Guenther Oka Takes Wakeboarding to New Extremes in the Florida Everglades

The thrill of wakeboarding takes a wild turn in the latest adventure featuring professional wakeboarder Guenther Oka. Known for pushing the boundaries of the sport, Oka’s newest escapade sees him exploring the expansive wetlands of the Florida Everglades, towed not by a typical boat, but by a roaring airboat. This exhilarating ride, set in a region where over 30% of Florida’s area is made up of wetlands, offers a fresh and thrilling perspective on both wakeboarding and this unique natural habitat.

The Florida Everglades, a vast and sprawling ecosystem, presents the perfect backdrop for this high-octane adventure. The airboat, a vehicle synonymous with the Everglades due to its ability to navigate shallow, vegetation-rich waters, proves to be an exceptional partner in crime for Oka. It provides the necessary speed and power to create the perfect wake for boarding, all while manoeuvring through narrow waterways and dense foliage that are inaccessible to most other boats.

Guenther Oka | Wake Glades

Guenther Oka’s journey through these wild wetlands is not just a test of his wakeboarding prowess but also an opportunity to interact with one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet. As Oka skims across the water, he is surrounded by the rich biodiversity of the Everglades. From herons taking flight at the water’s edge to alligators lurking beneath the surface, the natural inhabitants of this area add an element of awe and unpredictability to the experience.

The video capturing this journey is nothing short of spectacular. It showcases Oka performing incredible tricks and jumps against the lush, untamed backdrop of the Everglades. The footage is interspersed with breathtaking shots of the scenery and wildlife, highlighting the stark contrast between the aggressive athleticism of wakeboarding and the serene natural beauty of the surroundings.

This wakeboarding session goes beyond conventional sporting videos by integrating the elements of speed, nature, and adrenaline-fueled excitement. The airboat’s powerful engine echoes through the wetlands, creating a symphony of nature and machine that adds to the rawness of the adventure. The viewer is left with a palpable sense of the speed and skill involved, as Oka masters the unpredictable waters whipped up by the airboat.

Moreover, the video serves as a vivid reminder of the Everglades’ fragility and the importance of conserving such unique environments. It juxtaposes human innovation and nature’s grandeur, inviting viewers to consider the impact of their recreational activities on the world’s natural wonders.

Guenther Oka’s airboat-towed ride through the Everglades is not just a showcase of wakeboarding talent but a bold statement on the fusion of sport and environment. For enthusiasts and novices alike, this video is a call to explore and appreciate the wild spaces around us in new and exciting ways. It challenges the conventions of water sports, making us rethink what is possible on a wakeboard while prompting us to keep an eye out for the gators lurking below.

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Save the date: Sept  16th

Top pro wakeboarders from around the world return to compete in Orlando on Sept. 16, free admission for all spectators at Gaston Edwards Park 

Red Bull Double or Nothing powered by Mastercraft brings the top wakeboarders in the world to Orlando in a winner-take-all, best trick competition behind the legendary MasterCraft XStar S. The competition pushes the sport’s best athletes to redefine what’s possible on a wakeboard.

Parks Bonifay is the creator of Red Bull Double or Nothing and a certified legend in the sport. He’s recruited the best of the best from around the world to compete on Saturday, September 16. Every year the world’s top wakeboarder’s attempt huge, never-done-before, history-making tricks at Red Bull Double or Nothing, and this year will be no exception.

The event gets its name from the “double-up”, which is the moment when two wakes combine into one, growing more than three times the size of a usual wake. This allows the pros to get massive air, allowing for huge tricks, and risking huge crashes.

Parks, an Orlando resident, is stoked to bring the world’s best back to his hometown crowd to compete; “Red Bull Double or Nothing is the most progressive wakeboard contest to date. As a rider in the event, one of the things I’m super pumped about is having a packed shore line full of people cheering and pushing us to land a trick that’s possibly never been done before. With $10,000 on the line, who knows, we might see the first ever triple flip! Gonna be a wild day, come down to Lake Ivanhoe and join the vibe!”

For the first time in the event’s history, two of the best women in the sport will be participating in a double-up exhibition on Saturday afternoon. Meagan Ethell is a 7 time World Champion living in Orlando. Jamie Lopino is also a World Champion and former Rider of the Year. Each will showcase their world-class talent and get in on the action, going bigger than either ever have ever before and  attempting their own double-ups.

Australia’s Sam Brown won last year’s event by nailing a Switch Double Moab (double backflip with a full 360), earning him the winner-take-all $10,000 prize. Sam will be returning this year and has plans to land that first ever triple flip.  Other stars of the sport that will be vying for that prize purse include Cory Teunissen, Steel Lafferty, Shota Tezuka and Luca Kidd.  Judges include 2020 winner Guenther Oka and veteran pro Jimmy LaRiche.

