Tabla de contenidos para June 2016 en WAKEBOARDING

Cable wakeboarding’s transformation from what it used to look like to what it is today has to be one of the biggest changes our sport has ever seen. It was a long-overdue makeover that took an aspect of the sport that was widely regarded as kooky and made it a universally accepted and legitimate part of wakeboarding’s DNA. A good portion of the changes can be attributed to the guy we chat with on page 36, Pat Panakos, but there was also a widespread conscious effort about 10 years ago to overhaul park riding so wakeboarding could grow, reach larger mass markets, and become more accessible. Call it low-hanging fruit: Park riding was ripe for change, and a unified front of park owners and riders were ready to push cable…

There seems to be an endless supply of boating mishaps for us to pull from. And although some of these stories are pretty comical, there’s really nothing funny about it when an accident happens to you. So above all, keep safety at the front of your mind when preparing for time on the water. A few extra seconds of critical thinking could prevent a life-changing catastrophe. With that said, the boating blunder that most recently caught our attention comes fresh out of Australia — which always seems to be where we find our most extreme stories. A family was towing their boat behind a houseboat using a cheap old rope from Bunnings (the Australian version of Home Depot). During their voyage, the adults were having some drinks while the 15-year-old…

How Pat Panakos has built and continues to shape the park scene I “Icon” is a term often thrown around without much weight in our sport. At times it becomes a badge bestowed on those who have stood the test of time in our industry and managed some form of career life support. Sure, there are some people whose contributions redefined what it meant to be involved in wake sports, and whose presence could only be described as iconic. Yet even in this elite group, how many athletes, innovators, creative forces and engineers can actually claim to have completely redefined what it meant to be involved in watersports at large? Pat Panakos has spent the past 17 years literally building up wakeboarding and wakeskating. Whether with hammer and nail, welder…

With each passing year, the demand for more in a wakeboat screams louder: more seating, more power, more storage, more tech, more convenience, more luxury, more wake. The RZX is Tigé’s answer to those demands for 2016. This is the Tigé boat that competes with the big boys. Coming in dry at 6,000 pounds with a 65-gallon fuel tank and 3,000 pounds of ballast, the RZX can morph into a 5-ton wake monster with the press of a button. And that’s easy to do with Tigé Touch2, a touchscreen software system that controls the boat’s ballast, wake shaping, rider profiles and audio systems. Like most other companies’ flagship boats, Tigé’s RZX is designed to proficiently carve large, clean surf waves and create pro-level wakeboard wakes during every single session. My…

7 Things Your Tower Can Do Now Today’s towers offer riders a lot more than a tall tow point. Store Your Wakesurfers Virtually every rider’s quiver includes a wakesurf board or two these days, but their longer, fatter design can take a massive bite out of your underseat and transom storage. Get up to six wakesurfers safe and out of the way on Tigé’s Alpha Z tower when it’s outfitted with easy-to-use Clamp 4RCE board racks and a Surf Pocket bimini. Throw Shade (In a Good Way ) Fact 1: It’s very sunny in summer. Fact 2: Too much of that wonderful summer sun can give you a buzz-killing burn. That’s why we encourage you to opt for Supra’s all-new rear- facing bimini, which combines with the company’s conventional forward-facing…

NOT A CONSOLATION PRIZE There is little doubt that Dom Hernler is one of the best park riders in the business right now. After his Pro Spotlight last year in our park issue, tons of photos in multiple mags, contest results, and video performances like The Magician, which you can find on wakeboardingmag.com, there was a lot of turmoil about whether Dom should have won Rail Rider of the Year at Wake Awards. To be honest, it’s easy to make an argument for him. He’s a guy who pushes the sport in the right direction and is constantly up to something innovative, and maybe most importantly, he looks damn good doing it. After multiple shoots, we were able to lock down Dom’s first cover with us, and although he didn’t…

TOP 3 TOM FOOSHEE We talk music ’n’ thangs with the King. Songs to listen to on the way to the park: 1. “Cowboys from Hell” by Pantera 2. “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits 3. Anything from A$AP Rocky’s first album Songs to listen to on the way home: 1. “Ramblin’ Man” by the Allman Brothers Band 2. “I’m Your Captain” by Grand Funk Railroad 3. “Change It” by Stevie Ray Vaughan Music videos: 1. “Sabotage” by Beastie Boys 2. “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits 3. “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses YouTube videos: 1. “1994 Kneeboarding Video ESPN2” 2. “Kneeboarding Accident at Beaudry Beach” 3. “You’re the Best Chinese Hurdler Around” Wakeboarding movie parts: 1. Randall Harris in Natural Born Thrillers 2. Parks Bonifay in Incomplete 3.…

