• 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.

Brand new 2012 Slingshot product in stock now. Check it out at activewake.com or see them in our shop now, or at Evening with the Stars.

The official Slingshot Press Release:

Slingshot, FIRST IN FLEX WORLDWIDE, is proud to announce we have signed Zach Schneider to our National Wake Team.

Lucky enough to grow up in the Pacific Northwest, Zach has been able to take advantage of one of the nation’s best mountains, rivers, and a ridiculous amount of skate parks.  He’s been snowboarding on Mt. Hood for ten years, wakeboarding on the Willamette River for eight, and rolling around the state on his skateboard hitting parks like Oregon’s most famous Burnside, under the bridge, all the years between.  At sixteen he landed a job working for Active Water Sports, and since has spent the majority of his summers riding and coaching.  In the spring of 2010 Zach stepped up to the challenge of spending a year in Florida at the Projects, training alongside some of our industries finest rail coaches like Nate Perry, Brian Reeder, Marc Rossiter, and Clay Fletcher.  This year he’s bringing it all home to coach and continue training at Active’s very own private wake park, Koppert Lake.  Hurry up and book a lesson!  We hear his slots are filling fast.

Welcome to the family, Zach!

Even as a veteran pro of 11 years, Lyman is known for “huge air” off the wake, and taking his riding to the extreme.  His “badass” attitude and energy are very apparent in his style, and he sits among the elite when it comes to his professionalism as an athlete.  Keith summed up his reasons for joining Slingshot as he signed his contract.  “I am extremely excited to be working with Slingshot!  I think with what [Slingshot] brings to the table in the way of concepts and technology, and what I bring to the table with my riding style and experience, we can produce the worlds “next level” big wake riding board.  I truly believe in what Slingshot stands for and am a HUGE supporter of an American based company building their product in America!”

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Lyman now resides in Orlando, FL where he’s currently shredding his massive wake on the 2011 Slingshot Hooke from the all new Ballistic Board Line.  Wade Wagley, Slingshot’s Wake Brand Manager, is confident Keith is the perfect fit.  “Ever since Keith took the win at Blacktop Oasis 2.0, I’ve known he would be a perfect fit for Slingshot Wake.  The way he boosts off the wake and charges rails is exactly why our boards are designed and built the way they are.  I greatly appreciate Keith’s professional attitude and energy, and have truly enjoyed getting to know him better over this last year.  Now I can’t wait to see what we’ll come up with for his new “Lyman Board!”  Welcome to the family, Keith!

We’re stoked to hear that Keith Lyman is officially part of the Slingshot Wake Team.  If you’re looking for a little Keith Lyman nostalgia, pick up his 2010 pro-model from Liquid Force.  We’ve got the Liquid Force Lyman Wakeboard on sale for $299.99 in honor of his transition over to Slingshot.  If you want to keep up with Lyman’s new ride, check out the Slingshot Hooke Wakeboard.

Slingshot Atomic C Core:  Combining Aspen Stringers with Slingshot’s proprietary Columbian Gold* wood, this core is processed in their own wood shop, and finished with strategically placed carbon fiber to control specific flex characteristics for each rocker shape. Available only in the NEW Ballistic line of wakeboards, the Hooke, Kine, and Newton, this is the hardest hitting, most aggressive core in the industry.

Shop the Slingshot Hooke Wakeboard, Slingshot Kine Wakeboard, or Slingshot Newton Wakeboard >>>

Slingshot Atomic Core:  The guts of the Slingshot Recoil, Reflex, Response, and Pearl line of boards.  The Atomic Core is made in Slingshot’s own wood shop with 100% Columbian Gold*.  This core has the highest compression response ever used in a wakeboard. With half the glue weight, and absorbing less resin weight, the entire core offers optimum stability, smoother flex, and a more powerful pop.

Shop the Slingshot Recoil Wakeboard, Slingshot Reflex Wakeboard, Slingshot Response Wakeboard, or Slingshot Pearl Wakeboard >>>

Slingshot Bio Sensor Core:  Using a subtle, vertical lamination and machining process, Slinghshot’s new Choice line of wakeboards features a simple wood core that offers a great feel, continuous momentum, controlled riding performance, and stability in all conditions.

Shop the Slinghsot Choice Wakeboard >>>

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?

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!

Word on the street is that Pole Jams are in this year. Leave it to the Slingshot Shredtown boyz to show everyone what is up. Check out the Shredtown Pole Jam Video at alliancewake.com.

Limited Shredtown Slingshot Recoil

ActiveWake.com just received a shipment of the highly anticipated Slingshot Arcane Surboards. Get them before they are gone because the next shipment isn’t due in until summer. We offer free shipping anywhere in the US. The Slingshot Arcane Wakesurf Board is a 5′0″ trunk style board designed for shredding behind the boat. Slingshot introduces the WVS construction (Strongest core strength to weight ratio) offering proven durability and performance. The Arcane concave top deck allows for perfect foot placement for better ollies and maximum board control. The single into double concave transitions toward the tail on the base resulting in quick responsiveness and drive down the wake. For a true surf style feel the board has “weight” to deliver solid momentum and drive to pump all day long. Riders will notice, due to the volume of the ARCANE, that to successfully start up they will need to set it on its side. Unlike other high end surfboards the Arcane’s Dura Base is the stongest available. Don’t worry about this board, it can hold its own.

Slingshot Arcane Wakesurf $499.99

ActiveWake.com has the new Slingshot Shred Town Recoil Wakeboard IN STOCK. Get either the 138 or 142 sizes before they are completely sold out. Do it for the kids.

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