Last year the event introduced two wild card spots, saved for boarders in the general public who submit a video for a chance to be selected by Parks to compete. This proved to be a massive success, with twin Argentinian brothers Ulf and Kai Distch securing those spots, and then absolutely crushing it at the competition. They will both return as invited riders this year, with two new wildcard spots open. The submission phase is open as of August 18th and will close on September 1st. Tag @parxxx on Instagram with hashtag #doubleornothingwildcard before then send in your submission!

To see Parks and company send it on Lake Ivanhoe in person, head to Gaston Edwards Park on Saturday, Sept. 16^th from 9am-5pm. The day will be complete with food trucks, family-friendly games, and an open area for some of the best views of the lake to see a spectacle unlike any other in wakeboarding.

For anyone that can’t attend, all the action will be streamed live. Tune in to Send It Official’s YouTube Page on the 16th!

Red Bull Double or Nothing Athlete Roster

Parks Bonifay

Cory Teunissen

Shota Tezuka

Steel Lafferty

Danny Harf

Sam Brown

Luca Kidd

Tyler Higham

Rusty Malinoski 

Thomas Herman

Kai Distch

Ulf Distch

Wild Card 1

Wild Card 2

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The 2020 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships presented by GM Marine Engine Technology celebrated another year of standout performances at the watersports mecca of BSR Cable Park this weekend. With National titles and team overall points on the line, riders and teams came in from all over the U.S., bringing the best wake park showdown to Texas. After a long week of riding satisfied riders clinched their spots in the WWA Wake Park World Championships taking place this September.

Cable Serie : 2020 NAUTIQUE WWA WAKE PARK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Starting off the day of finals, Reed Hansen took the Pro Wakeskate title with solid rail hits and an impressive flats tricks completing the win for a perfect score of 100.00. Beau Goforth took second with a 90.00 score followed by Sam Lacerte in third scoring 80.00. The Jr. Pro Traditional division displayed premier athletic ability with Tyler Cole taking the win showing solid execution and variety in the flats for a final score of 98.00. Barrett Swope got technical with his rail hits for his second place finish with a score of 93.00, ahead of Colby Zebarth in third with 80.00.

Reigning Pro Traditional champion Guenther Oka put down a stand-up performance with a huge B/S 900 off the kicker scoring a perfect 100.00 point score to take the Pro Mens Traditional top spot again for 2020. Brady Patry rode through the entire event for a second place finish of 91.00, ahead of Tom Fooshee who put down another solid run to score 77.00 rounding out the podium in third.

The Groms Features Only division saw Evan Cole take the win showing composition throughout the entire heat for a final score of 100.00, ahead of Hudson Haynie in second with 87.00 points and Luca Adib-Samii in third with 77.00 points. Aiden Stelzel went super technical on the swoope for his winning score of 95.00 in the Kids Features Only division. Cameron Flinkingshelt came up in second scoring 86.00 points, just ahead of Zach Montez in third with a score of 82.00. In the Open Women Features final, Lisa Derue threw brought to the table diverse hits in all of the sections to take the National title with 92.00 points. Mattie Armer took second scoring 91.00, followed by Riley Payne in third to round out the podium with 86.00. The Masters Features final saw Hunter Hanson own the top spot with a standout performance to score 94.00, ahead of Tom Knotek in second who smashed all the rails for 91.00 points, followed by Cody Johnson in third with a score of 78.00.

Displaying true levels of progression, the Jr. Pros put up a good fight in the late afternoon in the intense battle for the Features Only National title. Barrett Swope came away with the win and taking the top spot in almost every section of the park dropping a 98.00 point score. Tyler Cole got super technical to earn the second place spot with 93.00, followed by Colby Zebarth who took third with 80.00 points. Anna Nikstad took the 2020 National title in the Pro Women’s Features final putting down a technical run with a massive kicker hits for her winning score of 100.00. Taylor McCullough came up second with a score of 88.00 followed by Ashley Tabor in third with a score of 82.00.

“It was so awesome to see the girls shredding across all of the female divisions this week! I’m so happy to walk away with the win and even more so that we were able to get out and have fun on the water together at BSR Cable Park,” commented 2020 Pro Women’s Features National Champion Anna Nikstad.

Closing out the weekend with one of the most competitive finals to date, the crowd was going wild all the way through to the very last second of the Pro Men’s Features final. Guenther Oka was on fire the entire weekend wrapping it up with a win Oka grabbed his title with a boosty T/S B/S 1080 off the kicker for a score of 97.00. Bringing a style of his own Gavin Stuckey claimed second place scoring 87.00 and landing him just ahead of his brother Trent Stuckey in third with 84.00 points.

“It’s been awesome to be here this weekend and to take another win. I’m just glad that we’ve been able to come together safely and have fun on the water,” commented 2020 Pro Men’s Traditional and Features National Champion Guenther Oka. “Thank you to everyone who made this event possible!”

