience to create the best wakesurfers in the brave new world. The Liquid Force Custom Thruster is equipped with a lightweight yet durable core with a wood stringer just like the surfboard you would ride in the ocean. The Liquid Force traction pad has an awesome grip for both feet. Riders up to 230 lbs. can handle this speed machine as long as the wake is in prime shape.

April 6, 2010 (Irvine, Calif.) – O’Neill (www.oneill.com), the original surf, snow and youth lifestyle brand, has added another world-class name to its roster of athletes with the signing of Collin Harrington, arguably the world’s best all-around wakeboarder. Harrington joins other top O’Neill wake riders, including Scott Byerly, Nick Taylor and Aaron Reed.

The 27-year-old regular footer from Orlando, Florida has been riding for 12 years, performing awe-inspiring tricks on his wakeboard, wakeskate and wakesurfer. Known for proficiency on rail maneuvers, Harrington regularly channels his creative style from the water to filmmaking, where he has produced, edited and released a number of online videos through Liquid Force Films. Recently awarded 1st place at the 2010 West Side Jam, Harrington is also a dedicated surfer, competing as the only non-pro surfer in the 2009 O’Neill Sebastian Inlet Red Bull Tow-At contest in Florida.

“Collin is a great addition to our team – he loves the water, approaches his sport with energy and enthusiasm, and is one of the best riders in the world, hands down,” said O’Neill VP of Marketing, Steve Ward. “Not only does he excel on the wakeboard with technical aerials, rolls and rail tricks, but he also gets behind the camera to share his passion for the sport with others. Then the next day, he’ll be out on a surfboard or scuba diving off the Florida coast. His athletic talent and other passions in filmmaking and water sports make him a triple threat as a team ambassador.”

With solid wins at the World Wakesurfing Championships, Wake Awards and AST Dew Tour Rail Jam under his belt, Harrington released his first full-length video in 2008, “Box of Fun,” which he starred in with other top wake athletes to ‘bring the fun back to wakeboarding.’

“I’m excited to join the O’Neill wake team with guys like Scott [Byerly] and Nick [Taylor], who are both from my home area in Florida,” said Harrington. “O’Neill has been in the wake program for a long time, and it’s great to be with a company that’s in it for the long haul.”

“I’ll be sporting O’Neill gear now, but my approach remains the same: try something new each time I’m in the water, and feed my passion for films to spread our sport around the globe.”

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