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UNLEASHED WAKE MAGAZINE Unleashed Communication 2, rue d’Orbesson 31100 Toulouse, FRANCE ISSUE 65 March April 2015 EDITOR & DIRECTOR Philippe Sirech PUBLISHER Philippe Sirech +33(0)7 87 95 37 40 +1(407)800-3567 philippe@unleashedwakemag.com MARKETING & ADVERTISING SALES Philippe Sirech info@unleashedwakemag.com PR (Press Release) Stephanie PROTET +33(0)6 11 11 25 32 sephanie@unleashedwakemag.com MARKETING & STATS Sophie Sirech-Combettes +1(407)800-3567 sophie@unleashedwakemag.com PHOTO EDITOR Raynald Tanny +33(0)6 75 04 89 10 raynald@unleashedwakemag.com SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Hector Urzaiz Calpe +34 69 725 2381 hector@unleashedwakemag.com CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Trevor Hanley, Pierre Marie Caminatti TRANSLATIONS Victoria Collins COUNTRIES UNLEASHED FRANCE JéromeMacquart +33(0)6 21 16 07 14 jerome@unleashedwakemag.com UNLEASHED JAPAN Nagahisa Matsukawa +81 9 016 752 900 Matsu@unleashedwakemag.com UNLEASHED RUSSIA Katerina Yuerieva +79 25 26 304 36 katia@unleashedwakemag.com UNLEASHED CANADA Dominique Granger +1(514)267-1636 dom@unleashedwakemag.com UNLEASHED USA Philippe Sirech +1(407)800-3567 philippe@unleashedwakemag.com Print: EVOLUPRINT Digital: ISSUU.COM Unleashed Wakeboard Magazine is published nine timesannually by Unleash Communication located at 2 rue d’orbesson 31100 Toulouse, France. All right reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission is strictly prohibited. Unleashed Wakeboard Magazine is not responsible for unsolicited submissions including, but not limited tomanuscripts, photographs and illustrations. Disclamer: The activities described and photographed hereim are performed by trained athletes. Attempting anything contained within these pages could result in serious injury or death. Unleash Communication is not responsible for any injuries sustained by readers or the failure of any equipment shown herein. So wear an Helmet and a life vest !!!!
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Cover: Freddy Von Osten Photo: Philippe Sirech
Photos: John de Villiers Rider: Sylvain Antoine
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After an endless winter , the April edition of Unleashed wakeboard magazine announce the beginning of a new season . And like each year it all states with events and so much events this year covered by the magazine. The 2015 WWA Wakeboard World series presented by ROCKSTAR with not less than 9 boat stops in the world since April 2015 to October. The Jamboree by the shredtown crew held in texas US , in texas too the cable stock 2015 , following by the FISE world in Montpellier France, the Monster Triple crown series , The brostock by Liquid force in California , The plastic playground in UK , the FISE World Tour in China and the world wakeboard championship cable in Abu dhabi. And by the way, the 2015 EUROPEAN Unleashed Road to Rope Van tour, with a stop on 25 wake Spots in Europe, with an Huge party on the last one, in UK during the plastic playground Awesome content for awesome readers , we hope that we provided you the best content and what did you expect from the mag each time , and we wish you all an 2015 Happy Season. Phil
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Interview Freddy Von Osten
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Do you know what the trend for summer 2015 is? Jobe knows! Last week they launched a new mini-campaign to highlight their whole Impress range of wetsuits. According to Jobe, green is the new black. That’s what this mini-campaign is all about. Shredding the water and make your friends jealous with this incredible fresh colour! Jobe let us know this is THE trend of 2015 and if we look at the Impress range, we know why! With this beautiful green colour you stand out on the water between all the black wetsuits. You don’t only impress your friends & family with this kind of green, but you’re also impressing yourself! Are you curious what the Impress range has to offer for you? Go to the Jobe Wake Park website www.jobewakepark. com and see it by yourself! www.jobewakepark.com
Smiles are in, toxins are out. All SPY + Non Toxic Revolution (NTR) sunglasses are made with 100% biodegradable Plantate™—an all-natural plant polysaccharide material. A portion of every sale of NTR sunglasses and snow goggles goes towards The Keep A Breast Foundation and its mission of informing, educating and inspiring young people to choose non-toxic products to help reduce instances of breast cancer. For more information, visit www.kabntr.org. www.spyoptic.com
The 2015 MO4 Apik is a mean, fresh looking shredding machine for the girls. It’s light, wood-core-flexible and cuts like a dream. It will encourage you to go big and help you out when landings get sketchy. To sum it all up, it’s Apik. You can get Apik at www.moufourwakeboards.com/shop www.mofourwakeboards.com
SeaLife introduced the newest addition to its AquaPod line recently, the AquaPod Mini. Originally intended as an extendable underwater monopod that can mount any camera to allow divers to get up close and personal to sea creatures while remaining at a safe distance, the AquaPod Mini has taken on a whole new purpose. Unlike popular “selfie sticks,” the AquaPod is designed for serious outdoor or underwater use with extreme durability and non-corrosive parts. The ¼-20 and GoPro mounts allow for the mounting of just about any camera. Think of it as the “selfie stick” for divers and outdoor enthusiasts, designed to be used either underwater to get closer to sea creatures or above water in the most extreme situations. The anodized aluminum body, stainless steel hardware and rubberized grip on the AquaPod Mini provides users with a rugged, ergonomically designed camera pole that can be taken to the depths of the oceans or to the tops of mountains to capture both video and still images from amazing perspectives. Extending from 15.5 inches out to a maximum of 38 inches, the AquaPod Mini is compact and travel-friendly. “While our intention with the AquaPod Mini was initially geared more for underwater use, its role and popularity as a ruggedized ‘selfie stick’ makes complete sense,” said Joshua Gilmour, SeaLife’s marketing manager. “The selfie stick has become immensely popular over the past year, and the AquaPod Mini offers the durability and design for multiple uses in all climates and conditions.” The AquaPod Mini is available at SeaLife dealers for a suggested retail price of $49.95. The original SeaLife AquaPod, which measures 18 inches when retracted and 53 inches when fully extended, is available for a suggested retail price of $69.95. Both AquaPods mount all cameras with a standard 1/4-20 tripod mount and include adapters for GoPro cameras. www.sealife.com