The Southtown Wake Park team won the 2020 Points Chase title in the Features Only division with 638 cumulative team points ahead of Orlando Watersports Complex in second with 591 points and Hydrous in third with 510 points. Over on the Traditional team points side, the Orlando Watersports Compex team took first place with 627 points. Taking home a second place finish for the weekend, Terminus came in second with 460 team points ahead of Hydrous in third with 438 points.

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The Pro Wakeskate division opened up the day with reigning champion Reed Hansen claiming the 2020 title and a final score of 91.67, just ahead of Brian Grubb in second with 75.00 points. Thomas Herman rose to the top of the Jr. Pro division this season, sealing it off with a National title and a final score of 90.33. Herman had a stand up run behind the Super Air Nautique G23 opening things up with a wrapped nose grab KGB and going on to land a double backroll and a dum dum, leaving no doubt in anyone’s mind he just claimed both the National and Nautique Wake Series titles. Jamie Huser put down another ridiculous performance of top progression with a backside 720 and a KGB 5 to score 79.67. Parker Swope placed third throwing a Pete Rose for a final score of 76.33.

Meagan Ethell stole the show of the Pro Women’s division, taking the win with a standup run throwing down a huge Moby Dick and wrapped switch H/S F/S 540 to score 91.33 points. Bec Gange joined the podium in second place throwing a clean nose grabbed scarecrow and a T/S B/S 180 for a score of 85.67, followed by Taylor McCullough in third with a final score of 78.67.

Ronix rider Nic Rapa came out on a top in the Pro Men’s division with an epic performance behind the Super Air Nautique G23. Rapa earned his winning score of 96.00 with a T/S double backroll to take him over the edge along with a multiple tech tricks and a solid blind Pete Rose to officially lock in his National title. In second, Nautique athlete Tony Iacconi gave it his all with two incredible passes that included an indy Moby Dick and a big double cab roll scoring 89.33. Guenther Oka rounded out the podium with a big wrapped backside 900 for a third-place finishing score of 86.67.

The 2020 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships presented by GM Marine Engine Technology showcased an inspiring spectacle of athletic ability with wake’s greatest putting down peak performances behind the all-new Super Air Nautique G23. Throughout the week at BSR Cable Park the Nautique Wake Park and USA National Wakesurf Championships came together alongside the Wakeboard Nationals providing over 900 pulls during the five days of competition. The final day witnessed riders giving it their all in one final attempt to climb the leader board ahead of the final stop to the Nautique Wake Series and WWA Wakeboard World Series (WBWS) later this month.

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About the WWA

It is the leading source for riders, events and competitive standards and the undisputed sanctioning and governing body for the sport. For 28 years the WWA has been the world’s premier provider of amateur and professional wakeboard events, sanctioning and rules; “developed by riders, for riders”. Since its inception in 1989, the WWA has empowered the sport of wakeboarding to progress and evolve naturally by providing various amateur and professional sanctioning programs, protecting its riders through extensive amateur and professional membership levels and allowing freedom and opportunities for organizers to grow the sport.

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See below what  Tom Fooshee, Guenther Oka and Nico Von Lerchenfeld said about Daniel…

Podiums by Andy Kolb (10 Years of TAO)

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On the words of Daniel Grant :

The past 10 years have been absolutely Surreal,like looking back to when i’d fly to over 30 contests a year i’d literally be non Stop. I’ve met some really amazing people from all over the world, it’s really been the best 10 years of my Life, i can’t thank everyone and the sport enough for the opportunity and support to express myself on the water .

It’s been a decade full of experiences , learning, laughing, crying, screaming, it’s been one hell of a ride

Under  the Word Of Tom Fooshee:

Daniel’s dominance is absolutely untouchable, ther is no athlete in wake that will ever do that ever again. There is not just a couple of tricks or a certain type of tricks that he does that no one else does, there is a massive chunk of them that he will be the only one to ever do. And i remember walking away from that contest specifically being like this is it, this is the kid, he gonna be here for a long time and nobody is gonna be able to overtake him and that was nine years ago so here we are , ten years later and i don’t think that could have been even more true…  

Under the words of Nico Von Lerchenfeld:

While still being the most fun and nicest kid all the time, always jocking around , always having fun , you wouldn’t even think he is taking it seriously, but his playfulness made him the most creative rider in all the contest , but his eagerness made him the most dominant rider to take as many podiums as he did over the last decade

Under the words of Guenther Oka :

All of a sudden it’s the final round ans he puts this game face on , goes out and starts doing tricks that himself has never done before at the Park and he does them bigger and better than anybody else and steals these wins, and it’s unbelievable watching just this mode that he goes into where nothing else matters he just goes out and rides his absolute hardest and it’s insane … Not only does he do that on a wakeboard , but the fact that he juggles it all on a wakeskate is even more unbelievable

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Italian Winner

Showing grace and poise, Piffaretti posted the day’s highest score of 86.22, netting 28.53 for execution, 29.06 for intensity and 28.64 for composition from the judging panel. Piffaretti — the reigning European men’s wakeboard champion and 2015 world champion — had an amazing start and went on to beat Cory Teunissen of Australia, who took silver with just 2 points behind Piffaret, while 21-year-old Guenther Oka of the US bagged the bronze with 82.67 points.

