Wake Journal, Issue 42 by Wake Journal

WAKE JOURNAL

KEITH LIDBERG

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KEITH LIDBERG

By Mike Ennen Multiple weeks in France and lots of parting with a traveling group of gypsy rail riders birthed Keith’s new nickname, “Squidberg.” If you came up with a list of the most well-rounded riders on the planet, you would have to include Keith’s name near the top of the list. He can shred all three categories of today’s wakeboarding; Wake, Cable and Rails. Earlier in his career, he rode the wake doing almost all tricks switch and regular. Then, he pushed the sport of rail riding while living out at The Projects. I’d even say Keith pushed the Pointless Posse, the most progressive rail riders known in the sport. Thanks to Nautique, Keith lost his boat sponsorship and his opportunity to ride everyday. So what did Keith do? He turned to cable riding. At this time, cable was looked upon as the sideshow of wakeboarding, but Keith used

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it as a stepping-stone to push his own riding and the sport itself. Have you ever heard of Tom Fooshee? Keith made it possible for cable riders like Tom to have a career. Overall, his influence has since changed the outlook on cable riding and is now more welcomed than ever before. Keith cares about our sport more than most. For someone that has been traveling the world trying to make a difference in cable riding, he’s done his job making cable riding look good. If you find yourself on the other side of the argument, don’t take it personal. All Keith is trying to do is

make our sport legit. The entire sport of wakeboarding. With the price of boats and gas in an unstable economy these days, cable riding has now become more widely recognized and accepted. It’s an aspect of riding that has often been referred to as “saving” the entire wake industry. You can thank Keith Lidberg for that.

BOW LAKE, WA AUGUST 8, 2011 CAMERA: NIKON D3

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Scotty Broome CLEAR LAKE, FL

Shots in the hood are usually followed with sirens. So call an ambulance, Scotty is sick.

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Mike Ennen SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WA

A quick “How To” with Mike Ennen.

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STEEL LAFFERTY

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Steel Lafferty LAKE MINNEHAHA, FL VIDEO

If you ever wonder who the “next generation” of shred heads coming up, the name Steel Lafferty will be in the mix. Reppin’ Liquid Force, MasterCraft, Red Bull and Nike 6.0 just to name a few, Steel will be sticking around for a while. With the exposure meter on the rise and the tricks to back it up, look for him to steadily make an impact in the future of the sport.

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Harley Clifford LAKE TELLICO, TN

Every now and then, there is a shortage of hands to help out on these photo shoots. Especially when you need to have someone ride in the tube and get banged up while holding the flash. Getting the front row seat while Harley laid it down, Andrew Adkison stepped up to the plate. Nice work Flash Gordon! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a natural. 8

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Gabe Lucas LAKE OROVILLE, CA

On a whim, usually once a year, I get the opportunity to shoot with the ultra creative Gabe Lucas. It’s not often we cross paths living across the country from each other, but when we do, I’m always blown away by the amount of quality images he produces. Some riders “get it” and some don’t. Gabe is like a photo factory.

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SEQUENCE

STU SHINN

Wake To Wake Late Switch Front Bigspin BigLAKE OROVILLE, CA

“The trick is easiest to do

wake to wake you have

under you and you’re

when your behind a boat

more time in the air to

gonna land correctly.”

because when doing it

make sure the board is

— Stu Shinn

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FOLLOWING

NIC HARLOS

D.O.B

April 16, 1983

RESIDES

Collinwood, Ontario, Canada

LAKE

Orr Lake

Rusty

FOOT FORWARD

Left

Nike 6.0 Electric

SPONSORS FOOD

Avacados/Guacamole

DRINK

Vitamin Water... Love it!

BEER

Warsteiner

MUSICIAN

Neil Young

CANDY

Fuzzy Peaches

SPIN

Cab?

CAR

The DeLorean

CITY

Vancouver

BAR

Casbah in Collingwood

BBQ

Just bought a Weber Q300 today actually

GOLFER

Tiger Woods y’all!

YOUTUBE VID

Rubberbandits - Horse Outside

HOBBY

I just chopped my first bike

BOARDSPORT

Other than Wakeskating... Surfing

HOTTIE

Natalie Portman

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Civilization Revolution

WAKEBOARDER

JD Webb

WAKESKATER

Danny Hampson

MOVIE

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade... Shit, all of ‘em!

COCKTAIL

Crown & Ginger or the “panty remover,” Gin & Pineapple

WEBSITE

www.youngwisetails.com

ARTIST

Margriet Zwart

BAND

Led Zeppelin

PRO TEAM

Toronto Maple Leafs

MAGAZINE

Vice

Anyone want to give me some wakeskates?

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Diego Shaw DEERFIELD BEACH, FL

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Not to be overshadowed by a

bright… and vivid, so beautiful.

double rainbow, but Diego Shaw

Oh myyyy God!” Okay, now go

got all the kick out of that kicker.

watch the youtube video and get

Now back to the rainbow…

ready to laugh along with the 30

“What does this mean? It’s so

million other viewers. PHOTO: RILEY BANGERTER

Collin Harrington CLEAR LAKE, FL

The handle-hand method man. Collin does â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em his own way.

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iTRAVEL

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Shaun Murray LAKE WHIPPOORWILL, FL

Here’s one not to recommend at home. This was Murray’s idea of a fly-by. Yes, it was way too close for comfort. High five!

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AJ Racinelli LAKE JESSAMINE, FL

Gator wrestling, Racinelli style.

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PANO

EMERALD BAY

Emerald Bay, LAKE TAHOE, CA

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BRIAN REEDER

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Brian Reeder CLEAR LAKE, FL

Just another dirty little photo gem on Reederâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground.

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ABSTRACT

BEACHED

If you’re just getting into photography, do yourself a favor and buy an older 35mm film camera. You’ll learn more, get better composition, and have better patience. This double exposure was shot with a Minolta, my favorite camera in the stash. I picked it up at a thrift store. “You never know whatcha gonna get.”

Eliza Island WASHINGTON, USA

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HOLGA

BONIFAY, LARICHE & RUCK

Shane Bonifay, Jimmy LaRiche and Erik Ruck strolling through New Orleans, LA for some music appreciation therapy.

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