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Vol 2.2RIDE GUIDE

CONTENTS

12. GET STARTED 18. WAKEBOARDING

22. WAKESKATING

26. BOAT RIDING

34. CABLE RIDing

42. TWO TOWER SYSTEMS

48. WINCHING

52. PWC

54. OVERSEAS CAMPS

59. LISTINGS

74. BOXED

77. SUBSCRIBE

78. STOCKED

80. CALENDAR

YOU ARE WELCOME

it’s what it’s all about

more than a sideline

it’s where it all began

more time and less money

a new generation

literally free riding

different is not bad

quality time

where to ride

what’s hot

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Syndicate stockists

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A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR...

...GET STARTED

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Welcome to Syndicate Wake’s Bible, the one stop shop for all places of wake worship. Listed within these hallowed pages are all the places you can get out on the water around the UK along with a run down on each of the di� erent aspects of the sport. We are giving you the tools to go out there and � nd your local lake or your favourite place to ride and get involved out on the water. Now more than ever before, there can be no excuses for not hitting the wet stu� with more places to ride in the UK than you can shake a stick at. We have two tower cables opening up all over the country along with a brand new six point cable in Basildon opening its gates recently, wakeboarding really is moving forwards in the UK and we are happy to be a part of it, we hope you are too.

We are all involved in this sport because we love it, and we hope you do too. There is something unmistakable about riding a board along the surface of the water that it is out there in its own league. It is that feeling which brings us together and keeps us going back for more and more. We hope that if you haven’t tried it before that this collection of wake delicacies will encourage you to give it a shot or two and who knows... you might even enjoy it...

Our sport relies on new people coming into it and enjoying it just like all those that have tried it once or are a seasoned pro - we are all part of the bigger picture. Every single person is part of the big wake machine, and without all of us - there is nothing. So on behalf of everyone at Syndicate Wake, old and new;

We welcome you.

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EditorAndrew Eddy

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International EditorReed Watson

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Head Graphic DesignerRichie Hiney

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Writers CollectiveDan Nott - Simon Powell - Scotty Broome - Richie Hiney - Toby Oliver

Reed Watson - Stew Mackie - Matt Crowhurst

Photographers CollectiveChris Garrison - Borja Aguelar - Martin Hawks - Dan Nott - Lee Debuse - MC Inc - Sam Carne - Jose Gonzalez

Richie Hiney - Mark Glendinning - MC Inc - OTT - Luke Lee - Tim Barnett - Callum Warren

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Music ColumnSam Hall

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Wakeboard Intro

When somebody asks me what wakeboarding is the usual response will be “It’s like snowboarding but behind a boat” although this is still true, wakeboarding has changed a lot in the last � ve years and has gone from being dominated by boat riding to being split between boat, cable and rail riding. It was o� cially started in the 80’s when surfers started designing smaller surfboards with foot straps to ride behind boats when there wasn’t any surf. From there the � rst wakeboard was released; the skurfer. It was basically a small surfboard with sandal bindings and has evolved to modern day boards with multiple � ns, closed toe bindings, � ex etc. Wakeboarding has come a long

way and is constantly changing.

Wakeboarding behind a boat is where it all started and internationally is still the main way people enjoy the sport. We normally use the wake of the boat as a ramp to throw tricks o� of, or the just slash and carve. There is no better feeling then riding with a boatload of you friends cheering you on while shredding a � at calm lake with a massive wake to boost o� . Starting out in wakeboarding means you only need a small wake so all you need is a small boat with an outboard to get your kicks. As you progress you will need a bigger wake which we get by adding weight to the boat, the more weight you

add the bigger the wake. Of course to get the most out of it you will need to ride behind a high level boat which there are many to choose from, and luckily for UK riders there are a lot of wakeboard clubs like Quayside or LDB wake school that have everything you need to just show up and ride.

The next way to get your � x on a board is the cable park, which is a giant machine that works like a drag lift on the snow. They have 4-6 big towers and are connected by a cable that has carriers on it to connect a rope and handle too, which can pull up to 12 riders at the same time. This aspect of wakeboarding has grown greatly in the last few

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years due to the accessibility of it especially in Europe where limited lake access make it hard for boats to be used. Most cable parks now have lots of kickers which you can use to do di� erent tricks and jumps o� of, as well as rails and di� erent obstacles which riders use to grind like a skateboard. The roots of all cable wakeboarding though is the air tricks. This is when the rider loads the line of the cable and resists the pull until there is a large force against him, then he releases that pull so the cable yanks him into the air. This is very di� erent to boat riding as there is no wake, so even though you can do most of the same tricks on boat or as an air trick on the cable they look very di� erent.

Recently the 2 tower cable was invented and it has changed how people ride and how the sport is brought to the public. Now with these systems from the likes of Sysitec, Rixen and GoRide mean that wakeboarding can be brought to places that would not have been possible before like small lakes and rivers in city centres. This in turn means the sport can be showcased to a larger audience and grow the sport. This type of riding has spawned riders that focus more on the obstacles rather than on air tricks or wake tricks which used to be the main aspect of wakeboarding. This is great for the sport because now there are so many di� erent riders which di� erent styles and techniques that focus on speci� c parts of the sport and just push that area. These are also a great way to learn to wakeboard or to learn new air tricks as you have the coach close to you at all times and the pull is from very good for new air tricks.

Of course we can’t forget wakeskating which came from wakeboarding � rst as just a pass time for when they wanted to do something di� erent, but now it is a sport in its own right and wakeskaters generally don’t wakeboard at all. They also use other types of pulls like PWCs as they don’t need the big wake of the boat to do all their tech tricks. The winch is another type of pull that is popular with the skaters as they can set it up anywhere and ride in areas that are normally inaccessible to other types of riding. It’s always great to see a skater or wakeboarding shredding in urban or � ooded areas by just setting up a winch at the end.

So this was an intro to what wakeboarding is and how to get out there and do it. Now check out the rest of this ride guide to � nd places to ride so you can get out on the water and shred your face o� !

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Wakeskate Intro

Wakeskating started out with people taking bindings o� their wakeboards and carving around on them without the bindings on, but since surfers used to get towed by boats when there were no waves, being unstrapped was essentially the � rst way people were riding. After wakeboarding took o� , and it was realized what was possible, a select few decided they were going to try it a di� erent way, and get back to basics. Since then there’s been a small but passionate following who have put a lot into wakeskating to ensure that it’s pushed in the right direction. I remember reading an interview with Thomas Horrell, (one of, if not the most in� uential characters in the development of the sport) who made it very clear that skateboarding was a signi� cant part of what he

wanted wakeskating to be. He did a pretty good job of it too. But while it may be easily understood as a combination of skateboarding and wakeboarding, and similarities have always been present, wakeskating is growing to whole new levels, making it more and more of it’s own thing.

When wakeboarding was just picking up, if you wanted to ride, you had to know someone with a boat or you had to live near a cable, whiches weren’t nearly as common as they are now which made it hard to get a ride. Also, as wakeboarders progressed, they decided that bigger wakes were necessary, making it even more di� cult to � nd a decent ride. This is where wakeskating takes over. With the ability to have fun behind anything that can pull

you out of the water, PWCs and � at-bottomed outboard boats became the obvious choice. Also with the introduction, and recent comeback of the winch, riding has been made so cheap that it’s accessible to any group of mates that can pitch in to be able to ride any bit of public water they can � nd. The versatility suggests that wakeskating should be the more obvious choice for a lot of people, but due to the initial di� culty, and long time it takes to feel comfortable on one, most people stick with wakeboarding. Combine this with the fact that � ips look cool, and most of the tricks done by wakeskaters happen too fast to realize what’s happened or how hard it is, and you can’t blame the majority.

