Epic performances

Friday’s quarterfinal rounds were on fire behind the Malibu M235 powered by the latest Malibu Monsoon Engine, bringing a certain intensity to the starting dock on Saturday morning. Fans filled in on the water and lined the shores of Malibu’s Loudon, TN facility as the riders hit the water to deliver the pinnacle of wakeboard competition to the hometown crowd. The ladies delivered performances of epic proportion, looking to see who would land on top of the podium at the very first WWA WBWS equal podium prize money event.

In the Pro Women’s division, Rockstar Energy athlete Zahra Kell (AUS) made history taking home the largest amount of prize money a female wakeboarder has ever received. Kell stomped two stand up passes that included a whirly bird in her first pass, to then officially lock up the top spot with one of the cleanest dum dums we’ve ever seen for a final score of 90.00. The second place spot went to Dallas Friday (USA) who looked so comfortable behind the Malibu M235 throwing a bat wing and T/S Off-Axis 540 for a score of 85.00. Rounding out the podium in third, Meagan Ethell (USA) threw down a super clean wrapped mute F/S 540 for 82.67 points.

Largest amount of prize money

“I’m super stoked that all of my hard work paid off this weekend, I was really happy with my run so to take the win felt that much better. It’s so awesome to be the first woman to grab the equal prize money with a first place finish! This has been such a great event, thanks to everyone who helped put it on!” said Rockstar athlete Zahra Kell.

The Pro Men’s division saw quite the shake-up with a series of events dictating a crazy final round. Another Rockstar Energy athlete took the win today with Tony Iacconi (AUS) coming out on top for his first-ever Malibu Factory Pro win. Iacconi earned a 95.67 score starting off his run with an Indy Moby Dick to lay down a roast beef crow mobe 540 and a tail grab front blind mobe in his second pass. Harley Clifford (AUS) came out charging in the final round opening his run with his signature tail grab KGB to the flats for a second place score of 91.67. Malibu athlete, Massi Piffaretti (ITA) showed up displaying his unique Italian style with every trick, throwing his seatbelt to late tail grab tantrum to blind for a third place score of 90.00.

“It’s been nearly three years since I’ve won a Wakeboard World Series stop so I’m super happy to have taken the win today! Being third off the dock and watching all the boys throw down, I knew had my work cut for me and needed to give it my all out there. I’m just so stoked and I couldn’t be happier right now,” commented Rockstar athlete Tony Iacconi.

Results

Highlights

Winning runs

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About Malibu Boats, Inc.

Based in Loudon, Tennessee, Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a diverse range of recreational powerboats, including performance sport, sterndrive and outboard boats. Malibu Boats Inc. is the commanding market leader in the performance sport boat category through its Malibu and Axis Wake Research boat brands, the leader in the 20’ – 40’ segment of the sterndrive boat category through its Cobalt brand and in a leading position in the offshore fishing boat market with its Pursuit brand. A pre-eminent innovator in the powerboat industry, Malibu Boats, Inc. designs products that appeal to an expanding range of recreational boaters, fisherman and water sports enthusiasts whose passion for boating is a key component of their active lifestyles.

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Wake Series d’Asie 2019

Les Wake Series d’Asie 2019 se sont associés à Malibu & Axis pour bénéficier de leurs bateaux pour chaque compétitions à travers toute l’Asie. Les wakeboarders et wakesurfers locaux pourront participer à chaque compétition pour gagner des points pour le WWA Asian ranking ansi que du prize-money. Finalement les champions de la série Asian Wake seront couronnés dans chaque division lors des championnats asiatiques WWA.

“La Malibu WWA Asian Wake Series a porté le wake à un niveau d’élite dans la région asiatique avec des sites étonnants, la production d’événements et de la compétition. Alors que nous entamons les célébrations du 30e anniversaire du WWA, nous sommes extrêmement enthousiastes à l’idée de produire à nouveau cette série et de promouvoir l’incroyable talent de la communauté asiatique de wake”, a déclaré Corrie Wilson, directrice générale du WWA.

Programme 2019

Etape 1: Malibu WWA Asian Wake Series Macau

14-16 Juin
Macau, Chine

Etape 2 : Malibu WWA Asian Wake Series Taiwan
30 Août – 1 Septembre
Taipei, Taiwan

Etape 3 : Malibu WWA Asian Wake Championships  
6 – 8 Septembre
Gyeonggi-do, Corée du Sud

Le site de la WWA.

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2019 WWA Asian Wake Series

The 2019 WWA Asian Wake Series has partnered with Malibu & Axis dealers throughout Asia to provide their world-class towboats at each event. The region’s wakeboard and wakesurf athletes will be showcased at each stop competing to earn their spot on the WWA Asian rankings list and prize money up for grabs. Overall Asian Wake Series champions will be crowned in each division at the WWA Asian Wake Championships.