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The Wishwatch gives you more than time. Designed by Fabrizio Cavalca, the Wishwatch is the first watch including an exclusive «lottery» function. The watch randomly draws a set of 5 numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 numbers from 1 to 11 you can bet at the europeean lottery. Perfect for outdoor activities , but elegant as well through the exchangeable silicone straps. Wish provides a set of 10 seasonal fun colors and 10 graphics designs through easy soft silicone exclusive interchangeable straps. Waterresistant up to 5 ATM (around 20 meters), anti-choc, Stainless steel screwed back, ultrasonic welded glass, less than 50 gr. www.wishwatch.ch
ION life jackets 2015 range is looking dop! Inside-out wearing, Drain holes, CE approved: according to PPE Directive 89/686/EEC, PVC free Sheirex foam padding, Glide_Skin (D.Gührs signature model only) www.ion-products.com
Change and adjust your camera or your smartphone in a simple and quick way thanks to exchangeble counterbalance setups. The ergonomic handle fits the size of every hand and provides a maximum of control and comfort in operating LUUV. The grip’s unique structure prevents that natural vibration in your hand will be transmitted to LUUV and your camera. By using the rotable adjustment ring you can easily give LUUV the last tweak anytime without changing the counterbalance setup. Turn LUUV by 180° while filming to discover excitingly new perspectives and capture speed like never before in shots just millimeters above the ground. Gimbal: The 3-axis-gimbal from the professional film sector is the heart of LUUV and separates body movement from the stabilizer. Operate LUUV with your thumb and index finger and maintain full control in motion – in every moment. LUUV’s drop-shaped body provides for the best possible stability and control in motion also during windy conditions. www.luuv-is-awesome.com
Bag for complet set up, Size : 18’’x 57’’x 13’’. Constructed with 600D polyester. Full printed, accessories water proof pocket 11’’x12’’x18’’. Full water proof lining. Double grab Handle. Secure Straps Inside. Removable shoulder strap. Air vents www.minewakeboardbag.com
Photo: Philippe Sirech Rider: Jimmy Larriche
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The return of Monster Triple Crown for the 2015 season includes some major changes to the format from previous years. The first major change this year is that there is no longer a Tradition Cable division, which means no more “air-tricks”. For those who are new to wakeboarding, “air-tricks” are tricks that are performed off the flats of the water rather than off of a ramp. This has caused some controversy among the pro riders, as some are relieved, while others are disappointed. Regardless, this new format will surely push the level of rail-riding and kicker-tricks of every rider. The other major change to Triple Crown this year is that the Open Division riders will now get paid for getting on the podium! Earning up to $500 per event, any rider between the ages of 13 and 21 who has signed up for Monster Army has a chance to win money at every Triple Crown contest. The first Triple Crown contest kicked off on March 27th with the Grand Opening of Miami Watersports Complex (MWC) in Miami, Florida. The park rushed to get all their features in place just one day before the competition, bringing in two UNIT features from Orlando Watersports Complex, to give the riders more of an opportunity to show off their skills. It was very exciting to see one of the largest turnouts for a Triple Crown contest, with elite boat riders such as Harley Clifford, Mike Dowdy and even the legendary Shane Bonifay coming out to test their skills on the cable. And, as always, were the regular cable riders such as “The King of the Cable”, Tom Fooshee, and the ever-impressive Daniel Grant. The first day of Triple Crown went smoothly for most of the day, going through the qualifying heats of every division in an exciting and fast-paced fashion. Big names were eliminated in the first day with some lesser known up-and-coming riders making it through, such as Blake Bishop, Justin Lee, and 16-year-old Guenther Oka all winning their qualifying heats. Yonel Cohen also had an outstanding run despite slicing his foot open the day before and riding with nine stitches in his foot. Qualifying for Pro Women was also exciting as the young Jamie Lopina edged out Angelika Schriber and went on to semi-finals. During the third heat of qualifying, the wind really started to pick up and the kink-rail broke loose. The judges decided that there was too much wind to continue the competition and they would resume action at 8.a.m. the following day, beginning with a re-run of the third heat.
While driving into the park early Saturday morning, the first thing everyone noticed was that the “Henshaw” rail had broken loose during the night and floated out into the middle of the lake. Not only that, but the temperature had dropped to below 60 degrees and the wind was still blowing strong as athletes scrambled to find sweatshirts and jackets in attempt to keep warm before their heats. Since Day 1 was cut short, the judges were forced to make a very deep cut into the men’s quarter-finals heat with only one rider from each heat advancing through to semi’s, rather than the initially planned two. This meant that the competition went from 24 riders to only 6 in just one round, while the “Henshaw” rail made it’s best “island” imitation for the rest of the day. All riders battled it out in the wind as many riders were forced to ride conservatively, throwing their more consistent tricks and not taking any chances under the harsh conditions. In the end, it was Daniel Grant taking the win as he dominated all day long, as he often does. James “Window” Windsor took second, followed by Tom Fooshee in third and Graeme Burress in 4th. In the pro women’s division, Courtney Angus rode the entire day with a bulging disc in her back and took the win despite being unable to finish a single heat. Courtney would ride only three or four minutes of the eight-minute heat, stomp all of her tricks and then whip off the cable in excruciating pain as she watched the other riders in her heat compete for second place. Huge respect to Courtney for continuing to ride in so much pain the entire day. Sophie Hogben and Taylor McCullough finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the first ever From division, 10-year old Trent Stuckey edged out Tyler Worrall and his younger brother Gavin. If you haven’t heard of the Stucky’s before, the entire family rides, with the mother, Shannon, taking first place in Open Women’s and their father competing in Open Men’s. Both Trent and Gavin are have unbelievable talent for their age, and will definitely be riders you’ll want to watch in the years to come. Despite the harsh weather conditions, it was a very exciting competition and we can’t wait for the next Triple Crown event taking place at Velocity Island Park in Woodland, California, June 5th and 6th.
