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The 2010 Global Rider Search winner Scott Stewart weighs in on some questions I had for him recently. Scott blew up in 2010, blowing away internet viewers with just 1 video that made people rethink the progression of wakeboarding. When most people think Winching and Rails are the future, Scott is working hard to keep pushing it behind the boat with his unique style. Going to be seeing a lot more from Scott in 2011

Scott Stewart, You’ve captured the attention of the wake board industry this past fall, Winning the Global Rider Search. Whats it been like dealing with all the groupies and paparazzi? Can you even get calm water to ride on anymore?

Scott: It has been such a blessing for me to be selected for the Global Rider, and a long time coming! I am very grateful for this opprotunity and I am going to keep working as hard as I have been on and off the water to take advantage of the opprotunities. Haha, ya there are always groupies around but I have been focusing strictly on my riding and what I’m here to do. I stay low key and away from the groupies, I let the krew handle that. Its the same as riding and everything else I do, Quality over Quantity! I’m pretty picky when it comes to ladies, and for now its to much drama that was happening, so it’s all about my riding! I just moved again, and it’s mid winter and it has actually been kinda hard to get good conditions. Everytime we head out to ride all these people come out of the wood work doing hot laps around us? Craziness! But it makes you consistant in any conditions, but not ideal when your trying to throw big and hard as you can, which is my fav!

Your style could be compared to Randall Harris and Keith Lyman combined together. Have you drawn inspiration from those guys in the past?

Scott: Wow!?! That is a huge compliment! Ya, in the begining they both inspired me to wakeboard. I grew up snowboarding, so that big lofty style is where it’s at for me. I feel that they are 2 of the best to ever do it! I see it as it is not what you do, it’s how you do it! But ya kno, it’s to each’s own. I just want to go big and float as long as I can doing the tricks that I see in my head. And seeing them ride, that is wakeboarding to me! I want to ride the boat, and wakeboard!

I know your quite the health buff, What motivates you to train and eat healthy? When most guys are out partying and sleeping all day.

Scott: I definately am! I was out off and on for over 4 years with an injury, and the training and eating right is what brought me back. Through yoga, eating, strength training, and massage brought me back, when Doctors told me to quit riding. That was never an option in my mind, I have to ride! When everyone bails on you, you frustrated, or at the end of your rope, I strap on my board and express myself on my board and all that disappears and I remeber how great it is to be alive! So it’s not a joke to me, to be able to ride agan. Yes it is all about fun, but I want to improve myself to do the stuff that I know I will do on my board, and for me, Partying and sleeping all day is not productive for where I am gonna be. I am knocking anyones lifestyle chioces, to each’s own, it’s just what I feel and works for me.

Whats it been like working with Liquid Force and Ambush?

Scott: It has been exactly what you would think, perfect! Those guys are the best Companies with the best products out there along with the best staff! I couldn’t ask for more! Chuck Morrow from Buywake is such a genuine guy, I feel that I clicked with him right away, and he is taking care of me tremensly! Everyone at Liquid Force is quality guys. Jimmy Redmond, Don Wallace, Aaron grace, Patrick Cerne, Colin, all the guys are on point! Never leave me hangin! Also Matt Long who is also my Reef man, whos got me set up with Reef as well, whick is legit! So blessed to have the faith and full support of these guys, who are becoming my fam!

Your last video for your Global Rider Search submission, got a ton of views across the internet. Can we expect a new video from you soon? Maybe I should come shoot one?

Scott: Jen Gilanfar did such a great job with it! I give her most of the credit for that! She sacraficed her time, and riding time to help me out and film me. She is the one who told me about the contest, I had no idea, so Jen is really my angel who helped me get noticed a little more. Thanks Jen! Yes there is a new video in the works, and it will be shot with Jen again. We are going over the details now and begining the shooting in February, which I am very pumped to work with her again. ince that last one was a couple of sets, this will be the same, but all the bigger stuff, that wasn’t in the last one. And yes Patrick, you should def come out and shoot one! I am ready to do work, hit me up!

