CWB U-Build It Contest

CWB Board Co. manufactures wakeboards in the USA. This on-site production enables them to build their own molds, adjust lay ups, continually fine tune every single board and control quality on a daily basis. From shooting the foam core to drilling the inserts, it is done at their Washington factory one board at a time. Sometimes they get tired of making so many wakeboards every day, so they're looking for your help!

Here is the deal. You could be the grand prize winner of one of the coolest packages we've ever offered on WakeWorld; a trip for two to the CWB factory in Washington (includes airfare, hotel and meals) to hand build your own personalized CWB wakeboard. The winner will also be handed a pair of CWB Hinge Tech boots, CWB vest and Proline rope and handle. Matty Swanson from Oakley and John Behling from Mastercraft have also kicked in some gear to sweeten the prize list.

When you're done making your one-of-a-kind board, you will put on your Oakley shades and head out for a ride behind the CWB X-Star. Not only that, but the whole thing will be videotaped for an episode of CWB_TV and will be covered right here on WakeWorld as well!
If you don't win the grand prize, don't worry because you still have a chance to pick up one of the following runner up prizes...

1st runner up: Xbox 360 console, CWB board of choice, Oakley shades
2nd runner up: CWB board of choice, Mastercraft apparel.
3rd runner up: CWB Hinge Tech boots of your choice, Oakley board shorts
4th runner up: CWB wake surf board of your choice
5th runner up: CWB neoprene vest
6th runner up: Proline rope and handle
7th runner up: Mastercraft apparel
8th runner up: Oakley sunglasses
9th runner up: CWB clothing
10th runner up: CWB hat

To sign up for the contest go to ridecwb.com

Step Up Productions partners up with Mastercraft

Orlando based Step Up Productions, the nation's original producer of portable wakeboard Rail Jams, is pleased to announce some exciting new partnerships for the 2008 season. With over 100 events under their belt spanning 30 cities and three countries - Step Up Productions is the undisputed leader in taking the sport to the people.

"We are very excited to be joining forces with Mastercraft Boats and Hyperlite Wakeboards", said Kevin Little, Vice President of the company. "Now we are taking things to the next level". The partnership will keep the Step Up crew busy throughout 2008 with a solid line-up of events at select boat shows, Mastercraft dealerships and in the pit areas at select Supercross events across the country. Team Hyperlite pro riders, including JD Webb, Rusty Malinoski, Eric Ruck, Shaun Murry, Aaron Rathy, Brian Grub, Brandon Thomas and Heather Johnson will be featured at all of these events.

Step Up is also working on organizing the Rock-n-Ride College Campus Tour in the Fall and will be providing the rail jam set-ups at various other high-profile action sports events."In 2008 you'll see a lot new things." said Little, "Including two new rail jam set-ups and the new Step-Up luxury bus that has already hit the road!" To keep up with all of the events, they have made some changes to the down rail on the primary rig and they will unveil a second set-up at the Louisville Boat show and a third rig at the Orlando Boat Show.

Schedule of Events

Feb

2nd - Anaheim, CA - Supercross

7th - 10th Columbus, OH - Boat Show

8th Dallas, TX - Gilley's

9th - San Diego, CA - Supercross

13th - 17th Grand Rapids, MI - Boat show

15th - 24th Indianapolis, IN - Boat Show

16th - 24th Detroit, MI - Boat Show

16th - Houston, TX - Supercross

For more information go to http://www.stepupproductions.com/For sponsorship opportunities contact Ryan@stepupproductions.com About Step Up Productions:

Orlando based Step-Up Productions was founded in 2000 By Ryan Davis and Kevin Little. Step Up Productions has been producing Skate, BMX and Free Style Motocross events, long before action sports became part of the main stream. Since the advent of the gas powered winch, Step Up Productions has added Wakeboarding and Wakeskating to their arsenal of portable Action Sports Demos. With events like the Surf Expo After Party Rail Jam, Rock N Ride College tour, the X Games Rail Jam, JD Webb's World Record Fountain Jump, The Pro Team Challenge and this year Rail Jam at the AST Dew Tour

Win a 2008 Mastercraft X-Star!