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steady growth in wakeskaters and with UK events like Think Tank bringing everyone together, the UK scene is now very strong. This is pretty much the case for the whole international sport. Forums such as wakeskating.com attract people from all over the world, and despite cultural di� erences, everyone is happy to catch up on what’s new in the world of wakeskating and discuss new topics and tricks.

I’ve already mentioned the di� erent ways of wakeskating, and it’s the � exibility that appeals to me on a personal level. Cable riding o� ers a big range of rails and kickers to play with. Boats allow for real WAKEskating, with lip tricks and wake-to-wake options. The most adaptable method of riding though, is undoubtedly winching. Any stretch of river, pond, puddle, lakeside, sea, waterfall or weir can be ridden using a winch. You can build a rail, slide a dock, ollie a gap, and so much more. It’s not only the new places to ride that makes winching great, but half the fun is in the search- spending hours � nding new places on new rivers and planning out new trips is what gets me through the English winters. Finding new spots is half the adventure and then when the chance comes to � nally ride, it makes it all worth it.

For anyone considering wakeskating, I’d have to say that I couldn’t recommend it enough. Pick up a skate and give it a go. It doesn’t matter if you’re going to be throwing tricks or not, but the sense of freedom and relaxed feeling of being loose from your board will de� nitely not disappoint.

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Boat Riding

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The boat is where it all began for the sport we now know as wakeboarding. Where pioneers, and more to the point people who were just generally over waterskiing, started going out behind there boats getting towed around on surfboards. After many years of ‘slayshing’ up the wake behind outboard boats, � shing boats and any other boat hanging around, the people and the beginnings of our sport started to evolve. Riders started strapping 3 � n directional surfboards to their feet with sailboard straps to try new aerial tricks. Soon boards got narrower and started losing � ns for more control behind the boat. The bindings started getting better to support the impact generated from getting so much more height, and the newer trick variations, and of course the boats started tuning themselves up bigger and better to produce the best possible launch ramp they could produce behind it that we call the ‘wake’.

Now with the invention of newer better materials and designers that have worked in the watersports industry for 20+ years, wakeboarding has some of the coolest looking and functioning gear out there. More twin tipped, made from everything, shaped how you need it, � nned, � nless or � at

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varieties of boards than you can poke a stick at. The evolution of the bigger wakes that boat riders in those early days were starting to ride, meant the demand on the gear and on the bodies of the riders was increasing. Years of research and development across the industry has led to stronger materials, more durable and more supportive products on the market so wakeboarders could really let their creativity � y.

The boating industry in this time has evolved along with the sport of wakeboarding. It wasn’t long after tricks were being invented on lakes in Florida and around the world, that riders started � lling small ski boats full to the brim with water bags, lead, sand bags and pretty much anything else that was lying around so that they could get a better launch ramp and of course more air. Move forward now almost 20 years from what was once an 18 foot low sided boat, probably an outboard, full of water bags and a street post as a high pole, to what manufacturers have now developed. 24 foot beasts with supercharged engines and enough depth and width to them that any tug boat driver would be impressed with their size. Bigger, better boats with inbuilt ballast systems and wake plates and anything else that could make that ride that little bit more pleasurable and increase the trick possibilities dramatically. Now thanks to these hip high wakes pumped out by these monstrous machines the tricks that are being landed by riders is truly

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amazing. Double � ips, 1080’s, 1260’s, grabbed every which way, usually twice. The routes of wakeboarding in boat riding speci� cally are alive and well and are here to stay.

During our history of wake was the rise of the cable park and winch systems. This push towards the wake park and di� erent styles of tricks and the products available to use have also a� ected how riders now take to the wake. Styles of tricks that were typically cable based, are now much more achievable on the wakes of these massive boats and being learnt from riders of all backgrounds. Massive rails and kickers have always been a popular thing to session from the tow of a boat or PWC, and still today riders continue pushing the limits of what can be done. Massive rails and transfer boxes are the norm in major boat events across the globe. Riders are pushing themselves to do bigger gaps on larger obstacles all the time outside of events for that next amazing video part or next editorial photo in a magazine. Launching themselves from the wake of a boat and using arti� cially built down ramps or even the other way around. The ability to clear over a 100 feet booting out from kickers because of the speed possible behind powerful boats and watercraft. It’s not uncommon at all that some of the best rail riders in the world, are still riding in boat events, doing well as the complete rider because of the start they had behind the boat. Most people that

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have been around long enough in the sport can say that they have had their share of boat time and more often than not probably had their start there.

So what is boat riding to everyone else? Well for most young people and families it’s a great social way to spend a few hours or whole weekends away together, � guring out the � ner points of approaching a wake. Being a family who own a boat or have the luxury of being able to get out behind one regularly is a great way to spend time together. When other kids are trying there hardest to not spend time with Mum and Dad on the weekends, wakeboard families are out on the lake or river perfecting their skills and enjoyment of wakeboarding together. Similarly when groups of friends hit up the boat together, to have a laugh and pump each other up to learn a few new things, the boat is the social platform to make that all happen. There really is nothing like the feeling of landing something new with the support of the crew in the boat watching you and making it happen. Not to mention being someone in the boat and enjoying someone � st pump their way through the celebration of the � rst time they land a new trick.

You can wakeboard pretty much how ever you want to now. Ride what you want and be pulled along by any number of things you choose. One thing is certain though, there is nothing quite like the feeling of riding behind the boat. Enjoying every time you get to hit that watery launch pad, we know as the ‘wake’. If you haven’t tried it before then go on and get out there. If you have, then you know just what I am talking about and are probably just about missing that feeling by now. It’s time to take to the water. Enjoy!

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Cable Riding

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Cable wake boarding is and has been one of the fastest growing new sports in England for the last 5 years. In fact if you would have asked someone if they knew what it was 5 years ago the answer would more than likely be no. With new wake parks appear-ing across the UK it’s popularity continues to increase and more and more people are familiar with the sport.

If you are looking for a place to learn how to wakeboard or to take your wake boarding skills to the next level then cable is the perfect place for you. Cable rid-ing is without a doubt the most accessible and cost e� ective way

to get out on the water mak-ing it the perfect place to get started and hone in your skills. A ticket to ride the cable for an hour costs around £20 which in comparison to 15 minutes on a boat for between £15 and £20 is incredibly good value. If you don’t have your own you will also need a life jacket and hel-

met and the chances are that you will need a wet-suit! You can usually hire your equipment at the cable park for less than £10. Once you get start-ed you are guaranteed to � nd a friendly opera-tor, member of sta� and even other riders at any cable park who will point you in the right direction and help you out with the basics on how to get

up and negotiate the cable. The best part of all is that you don’t have to do it alone, most cable systems have at least 9 carriers which can tow at least 9 separate riders at any one time giving you a good amount of time on the water. This makes cable great for learning as you get so much more time out on the water to

Take a trip to the cable. - any cable and you are on for plenty of riding and a crew to ride with.

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� nd your legs and progress onto bigger and better tricks. As a cable rider you are always going to get more time out on the water unless you own your own boat, have a designated driver and a lot of money for fuel! This extra time on the water will help you to become very comfortable on your board quickly and most cable riders develop a natural style making everything look easy.

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In most modern cable wake parks it is also not uncommon to � nd a wide range of obstacles dotted around the lake that have become a big part of cable riding. In essence there are two di� erent types of obstacles - Kickers which are basically ramps with a curved transition and Rails which are designed to ride up and over and these come in all shapes and sizes. Kickers serve as an arti� cial wake which is great fun and probably

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your � rst chance of getting some serious air. From the � rst time you hit the kicker you will never stop learning how to go bigger and building your repertoire of tricks. While kickers have a huge list of tricks for you to learn, the rails are more about style.