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Hey Pauline, first question. Can you introduce yourself to the rea- I like tattooing, I like the fact that I’m not allowed to get it wrong, I like the ders that aren’t familiar with your work? connection I feel with the person I’m working on and I love the freedom I get out of it. I am French, I’m 32 years old and I come from Toulouse. For the moment I’m living in India where I’ve opened up a tattoo studio in Goa with Ea Ink who’s Your work can be seen on scarfs, porcelain and even on motor bike from Denmark and who mainly does dot work. This year I will also be in Ne- parts. What made you want to collaborate with Double Up to create pal, Israel, China, Germany and France. My drawings are a reflection of my a wakeboard? own life, of the things that push me forward but also of the all the small things I learn each day. I work exclusively in black and white so I can concentrate on The material. It always has something to do with the material. I like using new even the smallest detail. Each drawing is built, each drawing is thought, each types of material and adapting my work to them. With DUP, what I liked the drawing is felt. most was the concept of the Del Taco collection, it’s technical dimension and the choice of materials, wood. Unlike a lot of other artists your life seems really simple, you’re not Our collaboration was really successful so we decided to work together again chasing after fame. Painting and traveling, what more do you want? on the 2016 pro model, and this time we’re looking at the photographic aspect of this sport. My life is neither simple nor complicated. It is exactly the way I have chosen The board is really beautiful but you’ll have to wait a few months before you it. Of course, over time ambitions change. When you’re young, you’re always get to see the real thing… looking for new challenges, even if sometimes you get a little lost along the way. These days I know what I want and what I don’t want. So what more do How do you choose your collaborations? I want? Everything! It’s quiet simple actually, I choose my collaborations depending on the project When I look at your drawing style, it seems very tribal and close to at hand and my level of motivation. I like working on collaborations because nature. What inspires you the most? I like working on different types of materials and exchanging my knowledge with others. It always gives a nice result. The set of plates and cups with porIt’s true that Nature is a grand and inexhaustible source of inspiration. If you celain from Limoges, The scarfs with Stetson, Blitz Motorcycle and A Piece of just take the time to observe it closely you will find all the answers. The rules, Chic, the motor bike parts and the tank with SouyouzCycle, the illustrations the problems, the solutions, the shapes, the colors, the rhythms… Everything is for Smell Design Holland, The drawings I do on animal skulls, the tee shirts, represented within Nature! wall paper, Post cards, hand bags... etc. I’m also fascinated by all forms of science. Science is man’s way to quantify na- I’ve got several collaborations happening this year, it’s going to be a big one! ture. Even though we don’t (or rarely) invent anything anymore these days, we New people, new materials, new energies. have learned to combine all of our knowledge to create new forms of art. Lavoisier said «In nature nothing is created, nothing is lost, everything changes». You’re living and tattoing in India at the moment, what can you tell Occult and spiritual dimension is also very present in my work. I would like us about India and your futur destinations ? to combine the rational and irrational and share my vision of life. Everyone is capable of seeing what they want to see, you just need to change your pers- My life in India is just the way I like it. Life here is simple and relaxed, I’ve met pective... a lot of people that bring forward a new vision to my work and a lot of great new tattoo projects. India is a big country with a lot of different faces. It’s a I was lucky enough to be one of your first guinea pigs when you star- country that inspires me on mant different levels. If you open your arms and ted tattooing. What made you want to start tattooing and what do your mind, it will give you an understanding of yourself and your work that you get out of it ? is incomparable. My way of living is based on the freedom of movement and of the mind and I adapt easily to every place I go to. I like to stay a minimum Yes, you were one of my first test subjects and I want to thank you again for of one month in each place I go to in order to understand, learn and most of that! Why do I tattoo? I could tell you a story about how I’ve always known that all enjoy!! I wanted to become a tattoo artist or that I’ve been taught by some of the greats and that’s why I’ve become a tattoo artist, but the truth is I don’t know how I Thanks for your answers, any last words? ended up here. I don’t have an explanation, but in hindsight I now know that it was always in front of me, I just refused to see it. Each time I tattoo it makes me Come and adopt one of my tattoos! Come and talk to me about a new collahappy, and each time I learn something new. boration! Send me a message on the face book of Dit Cheyenne ∆
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Like each year the WWA organises event to give riders who are looking to turn pro an entry for the 2015 season . The Malibu WWA Pro Card Presented by Rockstar is a stop you don’t want to miss if you’re looking to grab the opportunity to get on the full WWA Pro Tour. Only the Top 20 riders on the WWA Wakeboard World ranking and the Top 15 on the WWA Wake Park World ranking list of 2014 automatically got their Pro Card for the 2015 season. This year we go the perfect weather conditions here in Lake Eleanor, at Freedom WakePark, owned by Tara and Coby Mikacich. The water is glassy, the sun is shining and over 18 riders are here to throw down behind the new malibu wake skater 22MXZ. After 3 Heat of 6 in qualifications and 3 heats of 4 in semi-finals, only the 6 best go’s for an final run . One pass, 2 mistakes allowed: the judges are going to be ruthless and only the best ones go on the pro tour after this final run. The final are here: 6 riders, one run, one boat, 3 judges , let’s go …. Jymmy Task was listed first on the starting dock for this final and Massi Piffareti the last one . Between this 2 guys a bunch of awesome riders do their best to try grab the podium like Kirby Linesman and Jeff Langley, who finished at the fourth and fifth places. Sean Obrien grabbed the third place with a solid run just after Massi Piffareti who try to land a double flip on his second pass, but that was not enough to go to the first place who goes to Sam Carne with his 2 perfect runs, winning the contest . Sam Carne was super happy to have won this first stop one more time like last year. It was an awesome event and everybody left this place happy about the results, for the guys who get their PRO CARD for this Season for sure. Thanks for all and congrats to the WWA team , judges and boat drivers to do their best to be successful this first contest in US.
Rider: Massi Piffaretti
Photo: Ian Curry Interview: Philippe Sirech
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Hi Diego can you introduce yourself in a few words ? All the girls that’s for damn sure. There is no way you’d want to be good on a wakeHi Unleashed, I’m 22 years old and from Belgium. I come from a kiteboarding bac- board if there isn’t a hot chick to watch you. kground. I try to make a living playing online poker - but my back up plan is studying Real Estate. Fortunately my schedule gives me a lot of time to spend on the water. Do you prefer wakeboarding on the snow or snowboarding on the water ? I know that’s weird …. Can you tell us more about your 2014 season ? I would say snowboarding on the water because that’s kinda what we try to do nowa2014 was memorable. I went to the Philippines for a month in February and it changed days. my life. I decided I was over studying Geology and playing with rocks and went back there in April for 3 more months. That summer I had the chance to visit the US and Do you prefer riding boat or riding cable ? road trip the southern wake parks. I also went on a road trip in France and I was ama- Definitely the cable, because I love rail riding so much and the boat is way too much zed by how good TND was. work for me. What is your favorite event in 2014 ? The Rail Battle at Burnside Cable is definitely the sickest contest because of the insane rail concept. The crashes are some of the worst I’ve seen and it keeps the audience entertained. For sure the Monster Jam at my home cable, Terhills, is an event I don’t want to miss.
What is your funniest wakeboarding memory ? Waking up in the grass next to a bar and then hitchhiking on the highway to a competition.