Everybody knows that the greater Miami area is a hotbed for fun outdoor activities. With the city’s insanely diverse culture that’s big on being active in the sun, a watersports complex fits like a glove. In fact, a facility like the Miami Watersports Complex probably should have existed years ago. Like anything, though, doing it right and getting the best people involved took time, and that’s exactly how MWC has been built up and presented to the now-frothing community. Once a pipe dream of local riders, MWC now sits as one of the best facilities in the country to ride, learn and experience every facet of wakeboarding. We had the chance to sit down with David and Nacho Hernandez, who co-manage the park and coach together. Whose vision was the…

6 THINGS TO LOOK FOR DURING THE 2016 SUPRA BOATS PRO WAKEBOARD TOUR SEASON With the Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour hitting the country all summer long, we thought it only appropriate to give you the scoop on exactly what to keep your eye on this season. Check out these six things that we think you shouldn’t miss! I NEW LOCATIONS 01 FORT WORTH , TX May 6 & 7 Trinity Trails at Marine Creek Lake The Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area is a hotbed for wake fans. In terms of wakeboarding popularity, Texas is right up there with California, Florida and the Midwest. 02 MOORES VILLE, NC June 18 Stumpy Creek Boat Landing at Lake Norman Lake Norman, near Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the most active and largest…

The Monterey 238SS hull has been available for a few years already, but when it came time to modify a model for wakeboarding and wakesurfing, this boat emerged as a perfect candidate. Why? Because before that point, the SS was already performing well under its current power plant, so with the addition of the Volvo Penta forward-drive system, it only became that much better. On top of that, Monterey also added Lenco trim tabs so the wave and wake can now be shaped however you like them. The addition of performance accessories from Roswell also makes the 238SS a great offering for someone seeking a sterndrive boat. The SS can create great wakes and a solid surf wave, and the high- density foam flooring throughout the entire cockpit, lounge and…

In shooting for the cover of this issue, we had a few ideas popping around our heads that would make for a pretty rad image. We wanted to shoot Dom in his element out at Lake Ronix and have a l i t t l e s u r p r i s e with another rider hitting a ra i l d i rectly next to him on the gatef o l d . W h i l e i t wa s c o o l , it worked, and we got across the idea that photographer Bryan Soderlind was shooting f o r , i t wasn’t quite compelling enough to land on the cove r . ( I t a l s o l o o…

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In terms of wake-park riders, Steffen Vollert is an anomaly. You’ll never exactly pin down one thing about him that inspires you, because his immense talents in photography, filmmaking and wakeboarding are all world-class. He’s one of the most dynamic people in wakeboarding, and he thrives on creatively showcasing quality riding in any form he can get his hands on. There is nobody like Steffen because, to be frank, it’s tough to say which medium he’ll be focusing on at any given time. He’s constantly staying one step ahead of himself, and diversity continues to be the driving force behind his presence in the global wake-park scene. The most important part of it all, though, is that Steffen is focused on one thing: making sure he and his friends are…

AXIS A24 The new Axis dash melds years of no-nonsense helm innovations into a finely tuned instrument of boat control. The center instrument panel boasts two backlit analog gauges so you always know what’s going on at a glance. The rocker switches are mercifully simple and easy to work on if something goes wrong. When the power plant is upgraded, the A24 has a smooth and responsive throttle with a crisp break to and from the neutral position. It also has the Auto-Set Wedge, which means the wedge is always engaged, so you sacrifice a noticeable amount of hole-shot performance compared to any of the big Malibu Wakesetters with the Power Wedge’s lift function. CENTURION ENZO FS44 The FS44 sits at the top of the size and luxury food chain…

GEORGE DANIELS We see what’s been up with Georgie boy. YOUR LAST... Cable set: Last Sunday at 9 a.m. sharp, filming for a little cable edit coming out soon. Song you listened to: “Roll With It” by Easton Corbin Meal: Three-cheese stuffed tortellini with vodka sauce ( nonalcoholic) and grilled chicken in spicy Italian dressing New trick learned at the park: I’ve been really digging nose blunts lately. Person you taught how to ride: Man, probably just helping out some kids at OWC. A couple of tips here and there. Major purchase: I finally upgraded from the iPhone 4 to a 6s, if that counts. Fatherly thing you did: Holding my 2-year-old son up to put the ball in the hoop! Wakeskate road trip: I went out to Battle Falls…