The sense of freedom that you get when you are riding around the cable park is hard to beat. Al-though you are following the pull of the cable around a circuit you can choose your own path as you ride around. You have full creative freedom and can just cruise around making some nice big carving turns or you can go crazy and hit every obstacle in sight and use the cable that is towing you around to launch you into the air! And when you have had enough you can just let go and build up your energy to go again or get straight back out on the water and try to nail the trick you are working on. Whatever you chose to do you will be having fun and at your own pace which is just another of the many reasons that cable wake boarding is a great way to get out on the water and you will probably � nd that once you have tried it you will be hooked.

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Two Tower Cable Riding

System 2.0 park owner Toby Oliver talks us through the newest form of cable riding

When you picture cable wakeboarding, most would imagine a full size cable running at a constant speed on a big open lake, great for getting a lot of time on the water with your mates at a reasonable price. However, not so good for learning new tricks as every fall results in a long swim, and walking back to join the queue. Two tower cables are changing the image of cable wakeboarding, and fast. With over 14 of these 2 tower systems in the UK currently, any many more in the pipeline, for the � rst time, they outnumber the traditional full size rigs around our little island. As a result, there is greater access to this area of the sport and learning for complete beginners has never

been easier.

Currently, Sesitec, Go Ride and Rixen, are the 3 main manufactures of two tower cables, and while each system has its unique selling points, they are all serving the same purpose. Each rider rides up and down the same line edging out to the side at each end to make a ‘P’ shaped turn, as the rider edges out, the cable reverses keeping the line tight and pulling the rider around the corner. The operator has control of the turning point and the speed at which the cable runs , giving a completely customized ride to each person. Two tower cables do not need large areas of water to be run e� ectively, so they can be

situated in very sheltered spaces, meaning even on windy days when riding wouldn’t typically be an option, the lake will often still be nice and � at. The towers stand at up to 10m high and usually between 80m and 300m apart. The height, combined with precision speed control from the operator, gives a smooth upward pull for beginners almost guaranteeing success in their � rst session. More experienced riders can bene� t hugely from riding two tower systems as they get ‘one-to-one’ coaching whilst on the water, and get picked up by the cable after every fall. This allows for many more attempts at tricks over a shorter period of time resulting in faster progression and the ability to

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help take your riding to the next level.Obstacle riding (kickers and rails) is now a large part of wakeboarding and no way of riding suits hitting obstacles better than the two tower systems. The smooth pull of the cable gives you the perfect tow in every time to your favorite obstacle, which you can get twice as much out of by hitting it again on the return pass, which isn’t currently possible when riding full size cables as you were only ever ride in one direction.

Obstacle shapes are fast becoming more creative, and better to his to hit, as obstacle building companies and wake parks work with riders and engineers around the world to develop the next big thing. With the growth of obstacle riding, has come the development of the safety of building the rails. In the past, obstacles were made from timber, water pipes and decking boards, held together

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with screws and nails. The result of which was many broken boards and increased likelihood of injured riders. Obstacles now are often purpose built steel frames covered in Polypropylene on the tops and sides, all bolted to a frame with countersunk bolts and locking nuts. Therefore, making completely smooth surfaces to hit reducing the risk of injury and greatly increasing the life span of the obstacles, and of the boards.As well as being great for the obstacle riding, two tower cables are the prefect way to learn inverts. Shorter lines get riders up in the air with relative ease and you’re never far from nailing that next trick whether it’s your � rst raley or a double s-bend. The two tower system, combined with the right coach will bring your air tricks on leaps and bounds in a much shorter time period than many other ways of riding

Wakeboard demos and events worldwide have changed vastly since the invention of two tower cables. The London Boat show, Wakestock’s Pool Gap, Red Bull events .e.g. Harbor Reach, Wake of Fame and Wake Lab and O’Neill’s Wake The Line all use this kind of cable system to tow riders in front of crowds of thousands of spectators. The two directional riding and the relatively small amount of water space required to use them makes it the perfect choice for these events, bringing fast exciting action up close to the crowds.

Considering the riding potential you get from these two tower systems they are relatively cheap to set up once you’ve got water and someone to drive. The cost for a two tower cable system to be installed adds up to around £25,000, which is less than half the cost of a new boat and about a tenth of the price of a full size cable. Running costs are also low, as the e� cient three phase motors use about as much money in electricity in a year as you’d put into a boat in fuel in a week! Along with this huge � nancial saving, the ability to ride knowing you’re doing your bit for the environment with the cables not polluting the lakes and having very little e� ect on the surrounding natural area is equally worthwhile. If you’ve never ridden on a two tower cable system now’s the time to give it a go! The water’s warming up nicely and there’s plenty of time to get new tricks dialed ready for the summer competitions ahead.

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Have you ever looked out the window while driving along and spotted a creek, fountain or pond that would be perfect to ride your board across? Stared out from the train on your way to work, watching canals and cement ledges roll by? Explored an unmarked road only to stumble across waterfalls, waves, or dams that have you planning out tricks and lines? If only you could ride these magni� cent spots somehow? It’s during these moments that a boat small enough to � t in the few feet of water at the bottom section of that creek, somewhere after the waterfall but before you hit the rocks would come in handy, although never going to happen. Instead you need a small portable machine that winds your rope up to pull you across the water. It’s in these di� cult to access spots that you need a winch.

If you’re already nodding to yourself, reminiscing all the missed gaps, ledges, waves and waterfalls, it’s If you’re already nodding to yourself, reminiscing all the missed gaps, ledges, waves and waterfalls, it’s

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Winching

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time to try out a few options to get you started. Ask friends if they or their friends have a winch. You could build a winch, buy a winch or � nd a winch park. If you are really keen you could enter a winch competition. Most winches are small 6.5-9 hp petrol engines and weigh about 40 kg. There are a few electrical winches around too. Not every winch is the same, so look around a little before you decide. The winch is the cheapest available option if you want to be exploring di� erent waterways regularly, but can’t a� ord a boat or get bored going around hitting the same obstacles at the cable. Two litres of petrol could last you and your friends the entire week.

Sometimes there will be an abundance of possible winch spots around and at other times you may need to go hunting for them. Ask friends or other riders if they know of a weir or an interesting gap or transition you can go and hit. You can always get in the car and drive around searching rivers and waterways for potential spots. Check out Google maps or do an internet search and see what you can � nd. Try to � nd a gauging station website or similar sites that could assist in � nding a spot. There are all kinds of spots you can � nd such as waterfalls and weirs, fountains in the city, cement ledges, land gaps, and even waves in the ocean. You can also always build a few rails in a pond or dam up a little creek. Let your imagination run wild, you may just � nd or create a fun new spot.

Take a road trip with a winch and you’ll be bound to have a good time. Pack a few tools for the winch and any obstacles you may encounter. You never know when a bolt may loosen or a chain decides to pop o� . Keep a stake and rope with your winch; you don’t want it to go for a swim. Always check out the landing of your winch spots. If you can’t visibly see the bottom, then get in the water and check it out. You don’t want to fall on to a sharp object. The water can be turbulent at times too, always watch for dangerous water that can pull you under or wash you down stream. Don’t let this scare you o� though, as there are plenty of safe places to winch. Just enjoy the time and create the memories.

Winching is still young and its popularity continues to grow. The winch provides the opportunity to get creative on the water, for a fraction of the price of boat or cable. Its major appeal though is the freedom it provides riders to explore new places and ideas. Wakeskating has helped winch-riding blossom. Rider’s

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video parts are pushing the increase along with dominant winch use. The Pro Wakeskate Tour, a � ve-stop tour across the US, started this year and is dedicated to winch riding competitions. The winch gives all skill levels of riders the opportunity to learn, create, and explore, on a far cheaper budget. The greatest appeal though is the freedom to take your riding in whatever direction you want. This freedom can spark a renewed passion for the sport you love. If anything you’ll get to spend some good times with your friends exploring lines to ride, trying new tricks and witnessing some awesome stacks.