What’s your technique in order to not stress in contests? I think the best way to not stress is to have a lot of sex the 2 months before the contest Do you have any plans to compete in European events this year ? and if I am still stressed at least I would have tried :). I hope to ride at FISE. It will be a first for me. Then I will probably compete at some rail jams in Western Europe. What is your scariest moment on a wakeboard? When the cable is turning slow. For you is wakeboarding a lifestyle, a sport, or both ? It is for sure both. I practically live at the cable but I spend more time hanging out than Any huge falls ? shredding the park. No, I still have two legs fortunately. Partying is way more dangerous. Do you prefer mostly video or photo shooting ? What are your plans for this season, events, coaching, other ? Are we still talking about wakeboarding? I like both but if I had to choose one I would First I will finish my edit from this trip to the Philippines. I also want to film a little bit pick video. everywhere in Belgium. We have 6 cable parks now, with a bunch of features, and it’s a big deal for such a small country. I would like to add some winch in it as well. Where is your favorite place to live? And then for sure I’m going back to the Phillies as soon as the winter hits us. CWC and the Philippines is definitely the place to be during the cold European winter. Thanks for your time Diego, any last words? Do you prefer being single and the best wakeboarder in the world or having all the Thank you for the interview and a big shout out to Matos Kite & Wake shop, Terhills girls but being a dick on a wakeboard ? Cablepark and YTsince1990 for supporting me.
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Hi Steven can you introduce yourself in a few words? Well umm I guess I’m the man behind the creation of follow, I’ve worked in the surf, snow and wake industry for the last 18 years but always at a retail level. I’ve always been a rider that worked in the industry to give me access to the sports I love. . Tell us more about FOLLOW from the beginning to now in a few words.
You Got an awesome team, how did you decide who to put on the team and how it works? We have always believed that style is more important than results. We always look for riders that approach riding in a new direction, riders that stand out in a crowd by letting their riding do the talking, not there stickers on their boards or the trophies on the desk. How has the company grown and changed over the past 5 years?
It all started because I wasn’t happy with the current selection of wakeboard accessories. I didn’t like the style and was sick of B grade product being sold to the customer. I guess I’m one of those stories of having a crack, backing my ideas, risking everything that I had, while still working two jobs to keep food on the table for the kids. All for the dream of creating something better.
Long story this one, but from a one man show working on his couch after to work to the new merger with JPI Australia. This merger has brought an extensive wealth of international distribution and production knowledge to the table, this has allowed me to concentrate 100% on building the follow brand name globally. We are excited to show the world that follow is still here stronger than ever!
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What cool things are on the horizon for the next years?
My job role at this stage is hard to explain? My title is Brand Manager now, but it means being involved in every part of the business, all the marketing, all the designs and all the sales. At this stage every part of the brand has my input into it and my full control. . What are the developments and trends for the next year?
Really the expansion into the International market.
I guess it’s a wait and see? We are releasing the new range soon. The distributors and retails have some hard copies of the range, the general community will have to wait a few months. Follow is changing the design process by using everyday patterns and products for inspiration. We concentrate on the small details, something you can touch and feel “This difference is our quality” This shows the love and dedication we have in creating every product
Do you have planned to sponsor events in the future? We’d like to be involved with all of them! Its all about Budget at this stage, we have some big dreams to one day bring our own 2.0 comps to the general public, it’s a shame the sport lost Wake The Line. We feel this is the future of the sport. We need more events like this! Thanks for this interview Steven , last words or thanks ? Well yeah Id love to thank everyone that has been involved with the brand. With out these people we would never be where we are today, you know who you are. Most importantly my wife for her belief my dream of creating something better.
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Yannick Sevestre MINE was created to bring creative solutions and a unique graphic touch to wakeboarding luggage. It offers wakeboarders and wakeskaters a unique and original choice of accessories which are too often overlooked. With close ties to the custom culture, the idea for MINE stems from hand-crafted custom made boardbags with original graphics. The two creators are passionate about board culture and attach a great importance to the ÂŤhandmade in FranceÂť entity. The brand will be distributed almost exclusively in Europe this summer, but the 2016 range will be much larger and will be delivered worldwide. So MINE could be yours?
Ian Curry
Interview: Philippe Sirceh
Lindhal Ian Curry-Lindahl spent a year at cwc working for Republic as a photographer, film maker, graphic designer and everything that touches the visual communication or wakeboard project. He was based right next to the full size cable park at CWC in Camsur and ride a lot the both parks, CWC and Republic wakepark during his stay. Ian is a rail rider, he really enjoy the direction of wakeboarding is going for the past few years, he enjoy riding his own way without really thinking how other people judges him. What else can I say about him ... He watch snowboarding to get inspired or wakeboarders,. He surf, skate and play Ice hockey since he was a little kid. He thinks Kelly Slater is the most inspiring athlete on earth and he hope John John florence will take over! He likes Brunette over blondies. He will never say no to a good party, and he do a lot of them! He thinks, mornings are the best moment of the day (when you didn’t party the night before). He is been to every continent in this world and he thinks he’ll never have travelled enough. Check out the next Few pages to see what Ian Curry-Lindhal is all about….
