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2011 Evening with the Stars

Dan — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:51:49 +0000

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.

AWS+MXZ Full Video

Dan — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:21:04 +0000

When new things come to the shop we normally like to get a digital camera out and snap a few pictures for our facebook page or use them on our boat board. When we heard that Malibu was coming out with a brand new wake boat for 2012 we knew we had to do something a little extra special. This video is a reflection of a day in the Northwest, shredding behind a new boat with friends.

Thanks Ioda Media for all the hard work and dedication to produce such an amazing video. Stay tuned for more 2012 product videos.

AWS: The New Nautique Boat Dealer

Dan — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:00:02 +0000

We are very proud to announce, here at Active Water Sports, that a new boat line has found it’s way into the loving hands of our shop. Nautique boats have over 85 years of quality and innovation under their belts. Active Water Sports is honored to be carrying another one of the greats in the boating industry.

Please come and see us at Evening with the Stars as we present, for the first time ever, Nautique boats.

If you have any questions about Nautique, or any of our other boat lines, feel free to call us at the shop.

2011 Malibu Boats Pro Team Video

courtney — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:36:31 +0000

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

What you missed at the Portland Boat Show

courtney — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:24:47 +0000

As half of the AWS crew is setting up in Seattle, the rest of us are left with a bit of a Portland boat show hangover. After a week of trucking in 22 boats, recreating our retail shop in the middle of the Expo Center, and talking non-stop for 4 days to some of our favorite customers, industry reps, and pros, it’s no wonder we’re left feeling a little down and missing the high of the action packed boat show.

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?

Fall & Winter Boat Services | AWS

courtney — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:29:04 +0000

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!

Video | 2011 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV

courtney — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:49:15 +0000

Check out this video of the 2011 Malibu Boat 23 LSV. Gerry, boat sales lead here at AWS, shows off some of the awesome features that come on the 2011 Malibu Boats.

2011 MALIBU Wakesetter 23 LSV, This “Ghost Rider” is incredible! This new 2011 23 LSV comes complete with G3 tower, sing board racks, two pairs of Titan 6X9 tower speakers, tower lights, heater, cover, bimini top, snap out carpets with white Wet Tek floors, MLS 4 tank ballast, MaliView with Power Wedge, Indmar Monsoon 350hp engine, tandem trailer with chrome 18″ wheels, spare tire and wheel, ratcheting transom straps, swing tongue and dual disc brakes! This is one everyone will want, so give Gerry a call, (503) 781-6494, for more info and to schedule a test drive.

For Malibu wakeboard boat accessories and all the toys to go with it, visit activewake.com!

2011 Malibu Boats NEW Touch Command Screen

activewake — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:41:41 +0000

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)

Malibu Boats NEW Flo-Cam Available

activewake — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:43:02 +0000

The Malibu Boats Flo-Cam Rear View Rider Camera System pushes the limits of typical action sports camera way outside the box. This smooth swiveling camera follows the athlete in tow with fluid motion. The Flo-cam can be adjusted to your water sport of choice and is viewable live or recorded through the MaliView Dash System. Captured footage is easily editable and the camera itself can be used in any number of action sports situations thanks to its multi-dimensional design. Watch yourself reach new heights behind a Malibu boat.

The secret behind camera innovation is the Patented Swivel Head Pylon mount. The Flo-cam enclosure is based on the smooth action of Malibu’s award-winning pylon head. Built with a needle bearing core, the swivel head pylon rotates the Flo-cam with the rope to capture the rider’s performance minus the jerky motion you get from other camera options on the market.

Malibu Boats has also built an angle adjustment into this camera system that allows the camera to capture action near the back of boat for disciplines like wakesurfing as well as a Team Malibu rider wakeboarding with a long line.

When those personal bests are preserved and ready for playback head to the dash for a look at MaliView. The Flo-cam is wired to Malibu’s 6.5-inch full color dash system for high quality playback even in full sun. For another view take a look at the Flo-cam drive in the glove box. It has a small screen for viewing too.

When your wake talents are spent and you’re ready to make the magic you made behind the boat into a movie get to it. Grab the 2 gig SD card and head for your machine. Captured footage can be edited on MAC or PC with a variety of software.

In addition to all of this function on the water, the Malibu Boats Flo-cam will go where you go to capture you in action. Take it out of the boat and mount it to your helmet or whatever other apparatus you use for extreme sport. The Flo-cam can capture your personal best no matter where they may be.

HO Skis, Will Asher, Behind the Malibu Response LXi

activewake — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:43:41 +0000

Unbelievable run from World Slalom Champ, Will Asher, slalom skiing behind a Malibu Response LXi running 10.75m (39.5 Off) at the Isles Spring Record Waterski Tournament. The new Malibu Response pushes the limits of style and grace. Learn more about Malibu Ski Boats…