Who do you ride with the most these days?

Scott: I am riding all over the place, and riding with anyone who really loves to ride and has that great vibe to get down to!

Where do you go from here? Where do you see yourself in 2 years from now?

Scott: Just keep diong what I’m doing. I have some major stuff thats in the works as of now, that will be great! I may have some outside industry opprotunities involving riding that will be very fun, so I’m open for any offer or opprotunity anyone wants to add or put out there. Where do I see myself in 2 years? I don’t usually look into the future, because life changes on a day to day basis, but I see myself riding, and doing my tricks that I have imprinted in my mind, and being universal in other markets, being free to do anything I want.

Any tips to Riders out there trying to make it into the Pro Ranks?

Scott: Just keep riding, and remeber why you ride or started. Which is for the love of it! Keep that in your heart and have fun and enjoy learning tricks. It will get hard as everything does, you will get overlooked, underscored, unpublished for a bit, but you have to pay your dues like an anything. So if you really want it, don’t listen to the haters and doubters, that is there job to hate, be yourslef and keep ripping, and remebering that it is the fun and love of the riding that you share with everyone, and thats why you do it. Everything else will fall into place.

Any big plans for this summer? Do you plan to compete on the Pro Tour?

Scott: I want to have at least 5 of my new tricks out there so I can start on the others. It is never ending progression. I might compete this year, we will see. I will have to weigh the importance of going to events or riding for a month of free riding and progressing. Cause it is one or the other, contest for one weekend, or freeride for a month? We will see what happens, I would love too!

Scott Stewart: Global Rider Search from Jen GilanFarr on Vimeo.

The crew here at Alliance wants to know why you like your favorite Obscura team rider. So write us a short paragraph, tell us why, and you will have the chance win your very own copy of Washed Up, for free! Make sure you get creative and show us some true love for your favorite Obscura water dancer. We will pick the most creative, most interesting, most stoke-filled entry at the end of each week. We will be featuring a different rider each week and accepting entries only for that rider. So when it is your favorite rider’s week, send us your short paragraph explaining why they are your favorite from team Obscura. Not only can you win a copy of the DVD, you might just get a response from that rider as well!

This week’s rider is Aaron Reed

Please send us your entry to – patrick@alliancewake.com

Last weeks winner was: Scott Schaad

I’ve had the good fortune of getting to meet Danny a few times. I think what I like best about Danny is that he’s a friendly and approachable guy. Unlike some people you meet who enjoy his level of notoriety, he’s always willing to say what’s up when you see him and BS about the sport, the culture and the lifestyle that we have all come to love so much. Danny is also one of the most passionate people I know when it comes to wakeskating. Often times it’s hard for me to explain how I feel when I ride a wakeskate. I can always rely on Danny’s ‘Reason’ stories to help verbally express things that sometimes are beyond words. I can’t tell you how many time I’ve read his column and thought to myself, “man that’s exactly what I’ve been trying to say!” When you have someone that is able to express so well their love for something, you can be sure that level of passion will shine through in their riding, and it definitely does with Danny. Without even seeing Danny ride you immediately know he rips just by the way he talks about riding. When you do see him ride, you know he’s legit and he must be one of the most passionate guys on the scene when it comes to showin’ love for skate!! Simply put, Danny is a rad guy on and off the water!

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Wakesurf, Wakeboard, Wakeskate

From March13 untill April 16 2011, we offer a 5 day riding clinic for beginner to advance in the awesome town of Tequesquitengo, 2 hours south of Mexico city. By Dominic Lagace (one of the best wakesurfer in the world) and Jorge Garizurieta Spamer (one of the best Mexican wakeboarder). Coaching in English, French and Spanish.
Dominic:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=717vcWWNTao&feature=player_embedded#!
Jorge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xikX7X19Evk

-Sunday thru Sunday
-Great accommodations
-Good food (3 Meals a day and drinks)
-Hotel Emiliano : http://www.tequesquitengo.org.mx/
-Swimming pool and private beach
-Relaxing Mexican life style
-5 days of riding, 2 x 25 minutes set of riding per day, with private instruction with some of the best riders. (possibility of buying more sets)
-Boat Axis A22
-Video analysis
-Balance board and trampoline training
-Transportation from Benito Juarez international airport in Mexico city

Everything is included for only $1100.
For more information, contact: doumlag@hotmail.com

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Possibilities of other camp in April-May

Hasta Luego!!!!!!!