Hi Ian , you’re a pro rider you travel the world all year long For now I have the reflex 145 with Ktv and the shredtown set up, they can you introduce yourself in a few words? are in good shape, so I ll see how it goes in the future when it will be time to think about it! Well, I really enjoy wakeboarding, thats a sure thing! My name is Ian Curry-Lindahl, I was born the 29th of july 1988 (26 Tell us more about you’re Home spot? years old). My hometown is Brussels in Belgium where i grew up and studied graphic design. I also have the Swedish nationality. The spin cablepark! The sickest place to ride in Belgium for sure, the Now its been a few years I travel to avoid the winter in europe... always guys there are really into listening the riders and pushing the sport to where there is water around to ride or shoot but this time I skipped the the right direction! The park is full of sick rails, there is a 2.0 and a sick summer as well to check out how living in Asia is like! But I ll come back secret project is on the table but I can’t say much for now! ;) for the season in Europe when the sun shows up a little bit more! The Parties are always going crazy there, a really good vibe! I studied Graphic Design, I try to spent time as much as I can on the This winter they got the new Felix signatures so now there will be sowater for the past 10 years and still loving it. mething like 10 rails and 2 kickers on the water! and they throw some What can, I say... I hate rollerblade, Poeple sais curling is a useless sport, great rails contest like kick a cloud, come check it out! I think its awesome, haha! I love spending time with the homies of course! What was the best memory as a wakeboarder? The lifestyle wakeboard provides is pretty awesome, can’t complain about what I m living! When I had a rope for 15 laps behind that Argentinian girl, she had the best bikini you can imagine! It was amazing! You’re not only a rider , bu. t a photographer too , tell us how you came to take Pictures? What is for you The best trick held on wakeboard and Why? Yes I m a photographer as well, I started to take sport photography seriously for a little bit more than a year now. I don’t think there is one single trick I would put my hands down more Back home, I was working as a photographer a few days a week for an than another, a good line probably... Art Collector and since I m a little kid, I always enjoyed taking pictures I would say, spending some time at the plaza with some proper shredand playing around with cameras then since I was travelling so much ders, that’s where I saw the things I loved the most in wakeboarding so and got to meet and ride with the best riders in a few different sports, far, pushing it to the next level all together with our own style. And I the was so many that should have been caught on camera but it just say the plaza because it’s the best and the most technical rails I ve ever didn’t happen that I decided to buy myself a better camera and start ridden so I know how hard it is to hit those things properly. shooting around, after that it got bigger and had the opportunity travel for that, which was a dream coming true, Now I probably won’t stop The future is Rad tell us what is for you the best innovation for a while! on wakeboarding? Are you happy to see your shoots in some magazine if that The best innovation.... When slingshot took the wholes where you put the case? you fins screw on the terrain last year, no more water spray in your face :) Yes of course, it’s always nice to see your work well recognised and seen No, For the past few year I would say the way the brands provides by other people! And it’s also a good way to show people how I see the boards for rail riders, it opened a whole new side of the sport that to sport and show the direction I think it should take! me is the bright future of wakeboarding! I think we need to see some more metal rail as well, it feels so good! Your last trip was awesome , CWC it’s definitely the place to be for riding and doing some shooting , tell more about your Which kind or video Blow your mind the most last season? personal experience there? You get to see so many legit videos these days... But, I would pick up Cwc is defenetly the place to go on a wakeboard Holliday ! The Phi- define Odissey and drop the gun! lippines is an amazing country and people are really friendly! Wakeboarding Cwc...I think what make that place unique is the vibe you get About yourself , Any big fall , injuries…? when you ride there. we all live pretty much together, we party together and ride together, the complex is like a little village full of people with I had a few broken ankles, torned my mcl, broke my rips and a few the same passion. stichies but nothing to really worry about! I’ve never been more than On the water, it’s hard to explain much more than what people already 3 months away from the water due to injury! I m planning to keep it know, there is 100 videos from that place every year... The water is that way! :) warm, the rails are sick ( a lot of metal ), and the level is just insane! There is always somebody to watch if you are not shredding yourself ! Tell us more about some futures project for you this year? Whom rider influence you the most during this trip? People who shred a rail with a smile I guess! No but You get to see and meet so many riders at Cwc, it’s hard to say... There is so many shredders killing it, but If I have to pick up 3 I must say Cameron graham, Ben Leclair and John Broer have influenced me the most. Is that your First time on the philippines , tell us if you do something else except wakeboarding?
This year is going to be hectic, there is a few event I want to do in Europe, I heard the parties are really cool! But I ll mostly be focused on riding and making videos, or taking pictures as much as I can and see as many different park as possible. I currently am writing ideas for a wake project around a part of Europe, hopefully that will come to live! Let’s see how it goes! I want to visit la source wakepark in France for sure. Next winter I m not sure yet, I think Bali wakepark could be a great spot, Bali is a sick place to hang out, you have got everything there: waves, parties, beaches, a legit wakepark and it’s all nearby an international airport! But I always had a crush on Cape Town so I might go say hi to my homies down there as well ! Shredding as much as possible, that’s the plan! K
No it wasn’t, I went there a few years ago when I started wakeboarding! I do, I m a freelance graphic designer, photographer. I actually got really into wakeboarding lately, before it was more of an escape from Any Thanks? town and as there is no waves in Belgium, I got Into wakeboarding! And I think there is nothing better than surfing a good wave. First thanks to unleashed for asking me those questions, and yes thanks to everybody who support me in what I do! Family, dirty habits, slingsYou ‘re a member of the slingshot team tell us how that’s hot, the spin, matos.be, la vie est belge and all the guys that makes happen? every trip such a great experience! Mmm we can’t really say I m in the team, I can say I’m a friend of the Thanks for this interviews Ian , any last words? slingshot team! I met therhem in the Philippines, we got along pretty well and since I was riding Cwc and slingshot was new in the philippi- Keep on shredding, be creative and enjoy tonight’s party! nes, I ended up with some sick slingshot gear! It can only get better!
Photos: Philippe Sirech Report: Philippe Sirech
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The last stop of the WWA World wake park series took place in Thailand at the famous THAI WAKE PARK situated at 35 minutes from Bangkok. With its 5 star hotel, stunning green rice paddies, blue skies and sunny 35 degrees, Thai Wake Park was ready to welcome over 100 competitors who came from 14 different countries. Brothers Aum and Aye, who’ve owned Thai Wake Park for 7 years now, put in all of their efforts to organize one hell of an event for the competitors and the crowd. Besides the pro categories, the only amateur category in this event was for kids under the age of 13. With over 500 wake parks all over the world, kids are the future of our sport so it was only fair that they have their own category. Head judge and WWA representative Mike McComb was in position at the edge of the lake on the Friday to validate all the inscriptions and elaborate a plan for all the heats as the start of the competition was scheduled for 11 o’clock on Saturday morning. Once the program was up, the riders could be seen buzzing around it like bees drawn to a jar of honey. The kids were the first category off the dock, followed by the qualification rounds for the pro women, pro wakeskate and finally the pro men. After a delicious Thai meal, the riders all headed off to bed for a good night’s sleep before the start of the competition. Saturday morning started off with a good breakfast before the start of the event. There were 10 kids divided into 3 heats and they were all super excited to start their runs. 8 year old Bobby Grant, brother of the famous Daniel Grant, finished second in his heat just behind Luke Carrick from Thailand. There were 6 women in the pro women division and Korean rider Yun Heehyun dominated her heat with a very creative and flawless run.
