Indholdsfortegnelse for July 2017 i WAKEBOARDING

Abs are made in the kitchen, right? There are ongoing statistics about how much of one’s appearance and athletic performance is based on diet versus exercise or training. What is concrete is the fact that quality of fuel in is going to reflect in the quality of structure built and the performance of that structure. If you buy the cheapest fuel for your boat, chances are the gas efficiency and the performance of the engine will be less than that of premium fuel. This is an essential concept when talking about nutrition for athletes. The problem in the U.S. today is that most people don’t eat real food. Too much of our diets consists of processed or refined food products. The typical diet is full of convenience items, loaded with…

MADE IN THE USA Over the years as wakeboarding has grown and gotten bigger, so too have the boats. Some boats started getting so big that many people who wakeboarded wondered why. Dig a little deeper into these bigger boats (and by “bigger” we are referring to boats 24 feet and longer) and it’s easy to find the answers. The most obvious is the one centered on the mantra of being on a boat in the first place: The more the merrier. The greatest aspect of all wake sports is the social one. Nothing beats being on the water with family and friends, enjoying time together and riding behind the boat (along with chilling in it). The big boats on the market today bring that social aspect to new levels.…

まっすぐな日本 How hard was it to miss a lot of last year with an injury? It was definitely tough. That was my first big injury that left me off the water for a significant amount of time. I was off the water for a couple of months, and then had to take it easy for a while when I got back. Being a competitor and loving riding as much as I do, that was really hard, especially because it happened in the middle of the season. I’ve been in the gym a lot since then to make sure I stay healthy, and I’m stoked with where my riding is at. I’m learning new tricks and having a blast! What are your goals going into the 2017 season? The level of…

Dylan Miller has long been viewed as one of the more creative riders in the game. Whether it's his one-footed tricks behind the boat, his unique lines in the park or some of the crazy urban hits with a winch, Dylan finds a way to stay at the forefront of wakeboarding with his style and approach. When we tasked Dylan and photographer Bryan Soderlind with getting some cool stuff for his Pro Spotlight in this issue, we knew we'd likely have a couple of solid options for a cover. What we weren't expecting was an insane lay-back wall ride on a bridge. That's Dylan's MO the past few years though: bring something unexpected and see what happens, then post something funny on WakeZeach.…

P:billdoster.com The Tigé RZX2 isn’t just Tigé’s flagship boat for do-it-all versatility, it is also one of the most impressive and versatile boats in the game. Period. Not only can you wakeboard behind it at a variety of skill levels, but you can also create world-class wakesurf waves, and you can even slalom ski. Yes, slalom ski. We’re here to talk about how the RZX2 performs as a wakeboard boat though, and that’s what I’m going to tell you about. With the stock tanks full, which is an impressive 3,000 pounds of subfloor ballast, and the extra plug-and-play at 75 percent, the wake reached pro levels (i.e., big enough for pros to do all their tricks). The wake is clean with plenty of kick. It can get a little steep…

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WINNER! Wakeboarding-themed tattoos — there’s the good, the bad, and the ugly. More of ten than not, we see the ugly, and they’ve garnered a l o t o f r i d i c u l e i n t h e p a s t . We’re not saying the foll owing tattoos are among those; we ’ re not saying anything re a l l y . T h ese are j u s t a few that received some attention on our Facebook page. You be the judge. GARY SAWYER Congratulations, Gary… Well damn, Gary. This is without a doubt the most insane wake tattoo we’ve ever seen. Apparently, it’s the most insane wake tattoo anyone has ever seen. People were losing their minds on our…

Rodrigo Donoso isn’t just one of the best photographers in wakeboarding, he’s also one of the best guys you could ever hang out with. No matter what i s going on, if you’re with Rodrigo, you’re going to enjoy yourself (and probably have a killer photo to share too). His stories are legendary, and he’s been gathering them for the last 15 years while documenting wakeboarding from a front-row seat . When was your first published photo and whom/what was it of? My first photo was actually a photo of Joey Meddock back in 2002 when he was on the Delta with some guys doing a trip and story for Wakeboarding. What does it mean to you to be the two-time reigning Photographer of the Year from the Wake Awards?…

Six years ago, I signed with Malibu, and it was a dream come true. I have always loved riding behind these boats, but I have a special love for my 24 MXZ. The wake is everything I need for training, and the surf wave is the best I’ve ever ridden. With over 24 feet of boat, there’s more than enough room for all my friends to come out as well as space for my little rug rat to run around. The bow is spacious and smooth to ride in, and the storage lockers are incredibly deep, keeping the boat nice and tidy. I also love the media center — it’s amazingly simple to navigate between music, speed, Surf Gate and more. What’s my favorite feature of the boat though? The…

When “Pizza Boy” Massi Piffaretti gets a signature boot from Ronix, you know it has to feel good and look good, right? We’ve all seen Massi’s Euro stylings on social media, and we’ve definitely all seen his unbelievably stylish wakeboarding. Mix those two together, add in Ronix’s next-level binding tech and you have the RXT, one of the most comfortable and high-performance wakeboard boots on the market. When I first slipped my foot into the RXT, I immediately thought of pillows. And pepperoni with extra cheese. But mainly pillows. These things are comfortable from the get-go, thanks to Ronix’s Rad Foam and Double Stuff Footbed. The lace handles make the dual lace enclosures easy to tighten and lock down. An attachment point on the boots is also easy to use…