If you’re like us at Alliance, then you like Brostock. And if you like Brostock, then you like to party. To kick the New Year off right, we figured it was time to give away some sweet prizes, and first on the list is this limited edition Liquid Force Brostock board. Perfect for riding behind the boat, hanging on your wall, or converting into some sort of giant beer bong bonanza. All you have to do to win this board is submit your best “boat party” photo to patrick@alliancewake.com. From there we will select the best photos and have a poll on alliancewake.com to let you, the viewers, who throws the best party and thus deserves the board from the biggest party in wakeboarding. Without further adieu, let’s party.

New Braunfels, TX – Texas Ski Ranch is ready to kick off the 2011 season the same way we have for the past seven years, with TSR’s FreezeRide. This year the event will be directly following the Austin and San Antonio boat shows. TSR will be hosting a cable wakeboard and wakeskate tournament with five different divisions, the same as the showdown summer series. (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Pro and Wakeskate) We will also be having a pro event on the boat lake that will have a division for both wakeboard and wakeskate.

In between events TSR will be running test drives in the 2011 line of MasterCraft boats as part of the TSR Open House. The cable will be open to the public for FREE when the event is not going on. That’s right cable passes are completely FREE! The skatepark and rockwall will also be open for FREE. Last but not least we will also have FREE hot dogs. Are you getting the point… TSR is trying to build the sport of wakeboarding, and what better way to do it than by offering free riding and showcasing some of the countries best wakeboarders.

Be sure to tell everyone not to miss the first tournament of the year but be sure everyone knows that you don’t have to be a world-class athlete to enjoy yourself at FreezeRide. The Pro Shop will also be showcasing many of the 2011 fashions and have all kinds of great deals on the remaining cold weather gear as we try to get the summer started as soon as possible!

Doors will open at 10am, event schedule and entry forms will be available soon! Thanks to our sponsors that help us to put on our events and be able to offer perks like FREE riding: MasterCraft, Liquid Force and Nike 6.0

McCormick’s Cable Park is having a Winter Cable Series starting soon!! Dates are Jan 30th, Feb 27th, March 27, and April 23! Get there!!!

Standard Features
• Custom Gelcoat Pattern White and Platinum
• Base Interior – White or Platinum
• Up Accent Panel – Black
• Liquid Force decal set.
• Appearance Package White (Docking lights, cleats, White SS rubrail, guide pole covers)
• Stereo Package A
• Tower Mirror Bracket
• Gravity III ballast
• Electric Multisport Wakeplate

Now that Liquid Force and the Moomba Mobius LSV have joined forces, a good thing just got even better. The Moomba Mobius LSV is the single most popular boat in the tournament wakeboard market segment; it’s much like a 1970 Mustang Cobra GT, an instant classic that only grows more popular with time.

The special edition package is extremely driver and rider oriented in every respect. It has been designed without the slightest compromise for reliability and performance. From a rider and drivers perspective, check out the performance features listed below. And don’t miss the long list of appearance features included with Liquid Force Special Edition package…that’s causing some serious double takes.

Tony Finn, Founder of Liquid Force explained, Liquid Force is the premier wake brand in the world. When it came to designing the LF boat, we wanted to stay true to our roots and create the best boat on the market. The look, feel, design are all Liquid Force inspired. You can expect the same level of quality and high performance in this boat as you have grown to expect in every single Liquid Force product.

