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A mere eight or nine years ago, if a pro rider sent out emails and Myspace messages cultivating support for our Readers Poll, a bit of good-natured ribbing would be coming his or her way. Today, in the age of shameless social media self-promotion, it is almost expected for riders to toot their own horns. Here are some of the different ways athletes solicit ever-so-valuable Readers Poll votes in the hopes of being one of the popular kids for the year. Some riders take the news-outlet approach and simply tell their followers that voting is now open. Let's face it. These guys are high-profile people with some high-profile friends. Is there any harm in having your friend and Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill do a bit of legwork for you?…

For 2014, the Super Air Nautique that you know and love has become more scalable. This means you can pick what features are important to you and then build on the standard platform to take your boat to the next level. From audio to ballast to climate-controlled seating, the 2014 model can be maximized more than any other 230 in history. Let's talk numbers. Probably the biggest change in the 2014 230 is the option to add a Pro Ballast system, available this year for the first time in history. The standard Wake Package has an integrated 1,300 pounds of ballast, but we suggest opting for the extra 800 pounds delivered by Pro Ballast to really beef up the wakes on the 230. Add in the 16-passenger capacity, and you've…

MASTERCRAFT PRO WAKEBOARD TOUR PRESENTED BY ROCKSTAR, NO. 3 The West Coast swing of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour made its way to California for the first time in years, and this time, it was at Mossdale Quarry Lake. The water conditions were absolutely perfect for the MasterCraft X-Star to throw up big wakes and create excitement for all the West Coast fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the best riders in the world. The third stop on the PWT made for a lot of exciting moments, including some significant changes in the standings. Here are our five unique tidbits that made the event one of the most action-packed outings of the year. Phil Soven snuck past Harley Clifford and into the lead in the King of Wake series…

Tigé's Z3 is the standard-bearer for the company's impressive surf reputation, and Chase Hazen, one of the sport's biggest names, trains on a Z3 day in and day out. A stock Z3 can make a decent wave, but to realize the boat's full potential, there are some essential features you need to opt for when purchasing. Here's what they are and how to dial them in. With the Z3, you've got three options for ballast levels. The lowest level is 900 pounds, and it's evenly distributed throughout the boat for the most multisport potential. From there, the next two levels are more surf-oriented, with the majority of the weight concentrated in the back of the boat. The Surf System ballast loads up the boat with 1,600 pounds of plumbed-in water…

MASTERCRAFT PRO WAKEBOARD TOUR PRESENTED BY ROCKSTAR, NO. 4 This year's battle for the overall MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour title has a different storyline than in years past. Unexpected falls by Harley Clifford and Rusty Malinoski skipping PWT No. 3 in expectation of his newborn's arrival allowed Phil Soven to extend his lead in the chase for the overall title. The weekend was not drama-free, however, as we saw one of the most intense finals of the season. The MasterCraft X-Star was looking insane, sending riders skyward in front of a shoreline-packed crowd in Monroe. You couldn't have asked for a nicer day, with the shining sun, calm winds, glassy conditions and intimate hillside for spectating. Riders and fans alike really get the most out of contests in a setting…