“I never really thought about gold medal until the result came out. I feel amazing right now. I’m over the moon and I’m stoked to be able to come here in Qatar and perform the run that I had planned since day one,” Piffaretti told Gulf Times after receiving the gold medal.
“I take advice from every single person that I really like. That’s the kind of person I’m. I do believe that I can always learn from other athletes as well,” Piffaretti added. Speaking after winning the silver medal, Cory Teunissen said, “I had a few wobbles, had a crash on a trick that I never really crash on, so definitely a few unexpected events went down but I ended up with the silver medal so can’t be super bummed with that.”

Meijer Magic

In the women’s final, two-time European champion Sanne Meijer outclassed the field, finishing with a whopping 83.88-points, netting 27.75 for execution, 28.17 for intensity and 27.86 for composition. Alice Virag of Italy placed second with 66.45 points while Jamie Lopina of the US had 64.11 points to claim bronze. “I can’t describe how excited I’m. Looking at yesterday I was kind of disappointed in my riding but now I’m incredibly happy,” Meijer told Gulf Times. Banking on the experience from Doha, Meijer hopes to take her winning form through to the World Championships next week in Cancun, Mexico.

“It’s pretty hectic but I’m excited now. I hope to win but it’s going to be hard, really hard. It’s a different federation to this so it will also be different scoring. It’s only the second time I will compete in these kind of Worlds so it will be kind of like a tryout, but I’ll try my best (in Mexico),” Meijer said. Speaking about Meijer’s performance, coach Peter Van Getel said, “As a coach, I’m proud that Meijer won the gold. Three weeks ago we had a very fruitful training in Portugal and that was the last training Meijer had before this contest. Last week was a complete rest for her. “The competition is so well-organised; people in Qatar are so friendly. We just love being here in this beautiful country.” Getel said.

About the IWWF

  The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) is the world governing body for towed water sports and has 90+ affiliated Federations worldwide. It was founded in 1946 in Geneva, Switzerland. It is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sole authority for towed watersports. The IWWF is an affiliate member of the Association of IOC Recognized International Sports Federation (ARISF) and the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). The IWWF’s sports disciplines include, amongst others, Waterskiing (slalom, tricks & jump), Wakeboard, Cable Wakeboard, Cable Waterskiing, Disabled Waterskiing, Show Skiing, Ski Racing, Barefoot Waterskiing & Wakesurfing.

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Best amateurs and pros

“What an incredible week in Mexico at the Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wake Park World Championships,” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. “The best amateurs and pros battled hard behind the G23 and in the park and we’re excited to crown the new World champs! A big congrats to Nautique rider Cory Teunissen in his World title and overall World Series and Nautique Wake Series win.”

Coco Mendez (MEX) turned it up to a different level displaying his all-time skill behind the Super Air Nautique G23 landing a wake to wake hard flip, wake to wake kick flip, and a T/S wake to wake 360 shuv it to take home the Pro Wakeskate World title with a score of 91.33. Reed Hansen (USA) took second, scoring 83.33 with a nose grab H/S F/S 360. Finishing off the podium in third, Brian Grubb (USA) scored 81.00 with a stylish T/S F/S 360. Noah Wildman (USA) put down an 84.67 point score to take the Jr. Pro Men’s World title with a double back roll and a near perfect moby dick 540 in his run. Fynn Bullock-Womble placed second scoring 75.00 points, landing a super clean H/S B/S 720, followed by Tyler Worrall (USA) in third with 62.67.

Pro Women’s Final

Meagan Ethell (USA) put down an amazing performance in the Pro Women’s Final, taking the win with a nearly flawless run, scoring 92.67 and earning her fifth WWA World title. Leaving no doubt in anyone’s mind that she had just won the World title, Wakeboard World Series overall title and Nautique Wake Series overall title, Ethell threw down a moby dick and a handle pass KGB for the win. In second Nautique athlete Zahra Kell (AUS), scored 89.33 throwing down an equally impressive run complete with a technical dum dum. Rounding the podium in third, Nautique athlete Erika Lang (USA) threw a melan H/S front flip for a score of 84.33.