“The Malibu WWA Asian Wake Series has taken wakesports to an elite level in the region with amazing venues, event production, and competition. As we embark on the WWA’s 30^thyear celebration, we are extremely excited to once again produce this series and promote Asia’s incredibly talented wake community,” said WWA Executive Director Corrie Wilson.

2019 Asian Wake Series Schedule

Stop 1: Malibu WWA Asian Wake Series Macau
June 14-16
Macau, China

Stop 2: Malibu WWA Asian Wake Series Taiwan
August 30 – September 1
Taipei, Taiwan

Stop 3: Malibu WWA Asian Wake Championships  
September 6 – 8
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Divisions

Novice (Men’s & Women’s) – No spins over 180, No Inverts.

Intermediate (Men’s & Women’s) – Spins up to 360 and up to 2 inverts.

Advanced (Men’s) – Spins up to 540 and No Mobes.

Open (Men’s & Women’s) – Anything goes.Open Wakesurf (Men’s & Women’s) – Anything goes.

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from Hyperlite Wakeboards on Vimeo.

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Cobe France
Yeah he can Wakeboard!

About the board : 

“When I started the RIOT project with Aaron I had a precise vision for how my pro model would ride and I couldn’t be more stoked, we nailed it” –Noah Flegel

The RIOT project began as Noah was looking for a shape that would transition quickly from edge to edge, build speed on approach and release cleanly from the wake to initiate every trick. The Variable Beveled Edge returns to flat over the last 10 inches providing the speed and clean release. Between the inserts the bevel is enhanced delivering the forgiveness needed when learning new tricks. The Riot incorporates the thinnest profile ever seen for hitting the wake and swing weight is truly minimal. This profile also provides a lively feel as the board has some flex creating massive pop. The Dual Concave under foot assists with soft landings transitioning to a Single Concave exiting the tip and tail accomplishing the clean release. With the Nova Core and new Nova Carbon Pop Top the Riot is so light and lively more than your head will spin endlessly.

TAKE YOUR OWN HERE 

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The contest commenced on Saturday with Pro Women’s Quarterfinals first off the dock. Dallas Friday (USA), Meagan Ethell (USA), and defending Factory Pro champion Nicola Butler (USA) each won their heats with progressive runs and score-boosting style. The Pro Men’s Quarterfinals brought huge air and impressive execution to Watts Bar Lake. Tony Iacconi (AUS), Shota Tezuka (JPN), 2017 Factory Pro winner Nic Rapa (AUS), and current WBWS leader Harley Clifford (AUS) each came out on top of their heats to advance to the next round.

Sunday’s action was open to the public and local fans flocked by both land and boat to catch a glimpse of the competition. The event offered a unique opportunity for Malibu factory staff and their families to see their boats in action right at the source, pulling some of the world’s best wakeboarders.

“It’s really cool because these guys (Malibu staff) make all these great boats that we get to ride behind so to have it in their backyard is awesome,” said Malibu team rider, Oli Derome. “A lot of the employees are out here today and get to see what they work for and what we like to do. It’s a great combination for everyone.”

With fan-focused onshore activities such as face painting, inflatable slides, complimentary ice cream, and giveaways from Malibu Boats and Rockstar Energy, the pros stayed focused as semifinals began. For the Women’s Semifinals, Nicola Butler (USA), Dallas Friday (USA), and Meagan Ethell (USA) again came out on top of their heats looking like a strong three for finals. Shota Tezuka (JPN), Tony Carroll (USA), Nic Rapa (AUS), and Tony Iacconi (AUS) battled their way to the top spot in each of their heats, securing a place in the finals.

The Women’s finals presented a fully stacked top six riders. Taking full advantage of the massive M235 wake, the women went big, got risky, and put it all on the table. Meagan Ethell (USA) came out on top with a score of 91.33, featuring a super clean nose grab frontside 540, roll to blind, and Moby Dick. Jamie Lopina (USA) stole second place with back to back heelside 540s and a crowmobe scoring an 86.67. Dallas Friday (USA) came in third place with big, clean tricks in her signature style, earning a final score of 83.33.

The Men’s Finals came in hot with doubles, double-ups, and a broken board as the final round of the day began. Nic Rapa (AUS) stole the show and won the finals despite increasing wind and chop. His two stand up passes including a double indy toeside backroll, double cab roll, and both frontside and heelside 900s earned him a clean 94.00. Harley Clifford’s (AUS) double tantrum and nose grab back mobe 540 led him to a score of 89.67. The Aussies swept the podium as Tony Iacconi (AUS) sealed third place. He finished strong with a huge double cab roll and backside 720 after falling first trick, with a score of 87.67.

