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The newest location to grab yourself some Northwest Riders gear is online at SkiersRealm.com. Shop from the comfort of your couch!
Information, directions, and links...click through >
The newest location to grab yourself some Northwest Riders gear is at Limitless in Washougal, WA. Those of you in SW Washington head in and check them out.
Information, directions, and links...click through >
The fact that it is December 20 and this is the first BLOG update of the month speaks well to the fact that our holiday rush has been nothing less than fantastic.
We wanted to post a quick fall wakeboarding video of NWR wake team rider Zach Schneider. There are some solid rail shots from Koppert Lake in Southern Washington.
*Full Disclosure: there are some nice little images of a crash at the end with some leg carnage. Squeamish viewers be advised.
The 4th Annual Northwest Riders Gearance Sale is this Saturday, December 3 (2011). We will have a TON of snow gear as well as gear and clothing from a bunch of various action sports.
Don't miss it. We sell out quick every year so be sure and show up early.
Details...click on >
DEFY: The Danny Harf Project will be premiering in Seattle on Saturday, December 10. Get your tickets early!
Details...read on >
Seattle Water Sports has their "Evening with the Stars" event coming up this Saturday, November 19 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The yearly sale and pro meet and greet is free with a ton of great deals and fun to be had.
Click for more info ...
Active Water Sports has their "Evening with the Stars" event coming up this Friday, November 18 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
The yearly sale and pro meet and greet is free with a ton of great deals and fun to be had.
Click for more info ...
Our good friend Sean Kilgus (BFY Productions) has been pouring plenty of hard work into his new film "DEFY - The Danny Harf Project" and this new trailer is a nice little taste of what you can expect.
We are proud of you Sean...can't wait to see the finished work!
Click on to view the all new Trailer ...
The Friday night event got started earlier so the finals riders could actually see the double ups this year and we finished just as the sun went down. The Saturday contest had a considerable amount of riders more than the 2010 event and featured great riding all around. The Sunday clinic was packed out with a lot of new riders learning wake.
For results and all the recap info ... click the title >
August in the Northwest means action sports! This weekend, Friday through Sunday, August 5 to 7, there are multiple events going on. There is no shortage of variety.
Read on for info ...
Year two is here for the Northwest Riders Wake Series! The 2nd annual event is set for Friday-Saturday-Sunday, August 12-13-14 in Monroe, WA.
As it was last year...the entire series will be held on Lake Tye north of Seattle, WA. The venue has perfect sight lines, ample space for driving and pulling riders, great retail including local shop Grizzly-Sports, restaurants including event participant Sockeye's, a small skate park, a full walking path around the lake, plenty of parking, and is just a short drive from Seattle and the surrounding areas.
All the event information and details are available...read on >
The 2010 Northwest Riders Wake Series was the first ever wake event to kick off on Monroe's Lake Tye and we couldn't have been happier with how it went. The Pro Wakeboard Tour came out and put on a great show just a few short weeks ago in the same location and Lake Tye once again proved that is is an amazing venue.
...and now we are back, for the 2011 Northwest Riders Wake Series on August 12, 13, 14.
Details, read on.
Hyperlite has teamed up with Rezin Marketing and Seafair to bring a pro wake event to Seafair weekend inside Genesee Park. With a full cable system and top pro riders this should be sweet!
Click on for info ...
The 3rd Annual "Wake the Desert" wakeboarding competition is Saturday, July 23 at The Mudhole in Richland, WA.
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The Pro Wakeboard Tour (presented by Mastercraft) makes its long awaited return to the northwest this Friday through Saturday, July 8 and 9. The event will be held on Lake Tye in Monroe, WA in the same location where we held the first ever Northwest Riders Wake Series last season.
For all the details and for info on free tickets...click on >
Escape Outdoors in the Bellevue Square Mall is hosting a Summer Kickoff Party featuring our brand. We are looking forward to heading out from 6 to 8 PM this Thursday the 16th to hang out in-store with some of our team riders and friends.
Details after the click ...
Active Water Sports is throwing a demo day on Saturday, May 21. Test out 2011 products behind brand new boats. Then eat BBQ. Sounds nice.
Infor after the jump ...
Central Washington University is once again putting on their annual Spring Symposium event. Northwest Riders wake team rider Eddie Roberts puts a lot of hard work into this event along with the Outdoor Recreation group.
Come out and support the symposium and say hello...we will be there with our Northwest Riders booth.
Details, click the title...
Slingshot has been making some moves lately. The 2011 product is looking amazing and they are adding top talent to their wake team. After just signing Oli Derome the other day...they have now announced the addition of Keith Lyman.
Click on for their press release ...
