Wake Journal, Issue 51 by Wake Journal

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DEAN SMITH

By Daniel Watkins I remember meeting Deano about seven years ago. I always thought he had the potential in the sport. Anyone who has met Dean knows he has the energy and motivation to be the best in the world at anything he sets his mind to. Although he is one of the world’s most feared contest riders, he may be better known for his unique approach to the free riding scene. When I think of the most explosive riding of all time, I think of names like Darin Shapiro, Randall Harris, Keith Lyman and now Dean Smith. Deano seems to ride with no respect for his body, cutting at every trick like he hates the wake. If you ever get a chance

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for your unique approach to the sport. You have

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definitely grown to be my favorite rider to watch.

OCTOBER 26, 2011

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Jimmy LaRiche CLEAR LAKE, FL

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Gabe Lucas LAKE OROVILLE, CA

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Keith Lidberg BOW LAKE, WA

Arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you glad Lidberg used Dial?

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Andrew Adkison LAKE TELLICO, TN

So fresh and so stale, stale.

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SEQUENCE

CODY JOHNSON

The Under Flip (first ever)

“The quarter pipe is

slammed harder than you’ve

HYDROUS WAKE PARK, TX

challenging because it can be

ever slammed before. As

super fun one minute and the

the pipe was getting closer, I

next minute you are getting

yanked in on the handle to get

the trick two or three more

is lame and it doesn’t belong

more time, it will only progress

times after this one, then called

in our sport, but I believe it is

the sport in new ways never seen

it a wrap for the the day. Some

an awesome feature, especially

before. To me, this flip feels like a

utilizing the System 2.0. With

mexican back roll, but if I have to

people think the quarter pipe 10

some speed. I hit the wall and

initiate the flip. It is such a crazy

always said that the first time

just thought about pushing off

feeling not really knowing what

you try something is ALWAYS the

hard to get some height and

the outcome is going to be when

scariest, but after that it gets a

throwing my head down to

you try something like that. I have

little easier. I ended up sticking

put a name on it I guess I would

in my head. I can’t wait to see the

focus and a little

call it an Under flip. That is really

progression of the quarter pipe

more time.”

the only thing that comes to

because I know there are a ton of

mind when I think of the rotation

possibilities with just a little more

— Cody Johnson

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Mike Ennen SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WA

There’s nothing like a frontside

Lipsmack in the San Juan Islands! Sea Lions, Orcas, and lip smacks, oh my!!!

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MIKE ENNEN

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Clay Fletcher CLEAR LAKE, FL

Like footprints in the sand, Clay wants you to see where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming from.

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Dustin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ferrall LAKE WINONA, FL

Cashing in off the banked wall. No currency conversion needed.

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Pointing the nose to the pull, this is one way to keep your sponsors happy.

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Brett Brinkerhoff LAKE HOWELL, FL

Quiet on the set, Brett B is stepping out from behind the lens for some role reversal.

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PANO

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