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Not just for your turbo Terrys out there! Not just for straight lining at full throttle. Not just for your one and only attempt at doing something active that may or may not impress the ladies on the lad’s trip to Aya Nappa! Personal Watercraft, PWCs or jetskis as they have been more commonly referred to (incorrectly, as it goes), are incredible bits of kit.

OK, so dropping the hammer and � ying along at 60mph+ on the water can be a lot of fun, in quite a scary way. So can pulling a few power turns to chuck the Mrs, I mean mate, o� the back, but if this is all you’re doing on a PWC then you are sorely under utilizing one of the most accessible forms of towable watersports. In broad terms, PWCs are less of a strain on the wallet than a boat, far easier to handle and nowhere near as dangerous in the hands of a relative newbie behind the

wheel. For example, with lots of water to play with and some solid instruction from me, my good lady was towing me up and down the west Sussex Coast line in no time having never really driven a PWC before.

It is also because of these above positives that PWCs get a bad rep. There is far less involved in owning and using one compared with a boat from the overall expense, to storing, towing, launching, and actually getting your water time. This means that they are more subject to abuse in the way they are handled. So, to all out there who are keen on the idea of getting their hands on one of these rather awesome water vehicles, take heed. It’s highly recommended that you get some training with experienced PWC drivers or at a PWC centre and learn how to drive and handle them properly and safely.

With the ‘Mother Hen’ warning out of the way we can get on to explaining exactly why PWCs are so good for wakeboarding and wakeskating, aside from everything already mentioned. We’re stuck for water here in the UK, far more so than on the continent perhaps and the many watersports heavy parts of the world such as the US, Australia, S.A. and so on. Well, we are at least tight on ‘towable watersports’ permissible water. So, owning a boat if you want to get out wakeboarding or wakeskating is, logistically, a bit more di� cult. However, throwing your own PWC in at the local beach launch or estuary slipway, is so easy and makes � nding those small stretches of calm water to play in more achievable but also a lot of fun playing around in more choppy conditions.

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behind a PWC, they do in fact cover many more bases than you think. Many of the newer ones have more than enough power to help a struggling beginner out of the water for the � rst time, especially those out there which have ski pole attachments designed speci� cally for towing. With the right coaching, you’ll have the entire family up and riding with ease. Once you’re over the ‘beginner’s hump’, carving around, throwing some slashes, riding switch, getting all your surface turns, ollie’s back and forth and throwing some, all be it smaller, wake jumps can all result in seriously fun times on the water.

Over more recent years with the huge growth in popularity of wakeskating and obstacle riding, PWCs have found themselves yet more popular with the wake world. The simple reason is that a big wake is far less necessary with wakeskating and not needed at all when sessioning ramps and rails. The turn around time on getting picked up after a fall is so quick, and this is key with wakeskating where you have to get used to a lot of falling.

centres up and down the country both on the coastline and fresh water sites too. Here you’ll be able to hone your driving skills with expert guidance. On some of these lake-based centres they will even let you get out for a pull behind your ski as well.

Long and the short of it is that

if you already own a PWC and don’t use them for towing, you are seriously missing out. If you’re thinking of getting one for yourself, awesome! De� nitely do it. Get yourself some wakeboard lessons at a wake school, then go out and play behind your ski and you will be hooked!

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Don’t rely on the cable being open, get yourself a PWC and get on the water

Then there’s the multitude of extras that PWC’s can have such as cruise control, touring and sport mode, beginner driver restrictor keys (limiting the speed), jet trimming, changing the shape of the wake, braking systems and so on. All in all, making owning, driving and riding behind a PWC an incredible experience all round. There are a multitude of PWC

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After wakeboarding in the UK for a few years, I was given the opportunity to travel stateside back in 1995 with my good friend Andy Blackman. Destination Florida, wakeboard Mecca, wow I still remember the excitement like it was yesterday.

O� of the plane, � rst thing was getting in the rental car and the fact that you needed AC to keep you cool! The thought of getting into a lake with just board shorts just got even more appealing. We headed to performance Ski and Surf and asked who to go and ride with, they directed us to Dean Lavelle who one year later won his � rst word tittle. We had no clue what to expect and as

you can imagine we were slightly apprehensive, we turned up to a house on the Butler chain were we met Dean for the � rst time who went on to become a good long term friend and inspiration to us both.

We loaded all our kit into the boat and found some glassy water and started to ride, this was the � rst time I had ever ridden more than 15 mins and not from a stationary dock, I didn’t stop for 45, I thought this was amazing until 2 days later when I couldn’t move! So going to camps � rst advisory is don’t over do it on your � rst day - it could play havoc with the rest of your trip. My � rst trip was only

5 days and I just wanted more from that point and started my dream of a Florida Camp. This started a yearly migration during winter for me to train in the best conditions with the best coaches. I met Matt Rini that summer who also had a camp in Florida and I started training with him along with some other Brit’s for a few years. Matt’s setup was awesome, we stayed in his house and rode until we couldn’t any more. Matts positive attitude and understanding was a huge in� uence to me not only as a rider but as a coach. Shortly after this I got my chance to run Quayside in the UK and in-between the winters I would always head to a warmer place

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to ride. I rode with the Heaney’s at their camp in Orlando and then again with Dean in Fort Lauderdale. South Africa was also a winter home for a couple of years with Ross, Dieter and Jono. Then some 12 years later I � nally realized my full dream of setting up the Chain of Wakes In Winter Haven. I have tried to take into account all my experiences and best places on the way and to put them all together, from camper to rider and coach. To be able to share my experiences and bag them up at my favorite location blows my mind.

So Wake camps have evolved since my early experiences along with coaching techniques, boats and boards. Long have the days gone when you would simply say “cut harder” to assist with landing a new move... We now have the ability and the time to break things down piece by piece to bring it all together on the water. Video coaching and trampoline training will also set you up for positive faster results on the water. It’s good being

able to spend some time on theory as this alone often opens the mind of the rider to a new understanding of the physics of whats happening on the water - this is often overlooked when you are run at home or not paying too much attention to your riding but at a camp there is more time for one on one tuition and learning. For most riding is the priority but don’t pass up the opportunity to embrace a new way of life. It’s about experiencing something completely di� erent from home, instead of riding 15 mins twice a week (if we are lucky), to riding an hour a day in an environment that cries for you to go and ride. With the biggest wakeboarding population on the planet Florida is a go to destination. There are also many awesome camps in Europe now for those that want something a little closer to home that o� er great riding and coaching.

What to expect; If like me you were raised on the 15 min get it done policy, it will make a

pleasant change to your learning process. With total emersion into the world of wakeboarding with no outside distractions from work and every day life it’s a fantastic time to realize your goals and set things rolling. Camps are not just for the seasoned Pro, they are great for everyone from � rst timers to people riding on the pro tour. You get to make new friends and see some great riding � rst hand that will totally inspire you to push yourself. You’re all there for the same reason - it doesn’t matter if it’s your � rst surface 180 or your � rst 720 - the buzz and achievement is the same the goals just get bigger.