Those of you that have been around our company long enough know that we are big fans of all the Slingshot wake products. This year, Slingshot has stepped up their game even higher with new innovations and some fantastic looking gear.
Click on to get some info on Slingshot straight from our friends at Active Wake ...
The 'National Film Festival for Talented Youth' (NFFTY) is looking for submissions from filmers for their Action Sports category. If you have a video that you want to get out there then this is a great place for exposure.
Sponsored by Nike 6.0 ... so you know it's legit.
Click on for dates and info ...
The Seattle Boat Show starts today. Active Water Sports will be on hand selling everything from clothing to boats. Head down and say hello...and pickup some NWR.
Click on for location, time, and pricing information ...
We just added another dealer to the growing list of shops carrying the Northwest Riders brand here in the upper left coast: Active Water Sports. Active is a great shop with great people down in Oregon. They know their stuff when it comes to watersports gear and will set you up with all you need to enjoy your time on the water.
AWS has one location in Beaverton, OR and another in Oregon City, OR.
To get more information on the shop be sure and click on...
The 2011 Slingshot wakeboards look amazing. The Reflex is a fun ride and has all new features for 2011. Head over to Wakeboard Northwest for a video of Jeff McKee breaking down the details.
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The Northwest is getting dusted with snow and the mountains are opening for shredding. The changing of the seasons is now feeling official as we say bon voyage to summer.
With that said, here is one last wake vid from our buddy and team rider for wake, Spencer Norris. Spencer is a super talented filmer and has a regularly updated BLOG you should check out.
Links and video are after the jump ...
Greg and I (collectively 'Northwest Riders Clothing Company' for those of you that are new) will be setting up a sales booth at two different shop locations this coming Saturday, November 20th. We will have the entire Northwest Riders Clothing line available for purchase.
We will be at Bakes Marine in Issaquah, WA from 10AM to 3:30PM and then will be at Seattle Watersports in Kenmore, WA from 5PM to late. Come out and support two great local shops and get yourself some NWR gear at a discount!
Click through for the official fliers from the shops for more info and details ...
If you don't follow us on Twitter you may have missed a few links we sent out last week to some amazing photos. Red Bull Illume is a photography contest that produced some incredible shots for everything from surfing to air racing. Click on for some links to the various images and sites as well as a video posted for the Red Bull Illume event in Dublin, Ireland.
We have a few photos up from the Northwest Riders Wake Series on our gallery page. Most of the shots we posted there are from the Friday night double up event. One gallery has photos from our buddy Jared Eygabroad who also MC'd the Saturday contest. The other gallery features shots from Rhys Logan of rhystomahawk.com.
| Northwest Riders Wake Series Photo Galleries |
Also, Rhys has plenty of shots from the Saturday event on his website. He sat out in a tube for a good portion of the day grabbing photos of the competitors as they went by. Many of his shots are available to purchase if interested.
| Northwest Riders Wake Series Saturday Contest |
This event was fun...and I'm not just saying that because it was our event. I had a blast. Greg had a blast. Our volunteers had a great time. The riders enjoyed it. We also heard the same from Monroe locals, the Monroe Parks Department, the City of Monroe Mayor and staff, and on and on. It was fun because all of these people made it just that. Thank you. Anyone that came out and supported us...you are appreciated.
We are sifting through tons of images which we will post here on the BLOG in the coming days. Rhys Logan (rhystomahawk.com) came out to snap photos and will have them for sale for those that were asking/interested. Until then have a look at his edited video and read on ...
Wake team rider Eddie Roberts made his way out to the lake to show a local Seattle "Features Reporter" from Q13 a few pointers on the wakeboard. Eddie gave a lesson and then followed it up with some riding of his own for the camera.
If you want to snag a look, the feature will air three times tomorrow morning (Wednesday, August 11) at:
7:20 AM
8:20 AM
9:20 AM
The details are now up for the 2010 Northwest Riders Wake Series > August 13-14-15.
The Friday night double up comp will kick things off, followed up by a full day of all-ages competition on Saturday, and then will be capped by a learning clinic on Sunday.
Click on to read up on all the info ...
The 2010 Butter Stomp wakeboard event is on for the next to last weekend of July in Ione, WA. Northwest Riders is offering up some gear and prizes in support of the event. Don't miss a great time ... the guys at 3F2.org always do a great job!
Event: Butter Stomp Wakeboard Weekend
Date: July 23rd - July 25th 2010
Location: Ione City Park in Ione, Washington
Directions: Use http://maps.google.com to find the best route from your home to the Butter Stomp in the Ione City Park. Ione is about 2 hours north of Spokane, WA.
Camping: Tent camping is available directly across from the site. ‘Tent City’ spots are available by first come first serve basis. Check in with Jay at the Ione Motel & RV Park 509-442-3213.
