Wake Journal, Issue 35 by Wake Journal

JEFF MCKEE

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JEFF McKEE

ST. JOHNS RIVER, FL APRIL 19, 2011 CAMERA: NIKON D3 LENS: NIKKOR 24-50MM ANGLE: TUBE

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In his monthly article for Al-

guy with a perma-grin and an

Of course, off the board he’s

liance Wakeboard magazine,

old soul would be to ignore the

stamped quite an impression

Jeff McKee once wrote, “The

fact that he’s spent over half

as well -- as a writer, husband,

Dustpan hasn’t done much for

his life focusing on the “right”

musician and team manager.

the progression of wakeboard-

aspects of the sport. Once the

When you consider his decade-

ing, we’ve mostly focused on the

line goes tight, Jeffrey Giraffe is

long tenure with sponsors like

‘keep it fun’ aspect of the sport.”

suddenly a little less funny, and

Correct Craft and Body Glove,

For a moment when I read that,

a lot more focused. He rides

you start to get an idea of how

I considered it very telling. After

with the determination of those

much they value not only Jeff’s

all, there is arguably no more

little huckers half his size, but

image, but also his influence.

fun, funny and self-deprecating

with an agility and controlled

And the Slingshot team is

person to spend a day on (or off)

effortlessness that reveals his

undoubtedly doing more things

the water with than Jeff. And

long history as a wakeboarder

right, and having more fun doing

nobody taller. He doesn’t stand

(he was Boys World Champion

it, thanks to Jeff.

atop a wakeboard so much as

in 1998 at the age of 13, the year

he towers over one.

I met him). I think we all know

what wakeboarding should look

But chalking Jeff’s contri-

and recognize the type: people

like. You should see Jeff McKee.

bution to wakeboarding up to

who were just made to be on a

Okay, now open your eyes and

being just and affable, lanky

board. That’s Jeff.

go have fun. – Tony Smith

Close your eyes and imagine

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Collin Harrington CLEAR LAKE, FL

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Shane Bonifay CLEAR LAKE, FL

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Dylan Miller JOHN’S LAKE, FL

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Rattlesnake Point LAKE OROVILLE, CA

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Aussie Friends ORLANDO, FL

What’s the difference between an Australian silhouette and an American silhouette? Nothin’, mate.

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Aaron Rathy JOHN’S LAKE, FL

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Gunnar Shuler ORLANDO, FL

Quietly getting better, and always going bigger. T it up!

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Booya! Sponsor-plugging with the best of ‘em!

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