Wakeskaters from all over California and as far as Florida come together twice a year for one of the most chill, laid back, awesome, memorable time’s one could think of having in one weekend with a bunch of strangers. You ask yourself what event could this be?????? Well it’s called Nor Cal Convergence and is … Continue reading »
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WORDS/ SAM COLE INTERVIEWED
Sam is the kind of rider that when you first meet him he doesn’t care if you are the king of wake or a beginner – he’s super chill with everyone. He’s got the chill surfer boarder feel without the brahhhh’d out deal goin’ on. Anyone who meets him would probably guess that he is … Continue reading »
WORDS/ EYES ON ZACH SCHNEIDER
Portland rider Zach Schneider has been making moves in wake for some time now, and he’s a rider in the west you’ll want to have you eyes on. I’ll let the interview do the talking.. K let’s start with the basics: Name, age, where you live, etc. Zach Schneider, 25, Portland, Oregon. Riding spot: Willamatte … Continue reading »
WORDS/ WAKE CENTRAL CABLE
Central/Southern Idaho’s wakeboard scene just got a boost of energy through Idaho’s first cable park WAKE CENTRAL. Off highway 84 in Caldwell Idaho, Wake Central would make for a great pit stop on any road trip to/from the Northwest. Jared Johnson answered a few questions for me about the park and how it all came … Continue reading »
WORDS/ RICH FACCIANO ON ORIGNAL WAKESKATES
Delta legend, and LIQUID PLAYGROUND rider Rich Facciano picked up a wakeskate 11 years ago and like most of us he was hooked, and like most wakeskaters I know he likes to build things. Rich has gone through many prototypes and found one that he likes best – and he has his reasons. We caught … Continue reading »
WORDS/ THE PATRICK WIELAND X LIPSMACK STORY
Patrick Wieland was able to answer some questions for us which are very worth your 2 minute internet attention span. Read on and into the mind of P Wieland and learn more about Slingshot’s highly anticipated LIPSMACK the Northwestern company’s first full length wakeboard film. How long have you been shooting/editing? Ive been shooting wake for … Continue reading »
WORDS/ PHALANX & RAY CRUZ
In an industry with parent companies and complicated business relations, its rare to have an independent wakeboard only company. Here’s a few questions with Operations Manager/ Design Director / R&D Ray Cruz of Phalanx Wakeboards. Name, age, and where your base of operations are. Ray Cruz, 39 & Meridian, Idaho What inspired you to start a … Continue reading »