Saturday, February 23, 2013

THIS TIME AROUND


This Time Around from PATRICK WIELAND INC. on Vimeo.

It was back in 2006 that my brother and I planned our first trip to the CWC and the Philippines. I've been back four times since, and chances are I'll make it five soon enough; especially after watching This Time Around

Every visit to the CWC was unique, different, and amazing. In 2007 I was introduced to a whole new facet of wakeboarding, and discovered paradise. In 2008, my trip was cut short because of a broken ankle. In 2009, I filmed some of my best riding to date, and discovered Sesitec's System 2.0. In 2010, I returned with my brother and swam with whale sharks.

It was obvious that we all knew that the CWC was a very special place, and it's very cool to have been apart of the movement described in this film. This Time Around has given me an amazing feeling of nostalgia and inspiration to keep evolving as a rider. Salamate Po! and cheers to all my CWC homies all over the world!! One love.

Please enjoy...

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Mike Dowdy à la double


Most of this stuff contained in this video should be kept for the gymnastics floor. Don't get me wrong, mad respect for the degree of difficulty absolutely; but the aesthetic value doesn't score well here at all with me. But maybe I'm just a little freaked out that kids are throwing doubles wake-to-wake. Shit, I remember when a rider would achieve God status after landing a toeside nine for krypes sake...my oh my the times have changed!

Monday, February 11, 2013