We’re always pleased to see what the boys are doing out on the forefront of Wakeskating. By forefront of wakeskating we mean The Wakeskate Tour. Watch all-stars Ben Horan, Nick Taylor, Josh Zentmeyer, and the Pastura brothers lay it down like it’s supposed to be laid…BOLTS!
Scott Stewart on Slingshot Wake
We’re pleased to announce that BuyWake.com Global Rider Search 2.0 winner, Scott Stewart, has joined forces with Slingshot for the 2014 season. Scott’s unique style of big wake riding will add just the right amount of spice to the current Slingshot roster. Keep your eyes peeled for more from Scott and Slingshot throughout the season to come.
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Corrie Dyer Spotlight
Slingshot and Ambush Board Co. rider, Corrie Dyer, recently participated in a long-distance boat trip down the Mississippi with a handful of other pros. The trip was documented for a wake film dubbed The Voyage by JOA Productions set for a 2014 release.
This video captures Corrie’s easy going attitude as well as her smooth style on a wakeboard. Needless to say, we’re pumped to have Corrie on the team.
Georgia Wakeboard Lessons Announces 2014 ‘Bootcamp: Black Ops Edition’ in May
HISTORY
Last year, GA Wakeboard Lessons opened their doors to a hand-full of the most determined riders for one grueling weekend of the most intense wakeboard training ever offered. When the dust settled, they spit out eight weather-hardened riders with over 40 combined new tricks, including a dozen new inverts.
ANYTHING WORTH DOING IS WORTH OVER-DOING
For 2014, they are doubling their recruits, going all-inclusive, and adding a massive twist for those looking to push their riding to the next level. They want anyone, beginner to expert, who is looking to push their body physically and mentally, to learn what it takes to be a professional athlete, and to feel what it takes to become the elite.
Mike Dowdy Speaks on his Mindset, Motivation, and Recent Knee Injury (Video)
There comes a time in every athletes career where they are faced with a choice. You either sit on the sidelines and watch, or you chase innovation. You chase your dreams, you set goals and keep working hard. No matter what life throws in your face, there is always a way around any obstacle. While this is such a basic concept, there are only a list of few elite athletes that truly understand this concept. People like Michael Jordan, Sydney Crosby, Shaun White, Ryan Villopoto, Kelly Slater, Michael Phelps, Tiger Woods, and others. Being an elite athlete doesn’t mean that you are just really good at a sport. There are many athletes that are really really good at a particular sport, but aren’t seen as “elite”. Being elite is taking that extra step. Having your mind, spirit, and body in sync. Working out for an extra 20 minutes, getting to bed early instead of going to the bar, waking up early so that you can get the butter sets, eating right, studying film, and the list could go on and on. When you’re elite, its your whole life. Pleasure quickly turns into business when you are on an elite stage. While some people are sitting on the sidelines, others are chasing new tricks and new gold medals. Thats who I want to be. I want to be just like Shaun White, Michael Jordan, and Tiger woods. I want to chase my dreams, and accomplish things that people say are impossible. I want to be the guy that when all odds are against him, he rises from the bottom and shocks everyone. When it’s time for me too forever hang up my board, I want to look back and know that I really went for it, and want to go down in history as one of the best ever. Now, will that ever happen? Will I ever be remembered as “The best ever?” Who knows. I will never know how people perceive me now and in 10 years. But Im going to do my best to never be forgotten.