NOUS SOMMES TNG!

We are TNG from sylvain antoine on Vimeo.
1. I need to visit TNG
2. shout outs to my french cousins Sylvan, Bertrouse, and Bobo
3. You should probably visit TNG

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...

Graeme Burress

Graeme Burress '12 from Matic Media on Vimeo.

Cable parks are breeding a whole new generation of riders. The talent pool for wake boarding is about to get a lot deeper in the next few years with wake parks seemingly going up everywhere these days. For instance check out Mr. Burress out of Wake Nation Cincinnati. Nice enough style for real, but the kid needs to lose the sunglasses...

Toronto Boat Show!

System 2.0 + Shredtown = FUN!

PALLETS from Andrew Adams on Vimeo.
This really really excites me to get a cable of my own! DANG that looks fun!!

RAPH.

RAPH from Liquid Force on Vimeo.
what the f*#k can I say!? the kid is a game changer.

The National Aftermath.

Yesterday was a sight to be seen. The 2012 Canadian Cable Championships took place in the unique environment that is “le Beach Club”, Canada’s first full sized cable park.

Upon my arrival I was quickly overwhelmed with all the faces I recognized on the dock and on the water. Mavrey, Dustin, Tibo, Savoie, Kelsey, Dylan, Robbie, Andy, Drew, Braden, Ally, Erika, Balzer, Oli, Ben, Trudel, Vince, Joe, Christian, Jono, and countless others. Never have I seen the number of riders outnumber enthusiastic partygoers at the Beach Club! Woah.

Not sure if the organizers anticipated such a big turnout, but Canadian cable riding was alive and well. And although time was not on our side this day, we cannot lose sight of what was accomplished.

First off, let’s give it up for Drew Austin who split his cheek open in practice after taking his own knee to the face. Although the subsequent trip to the hospital forced him to pull out of the men’s expression session qualifiers, he returned only to prove his worth in the obstacles only round.

Speaking of the obstacles only category, the Derome brothers were there and participated in the pro division. It was a real treat for all those in attendance to see these boys ride.

Watching Braden Ioi become Canada’s newest wakeskate champion was pretty special and capped off what was surely a breakout season for the 19 year-old who started wakeskating on his own just a few years back with only a winch to his name.

On the women’s side, it was again the youth leading the way with 18 year-old Carmelle Côté-Ouellett becoming Canada’s first female national cable champion. In stomping a backside three off the kicker, Carmelle had sent the ladies packing with some homework to do.

But I think the crowning moment was the men’s expression session final. As the sun was setting on this beautiful day, after spectators and ravers were long gong; all there remained were all the boys on the dock ready to show each other up. It was a great mix of youth and experience with Tibo, Mavrey, Ben, Christian, Jesse, and Jordan in the final

Tibo had his best run of the day, stomping a huge cab 9, and a stylish front roll to fakie tail grab, to claim his second consecutive national title. To do it in style like that on his home turf is an experience that I’m sure he’ll never forget, and nor will I. The smile on his face and sense of accomplishment was all but infectiously glorious.

Unfortunately I was unable to stay for the celebration that was sure to follow. On the drive home with my brother Justin, we excitedly discussed the events of the day only to arrive at the conclusion that it was all in all a great day both on and off the water.

The 2012 Canadian Cable Championships achieved a benchmark for the sport. It showcased tremendous growth since last year’s inaugural event and a new generation of Canadian riders. I can only hope that this will be a sign of things to come. 

from www.wake2wake.ca

Ya JIMMY!

Cheers To Summer -Jimmy Lariche from Obliteration on Vimeo.

And a mighty cheers at that! Shiiit! Jimmy Lariche goes off in this very well put together edit of his summer thus far. 

But if I may, and for the record, the song featured in this edit is one that was used in another edit earlier this year...I don't know you might have heard of it? it's called "Two Weeks in Thailand" and it's up for web video of year! Well at least it should be tho eh. HA! 

Aaaaanyways, enjoy this dope edit that features Jimmy killing it behind the boat and on the cable at O-dub!!

Euro trip with Kevin Henshaw

Can someone please sponsor my trip to Europe!?

Ontario Wake Awards: the pre-game.

The second annual Ontario Wake Awards will be held tomorrow night in Toronto at the Red Bull 381 Projects on 381 Queen St West. I will be making the trip this year given that I have been nominated for both Cable Rider and Video of the Year.

However, the outcome of such a nomination is pretty much irrelevant at this point. Whether that's modest, corny or even cliché to say I don't really care because just the fact that I'm even being recognized is tops for me. 

I think this event goes a long way in helping to nurture the resurgence and progression of wakeboarding in Ontario. Not to mention that it's a great excuse for getting the whole Ontario wake crew together for a night of good fun. What more can I say than 'SIGN ME UP BRO!'

Special thanks to the entire Ontario Wake Awards team for putting this thing together. I'd also like to thank everyone who voted for my Video of the Year submission. The support has been overwhelming, and very much appreciated. MERCI!

(Ontario Wake Awards Video of the Year finalist)

Now although it will be a quick 24-hour trip, I'm not going to pass up the chance to ride at The Ranch Wakepark in Newmarket, Ont. They've got a brand new feature (pictured below) that I can't wait to get nice with on Saturday morning. Let's just hope that I won't lose the keys for the rental car this time around eh...

Penny and #Permacation.

These are two fresh trailers that have me pretty stoked...

Wakeboarding and the 2020 Olympics.

Open publication - Free publishing - More wake

Stumbled upon this publication from the International Wakeboard Waterski Federation (IWWF) in order to persuade the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to include cable wakeboarding in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

For those who don't know, wakeboarding has been shortlisted along with eight other sports to be added in 2020. Not sure what the chances are, but judging from this brochure I think it has a legitimate shot of making it. Take a minute, judge for yourself....