Tom Fooshee
Aaron Gunn
In the pro men category, all the killer riders from around the globe were present including Aaron Gunn, James Windsor, Chandler Powell, Tom Fooshee and of course Daniel Grant. Only the top 3 riders went through to the semis. The pro wakeskate category was very well represented this year with over 20 riders fighting it out on a park designed for wakeskaters and wakeboarders alike. Top riders such as Taylor Dell, Victor Salmon, Daniel Grant, Andy Kolb, and James Windsor were through to the semifinals. It was great to see James Windsor follow in Daniel Grant’s footsteps by participating in both disciplines. Daniel put on one hell of a show with a lip slide transfer on the wall and a massive 360 shifty on the kicker. The pro wakeskate category was followed by the features only pro men and pro women categories. The format was a 7 minute jam session with 3 heats of 3 women and 6 heats of 4 men. This category is always a crowd favorite and the spectators were lining up on the shores of the lake to get a better look at their favorite riders. In the women’s category, Korean rider Seulki Joo, Anna Zhakova from Russia, and south African Angelika Schriber all qualified for the semis with some really impressive runs. In the men’s category, Daniel Grant, Matty Hasler, James (Flying) Windsor, Redbull Korea rider Yun Sanghyun, Aaron Gunn and new comer Sebastien Dunn from Australia were all ready to go on the starting dock. Only the top 3 riders of each heat went through to the semis. The day ended with a free session open to the public while the judges put the results of the day up on the billboard. With a mix of joy and disappointment, the riders who weren’t qualified all headed out for a night of partying in the streets of Bangkok while the qualified riders headed off to bed for a good night’s rest before the finals. The staff at Thai Wake Park arrived at 7 am sharp to set everything up before the arrival of the riders and the spectators. A gigantic buffet was set up for everyone to enjoy before the start of the hostilities and Mike McComb arrived on the spot at 9 am to give his staff the instructions for the day. The wakeskate semifinals started at 11 am sharp with 2 heats of 4 riders. The competition was fierce and only 4 riders made it through to the finals. Those riders were Victor Salmon, Simon Powell, Andy Kolb and Daniel Grant.
Daniel Grant
Steffen Vollert
Once the wakeskate semifinals were over it was time for the cable pro men to battle it out. There were 2 heats of 4 riders and the top 2 riders of each heat went through to the finals. 16 year old Sebastien Dunn from Australia surprised everyone with an epic run full of clean tricks and amazing amplitude and scored himself a spot in the finals. Well done Mr. Dunn! The final rounds were now underway and it was time for the kids to battle it out for the top spot while parents lined the shores of the lake to encourage their children. 12 year old Korean rider Yun Seo Kim took home the title ahead of Luke Carrick and 9 year old Russian rider Maxim Sitnikov. Bobby Grant finished in 5th position despite an epic run. This was followed by the cable pro women category. Angelika Schriber’s run was really impressive with a perfectly executed 720 on the kicker, a transfer lipslide 450 out on the wall and really clean tricks. Korean rider Yun Heeyun came in second, followed by Russian rider Victoria Sosulina who rode with a cute little skirt instead of boardies. In the cable pro men category, it was no surprise to see Daniel Grant take the first place at his home cable. Sebastien Dunn came second despite landing a really impressive 1080 and fellow Australian James Windsor came in third. The wakeskate final was an international affair as it consisted of 1 Thai, 1 English, 1 Belge and 1 German. The only person missing was Clément Deprémonville from France but maybe next year! Andy Kolb fell on a couple of tricks and ended in fourth position while Simon Powell from England came in third. Local TWP riders Victor Salmon and Daniel Grant battled it out for the first place but with a massive transfer on the wall and a shifty 360 on the kicker, the title ended up going to Daniel Grant. With only 2 categories left, it was time for the features only pro women to take to the stage. Angelika Schriber’s final run was just as epic as her first run with massive 720’s off the kicker and transfers on the wall. The judges were impressed and put her in first place in front of russian rider Anna Zhakova and Phoebe King from England. It was now time for the final of all finals, the features only pro men final. The finalists were ready on the starting dock and it was on for a 15 minute jam session. Daniel started his run with a Pete Rose 720, followed by Aaron Gunn with a ts backside double grab 900, James Windsor flew through the air with a front to blind indy 10 meters above the water and Korean rider Yun Sang Hyun landed a perfect 1080. The atmosphere was electric and the spectators were up on their feet to encourage their favorites. At the end of an impressive 15 minute show, it was Daniel Grant who took the title ahead of Aaron Gunn, James Windsor and Yun Sunghyun. The day ended with the award ceremony where Aaron Gunn took the overall Features only title and Daniel Grant won the pro men cable title after 7 epic stops around the globe. What a fantastic year it was for the WWA world wake park series with over 400 competitors present throughout the 7 stops! We can’t wait for the 2015 edition to kick off! A big thank you goes out to all the sponsors without whom these events would not be possible, and also a big thank you to Aum and Aye for their warm and friendly welcome at Thai Wake Park. See you all in 2015 for the WWA WORLD WAKEPARK SERIES
FREDDY VON OSTEN Interview & Photos - Philippe Sirech
Hi Freddy, can you introduce yourself in a few world ? Well, my name is Frederic von Osten and I’m 21 years old. I’m living in Hamburg and I’ve been wakeboarding for 12 years. You’re more a cable rider than a boat rider, can you tell us why? Wakeboarding behind the boat is super expensive in Europe and I grew up riding at cableparks. Never swiched since... I also like riding behind the boat too. Its just super different but still lots of fun. You’re always travelling all around the world for contest, tell us more about your travelling life? I like short travel trips the most and I’m so thankful I get to see so many place around the world. It’s always great to get out of town and explore new places. Riding different spots and getting to know the riding culture with the local homies is always a pleasure for me. What is a typical day for Freddy Von Osten ? Actually there is no typicl day. But If I’m in town, I spend the morning doing work on my computer and shred during the day at my homecable in Hamburg. In the evening I work out in the gym and later on I get to enjoy some drinks at my favourite bar with friends. Can you give us your 5 best cable parks in the world and why? Of course one of my favorites is back home. I love shredding at my homecable. The cable I ride has so much pop for airtricks and great features too. In Hamburg we have three cables in one area, all of them are just 30 mins apart. If you haven’t been to Hamburg you should give me a ring and I’ll guide you around. I really enjoy flying over to Hip Notics in Spring time. Baris and his team take really good care of everyone and they have three lakes to shred your head off. Also a good place around spring is Pescara in Italy. That place is actually a secret spot for riding and relaxing. The people are so friendly and of course Italy has pretty good food. Not that many people know this place, thats why its not so crowded yet which makes it even better. Florida during the cold winter days in Germany is also a great spot to travel. I love America just because you can have and do what every you want. The country with unlimited possibility. Florida is also the place to be cause they have the most riding opportunities. If it comes down to my favorite place on earth to travel, it would have to be Tel Aviv in Israel. People are so nice and the culture there is insane. People forget that Tel Aviv is a student city and they really know how to party. Tel aviv is surrounded by nice bars, clubs and restaurants you hit after a beach day with friends. Wakeboarding isn’t that big in Israel, but the new cable there is still pretty cool to ride. And bro, even the girls there, hot as fuck.