The Win an X Star Sweepstakes is being presented by MileHigh Wakeboarding with support from S&W Performance Marine of Denver, CO. All net proceeds after an $80,000 ceiling is reached (to purchase the boat) will be donated to LiveStrong to support the global fight against cancer.

Check out coloradoadventuresports.com for more information and to register for the sweepstakes.

Boardshorts, Bulls and Bikinis

DALLAS, TX (February 8, 2008) - H2O was on site for the third annual Boardshorts, Bulls and Bikini’s pro wakeboard event took place at the legendary Gilley’s honky-tonk in Dallas, Texas and Shane “Danger” Bonifay came out on top…TWICE!

It was stop #1 of the 2008 Texas Wakeboard Tour, presented by Malibu Boats, and a talented line-up of top local and pro riders where in attendance. Dano “The Mano” and his Texas sidekick Justin Kiefer called the action which started at 9pm with a parking lot rail jam. Fourteen wakeboarders and four skaters braved the chilly temperatures for a piece of the $3000 cash purse and one of two custom silver belt buckles. The boarders were split into two heats of seven with the top three in each heat advancing to the finals. Riders each took three pulls and were judged on best trick. LF pro Shane Bonifay, Gator rookie AJ Racinelli and CWB’s Andrew Dyrhood advanced from heat #1. Top local LF rider Brian Sasser joined Malibu pro Chad Sharpe and Team Hyperlites, Rusty Malinoski in the finals from heat #2.

Before the wakeboard finals, four skaters went head-to-head in their own best trick showdown. Malibu pro Brian Grubb made the podium with a front side 180 after attempting, and almost landing a FS Big Spin. Texas native, Bret Little, rode smooth all night and ended up in second place with his own stylish version of a Front Board 90 shuv out. And it was another Texan, Clint Tompkins, who stoked the crowd and took the wakeskate win when he stuck a kick-flip off the 30 foot incline box. The fourth wakeskater competing was Liquid Force pro, Stef Tor, who had a rough night and ended up getting worked on her fourth and final hit. Stef fractured her leg when she went down between the rails, but she is doing well and resting back home in Orlando.

The wakeboard finals started at around 10:30pm and everyone was attacking the rails. Each rider got two attempts to show the judges why they deserved the win. Chad Sharpes consistent riding landed him in third place overall. The “Bone-Crusher” muscled through a 540 for second place and it was Shane Bonifay, representing Liquid Force wakeboards, who nose-pressed his way to a victory like only he can! Shane pocketed $1000 cash and the first of two custom silver belt buckles up for grabs for his efforts.





After the rail jam, the top wake and skate finalists headed over the bull-riding arena. With a second custom silver belt buckle on the line, Clint Tompkins, Bret Little, Brian Grubb, Shane Bonifay, Rusty Malinoski and 2006 bull-riding champ, Chad Sharpe, each had a shot at taming the mechanical beast. The bull “operator” was showing no mercy, but almost everyone beat the 8 second standard. However, it was Bonifay who held on for 19.6 seconds to win the contest and snag his second silver buckle of the evening!

The rail jamming and bull-riding only made up half of the activities at this unique, annual wake party. At 11:30pm, everyone headed inside the Loft Bar at Gilley’s for the Howsaboutabeer.com Bikini Contest followed by a live show from Austin reggae/rock sensations, Eleven Fingered Charlie. It was a packed house and a great way to wrap up an action packed evening.

Geno Yauchler World Record

Geno Yauchler sets off to London at Thorpe Park to set a Guinness book of world records for the most flips on a hydrofoil.

Geno originally broke the record with 1416 flips for 4.5 hours and shattered the old record of 700. On March 24 Geno will set a new world record and plans on doing it in 2 hours this time. While practicing at his home in Winter Haven Florida this month he landed 388 flips in thirty minutes. He truly is a mad man. We will keep you posted on his progress.