Most camps accommodation will be on the lake you will be riding on, for most of us from Blighty it’s a dream come true, when you wake up in the morning and see the sun rising over the lake that your about to shred all day. You can’t beat the lake lifestyle; grilling, chilling and wakeboarding. Sun up to Sun down you’re living the lake life and this to me is something

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to embrace just on its own. It makes a fantastic break for those that don’t even ride. You start to realize that the boat is more than something that just takes you wakeboarding it’s a lifestyle that is amazing and a great place to hang out and bond with your friends and family with nobody else around. Sitting in the boat in your boardies waiting for your ride is the best, normally you’re so hot that you can’t wait to get out there, especially when you have been amped up from the rider before you. After a great

day on the water there is nothing like watching the sun go down from the dock or the boat, it is a beautiful part of the day and just a reminder that your next day of riding is a little closer...

When should you go? Well, most people go at the start or the end of their domestic season. If you go at the start it will set you up for the season ahead. Going at the end of the season also has its bene� ts as your riding � tness will be high and getting straight into some serious riding will be less

of a strain. Going to a wake camp any where in the world is a great way of getting some amazing quality time on the board, with warm water, sunshine and an amazing experience that once you start you’ll want to make it part of your must do each year.

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LOCH LOMOND WAKEBOARDRowardennan HotelRoardennanLoch LomondG63 0AR07545 561360WWW.LOCHLOMONDWAKEBOARD.COM

LOCH KEN WAKEBOARD SCHOOLLoch Ken MarinaPartonCastle Douglas01644 470333WWW.SKILOCHKEN.CO.UK

ABERDEEN WATERSKI CLUBLoch of AboyneAberdeenshireAB34 5BR01224 818563WWW.ABERDEENWATERSKI.CO.UK

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MERLIN BRAE WATERSKI CLUBLittle WhickhopeKielder WaterNorthumberland01429 872350WWW.MERLINBRAEWATERSKI.CO.UK

ACTIVE SCOTLANDLochearn Watersports CentreLochearnheadFK19 8PU01567 830321WWW.ACTIVESCOTLAND.COM

LOCH LOMOND WATERSKIBalloch PierLoch Lomond01436 860632WWW.LOCHLOMONDWATERSKICLUB.CO.UK

KYLE WATERSKI CLUBKilbirnie LochGlengarnorck, Near BeithAyrshireKA14 3AZ07950 152831WWW.KYLEWATERSKICLUB.ORG.UK

FOX LAKE ADVENTURESDunbarEast LotianEH42 1XF01368 863615WWW.FOXLAKE.CO.UK

BALDERHEAD WATERSKI CLUBBalderhead ReservoirBarnard CastleCo. DurhamDL12 8AA01833 650310WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

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TEESSIDE WATERSKI CLUBTees BarrageNavigation WayStockton On Tees01642 595604WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

BLACKPOOL WAKEPARKThe Lake, Ream Hills FarmMythop Road, WeetonPR4 3NB01253 836543WWW.BLACKPOOLWATERPARK.CO.UK

PRESTON WAKEBOARD CLUBRiver RibblePrestonLancashireWWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

CLUB NAUTIQUE WATERSPORTSPine Lake ResortCarnforthLancashireLA6 1JZ07850 185150WWW.CLUBNAUTIQUE-WATERSKI.CO.UK

TEN FEET HIGHc/o She� eld Cable Waterski,Rother Valley Country Park,Mans� eld Road, She� eld, S26 5PQ01142 511717WWW.TENFEETHIGH.COM

PORT HAVERIGG WATERSPORTSPort Haverigg Caravan ParkHaveriggCumbria077465 39636WWW.PHWATERSPORTS.MOONFRUIT.COM

SALE WATERSKI CLUBTra� ord Watersports CentreRi� e RoadSaleM33 2LX01613 555479WWW.NEWFORESTWATERPARK.CO.UK

SOUTHPORT WATERSKI CLUBMarine LakeSouthportLancs01704 226864WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

WHITWORTH WATERSKI CLUBCrown ResevoirTong LaneWhitworth, RochdaleOL12 8BE01706 852534WWW.WHITWORTH-WATERSKI.CO.UK

YORKSHIRE WATER SKI CLUBWelton WatersBrough East YorkshireHU15 1PT01482 666133WWW.YORKSHIREWSC.FREESERVE.CO.UK

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CALMWATER BAY SKI CLUBFarnham QuarryBoroughbridgeKnaresboroughnear Harrogate01423 322977WWW.CALMWATERBAY.COM

TEN-80 WAKEBOARD & WATERSKI CENTREWest Midlands Waterski CentreTamworth Road, Cli� Warwickshire, B78 2DL01827 870203WWW.TEN-80.CO.UK

SOUTH YORKSHIRE BOAT & SKI CLUBTreeton LakeO� Wood LaneTreetonRotherham01142 540898WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

BROMERE WAKEBOARD & WATERSKI CENTREBromere PoolCondoverNr ShrewsburySY5 7AP01743 872122WWW.BROMERE.CO.UK

WHITE CROSS SKI CLUBThe BoatyardRythergateCawood,SelbyYork01757 268216WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

CHASE WATERSPORTS CENTREPool RoadBrownhillsWS8 7NL08448 584754WWW.CHASEWATERSPORTS.CO.UK

WHITE ROSE WATER SKI CLUBCromwell Lakecromwell BottomElland RoadBrighouse01423 322977WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

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BOX END PARKBox EndKempstonBedfordMK43 8RQ01234 846222WWW.BOXENDPARK.COM

CLUB WAKE PARKGrendon Lakes, Main RoadGrendonNorthants01933 665303WWW.CLUBWAKEPARK.CO.UK

BOMERE WATERSKI CLUBBomere Pool, CondoverShrewsburyShropshireSY5 7AP01743 872122WWW.BOMERE.CO.UK

COVENHAM WATERSKI CLUBCovernham Reservoir, Firebeacon laneCovenham St MaryLincolnshireLN11 0PA01472 887953WWW.COVENHAMWATERSKICLUB.CO.UK

MARNHAM BOAT CLUBThe Brownlow ArmsHigh MarnhamNewarkNotts01623 824176WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

TALLINGTON LAKESBarholm Road, tallingtonStamfordLincsPE9 4RJ01758 710066WWW.PHWATERSPORTS.COM

NOTTINGHAM SKI LAGOONNational Watersports Centre, Adbolton LaneHolmepierrepontNottingham, NG12 2LU01159 811316NOTTINGHAMSKILAGOON.CO.UK

BARTON LAKES WATERSKI CLUBBarton Quarry, Walton LaneBarton UnderNeedwood Sta� sDE13 8EJ07831 472077WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

GRENDON LAKESGrendon Lakes, Main RoadGrendonNorthants01933 665303WWW.GRENDONLAKES.CO.UK

NENE VALLEY WATERSKI CLUBDitchford LaneRushdenNorthants07889 243889WWW.NENEVALLEYWATERSKI.CO.UK

TATTERSHALL PARKBelton LakeTattershall Park and Country clubTattershall, LincsLN4 4LR01256 348800WWW.TATTERSHALLPARK.CO.UK

SKEGNESS WATER LEISURE PARKSkegness Water Leisure ParkWalls LaneSkegness, PE25 1JF07889 243889WWW.WATERSKEGGY.CO.UK

DUDLEY WATERSKI CLUBLodge Farm ReservoirHighbridge RdNetherton DudleyDY2 OHB01908 67019WWW.DUDLEYWATERSKI.ORG.UK

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PARKLANDS WATERSKI CLUBStoke PriorDroitwichWorcester, B60 4EQ07970 297066WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

OCEAN BEACH WATERSKI CLUBMarine LakePromonardeRhyl01745 [email protected]

OFF AXISGlanafon GarageLon Engan, Abersoch, Pwllheli,Gwynedd, LL53 7HP01758 713407WWW.OFFAXIS.CO.UK

DEESIDE WAKEBOARD & WATERSKI CLUB10a Dock RoadConnahs QuayDeesideFlintshire01244 821728WWW.DWWC.ORG.UK

