ACTIVE WATER SPORTS

It sounds like DEFY will be in stores sooner than you think. Sean Kilgus stated, via Facebook, that the video is almost finished and is planning to have it out and in stores by Thanksgiving. The Seattle premier dates are also being announced very soon. Stay posted for more information.

Unfortunately we’re probably not going to have the video available for Evening with the Stars. But, keep an eye out for this long anticipated video to be hitting ActiveWake.com as soon as you can say “Happy Thanksgiving!” See you at the premier.

Defy trailer 2. The Danny Harf project from Sean Kilgus on Vimeo.

• 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.

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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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.

Start your morning off right with this video clip of Adam Errington, courtesy of Alliance Wake.  Adam rides for Ronix and he is shredding the crap out of his gear.  If you need the goods to back up your rail domination, check out the Ronix My Name Is Collection, featuring all of Adam Errington’s Wakeboard gear.

Shop the Ronix Bill Board, Shop the Ronix Frank Bindings, Shop the Ronix Bill Vest, or get the entire package.

It’s a rainy Monday in Portland, so naturally we’ve been surfing the web for video clips that remind us of sunnier days.  We were stoked to stumble across the In-Transit video trailer.  Presented by Josh Robinson of  Sideswipe Productions, Ronix and Urban Rider Cable, In-Transit looks to be one of the most stylishly filmed wakeboard videos ever.  Set in some of the most beautiful wakeboarding locales in the world, In Transit captures some of the most inspiring riding from Danny Harf, Chris O’Shea, Harley Clifford, Shawn Watson, Dean Smith, Chad Sharpe, Mitch Langfield, Randall Harris, and more.  We can’t wait for the full-length feature to be in stock soon!

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.

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Legit.  That’s how you describe Greg Waters.  Maybe even too legit…. If you have a serious wakeboarder on your list for Christmas gifts, you’ll want to follow Greg’s list closely.

1.  2011 Ronix Relik Boots and 2011 Slingshot Reflex Wakeboard – This set-up is pure HEAVEN, according to Greg.  The Slingshot Reflex is constructed with an all wood core and urethane sidewalls which makes it super durable, poppy, and the added flex lets you butter rails just like a snowboard!  The Ronix Relik boots really appeal to Greg’s style, but they’re more than just a pretty face.  The Reliks really combine the best of both worlds, easy flexing comfort with high-end performance.

2.  Ronix One Handle – The One Handle is rad because it allows you to find your perfect grip.  Easily interchange different diameter and shaped grips, while using one yoke.

3.  Straight Line Team Line (Silver) – Made with a Dyneema core, the Straightline Team Line is one of the strongest, no-stretch lines out there.

4.  Ronix Yonderosa Vest – Greg needs to use the compass that comes with this vest to ensure a proper landing on his wrapped back 3’s.

5.  O’Neill Boardshorts – Stay flashy, Greg.

6.  2011 Axis A20 – The boat that you have been waiting for, it fits in a small space and it puts out monster wakes!