More details on the event are up at WakeboardNorthwest.com
Well, it is finally official. After 3+ years of working on the ultimate location for a wakeboarding event, Northwest Riders Clothing Company is happy to present the 1st annual Northwest Riders Wake Series. The event is set for a Friday through Sunday happening, August 13-15 in Monroe, WA.
The Northwest Riders Wake Series will be held on Lake Tye north of Seattle, WA. The venue has perfect sight lines, ample space for driving and pulling riders, great retail including local shop Grizzly-Sports, restaurants including event participant Sockeye's, a small skate park, a full walking path around the lake, plenty of parking, and is just a short drive from Seattle and the surrounding areas.
All the event information and details are available...read on >
The 2010 Slingshot Reflex is one of the boards available for riding when you take a wakeboard lesson from us. The board was designed with a lot of rail and obstacle friendly features. It is also a really fun wake to wake board that we recommend you give a shot if you come out behind the NWR Malibu.
Click through to have a detailed look at the board...
Our buddy Rick Knott and the crew to the east in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho just released their all new video titled "Refresh" and you can watch it now for free at wakeboardnorthwest.com.
Despite the fact that Seattle and most of the Northwest is missing the memo on the fact that it is supposed to be summer right about now, we have officially put the NWR Malibu in the water and have started wakeboarding lessons.
Last week, the Slingshot gear arrived and we couldn't be more stoked to get out and "test" it all. This year's graphics and shapes are looking good. If you want to try out the new product and see what a true flex wakeboard should ride like give us a call and sign up for a lesson.
In the next few weeks, we'll give you a full breakdown on each board so you can see what makes them tick inside and out. Stay tuned...and pray for some sunshine!
The Central Washington University wakeboard team recently released their team video titled "Kids That Snowboard." You can check out the trailer here. They have just released the full version of the video online.
Click through to check it out and get more updates on the team...
Wake team rider Brandon Robins recently got the chance to go down to Florida and meet up with our good friend Sean Kilgus (BFY Productions) to get in some wake riding.
The significance of this, as many of you reading this know, is that Brandon lost his leg back in July and this was his first time back on the water. We'll update you later on some more info...but we wanted to share some shots. The photos were taken by Brandon's fiance Krissy.
Click over for the images.
Thanks to all of the new customers that purchased wakeboarding lessons the last few days from Groupon.com. The run has officially ended as of midnight last night and we sold 101 lessons.
We're stoked...
We received a slew of calls from people that had never wakeboarded before. This means they will be introduced to the sport for the first time, which is a great thing for growing it into the future.
Thanks again. We're looking forward to getting out on the water with you!
The Central Washington University Wake Team presents their first feature length video, "Kids that Snowboard!" The premiere is this Thursday, April 22 at CWU's - SURC Theater from 6:00PM to 7:00PM. NWR will be on hand all day out in front of the event site. Come by and say hello!
More info can be found over on WakeboardNorthwest.com
The 2010 Seattle Boat Show is coming up real soon. My guess is that these will be the lowest prices for boats we may ever see. Head down and take advantage!
We have 12 spots Thursday, Aug. 13 and 12 spots Friday, Aug. 14 for a clinic on Mason Lake. Two hours in the boat and 40 minutes of riding for just $100. Call Greg for more info or to sign up:
425.220.0675
Location:
820 E Mason Lake Dr. S
Grapeview, WA 98546
The 2009 Malibu Pro Team Challenge is almost here! The event will be at Bow Lake near Bellingham, WA this coming August 2nd.
More ... >
Checkout the rider highlights of Scratch Films' "The Way" along with the teaser, photos, and a video recap available at Wakeboard Northwest.
Wakeboarding and wakesurfing with plenty of unmentionable watersports mixed in...all week long.
Wake!Fest is back for another year. The annual wakesports camp hosted by Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church is set to fire in July. Registration is now open on the Wake!Fest website.
We will be there again teaching and hanging out. Come out and join us for an unforgettable time.
Tonight at EVO in Fremont is the world premiere of "Hi Light" from WIT Productions. We'll be there hanging out taking in the flick and hope you can make it to checkout what is sure to be a great new video from Spencer Norris. The crowd on hand will be substantial so make it there early.
Head to Wakeboard Northwest for all the details on two Northwest Riders Clothing sponsored wake videos set to premiere over the next few weeks:
The Way >>
Hi Light >>
We will be on hand to support Jared (Scratch Films) and Spencer (W.I.T. Productions) and will be slinging some of our new gear also. Come out and catch these two premieres and kick off the '09 season!
We will be on hand to support Jared (Scratch Films) and Spencer (W.I.T. Productions) and will be slinging some of our new gear also. Come out and catch these two premieres and kick off the '09 season!