GLASFRYN PARCY FforPwllheliNorth WalesLL53 6PG01766 8102020WWW.GLASFRYNPARC.CO.UK

GO-WAKESA1 WaterfrontSwansea01792 367453WWW.GOWAKE.CO.UK

ALWEN WATERSKI CENTREAlwen ResevoirNr DenbighNorth Wales01978 233519

DEGANWY QUAYS MARINADeganwy QuayDeganwyNorth WalesLL31 9DJ01492 576888WWW.QUAYMARINAS.COM

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CHARWOOD SKI &WAKEBOARD CLUBMurphy’s LakeCanal StreetThurmastonLeicester07860 605643WWW.WATERSKIINGLEICESTER.COM

CHURCH WILNE WATERSPORTS CLUBSawley RoadDraycottDerbyDE72 3QF01332 875574WWW.CHURCHWILNE.CO.UK

LLANGORSE LAKE WATERSKI CLUBLlangorse LakeLakeside Caravan ParkLlangorse, PowysLD3 7TR01874 658226WWW.LLWSC.COM

FESTIVAL WAKEBOARD PARKWaterfront WalkBasildonEssexSS14 3WB0844 8879253WWW.FESTWAKE.COM

EAST SUFFOLK WATERSKI CLUBc/o Felixstowe ferry Sailing ClubFelixstowe ferryFelixstowe, Su� olkIp11 9RZ01394 283785WWW.ESWSC.CO.UK

BRIGHTLINGSEA POWERBOAT CLUBPoint clear BayNorth ChannelBrightlingsea, essexCO7 0AX01206 298656WWW.BWSPC.CO.UK

NORWICH WATERSKI CLUBCostessey LakesCotessey RoadTavenhamNorwich01603 741895WWW.NORWICHWATERSKI.CO.UK

SOUTH LAKESouth Lake Ski SchoolLittle Paxton, St NeotsHuntingdon, Cambs01480 216966WWW.SOUTHLAKE.CO.UK

GOSFIELD LAKEGos� rld LakeChurch RoadGos� eld, EssexCO9 1UD01787 475043WWW.GOSFIELDLAKE.CO.UK

BUCKDEN WATERSKI CLUBBuckden MarinaMill RoadBuckden, CambsPE19 5QS07832 732825WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

PENTNEY WATERSPORTS CLUB24 Chenery DriveKings LynnNorfolk01603 416341WWW.PENTNEY-WATERSPORTS.CO.UK

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PENARTH QUAYS MARINAMarina O� ce, Penarth MarinaPenarthVale of GlamorganCF64 1TQ02920 705021WWW.QUAYMARINAS.COM

PREMIER WATERSKI CLUBPentney Lakes, common RoadEast WichKings LynnPE32 1NN07947 752704WWW.PENTNEYLAKES.COM

STONE WATERSPORTS CLUBRiver BlackwaterEssex01621 772280WWW.STONEWATERSPORTSCLUB.COM

PRINCES CLUBClock House LaneBedford, MiddlesexTW14 8QA01784 255568WWW.PRINCESCLUB.COM

WELLS & DISTRICT WATERSKI CLUBWells Next to the seaLifeboat HouseNorfolk01603 415031WWW.WELLSSKICLUB.COM

STEWARTBY WATERSPORTS CLUBStewartby LakeGreen LaneStewartbyMK43 9LY01234 767751WWW.STEWARTBY.ORG.UK

WAVENEY WATERSKI CLUBBath Hill RoadEarshamSu� olk01986 788375WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

JOHN BATTLEDAY WATERSKIThorpe RoadChertsey, SurreyKT16 8PH08706 061270WWW.JBSKI.COM

WOODHAM FERRERS WATERSKI CLUBMarsh Farm RdSouth Woodham ferrersChelmsfordEssexWWW.WOODHAMFERRERSWATERSKICLUB.CO.UK

LDB WAKE SCHOOLThorpe RoadChertseySurreyKT16 8PH08706 061270WWW.LDBWAKESCHOOL.CO.UK

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WAKE UP BRIGHTONLagoon Watersports, Hove LagoonKingsway, HoveEast SussexBN3 4LX01273 424842WWW.WAKEUPBRIGHTON.CO.UK

QUAYSIDE WAKEBOARD & WATERSKIColeford Bridge RoadMytchettSurreyGU17 0BT01252 524375WWW.UKWAKE.COM

TAPLOW BOARD N SKITaplow LakeAmerden laneBucksSL6 0EA01628 782113WWW.TBNS.CO.UK

HARDWICK PARKSDowns RoadStandlakeWitneyOxon, 0X29 7PZ01865 300841WWW.HARDWICKPARKS.CO.UK

CHICHESTER WATERSPORTSCoach RoadWest HampnettChichesterwest Sussex, PO18 0NX01243 776439WWW.CHICHESTERWATERSPORTS.CO.UK

OXFORD WAKEBOARD & WATERSKIQueenford Lake, Burcot LaneDorchester-On-ThamesWallingford, OxfordOX107PQ07974 369982WWW.OXFORDWSC.COM

LIQUID LESIURE CABLE & BOAT PARKDatchetBerkshireSL3 9HY01753 54200WWW.LLSKI.COM

RUSSELL WATERSPORTSFox LaneEversley CrossHook, HantsRG27 0NQ01252 877337WWW.RUSSELLPOWERBOATS.CO.UK

THEALE WATER SKI CLUBWellmans WaterMill RoadThealeReading01142 511717WWW.TWSC.ORG.UK

NEW FOREST WATER PARKRingwood RoadFordingbridgeHantsSP6 2EY01425 656868WWW.NEWFORESTWATERPARK.CO.UK

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WAKE MK CABLE PARKThe Cable BuildingV10 Brickhill StreetWillen Lake, Milton KeynesMK15 9HQ01908 67019WWW.WAKEMK.COM

ROCKSTAR WAKEBAORD SCHOOLwest Quay MarinaPooledorset07772 395261WWW.ROCKSTARWAKEBOARDING.CO.UK

DENHAM WATERSKI CLUBNorth Orbital RoadDenham GreenSouthBucksUB9 5HE01895 820007WWW.DENHAMWATERSKI.COM

PENWITH WATERSKI CLUBHale EsturayCornwall07017 001889WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

EXE WAKERother Valley Country ParkExmouth, DevonEX8 1ER07825539450WWW.EXEWAKE.COM

PLYMOUTH WATERSKI CLUBSouth BankRiver PlymPlymouth07941 344308WWW.PLYMOUTH-WATER-SKI-CLUB.CO.UK

GRAVITY WAKEBOARDINGDorset Lake Ship YardHamworthyPoole Harbour07979 535327WWW.BRITISHWATERSKI.ORG.UK

SOUTH COAST H20Hilsea LidoLondon RoadPortsmouthHampshire07905 175077WWW.SOUTHCOASTWAKEBOARDING.CO.UK

WM SKISummer LakeSpine Road, Souh CerneyGloucestershireGL7 5LW08458 959000WWW.WMSKI.COM

THE CRAIG COHOON WATERSKI SCHOOLWhelford RoadFairfordGlos, GL7 4DT01285 713735WWW.CRAIGCOHOON.CO.UK

MIDDLEMOOR WATERPARKMiddlemoor waterparkThe CausewayBridgewaterTA7 8DN01278 685578WWW.MIDDLEMOOR.CO.UK

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THE EDGE WATERSPORTS233 Loughan RoadColeraine, County AntrimBT52 1UD02826 68999WWW.EDGEWATERSPORTS.CO.UK

CORK POWERBOAT & SKI CLUBAgherinaghLower DripseyCounty Cork00353 863069202WWW.WATERSKIIREALND.COM