The Malibu Factory Smoky Mountain Pro results led to a shuffling of the WWA WBWS overall rankings. Meagan Ethell (USA) moved into first place while Jamie Lopina (USA) moved up two spots with her podium finish, putting her in fifth place overall for the women. For the men, Tony Iacconi (AUS) moved up one spot into fourth place. Nic Rapa (AUS) increased his ranking by two spots into second place and Harley Clifford (AUS) remains the leader of the series. This weekend’s shakeups prove that with two stops to go, the race for the Title is far from over.

The 2018 Factory Pro brought good weather and great times for all who attended. Malibu Factory Pro barrels, banjos, and prize money were awarded to the top athletes after a full day of power and progression.

More infos about the event HERE

PERFORMANCES PEAK AT THE 2018
MALIBU FACTORY SMOKY MOUNTAIN PRO

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5 riders, 1 year of shooting, over 3 continents, boat, cable and winch sessions for Formats Film 2018.

Follow Raphael Derome, Guenther Oka, Felix Georgii, Nicholas Dorsey and Dylan Miller through crazy sessions !

Trailer signed Taylor Hanley.

From Formats Films

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Formats Film 2018 Trailer

“With a desire to produce a full length wakeboard film that the core rider can appreciate while the general public can admire cinematically. The concept for ‘formats’ is to incorporate modern technology with classic ingenuity and film composition, creating a timeless movie. The video will feature some of the worlds most unique and talents riders in every aspect of wakeboarding. Filmed in over a year’s time across three continents, the project will incorporate several different film mediums that correlate to each of the riders highly anticipated sections. “Formats” features progressive boat and cable riding along side of the most extensive, creative, and technical winch section’s to date.”

Director, Editor & Colorist: Taylor Hanley

Principal Cinematography: Taylor Hanley & Aaron Rathy

Produced By: Malibu Boats, O’Neill, SBC Wake, Liquid Force, Konex Wake Parks, Sandbox Helmets

Song: Time by Ty Segall & White Fence

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Check out the video of them having a good time wakesurfing !

“This week I had the privilege to not only meet, but wakesurf with Top Fuel Drag Racer Leah Pritchett just days before she kicks off her tour with the first drag race event of the year. Leah recently set a record time on the track, and then set a record of the first female to attempt the bungee wakesurf stunt while with us! We had an awesome time and I even got to take a ride in her Dodge Hellcat afterwards. Unfortunately (but not surprisingly) Leah got a speeding ticket on the way to come wakesurfing, so go check out her channels and give her some love @leahpritchett_tf on Instagram and find more of her content at https://www.youtube.com/thehoonigans“

Austin Keen & Leah Pritchett

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Max van Helvoort 2017

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12 year old Wakesurfer
Beaux Wildman

Check out the last edit of Daniel Grant and James Harrington
in Ireland on #unleashedwakemag

LIQUID FORCE

“Relentless Innovation has been our driving force at LF since day one… Every year it keeps us focused on making the best products possible! Many times our new product ideas are a natural progression of what our team needs, as well as where they want to go with their riding… Then there are the BIG ideas – ones that take years to develop, the ones that send you back to the drawing board over and over until finally… you see the light.

(…)

We have created our most complete line ever – there is something in here for everyone, wherever you ride, and however you have fun holding onto the handle. And if dropping the line is your thing, our new surfers are the best boards for all styles we’ve ever produced. We love what we do and we know you’ll have more fun this season because of the passion that has been put into creating this 2017 lineup. Go out and spread the stoke!”

– Jimmy Redmon

WEBSITE

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“Follow the crew as they make their first trip for the full length Formats film. Kick off the first episode with Dylan Miller, Nick Dorsey, Taylor Hanley, and their arrival to Cables Wake Park. Along with some exploring and winching shenanigans.”

The Making Of: Formats | Australia Part One from Formats Film on Vimeo.

Film & Edit: Taylor Hanley

Thanks: Aaron Gunn, Jascha Wonka, Courtney Angus, Clayton Dunn, Donny Baker, & Ryan Walsh

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The Making Of: Formats
Australia Part One

CABLES WAKE PARK, PENRITH

“Cables Wake Park is located at Penrith within the Panthers Complex, 1 hour west of Sydney, at the foot of the Blue Mountains and encompasses a huge range of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Set amidst a beautifully landscaped property are a range of world class facilities for your comfort and enjoyment. Central to the park complex is the 2 main cable lakes where people of all ages and all ability levels can water ski, wakeboard or kneeboard. Whether you are a pro or a beginner, we have a programme tailored to your needs, ranging from Kids Club, first-timers “learn to ride” and all the way up to advanced intensive sessions.

For the younger kids we have a great playground area and jumping pillow and have a Aqua Park on the water, which consists of a series of inflatable slides, trampolines and obstacles. The most fun you could ever imagine. Parents can enjoy a snack or coffee on the veranda of our café or make use of the free BBQ areas and shaded structures as they stroll around the lakes. Overnight dorm-style accommodation is also available for travellers or visitors from interstate or overseas.”

WEBSITE

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