Cory Teunissen best performance

Nautique team athlete Cory Teunissen showed up to the Pro Men’s finals ready to throw down his best performance behind the legendary Super Air Nautique G23 in hopes of snagging a 2019 World title. Teunissen earned what he came for, putting it all together to grab himself his second WWA Pro Men’s Wakeboard World title throwing a textbook T/S F/S 1080, double half cab roll, and a melon pete rose for a finishing score of 97.33. In second, Nic Rapa (AUS) pulled out all the stops, landing a H/S indy B/S 720 and a double tantrum to score 95.67. Nautique athlete Tony Iacconi (AUS) placed third rounding out a full Aussie podium with 93.00 points throwing a huge indy moby dick into the flats in his first pass.

“I’m so stoked to take the win today at the Nautique WWA Wakeboard Worlds. Being on top of the podium after all the boys threw down some all-time performances today feels totally surreal. I just signed on as a Nautique athlete this year and to end the 2019 season with a World title and Overall Series titles feels absolutely insane!” commented Nautique rider Cory Teunissen.

Cory Teunissen (AUS) also took home the 2019 Nautique Wake Series overall title with four first place finishes this season, beating the reigning champion Harley Clifford (AUS). Grabbing the third title win, Teunissen was also crowned the 2019 Wakeboard World Series (WBWS) overall champion, his first win of the overall title race as a Pro rider. 2019 was a season to watch coming down as one of the most competitive years in the history of our sport.

Frenchie tittled

The remaining Amateur Features Only final rounds kicked off the final day on the cable with some stellar performances had by every rider. Axel Paget (FRA) earned his Grom Features Only World title after throwing a melan crow mobe off the kicker and a back lip to gap to F/S 360 to switch back lip on the A-frame for a winning score of 96.60. In second Cameron Spalding (CDN) threw a huge KGB 540 for a score of 93.40, followed by Ethan Bertogal (FRA) in third with 75.90.

Fynn Bullock-Womble took the Jr. Pro Features World title with a lip slide to B/S 450 to fakie out on the A-frame and a T/S B/S 1080 off the kicker to complete the win with a 96.00 final score. Displaying a unique style of his own, Mikayo Mundy (AUS) transitioned from the A-frame to the box with a very unique indy Mexican roll to blind sealing up his second place finish and a score of 94.00. Stefan Hahn annihilated all of the kickers to round out the podium in third with a final score of 75.90.

In the Pro Women Features final, Ronix rider Julia Rick (GER) claimed yet another World title for the weekend throwing a T/S B/S 900 off the kicker and a transfer to T/S B/S 270 into pretzel to 270 out for a 95.30 winning score. Rounding out the podium, Lisa Baloo (RUS) took second with 87.10 points laying down an indy tantrum to blind ahead of Anna Nikstad (USA) in third for a score of 84.80 carrying one of the most stylish rail games in the business.

The Pro Men’s Features final was a true test to every athlete’s strategy and style throughout the entire heat. Reigning champion Guenther Oka (USA) rose to the top with a 94.60 score locking in a H/S B/S 1080 off the kicker and a hard way 270 nose press to 270 out on the cnb rail. Liam Brearley (CDN) executed a switch back lip to transfer to 450 transfer on the A frame taking second with 95.90. Joe Battleday (GBR) rounded out the podium third with a big ollie 50/50 to B/S 180 to 50/50 for a final score of 82.70.

Wake Canada’s Windmill Wake Park cleaned house winning the 2019 Overall Team World titles in both Traditional and Features Only divisions, followed closely by Bli Bli Wake Park in second and Vasteras Wake Park in third in both divisions.  The tropical paradise of the beautiful Mayan Water Complex played host to the culminating events of the season bringing together 400 wake athletes from 20 different countries to celebrate the WWA’s 30 Years of Wake and compete at 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wake Park World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy! This dual-action phenomenon of an event will once again return back to Mayan’s turquoise waters for the 2020 season finale.

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The WWA

Celebrating 30 years of excellence in wake, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of wakesports worldwide. Developed for riders by riders, our mission and values remain true to the core of our community since 1989. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 12,500 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card, WWA Rider Experience.

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The 2020 Rhythme presented by Guenter Oka

The Rhythm is a Park riding machine that comes in 3 new sizes for 2020, a 140, 144 and 148. The Rhythm features our durable, sintered Grind base and flex tip technology. It has a smooth concave through the center for speed and flow that feeds out the ends to a center concave slot placed between slight quad channels for superior hold. The outside edge channels give you extra hold when combined with the straighter mid-body shape. A lifted concave edge bevel keeps the board catch free. New this year is the FSC wood CNC’d core with Liquid Rail Flex Tips which livens up the feel and sensitivity on features. Add in the aggressive continuous rocker for smooth, soft landings and you have the ultimate park board.
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The 2020 Eclipse presented by Daniel Grant