Do you do other sports? Like snowboarding, skateboarding, etc…? Sure, pretty much all I was interested growing up is sports. I snowboard, skateboard, Cross fit, play tennis, soccer and I just started surfing. I never expected it to be so much fun. You’re probably one of the best rider in Germany. How do you feel about that responsability? Thank you. I just do my thing, go ride and try to be successfull with the stuff I do. If it turns out I’m one of the best rider from Germany it makes me even happier. And which riders influence you the most? I thought about it the other day but I guess I get my ride influence by myself by cruising around the park. Which videos blew your mind the most last season? I really liked the prime Wakeboardmovie. That one was sick. But what really blows my mind are quality single new trick inventions by people around the world. You don’t get to see this stuff very often. Tell us more about your life, we hear you’re a wakeboard tv star in Germany, did you some TV shows? When I started winning some Open Men competitions and also getting world titles in IWWF at the age of 16, the media really got in to me one day in Germay. I got invited to the biggest late night TV shows and did some sport reports in TV shows. I also got in to pretty much all newspaper around Germany and even had covers on the biggest newspaper together with soccer players. Two years ago we did a TV show called “Wild Ones“. Extreme sports athletes on prosieben primetime. A couple of extreme sports athletes got to travel and ride different spots all over the the world. Doing stuff like this is also really cool and shows people what wakeboarding is. We hear you’re the owner a wakeboard camp in Germany, can you tell us more about that? Last year I started my own wakeboardcamp. In the past I did so many demo days and coaching days for sports companies and I never really liked the organization and outcome of their events, so I figure out by my self what would be the best wakeboardcamp for kids. My wakeboardcamp is called We AreYoung blood Wakeboardcamp and has 15 limited places for kids. We have two hours of private cable ridding everyday and one hour of system to practice airtricks. I’m coaching the kids one by one and try to help them get new tricks stomped. It all comes with some nice catering and camping on site. For more information feel free to check out www.youngblood-wakeboardcamp.com You’re better known as a contest rider than a free rider. Is it a choice? It was not a choice but I guess people recognize me as a contest rider cause I did so many comps over the years. I really love free riding and it is the best. You’ve been riding for a long time now, what has wakeboarding provided you? Wakeboarding took me all over the world which is abousultly great and its let me work with great companies. Its opened my mind in many directions and I’ve learned so much stuff on the business side too. I’m also happy to say that I can make a living from wakeboarding which is something I never expected.
What is your best memory as pro wakeboader? I have many great memories but I guess the one that keeps my head smiling the most is my win at the Telekom Xtrem Playgrounds 2010. That competition was hosted at my homecable and was the biggest cable competition ever. I also knew I got all the tricks to keep up with the big boys but I had no invitation to compete. To ride at this event I had to make it to the qualifications the day before and I was already happy to make it through. It was a dream for me riding the main event with the 15 best wakeboarder in the world. Anyway I started riding the event and made it though the first round. Made it even to the second round and made it to the super final with the top 4 big players. I knew for the final I had one run planed out, which was the hardest tricks I could ever do to win this competition and I went all or nothing. I crashed in my first run with a crowmobe 5 in flat, which was a really hard trick at the time. It all came down to the second and last run for me that day and somehow I managed to stick three 540 Airtricks and land everything clean. I ended up winning this competition and I was the happiest I’ve ever felt before I guess. Such a great feeling. How did you discover this sport ? My dad took me out to the cable park one day and I fell straight in love after some laps. I’ve never given up since. With the arrival of « big airs », what do you think about the evolution of the sport ? I think big airs are the future in wakeboarding but we all still need to work on the landing ramp and the whole construction. Right know it is too dangerous cause our big air in wakeboarding is a different one compared to snowboarding and skateboarding. By the time we figure everything out it will be the best. Have you already tried a big air ? Was it scary the first time you tried ? I was actually the first person to try a “Big Air“ in Germany. It was scary but funny at the same time. My first hit I was lucky to make it on top of the knuckel and bounced down cause I didnt have enough speed to get to the sweet spot. The second one I over shot the big air cause we made the cable go a little bit faster. After a while we figured out the exact speed and I started to get jiggy on it. We all had heaps of fun. Any big fails? Pretty Luck, nothing big has happened to me yet on there. Can you tell us about your new contracts and sponsors? Sure, I signed two months ago with Ronix for a couple of years. I’m happy working with them on products, shoots, projects and all different stuff that we have in the pipeline for the next years .The team is great to work with and I love all the products. And lets not forget about Lake Ronix, no more words arr needed for that place. Thank you guys! What are your plans for this year? I will work more on inventing tricks that I have in my mind and producing more online edits. Still want to keep helping kids getting on their board for the first time and shred some contest. Variety is my thing. Thanks for all your answers Freddy. Any last words? No worries mate and thank you. Thanks to my sponsors BILLABONG & RONIX and shout out to UNLEASHED MAG.
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with Marc Besner ttttt What makes a wakepark cool? What makes a wake park cool are the rails that are there. If the rails are unique and original it is much more fun, homemade rails are usually different. It can get a bit boring when all parks are the same. What makes a trick look cool? The originality, the style, how legit it is and the difficulty level are the considered factors that make a trick cool. Do what you like, not what others might think is “cool”. What makes a board cool? Shape and design are the first two things I look at, its important that your board of choice and your riding style complete each other. What makes bindings cool? Looks matter, kind of has to match with board graphic or color way, comfort is really important as well. What makes a video edit cool? Videos are a form of art and that is unique. A video is great when while you’re watching it, you want to be the rider, you want to be there doing those exact tricks and feeling what he feels. Music is the most important factor. What makes a photo cool? You definitely need a level of talent to be able to capture a good photo. Just like a video, a photo is art, it needs to reflect the moment that is being captured and give a unique perspective. What’s the most important thing in order to get sponsorship? I have a feeling that a lot of people don’t grasp the concept of being sponsored entirely. Often the level of riding is not the main criteria, the rider is basically a billboard selling an image and lifestyle. The rider’s look and personality are the most important, it’s all about popularity. What’s the most important thing in order to progress? Love what you do or else you will go no where. If you love riding, ride as much as you can without stopping, then you have no other choice than to progress. There is no secret to it, give it your all and never stop trying, even when you keep failing, get back up and keep going.
