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DYLAN MILLER
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ON THE COVER DYLAN MILLER ST. JOHNS RIVER, FL APRIL 19, 2011 CAMERA: NIKON D3 LENS: NIKKOR 300MM ANGLE: CHASE BOAT
Canadian ripper Dylan Miller and Team Slingshot recently did a photo shoot on the historic St. Johns River. With glassy water behind every turn and nothing but quiet tourists and the occasional manatee in between, the surroundings are unique to say the least. It’s great to witness somebody’s first ride there like it was for Dylan.
“Riding on the St. Johns River
southern vibe. Compared to the
I was stoked to have the chance
was a sick experience! It’s only a
cold water back in Canada, this
to shred with the rest of the
45-minute drive from my winter
felt like a tropical vacation. There
Slingshot crew. Riding at a new
home in Clermont and it felt
were a bunch of redneck fisher-
place with good friends and
like I was in a whole new area
man rocking hip waders and
glass calm water made it that
of the country. Of all the places
definitely no shortage of gators.
much better.”
I’ve been in Florida, it had such a
That’s was always unsettling.
—Dylan Miller
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Marc Rossiter CLEAR LAKE, FL
Now presenting Mr. Marc Rossiter, courtesy of roommate Shane Bonifay. Welcome to the hood.
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Steel Lafferty LAKE SHAWNIGAN, BC CANADA
How can you grow up to be a dork with a name like Steel? That person is bound to be a badass. It’s no wonder this kid won the Move Of The Year at the recent Wake Awards. With plenty more riding years ahead of him, there will be much more where that came from.
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Oli Derome
optimal wake, but
you’d understand the
ORLANDO, FL
certainly a powerful
stain in my shorts
pull. I should have
and the immediate
The natural Florida
recognized the recipe
adrenaline rush I had
wildlife nearly got the
for disaster sooner but running for my life. If
best of me before this
I didn’t. Apparently,
you’ve never had a
shot was taken. Oli
wakeboarding in a
run in with a water
isn’t riding in a lake,
ditch from behind a
moccasin, don’t start
nor is he being pulled
truck equals giant
the streak now.
by a boat. He’s in a
snake encounters.
ditch riding behind
If you are familiar
my truck, driving
with the aggressive
down the side of a
behavior of a Florida
grassy slope. Not the
Water Moccasin, then
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Lake Winona CLERMONT, FL
Choices. Gotta love this dilemma.
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The best part about The Projects
seats would be court-side. You
down shoreside and enjoy the
is the close proximity you have
can back up the truck, pop the
view. Watching Nate Perry from
to watch while your friends
tailgate open, then have front row
this perspective is a great way to
ride. If it were an arena, all the
on nearly any rail. Or just plop
get inspired before your pull.
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Nate Perry & Friends THE PROJECTS, FL
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Ben Greenwood LAKE SHAWNIGAN, BC CANADA
The green woods of Lake Shawnigan would like to thank Ben Greenwood for this methodical shenanigan.
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Erik Ruck CLEAR LAKE, FL
Don’t you hate it when your friend flashes you?
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Shane Bonifay LAKE SHAWNIGAN, BC CANADA
Three-peat appearance for Shane, touché!
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Tom Fooshee LAKE SHAWNIGAN, BC CANADA
This past summer, at the annual Liquid Force photo shoot, Fooshee only had a few days in town and did everything he could to make the most of it. He was that guy who carried all the gas cans down to the boat, was the first to ride when it was the coldest, and was the last to leave and wipe down the boat when everybody else disappeared. More known for his cable riding, Fooshee is equally talented off the wake and an all around great guy. His motivation and positive energy was well noticed.
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Sun Kissed LAKE CONWAY, FL
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Lake Roach CLERMONT, FL
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Brandon Thomas LAKE JESSAMINE, FL
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Collin Harrington LAKE SHAWNIGAN, BC CANADA
Collin Harrington is seen more often behind the lens than in front of the lens these days. Whether it’s a mouse, video camera, or handle in his hand, he knows how to edit, shoot, and ride with the best of them. Building a rail from scratch however… Well, let’s just leave that one to the more experienced Kevin Henshaw.
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Parks Bonifay & Harley Clifford LAKE TELLICO, TN
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Brian Grubb LAKE JESSAMINE, FL
Wrapped front board to fakie.
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Canadian Oil Slick