How do you make a top selling park board even better? You make it livelier, more durable, and now with a certified FSC wood core. The 2020 FSC wood core gives the board extra spring loaded flex and takes what was already a durable shape and makes it bullet proof. With the LF exclusive Grind Base and Liquid Rails, this is the ultimate park board for going big off kickers and pressing on rails. A few years back Daniel Grant said, “big boards are the future”. Seems that Daniel can see into the future…

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The 2020 Peak presented by Nico Von Lerchenfeld

Nico loves nature which is pretty obvious by his hand drawn graphic this year. But more than that, Nico has been a huge advocator of using Certified FSC wood in all of our wood core boards for 2020. The FSC wood core is not sustainable, but it adds durability AND a more spring loaded flex with rebound. The unique single concave hull shape, mid body channels, and a concave beveled edge allows this board to be ridden finless and still hold a solid edge. With the LF exclusive liquid rails and grind base, this board can take a beating on any feature. Adding to the already impressive flex pattern of this board, the FlexTrack system will have you more connected and in control than ever before. Be happy, ride a Peak.

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The 2020 RDX Presnted By Raph Derome

The RDX features quad molded-in fins which are deep enough for extra hold when needed, but still allow for a loose, fun ride. The aggressive 3 stage rocker gives you the pop you are looking for while the single to double concave center softens the landings when you really send it. The M6 inserts are designed to partner with the new 6X binding or any 6” binding. Experience this board and see why Raph gives it his stamp of approval.

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The 2020 TAO presented by Daniel Grant

The Tao was Daniels board of choice for many years… It’s now the board of choice for young phenom, Loic DesDeschaux. The Tao features a new fuller rounded scallop tail shape for 2020 and inserts to pair with your favorite 6X binding. The all new FSC wood CNC’d core creates spring loaded flex and makes the board more alive. The wood core also adds durability and life creating an almost indestructible board that is perfect for the hard core park rider.

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The 2020 Asym Noodle Presented By Felix Georgii

Building upon the design of the Noodle, the 2020 Aysm Noodle features an all new outline with a longer effective edge on the toe side to generate more speed and a shorter deeper parabolic edge on the heal side for sharper, snappier hacks. A new flex tip pattern compliments the outline to give the board a unique flex pattern to have your board twisting and turning into new dimensions in your rail lines. To finish it out, the single concave provides a clean efficient bottom shape to provide easy glide and consistent response to get you where you need go and where you wish you could be…

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The 2020 Raph presented by Raph Derome

We took the most unique board in our line and made it even more unique by adding 2D Flex Zones in the tips. This allows the board to bend around rails for ultimate control. The RAPH shape is the smoothest, loosest board for hitting features as it doesn’t have channels on the tip or tail. The Raph features an FSC wood CNC’d core, which gives the board more spring loaded flex and rebound than the standard edition, creating a livelier ride. Add in the Flex Track for unmatched connection, the LF Exclusive Grind base and Liquid Rails for proven durability and you have the most playful board for park riding.

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The 2020 Butterstick Pro presented by Felix Georgii

The Butterstick Pro is all new for 2020. Our design team listened to Felix Georgii and took the Butterstick and supped it up to match his level of riding. Like all our wood core boards, this board features and FSC wood profiled core that makes the board feel alive under foot. Along with the super flexy diamond tip shape, the unique 3D tip Flex Zone makes this board great for nose and tail presses. The Butterstick Pro features a progressive 3 Stage Rocker, triax glass lay-up, variable radius single concave hull and beveled Liquid Rails. Add in the new Grip Print stomp pad for one-footers and you have one of the most unique boards in the line for one of the most unique athletes on our team..

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The 2020 Metric presented by MEAGAN ETHELL

Meagan Ethell is equally as talented in the park as she is behind the boat and needed a board to complement her skills. New this year is the FSC CNC’d all wood core giving the board a lively feel. A progressive, three stage rocker profile allows for seamless transitions and the added pop needed to explode off kickers and hit the biggest rails. If you’re working hard to progress this summer and take things to next level then the Metric is the perfect board for you to get out there and push yourself!.

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The 2020 M.E presented by MEAGAN ETHELL

The M.E. is all new for 2020 and based off the RDX shape. It features quad molded-in fins which are deep enough for extra hold when needed, but still allow for a loose, fun ride. The aggressive 3 stage rocker gives you the pop you are looking for while the single to double concave center softens the landings when you really send it. The M6 inserts are designed to partner with the new 6X binding or any 6” binding. Once you ride this board, you’ll see why Meagan chooses to ride it.

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The 2020 Classic presented by Shawn Watson

This is the board that every pro on our team has ridden and maybe still would if they didn’t have a pro model with characteristics from this timeless shape. The mellow 3 stage rocker helps you go big off the wake while the spiral V mid-section displaces the water for soft landings. The lifted variable edge and quad vented channels at the tips give you optimal response and control. Ride with the center fin for extra control and bite or remove it for a fun, playful feel. Built and designed for fun on the water, this board has a performance feel yet has forgiveness off the wake for learning new tricks and taking your ability to the next level.

