Malibu WWA PRO CARD Event Goes Off At Freedom Wake Park In Orlando
New Format Legitimizes Pro Wakeboarders
Glass calm water and a huge wake set the stage at Freedom Wake Park in Orlando on April 13 for the first-ever Malibu WWA PRO CARD wakeboarding qualifier, a development project by the World Wakeboard Association designed to fuel the vitality of competitive wakeboarding long into the future.
With an opportunity to secure a spot as a legitimate professional competitive wakeboarder, 20 riders competed for 16 cards on the day. The heats were stacked and the wake behind the Malibu WAKESETTER 22 MXZ was banging. In the four-man final, camaraderie outweighed the riders’ competitive nature, but they all pushed each other to throw down.
19-year-old Mike Dowdy was the favorite coming into the event and he proved why, landing a backside 720, Moby Dick 540, toeside 900, nosegrab crow mobe 540 and more, including his signature heelside double grab (nose/stale) ole’ 720.
That run put Dowdy in the top spot as winner of the first-ever Malibu WWA Pro Card Event. Dowdy was psyched on his result and appreciates the new structure created by the PRO CARD system.
“I think the PRO CARD is awesome,” Dowdy said. “Anyone who thinks they are, or can be a pro rider now has this opportunity to prove it. I was super stoked to come out with the win at the first event and the conditions were perfect. Everyone is killing it. All my friends were out here riding as well today and we are all having fun just pushing it and becoming better riders every day. There’s definitely a movement going on with this crew and I’m glad to be a part of it.”
The Malibu WWA PRO CARD was the first of five events for 2013. The remaining regional events will consist of PRO CARD qualifiers and the “Rider Experience,” which will be events designed to help amateurs develop into pros. Check out more at http://wwariderexperience.com.
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Texas Ski Ranch Kicks Off the South Texas Summer with 11th Annual Wake & Music Festival, Cablestock.
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Celebrate the start of summer with live music, sun and world-class wakeboarding at the largest beach party in Central Texas, May 2nd – 4th.
Celebrate the start of summer with live music, sun and world-class wakeboarding at the largest beach party in Central Texas, May 2nd – 4th.
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (April 11, 2013) Texas Ski Ranch prepares to kick off the eleventh anniversary of central Texas’ largest beach party and tribute to summer, Cablestock 2013! Live music, world-class wakeboarding, bikini contests, DJ’s and more promise to make this years’ celebration one you won’t want to miss.
Action: Top athletes from around the globe fly in to Central Texas to compete for cash prizes in wakeboarding and wakeskating divisions. Admission to daytime events is free and the entertainment factor tops the charts. Wakeboarders will compete being towed by both TSR’s unique cable system and the MasterCraft X-Star wakeboard boat. Cablestock will also introduce a new Hybrid event that combines both the boat and cable. (Hybrid Video: http://youtu.be/6QVTpqkabbE)
Music & Entertainment: TSR is excited to announce that there will be live entertainment Friday and Saturday night. Friday night’s concert presented by Red Bull is FREE! The beautiful ladies of South Texas will kick off the evening competing for cash prizes in TSR’s annual bikini contest. Performers of the evening include Zeale, Teddy Chang (Red Bull Thre3 Style U winner at Texas State), DJ Pool Boy – Joey Bradley and Collin Gee.
Saturday Night Klassic Parque Entertainment presents: Curren$y, Action Bronson, Driiky Graham & More. Tickets can be purchased for Saturday’s show at http://cablestock.eventbrite.com.
Live Beyond Limits: TSR and the Texas State Therapeutic Recreation department have joined forces to raise awareness and funds for Adaptive Action Sports. Professional skater Oscar Loreto and the Adaptive Skate Team will do a demo during Saturday’s event, and are hosting an adaptive skate clinic Sunday. Adaptive Action Sports is an organization that raises awareness, provides opportunities and raises the level of expectation and respect for the abilities and potential of adaptive individuals. Their slogan, “Live Beyond Limits” expresses their attitude and dedication in teaching individuals the skills required for participating in action sports.
Beach Party: Admission to the weekend’s events, excluding Saturday night’s concert is FREE. So grab your beach blanket, sunscreen and bikini and head to the beach at TSR to check out the action! The cable lake will be open to the public throughout the weekend for all to come out and wakeboard with the professionals. Beginners are encouraged to try out our easy-to-learn two-tower cable system. A discounted rate of $49.95 for a three-day pass will be available for all to wakeboard throughout the weekend when the cable is open.
For the weekend’s schedule and details on the event check out TSRcablestock.com.
For more information contact catie@texasskiranch.com or call the Texas Ski Ranch at 830.627.2843. TSR would like to thank our partners making 2013 Cablestock possible: Liquid Force, MasterCraft, Red Bull, Spy, Body Glove, Shred Ready, Burger King, Hydrotunes & Wahoo’s. Cablestock 2013 is hosted by Texas Ski Ranch.
