Category: Wake

Red Bull Toasted Feat. Parks Bonifay

September 13th, 2011

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Redbull honored the life and wakeboarding career of two-time X Games Gold Medalist Parks Bonifay last weekend at “Redbull Toasted,” a celebrity, friends and family fete hosted by ESPN Sports Commentator Sal Masekela, with roasting relief dished-out by comedians Dan Levy and Tammy Pescatelli.

Held at the Hard Rock Live Orlando where Bonifay’s biopic  premiered earlier, the tribute drew luminaries from across the action sports universe, including X Games Skateboarding Champion and MTV showman Ryan Scheckler, freestyle MX legend Ronnie Renner, and wakeboarding icons Shaun Murray, Zane Schwenk and Adam Errington.

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Hecklers and adorers—famous, not-so-famous and infamous—were treated to hours of highlights and lowlights in the Bonifay treasure trove of memories, from his beginnings  as the youngest-ever water skier in history to his unprecedented wakeboarding win as a 14-year-old competitor at X Games III  and dominance in  the sport through the modern era.  Travis Pastrana joined the crowd of 2,000-some-odd attendees via video chat, with backhanded well-wishes for his Nytro Circus comrade. “I think everyone was bent over in laughter with tears running down his or her face multiple times during the night,” says Aaron Grace, SPY Wakeboarding Segment Manger.

The event is going to be aired on Fuel TV. Stand by for air dates.

Shane Bonifay Lands Switch TS Double Roll 180 and Switch HS Double Roll 180

September 6th, 2011

shane bonifay switch TS double roll 180 and switch HS double roll 180 from pointless on Vimeo.

“Not the hardest trick, but its my hardest trick” and “Not my hardest trick, but my second hardest trick.” - Shane Bonifay

Red Bull TOASTED Feat. Parks Bonifay

September 2nd, 2011

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Wakeboarding living legend Parks Bonifay will be honored during Surf Expo in Orlando, Fla. with a night of tribute and entertainment at Red Bull Toasted, Sept. 9. ESPN sports commentator Sal Masakela is hosting the celebration as Parks gets roasted by celebrity friends and athletes. Awards, funny never-before-seen clips, and presentations from iconic friends and family members will highlight the festivities as Parks stews in the hot seat.

An Interview With Danny Harf

August 29th, 2011

SPY Team Rider Danny Harf discusses his feature-length passion project, DEFY. Check out the interview to hear about Harf’s hopes for the movie, where his riding is headed and why making videos is his favorite part about riding for a living.

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Grant Roberts Takes 2nd in Pro Wakeskate at Wakestock.

August 13th, 2011

Collingwood, ON was host to The 2011 Wakestock Wakeboarding World Series last weekend. The Billabong Pro Wakeskate Finals presented by Monster Energy came down to a battle between two past Wakestock champions. Defending Wakestock Billabong Pro Wakeskate Champion and Spy Rider Grant Roberts battled wakeskate legend Brian Grubb.  With the pressure on, Roberts delivered his final extremely consistent run, but it was not quite enough to out point Grubb. Roberts ended up finishing strong with 2nd place.

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The podium, with Roberts on the far right. Photo: Richard Roth/Wakestock.

Grant mid air. Photo: RIchard Roth/Wakestock

Grant mid air. Photo: RIchard Roth/Wakestock

crowd. Surely a record breaking attendance, at least in the beer garden!

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Cottage Toys was on hand slinging sunglasses in the hot sun.

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Note: Worst tattoo ever. Spidy on one shoulder, Venom on the other, UFC hat... Sick Brah.

SPY+Liquid Force 2011 Limited Edition BROstock Flynn

July 19th, 2011

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Welcome back to tomorrow, yesterday, and the space in between. The Flynn is solid flavor for your face with a shiny black frame, green spectra lens and custom metal details. Limited quantities available.

The SPY+Liquid Force 2011 Limited Edition BROstock Flynn is now available at select retailers.

EAST:
BULL SHOALS LANDING
ICY WAVES INC
WAKE NATION
PARKS MARINA
PERFORMANCE SKI & SURF
THE BOARD SHOP-Wisconsin
THE BOARD SHOP- Texas
M2 INTERNATIONAL LLC
MIAMI SKI NAUTIQUE
TEXAS MASTERCRAFT LTD

WEST:
SANTA ROSA SKI/SPORTS
CAMPO’S CASUAL
MEL COTTONS

HERB BAUER
WAKESPORTS
SUNGLASS EMPORIUM
SKI PRO
FREEDOM
ACTIVE WATER SPORTS
BILLY’S
POWDER AND SUN
EARTH AND OCEAN
NOR CAL MASTERCRAFT
LARSON MARINE
MILOSPORT

CANADA:
ISLAND SNOW
ATTRIDGE BOARD SHOP
DEVIATE BOARDSHOP
SO HIP IT HURTS
HARRY’S
RIOT CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
FATHOM BOARDS
DAVE’S WORLD
COTTAGE TOYS

SPY Presents: Par 3 Kings w/ Parks Bonifay + The Flynn

July 5th, 2011

SPY dodged gators and pythons to get to Clermont, Fla. and resident SPY wake guru Parks Bonifay recently. Check out this quick recap of what went down…

Liquid Force Free For All-Wake Nation Cincinnati

June 20th, 2011

The 5th stop of the 2011 Liquid Force Free For All Tour at Wake Nation Cincinnati featured SPY riders Travis Doran and Melissa Marquardt, free food from Chipotle, and giveaways from SPY, Skull Candy, GoPro, Sanuk, and TransWorld Wakeboarding.

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SPY’s Travis Doran getting some air.

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Melissa Marquardt was on hand to show spectators how it’s done.

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It wouldn’t be a Free For All without hot sauce shots for SPY shades.

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Next up, BROstock 2011, June 24-25 in Bull Shoals, AR!! For more info click HERE.

Liquid Force Free For All 2011-Cowtown Wakepark

June 20th, 2011

Check out the recap from stop #4 of the 2011 Liquid Force Free For All Tour at Cowtown Wakepark in Forth Worth, TX with SPY’s Tom Fooshee!

Liquid Force Free For All - Stop # 4 Cowtown Wakepark Fort Worth from Liquid Force on Vimeo.

LIQUID FORCE 2011 FREE FOR ALL-WAKE NATION HOUSTON

June 7th, 2011

More than 350 riders came to the new Wake Nation cable park in Houston, Texas this past Sunday for the third stop of Liquid Force’s 2011 Free For All Cable Tour. SPY’s Tom Fooshee was on hand to ride in some demos and show people how it’s done.

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It wouldn’t be a Free For All event without some insane contests.  One SPY fan ran around the entire lake in 107 degree weather to win a pair of SPY shades to keep him cool.

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Check out the video for a full recap of the event!

Liquid Force Free For All - Stop # 3 Wake Nation Houston from Liquid Force on Vimeo.

Don’t miss out on the next Liquid Force Free For All at Cowtown Wakepark in Fort Worth, TX this Sunday June 12th! Visit Liquidforce.com for more info.