This striking Moomba Mobius LSV Liquid Force Special Edition package will retail for $47,995 and that includes the L4 warranty. So why pay more? Get more boat for less with Moomba. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this remarkable new design for yourself, locate the nearest Moomba dealer at www.moomba.com/dealer. Get out and test-drive one. Go on…drive it, ride the wake. See if it exceeds your expectations. Don’t say we didn’t tell you….”Don’t underestimate a Moomba!

There’s storage for most everything you’re going to need for a day on the lake riding the wakes. The Indmar powerplant will give you all the power you need as well!
Huge ice chest for all your favorite beverages and stainless steel cupholders throughout.

A convenient transom-located remote allows for changing tunes without getting out of the water.

Large, thick padded sundeck is a great place to relax with friends and get some rays before heading back out to wakes.

LIQUID FORCE LSV BOAT SPECS
Length: 21′ 6″
Beam: 97°
Draft: 24°
Weight: 3,300 lbs.
Fuel: 39 gals.
Capacity: 13 people
Engine: 325hp 5.7L, V8, EFI

MORE INFO ON MOOMBA.COM

Standard Features
• Available in Launch 22SSV with triple up seating only
• B Pattern White and Black (White Base, White Main Panel, Black Accent Panel)
• Base Interior – White or Platinum
• Welt Color – Black
• Liquid force decal set (Large Liquid Crystal Cap logo, Rear liquid badge, 3 supra decals)
• White SS rubrail
• Custom Black 4 speaker light bar with led lights
• Z-5 Cargo Rack
• Tower Mirror Bracket
• 5 channel amp (700.5)
• 2 channel amp (250.2)
• Subwoofer (standard)
• Dual Battery
• 340 Engine
• Tandem trailer – Black
• 18” custom wheels and wider stainless fenders
• 18” spare tire
• Boat Buddy
• Aluminum Step plates (new part)
• Illuminated laser cut steps

Supra’s unrivaled wakeboard boat. All the agility of a smaller boat with all the weight and solidness of our 242. The maneuverability of the 22V at both high and low speeds is the perfect compliment to the clean, full-bodied, tournament quality wakes it kicks out – making the 22V the boat of choice for professional wakeboarders and wake surfers, as well as pro division WWA World Championship Wake Skaters.

A true rider’s boat, the playpen design and Supra Sports Seating provides everyone on board a great view of the aerial show in great comfort from multiple locations. Versatile double-up and triple-up seating gives up to six spectators a perfect view of all the rider’s high-flying action. The Launch 22V can also be ordered in an all new wrap around seating arrangement that maximizes foot room in the boat.

We’ve also redesigned the helm station with the new Supra VISION system. In addition to having GPS chartplotting, standard Zero Off GPS cruise, and rider presets that automatically adjust ballast levels and Smartplate controls, the system also includes a dedicated multimedia page to entertain while driving. Add a tower mount camera and watch the rider on the screen while they perform tricks behind the boat. Plug in your iPod and control the playlists or songs directly from the VISION system. Plug in a USB memory stick and enjoy the song titles as you scroll through directly from the VISION system. And have you ever been cranking the tunes and then forget to turn the stereo down when the rider falls? With the Supra VISION system, that is no longer a problem. When the system recognizes that you are slowing down below planning speeds, the stereo volume automatically turns down to ensure the future of every ones ear drums in the boat. Just another little touch of what we call rider friendly.
If your idea of a perfect day is spending it on – and 17, 18 or 19 feet above – the water, you’ve just met the perfect boat to help you get off to a flying start.

LIQUID FORCE LAUNCH 22 SSV SPECS
Boat Type V Drive
Bow Playpen
Length w/o Platform 22′ 6″
Beam 100″
Draft 25″
Weight 3,800 lbs
Capacity (Passengers) 15 people
Capacity (Weight) 2,100 lbs
Fuel 39 gal.
Base Engine V-8 5.7L EFI
Manufacturer Indmar
Horsepower 325 HP
Engine Options 340, 409 or 450 HP
Factory Ballast Options Gravity III: 1,450 lbs

MORE INFO ON SUPRABOATS.COM