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The 2020 Remedy presented by HARLEY CLIFFORD

With the aggressive 3 stage rocker and triple concave flowing into the venture quad channels, this board will have you ripping like Harley. The split tip shape and quad fin set up will give you control and confidence carving and edging up the wake. The M6 inserts are designed to partner with the new 6X binding or any 6” binding. This is the Remedy you have been looking for!

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The 2020 Virago presented by ANNA NIKSTAD

Anna knows exactly what she wants in a board… After testing multiple protos and working with the design team, Anna’s first Pro Model, the Virago, was formed. This board features an FSC Certified Full wood profiled split core for the ultimate feel on obstacles and the water. It has a full rounded thumbtail shape and a triple concave with V tip channels and a center venturi slot that allows the board to be smooth on features but still hold a solid edge while carving. Add in the triax glass layup, beveled liquid rails side walls, and the LF sintered grind base and you have a board that can take a beating. The Virago features the Flex Track system for unmatched feel and control on the water. This is one badass board for one badass lady!

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The 2020 Peak 4D Bindings presented By Nico Von Lerchenfeld

The 2020 Peak 4D is a refined update to our top-performing binding. With feedback from Nico Lerchenfeld, we made one of best bindings even better. The 2020 Peak 4D is more responsive, with a firmer more dynamic flex. The all-new Reflex Walk-Out liner is more supportive and has a custom-fit feeling. You can ride all day in comfort and style! The Peak 4D is the ultimate park boot and great for boat riders as well.

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The 2020 4D Vida Bindings presented By MEAGAN ETHELL

Meagan Ethell’s high-performance riding style requires a high-performance binding! We designed the 2020 Vida with Meagan to ensure she has the range of motion and support she needs to go big at the cable and behind the boat. Thoughtfully designed with Meagan’s style in mind, the integrated comfort liner is ultra-comfortable. The 2020 Vida binding gives Meagan the connection and board response she needs to take things to the next level.

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The 2020 Pulse 4D Bindings presented by Guenther Oka

Guenther Oka made a name for himself by being one of the best at both boat and park riding. Guenther needs a binding designed for both aspects of the sport. The 2020 Liquid Force Pulse delivers all the performance and flexibility you need for your riding. The adjustable Velcro strap makes for a custom feel, while the lower lace zone locks you down. Add in the LF Exclusive Walk liner with a new slim, more secure Velcro closure, and you have the ultimate binding for any type of riding.

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The 2020 Riot 4D Binding Presented by Harley Cliford

Harley Clifford continues to charge harder and go bigger. As Harley pushes to new limits, The Liquid Force Riot 4D must do the same. Every professional rider has ups and downs in their careers. Because Harley’s ups and downs happen to be bigger than most, the 4D Riot has an updated cushioning system. Harley can launch higher, knowing he will have a softer landing. The Riot’s one of a kind 3D molded uni-body quarter wraps your foot for secure and stable energy transmission. The 4D Riot is what’s needed for going huge knowing you’ll have a stable landing

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THe 2020 Peak 6X Bindings presented by Nico Von Lerchenfeld

The new 6X chassis system is a state of the art 6 inch wide binding. Created by a dream team of world class athletes and relentless designers, the 6X chassis is the foundation for new family of lightweight, comfortable and responsive bindings. The 6x chassis delivers fun and performance for boat and cable riders alike.

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THe 2020 Tao 6X Bindings presented by Daniel Grant

Daniel Grant pushes wakeboarding to new limits! He also pushes his gear to the breaking point. To keep up with Daniel Liquid Force made a new binding from the ground up! The 2020 Tao 6X has a new chassis that keeps Daniel fixed to his board and a new upper that lets Daniel…..be Daniel. The extra comfort, control, and range of motion allow Daniel to go huge off the kickers and land with ease. If this binding works for Daniel, it is definitely going to work for you. The Tao 6X fits all wakeboards!

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Winners interviews

Guenther Oka

How do you feel after winning Wakefest’s 50k Shotoout?

It’s unreal. With this being my first professional boat win, it feels so crazy to have done it in this fashion. Winning the biggest prize purse on boat this year means so much and gives me tons of fuel to keep on pushing.

What made your run better than the others ?

I’m not sure considering I didn’t get to see half of the other boys ride haha. But I stood up all 4 tricks I had in mind and put down the grabs I was looking for as well.

What do you think of the public here at Wakefest ? Are you coming back next year ?

Without a doubt. This was the equivalent to the super bowl of boat wakeboarding. Literally riding through the arena of boats and people made the contest so exciting. Everyone, including the fans, put their heart and soul into coming out and cheering us on.