If you have not been down to the Seattle Boat Show or the boat show in your area...go! If you are even considering a boat purchase then you should take a few minutes to visit some dealers. The boat prices are unheard of right now with the current economy.
The 2008 Northwest Riders Malibu Wakesetter 23LSV is on sale right now and is a steal. Go check out the Bakes Marine booth. The Seattle Boat Show ends tomorrow! (Sunday, February 1)
The 2008 Northwest Riders Malibu Wakesetter 23LSV is on sale right now and is a steal. Go check out the Bakes Marine booth. The Seattle Boat Show ends tomorrow! (Sunday, February 1)
Call 425.463.5553 if you have any questions. Sign up over on the Tour page at: www.northwestriders.com/registration
We have one last clinic stop added to the list. Portland, OR will host the final 2008 Northwest Riders Summer Tour clinic this coming Saturday, September 20. The clinic will be held at the 10th Street boat launch in West Linn, OR. Only 9 spots remain as of this writing...hurry and sign up!
Malibu Pro Team Challenge 2008 > Photo Gallery
This Friday marks the final NWR Clinic on Mason Lake in Grapeview, WA. It has been an amazing tour year and we are pumped to cap it off at Mason. Sign up on the Tour page to grab a spot.
Call 425-220-0675 or map directions for the site at:
820 E Mason Lake Dr South
Grapeview, WA 98546
If you are attending the Kalispell, Montana tour stop and need directions to the clinic location, here they are:
Dial up yur favorite directions tool on the good 'ol WWW and type in...
Lake Blaine Bible Camp
1660 Lk. Blaine Rd.
Kalispell, MT 59901
The clinic location is right across the street from that address. Be on the lookout for a Malibu Boats banner. Call 425-220-0675 if you need any further info.
We recently returned from our Annual Church Camp retreat (Wake!Fest) where we get to spend all day in the boat teaching local high schoolers to wakeboard and wakesurf. The camp, called "Wake!Fest," has been going on in some capacity for more than 22 years and this year was Greg's 22nd and my 1st. I can see why Greg has never missed it!
Spending all day on calm water at Lake Entiat with personalities of every possible type in the boat could not have been more fun. The campers signed up for the boat they wanted (of course the NWR Malibu was booked quickly)and what followed was some great times and great memories.
We saw some amazing crashes, some new tricks landed, some first timers getting stoked, and SO much more. We hope to post some photos and videos soon. The staff took care of us better than we could have imagined and in the end I can easily say that it was one of the best weeks I have ever had.
Thanks to all the campers, staff, and friends that made this such an amazing time. See you next year!
The 2008 Bakes NWI Double Up competition is coming up on Saturday, July 26th. The 4th annual event is featuring three Northwest Riders wake team members (Brandon Robins, Tom Olson, and newly added Hunter Graham). There is plenty of prize money up for grabs for the riders, and giveaways and raffles for the fans.
The event is at Gene Coulon Park in Renton, WA. Come out and enjoy the sun and some top quality wakeboarding. WakeboardNorthwest.com will have a raffle for signed copies of DRIVE, GODSPEED, and ONE EYE SHUT at our booth as well. Be sure and drop by the Northwest Riders Clothing Co. tent to enter.
We have just added two more clinic stops to the schedule. We will be out on Mason Lake in Grapeview, WA on July 11th and then down in Wilsonville, OR on July 31st. The registration for these events is now open...so head over to the Tour Page and click the registration link to reserve your spot.
We also still have spots for the upcoming Tri-Cities and Issaquah, WA stops. All the clinics tend to fill up pretty fast the week of the stop so make sure and register early so you don't get left out. Thanks everybody! Lookin forward to seeing you out on the water.
The Issaquah, WA clinics started today and run through tomorrow. There are still three spots left for tomorrow, so if you have not signed up yet...hurry! The clinics are running from the Lake Sammamish Boat Launch. Please show up 10-15 minutes early to keep things running smoothly...we have a full group.
Guest coaching is Northwest Riders Clothing Co. and Slingshot Wakeboards team rider, Brandon Robins. Brent Starr is also on hand and long time Northwest wakeboarder Bret V will be out and about as well.
There are still some spots left for this Friday's NWR Clinic on Mason Lake in Grapeview, WA on "the other side" of the Sound. Head over to the Tour page and get your sign-up on. Gonna be great weather and conditions!
Call 425-220-0675 or map directions for the site at:
820 E Mason Lake Dr South
Grapeview, WA 98546
If you have never checked out the web site WakeFirst.com, go have a look. The site is a "MySpace" style site for wake sports and features videos, photos, and other media. You can create your own profile and communicate with others in the area. The guys that run WakeFirst were nice enough to post up a link to our site. Click the image below to visit.