THE WAKEBOARD CAMP848 W. Osceloa StClermontFlorida, USA(352) 394 88 99WWW.THEWAKEBOARDCAMP.COM

IRISH AQUATIC SPORTS CENTREArods TownSummerhillCounty Neath00353 866016340WWW.WAKEBOARDINGWATERSKIING.COM

THAI WAKE PARKThai Wake Park18/4 Soi SudsawasLieab Klong 6 Rd, Lumlukka,Pathum Thani, 12150+66 (0) 88 606 3776WWW.THAIWAKEPARK.COM

CARRIG SKI & WAKEBOARD CLUBCaum Cross, CarrigadrohidMacroomCo CorkIreland00353 872311179WWW.CARRIGWATERSKI.COM

WATERMARK SKI CLUBLough dergportumna00353 872573661WWW.IRISHWATERSKI.COM

XTREME-GENEEmbalse da la BrenaAlmodavar de RioCordoba147200034 667739392WWW.XTREME-GENE.COM

LOUGH MUCKNO WAKEBOAR CLUBCastle BlaynyCounty Monaghan353 (0)87 7402806WWW.IRISHWATERSKI.COM

DOUBLE WAKEHarbour of GelvesSevillaSpain0034 667366256WWW.DOUBLEWAKE.COM

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DE LA WAKESanta Clara a VelhaSouth PortugalPortugal00371 29498150WWW.DELAWAKE.LV

CHAIN OF WAKESWinter HavenPolk CountyFlorida+1 (863) 207 1420WWW.COWAKES.COM

CAMSUR WATERSPORTS COMPLEXProvincial Capitol ComplexCadlan, Pili 4418Camarines Sur, Philippines(054) 4773344WWW.CWCWAKE.COM

CAB WAKECab Wake School Islabon,Cabarete, Puerto PlataDominican RepublicWWW.CABWAKE.COM

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MCCORMICKS2020 McCormicks Lakes WaySe� nerFloriderWWW.SKIMCCORMICK.COM

HIP NOTICS CABLE PARKBurun Ucu Mevki, Cakis KoyuManavgat Yolu Koprulu KanyonKavsagi / Antalya+90 (242) 762 32 34WWW.HIP-NOTICS.COM

PROPAGANDA WAKE SCHOOLLiptovska Mara LakeSlovakia+421 917 707 282WWW.WAKEBOARDSCHOOL.CO.UK

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20122012

2012 CWB Sabre Flexcore Board – RRP £299.00

Building on the success of the Vibe, CWB have brought the Sabre out to play for 2012. The Vibe is so bomb proof you will �nd it in most of the cable parks and System 2.0s as their rental board, the Sabre builds on this strength and adds more to the put. The tip and tail remain �exi, and the grind base stays the same, but they have added a super sti� central section, giving the board awesome pop o� the wake and meaning you can still kill it on the air tricks and own those rails all on the one board. Add the Prizm boot to this package and you have the ultimate price point cable set up for a season of shredding those obstacles and killing it on the air tricks!

Fox Hydroblast Short: £56For the days when you are going to do it all. Fox Hydro Series Shorts are designed to look like a walk short but function like a boardshort. Constructed using technical performance boardshort fabrics, they dry fast yet they are styled for wearing around town... with pockets for your keys and wallet.

2012 Mystic Force Wake Vest D30 £109.00

Mystic’s �agship wake vest has been totally revamped for 2012, the new Force d3o vest come in a sick new graphic, orange seems to be the colour for the coming season. Features wise the vest is packed, starting with the d3o, the intelligent impact technology o�ers genuine protection rather than just padding. Then we have the Teddyprene lining on the inside, when riding with a suit it means the vest will not ride up, without a suit and it means you have a super comfy feel. All this without compromising on the stretch of the vest so its easy to get on and o�, even after a hard days riding. Then last but not least we have price, which despite all these new features the price has been dropped for 2012 down to £109.00 which is a steal!

O’Neill Gooru GBS Long Sleeve Shorty 2mm: £100.00

True to the Goo and redesigned for Spring 2012. This Series is constructed with buttery UltraFlex DS, light and �exible GBS Seams, Lumbar Seamless Design (LSD), un�nished cu�s, and Krypto Knee Padz. The light weight, quality materials and attention to detail make this series a team inspired favourite.

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Super Air Nautique G23

For years Nautique has been working with its elite team of athletes on a project that will change the possibilities of what you can do behind a wake boat. We started with a clean slate and created a wake that gives every rider the opportunity to do things they have only dreamed possible. The Super Air Nautique G23 represents the start of a new era, and will push your limits and expectations as a rider. Inside and out, this boat delivers an experience that surpasses every wake boat in the marketplace. The all-new Super Air Nautique G23 has rede�ned what a wake boat can be.

Liquid Force Ultra Bindings

The Ultra is the most unique binding in our line and perhaps the wake industry. Arguably the most supportive, yet �exible boot we have. No other boot conforms to the foot quite like the Ultra and no other boot in our line �exes as smoothly. The unique overlay provides a wrap-around �t and super smooth �ex pro�le that gives a unique energy return not found on stitched bindings.

Obrien Team T Reactor Handle

Flexible injection molded frame Comfort micro-�ber suede grip T-Bar for wrap tricks 5.5" control arms provide anti-roll Spectra core w/ braided cover / (55' + (3x5') = 70')

Jobe BrigadeSize: 134, 139

This board still has the only true "�at top deck" in the industry and is now built to take more abuse around the obstacles than ever beforeExplosive "rocker" that carries a lot of speed into the wake and out to the �ats, delivers smooth carving with a crisp turn inSuper clean bottom makes landings softer than ever; less is moreThe "�exi" attitude of the Brigade allows riders of all levels to "shred rails" and press to their heart’s content2.45"/2.55" "Hybrid Hard Rocker": Big clean "pop" when you want it, without having to stomp out a hard landingFour 1.0" polycarbonate �ns

Slingshot - Whip

Raising the bar again, Slingshot introduces the most versatile wakeboard ever. Taking the best attributes of our Ballistic Line, the 2012 Whip features enhanced molded channels and �ns that increase its edging power, magnify its pop, and reduce its impact on hard landings. Fastrack Stance Options:135 - 20" – 26"139 - 20" – 26"143 - 22" – 28"This all NEW board combines a rider friendly outline and continu-ous rocker with speci�c bottom features designed to make it fast, poppy, smooth on landings, and still hold up to the gnarliest torture riders can in�ict. Whether you’re shredding obstacles and boosting huge airs at your local cable park like Ste�en Vollert or showing o� behind your favorite boat, the 2012 Whip is sure to make it better.

Teva Fuse-Ion

We spend an awful lot of time around people that live for adventure. When we asked them for the biggest problem with high-performance shoes, we kept hearing the same one: "I can't wear them to the bar." So, what'd we do? We designed a shoe that they would gladly wear to the bar, then we �gured out a way to make it the highest performing water shoe we have ever built. No big deal.With Ion-Mask technology to keep your shoes dry and a Jstep and Spider Rubber outsole that will stick to a grease-covered aluminum ramp (true story), wet rocks and slick bar �oors shouldn't be a problem.

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Super Air Nautique G23

For years Nautique has been working with its elite team of athletes on a project that will change the possibilities of what you can do behind a wake boat. We started with a clean slate and created a wake that gives every rider the opportunity to do things they have only dreamed possible. The Super Air Nautique G23 represents the start of a new era, and will push your limits and expectations as a rider. Inside and out, this boat delivers an experience that surpasses every wake boat in the marketplace. The all-new Super Air Nautique G23 has rede�ned what a wake boat can be.

