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ON THE COVER BEN GREENWOOD The best thing about watching Ben Greenwood on
Shaun Murray: Attention to detail. Ben takes the
a wakeboard or being out on the boat with him is
simplest of tricks and ads his own flair. To me, that
how much he appreciates his job and opportunity.
shows his control, which comes across as great
He works hard, never takes the time on the lake
style. Ben is able to boost into the flats or cork most
for granted and will go the extra mile for anybody.
any spin. He’s super fun to watch and inspires me
He’ll probably will give you the shirt off his back as
to ride.
well. That’s just the caliber of person he is. While soft spoken at times, his riding speaks for itself. If
Parks Bonifay: In a way, he’s a “self-perfectionist.”
style had a knob, Greenwood keeps it turned to full
I say “self” because he makes it perfect for him and
volume. If you’ve never seen him ride or met him,
him only. Every trick, every set. It’s really inspiring.
you’ll want to. Here’s what some of his fellow pros
He knows what looks right!
had to say. Harley Clifford: I would introduce Ben Greenwood as one of the most unique riders of all time. He can poke grabs in ways that no one else can. He can make tricks like 900s look so easy and stylish. To top it off, Ben is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet! Danny Harf: Ben has a timeless style and can make anything he does look good! He is one of the guys that has really inspired my riding through the years.
“Riding in Canada for the ‘11 Liquid Force Team Shoot was sort of reminiscent of my early days of wakeboarding in New England. The backdrop, the community, and the fact that the water never really had the chance to get ‘warm.’ Regardless, it LAKE SHAWNIGAN, BC CANADA
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reminded me of a time when I would say, ‘Hey, the ice is almost off the lake, we should go ride.’ Getting that first set of the season was the only thing I could think about all winter.” —Ben Greenwood 3
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Rusty Malinoski LAKE TELLICO, TN
This is how to hit a double-up. 7
Shawn Watson LAKE SHAWNIGAN, BC CANADA
After dodging the rain of golf balls smacked toward us from these kids on the dock, Watson brought his butter knife to the gun fight and cooled them down. A friendly little soaking never hurt anybody. In total shock, the guy wearing jean-shorts grew four arms. 8
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Leo Labadens LAKE WINONA, FL
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Melissa Marquardt LAKE SHAWNIGAN, BC CANADA
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Radar Lake REDMON, WA
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Yan Lecomte LAKE WINONA, FL
Wakeskate start-up under the stars.
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Brandon Thomas ORLANDO, FL
After hitting this pipe on Lake Jessamine, BT sent smoke signals via 270 Shuv. 20
Erik Ruck CLEAR LAKE, FL
Which is stinkier, the press or the armpit?
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Harley Clifford CLERMONT, FL
Young legs and a gigantic wake on a secret lake equals Harley Clifford boosting through the air on a sunny day in Florida.
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Andrew Pastura CURACAO, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
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George Daniels LAKE JESSAMINE, FL
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