Photos: Melissa Marquardt
Photos: Philippe Sirech Words: Marc Rossiter
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With Marc Rossiter With the back lip I try to approach the rail with a mellow edge. When you get close pick the point somewhere on the rail where your guna try and land. After you Ollie, move the handle slightly towards your lower back and twist your hips so that you can land with your board T’d up to the rail. Try to absorb the impact by bending your knees when you land and now just try to ride it out to the end however feels good for you. When you get to the end of the rail pop up and rotate your hips and board back to the riding position and ride away. Back lips are always a fun trick to do on whatever rail so get out and go learn one you’ll be stoked. Good luck
Location: USA Rider: Marc Rossiter
Interview: Philippe Sirech Photos: Dieter Humpsch x Go Pro
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with Dieter Humpsch J Hi dieter ! In each issue of the magazine unleashed give voice to riders like you have a seen a lot of change in the sport. For you What event has radically changed the sport? I think “The Wakeskate Tour” has had a big impact on wakeskating and the way people see our sport. For you which rider clearly market sport last 10 years? Brian Grubb has done so much for wake skating all-round. He is great ambassador and has put wake skating in the eyes of millions through his efforts and dedication. Andrew Pastura, Nick Taylor and Reed Hansen are also huge assets to wakeskating and really show what the sport is capable of. For you which Brand and New shape’s market the sport in the last 10 years? Cassette was obviously a big step forward for wake skating but i think the shape of a wakeskate has begun to round out to a certain shape. I think everyone has figured out what works and now its just about sizes and weight for personal preference. It seems that In cable wakeboarding , wakeskating for you , has become more practiced than Wakeboard, wakeskate behind Boat . This is really the case? Yes for sure. It just makes sense really. Its so much more accessible for the average person. You can ride with your friends at the same time as well. I find boat riding has become more of a delicacy or a treat.
What would you need for the Wakeskate tour to become as big at the world wakesurfing tour ? Well wake surfing is doing well because first of all its a way to surf where there are no waves and surfing is one of the funnest things to do. Its also enjoyed by all ages. I think if the Wakeskate Tour somehow got in front of more people then more sponsors would get involved. Has wakeskating in US has changed since you started? Yes very much so. If it didn’t there would be something wrong. Everything progress’ and moves forward, hopefully. It crazy to see where it has come whats possible now. Its awesome! Over the years and Injuries that have happened to you , did you change the way you ride ? Sometimes i don’t do certain tricks because of certain injuries but i try to heal up and get past that. I always try not to get a block in my head about things. I Try to work my way past those. Do you have an idea of how long you will keep wakeskating for? Well I hope to be riding as long as i can. My goal is to keep wake skating competitively till I’m about 42. Hopefully longer. If you want to add last words, these lines are for you ! I would like to thank all my sponsors for their continued support, GoPro , Fox, Tige, Mystic, Home Wakeskates and all my friends and family.
NEW SPOT
VALDOSTA WAKE COMPOUND For the last three years Valdosta Wake Compound has been operating on a small pond with two system 2.0 cables while planning, digging, and building their expansion to a full 6tower cable park. At the beginning of this year VWC officially opened the new full cable park which sits on 30 acres butting up to Interstate 75 at exit 13 in Georgia just north of the Florida line. The park is equipped with one 6-tower cable with eight carriers and two system 2.0’s. Each cable system has its own custom lake, or set of lakes, spanning its distance. The full size cable lake has a four foot high “natural” bi level pool dug out of the center island which riders can ride up into and out of or they have the option to just ride around it. The beginner 2.0 system has two wakeskate pool gaps, one on each end of the pond. The professional 2.0 has four pool gaps spanning its distance making it one of the most advanced and technical wakeboard courses in the world. With the addition of a new skate park, on-site camping, and new cable features being built and added regularly Valdosta Wake Compound is sure to provide you with one of the most progressive and versatile ways to have a good time. Not only is VWC dedicated to progressing the park but they are dedicated to the progression of wakeboarding, wakeskating, and all other board sports.
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Kaesen Suyderhoud - McCormicks - USA - Photo: Raynald Tanny
John Broer - CWC - Philippines - Photo: Ian Curry Lindahl
Daniel Grant - Sames - France - Photo: Raynald Tanny
Trevor Hanley - USA - Photo: Trevor Bashir
Ian Curry-Lindahl - CWC - Philippines - Photo: Mike Roberts
Dominik Ghurs - Anthem Wakepark - Thailand - Photo: Chen Tsur
Trevor Hanley - USA - Photo: Trevor Bashir
Daan Rigter - CWC - Philippines - Photo: John Broer
Todd Watson - Ronix Lake - USA - Photo: Philippe Sirech
Marc Rossiter - Ronix Lake - USA - Photo: Philippe Sirech
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The FISE WORLD Montpellier brings together the best riders in the world for 5 full days of competition, from may 13 rd to may 17 th. There are 25 differents competitions: skateboarding, inline, bmx, mountain bike and wakeboard, pro & amateur. This avent is free for the spectators, and the competition is open to the professional and to the teenagers with the «junior» and «amateur» cathegory: a unique opportunty for everyone to participater! More than 400.000 spectators are present each year on the Lez River shores. We’ll see you there again this year for the event’s 19th edition with an ever growing show, riders always pushing the limits of the possible and improved riding areas for an unmissable event. Check out the set up they made this year! It is just amazing and Unleashed is as every year so proud to be the International Media Sponsor. Can’t wait to watch all the shredders having fun on it ! So... See you there !
Text: Philippe Sirech
WAKE TRIP
ROAD TO ROPES with Dom Granger
The 2015 Road to Ropes is a full on European Van Tour supported by Unleashed Wake Magazine. Follow Dom Granger (FISE World Series host, Unleashed Wake mag contributor, Stance Kiteboarding magazine editor and freelance writ- er and blogger)in his adventures, as she will be going from spot to spot, event to event, cable to cable to discover, interview, report, and of course ride and shred with the best riders out there! This summer, she heads to Europe to check out the hyper-active local wakeboard scene and try to find the gems of cable parks and local shredders. During those stop Dom Granger gonna made videos and magazine reports , doing article about the spots, cable-parks, wake spots or events , about the spot and about the experience. On each point she’s on search of the « local hero » the « Kimball » ( Leaders of the warriors), of the spot featuring one interview with a local up and coming rider , local shredder but not pro ( Yet!) And talking about « My home spot » , get a local point of view ! Interview with a pro about his or her home spot and what’s cool to do in the area Follow this insane trip through Europe on www. unleashedwakemag.com