Liquid Force Ultra Bindings

The Ultra is the most unique binding in our line and perhaps the wake industry. Arguably the most supportive, yet �exible boot we have. No other boot conforms to the foot quite like the Ultra and no other boot in our line �exes as smoothly. The unique overlay provides a wrap-around �t and super smooth �ex pro�le that gives a unique energy return not found on stitched bindings.

Obrien Team T Reactor Handle

Flexible injection molded frame Comfort micro-�ber suede grip T-Bar for wrap tricks 5.5" control arms provide anti-roll Spectra core w/ braided cover / (55' + (3x5') = 70')

Jobe BrigadeSize: 134, 139

This board still has the only true "�at top deck" in the industry and is now built to take more abuse around the obstacles than ever beforeExplosive "rocker" that carries a lot of speed into the wake and out to the �ats, delivers smooth carving with a crisp turn inSuper clean bottom makes landings softer than ever; less is moreThe "�exi" attitude of the Brigade allows riders of all levels to "shred rails" and press to their heart’s content2.45"/2.55" "Hybrid Hard Rocker": Big clean "pop" when you want it, without having to stomp out a hard landingFour 1.0" polycarbonate �ns

Slingshot - Whip

Raising the bar again, Slingshot introduces the most versatile wakeboard ever. Taking the best attributes of our Ballistic Line, the 2012 Whip features enhanced molded channels and �ns that increase its edging power, magnify its pop, and reduce its impact on hard landings. Fastrack Stance Options:135 - 20" – 26"139 - 20" – 26"143 - 22" – 28"This all NEW board combines a rider friendly outline and continu-ous rocker with speci�c bottom features designed to make it fast, poppy, smooth on landings, and still hold up to the gnarliest torture riders can in�ict. Whether you’re shredding obstacles and boosting huge airs at your local cable park like Ste�en Vollert or showing o� behind your favorite boat, the 2012 Whip is sure to make it better.

Teva Fuse-Ion

We spend an awful lot of time around people that live for adventure. When we asked them for the biggest problem with high-performance shoes, we kept hearing the same one: "I can't wear them to the bar." So, what'd we do? We designed a shoe that they would gladly wear to the bar, then we �gured out a way to make it the highest performing water shoe we have ever built. No big deal.With Ion-Mask technology to keep your shoes dry and a Jstep and Spider Rubber outsole that will stick to a grease-covered aluminum ramp (true story), wet rocks and slick bar �oors shouldn't be a problem.

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LOCH LOMOND WAKEBOARDLoch LomondScotlandwww.lochlomondwakeboard.com

ABERSOCH OFFAXISGlanafon GarageAbersoch01758 713407www.offaxis.co.uk

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SOUTHLAKE WAKEBOARD & WATERSKI SCHOOLSt. Neots, Cambridgeshire01480 216966www.southlake.co.uk

LDB WAKE SCHOOLJBSki, Thorpe Road,Chertsey, Surrey 07833 362733www.ldbwakeschool.co.uk

LIQUID LEISUREHorton RoadDatchet, BerkshireSL3 9HY01753 542500www.llski.com

CLUB WAKE PARKGrendon LakesMain Road, GrendonNorthamptonshireNN7 1JWtel 07805270575www.clubwakepark.co.uk

EXTREME-GENE WAKEBOARD & WAKESKATEAlmodovar Del RioCordoba, SpainTel : 0034 957635437www.extreme-gene.com

NORTH SHEFFIELD CABLE WATER SKIRother Valley Country ParkMansfield RoadWales BarSheffieldS26 5PQ0114 2511717www.sheffieldcablewater-ski.comwww.tenfeethigh.com

NATIONAL WATER SPORTS CENTREAdbolton LaneHolme PierrepontNottinghamNG12 2LU0115 982 1212www.nwscnotts.com

EASTOFFAXIS18B High StreetAldeburgh, Suffolk01728 454341www.offaxis.co.uk

MIDLANDSNOBLES Units 1-3 Wymeswold Ind. EstBurtin-on-the-WoldsLoughbroughLE12 5TY01509 881111www.nobleboards.co.uk

SKEGNESS CABLE SKIWalls LaneIngoldmellsSkegnessPE25 1JF01754 899400www.waterskiskeggy.co.uk

TALLINGTON LAKESBarholm RoadTallingtonStamfordLincolnshirePE9 4RJ01778 347000www.tallingtonlakes.com

BOX END PARKKempston, BedfordMK43 8RQ07922 824678www.boxendpark.com

GLASFRYN WAKE PARCY Ffôr, PwllheliGwynedd. LL53 6PG01766 810202www.glasfryn.co.uk

JB SKI AND SURFThorpe Road, Chertsey. KT16 8PH01932 579755www.wakeboardisland.com

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5th Ultra Sport Demo Day 2CRAIG COHOONS, GLOUCESTER

12th Ultra Sport Demo Day 3BOX END PARK, BEDFORD

12th Wake The Line Quali� er Cable ObstaclesOWC, ORLANDO, USA

17th-18th RetentionGEORGIA

17th-20th FiSE - Obstacle, System 2MONTPELIER, FRANCE

19th 10 Feet High Stop 1 - CableSHEFFIELD CABLE

19th US Pro Tour 1 - BoatACWORTH, USA

26th Watersports World Demo DayWAKE MK

26th-27th Wake N Beach - System 2LE BACARES, S. FRANCE

27th Watersports World Demo DayPRINCES CLUB

27th Wake The Line Quali� erCable ObstaclesLANGENFELD, GERMANY

JUNE

1st-2nd Wake The Line Obstacle, System 2GERMANY

1st-5th Watersports World Demo DayFESTIVAL WAKE PARK, BASILDON, UK

4th Festival Big AirFESTIVAL WAKE PARK, BASILDON, UK

2nd Ultra Sport Demo Day 4WAKEUP DOCKLANDS

8th-9th US Pro Tour 3 - BoatBRANSON, MO., USA

16th-17th South Lakes Old skool CompSOUTH LAKES, BEDFORDSHIRE


21st-24th Wake N Country Cable Board/SkateTNG CABLE, TOULOUSE, FR

23rd Ultra Sport Demo Day 5JBSKI, SURREY

23rd Longest Day - CableWMSKI, MILTON KEYNES

24th AOD Stop 1/UKPT Boat 1(2) - BoatQUAYSIDE, SURREY

28th - 30th Battle FallsCENTRAL FLORIDA

29th - 30th US Pro Tour 4 - BoatMONROE, WASH, USA

30th-1st July UK Open Boat Wake & Skate NationalsQUAYSIDE, SURREY

1st-2nd US Pro Tour 2 - BoatFORT WORTH, TEXAS, USA

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JULY AUGUST

5th-8th WakestockABERSOCH, NORTH WALES

14th Ultra Sport Demo Day 6 TBCWMSKI, CIRENCESTER

21st-22nd Wake Challenge - BoatPORTUMNA, IRELAND

21st-22nd UK Cable Wake & SkateNationalsJBSKI, SURREY

27th-28th Red Bull Harbour Reach Obstacle, System 2LYME REGIS

28th US Pro Tour 5 - BoatKNOXVILLE, TENN, USA

2nd-5th WWA Wakeboard US Nationals - BoatOHIO, USA

4th UKPT Boat Stop 2(3)QUAYSIDE, SURREY

4th-5thIrish National Champs - BoatLOUGH MUCKNO, IRELAND

10th-12th WWA World Series 2/World Champs, Wakestock - BoatONTARIO, CANADA

11th-12th Riverfest - Boat DemosCOLERAINE, N. IRELAND


16th -19th WWA World Series 3,Worlds - BoatWISCONSIN, USA

16th-19th Glass Butter BeachABERSOCH, NORTH WALES

20th -26th E&A Boat Wake & Sk8 ChampsKIEV, UKRAINEWISCONSIN, USA

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