What is the next stop for you and what are your goals for the next of the 2019 season ?

I’m off to Washington for boat nationals and then right off to Portugal for the Tomar Pro. The year is far from over but I’m happy to keep the party going and end it on a high note.

Have you got a video project ? With other riders ?

Always working on something! I don’t want to give anything away but it’ll be going back to what I do best and working with my homie Taylor Hanley.

 Can you talk a bit about “Passing the Handle?”

For sure. Pass the Handle is an amazing day for the entire wakeboard community. It encourages pros and amateurs alike to go out and spread the sport of wakeboarding. We dedicate that day to go and get a first timer up on board and show them the love we all have seen for wake. It is a global movement that keeps the sport fresh and spreads it far and wide.

Anything else to add?

I want to give a massive shoutout to the crew at TNT watersports in Tennessee for hosting this insane event. They pull it together every year and it something that will keep this sport going for years to come. Also Red Bull, O’Neill, and Liquid Force Wake for their continued support.

Meagan Ethell

 How do you feel after winning Wakefest?

– Overall, my Wake Fest weekend was one to remember. Winning the contest was a nice bonus on top of the good times I had with everyone there. Also, being able to showcase our sport in front of such a large audience was one to remember.

What made your run better than the others?

– The conditions at Wakefest were challenging, and all the girls threw down despite those factors. I think what put me in advantage was being able to stay strong through it all. I was able to lace up some technical and stylish tricks, and I think that helped put the top spot in my favor.

What do you think of the public here at Wake Fest? Are you coming back next year?

The number of people that were at this event was mind-blowing. Depending on my schedule for next were, I would definitely like to come back. Hopefully, we can push for a better prize purse so more females want to attend the event. Also, it would be insane to create a female Shoot Out to give the pro women that sort of opportunity.

What is the next stop for you and what are your goals for the next of the 2019 season?

On Thursday, I leave to Seattle for Nationals. It’s a pretty busy season at the moment with constantly being on the move. For the rest of the season, I’m wanting to focus on my riding and pushing myself to do harder/different tricks.

Have you got a video project? With other riders?

I have not started creating a video project because I’ve been focused on my riding and progressing it, but that is something that I want to do in the near future. I’m hoping to do a Red Bull project soon and with that, I would release a video.

Can you talk a bit about “Passing the Handle?”

– Our Pass the Handle Day in TN was great. We got a few people out on the water and gave them a really great experience. It is always pretty rewarding to pass the handle to someone new and expose them to our amazing sport.

Results

Wakefest 2019 Shootout Winner
Guenther Oka – 50,000$

Pro Men Winners
1st Cory Teunissen – 7,500$
2nd Nic Rapa – 4,000$
3rd Mike Dowdy – 2,000$

Pro Women Winners
1st Meagan Ethell – 3,000$
2nd Tarah Mikacich – 2,500$
3rd Charli Shore – 2,000$

Outlaw Winners
1st Parker Swope
2nd Ben Brown
3rd Nic Brown

Advanced Winners 
1st Barrett Swope
2nd
3rd Tanner Ledford

Intermediate Winners 
1st Frank Adkins
2nd Condrey Hunt
3rd Spencer Sullivan

Women Winners 
1st Wolfe Jordan
2nd Brantley Mullins
3rd Natalie Miller

Jr Division 
1st River Mayo
2nd Gabe James
3rd Clayton Moriarity

Beginner Winners 
1st Colt Reid
2nd Carter James
3rd Cole Moriarty

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Guenther Oka & Julia Rick

Victor Salmon walked away with the win in the pro men’s division, Julia Rick took first place in the pro women’s category, and young ripper, Fynn Bullock took top honors in junior men. With this being the final stop, the overall winners were also announced. Guenther Oka and Julia Rick ended up crowned 2019 US Park Pro champions.

“This has been one of the most progressive park series I’ve ever been apart of and watching the level of riding climb through each round was insane,” said Oka.

“I’m super stoked to win the final stop of the US Park Pro and become the overall champion! Big thanks to the organizers of the series. I can’t wait to join the tour again next year!” added Rick.

All three cable parks – Wake Island, Quarry Cable Park, and Terminus Wake Park – hosted amazing events and the athletes came out, ripping and showing total commitment. Interestingly, all three venues had different winners in the pro men’s and junior men’s divisions. The organization has already confirmed that there will be a second edition in 2020.

Highlights

Watch Guenther Oka’s hits at Gold Coast Wake Park on Unleashed.

Terminus Wake Park

Terminus Wake Park is Georgia’s first cable wake facility designed for all ages and skill levels! We have two full-sized cable lakes, a Learn-to-Ride cable, and the Aqua Park – our inflatable obstacle course on the water.

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