WAKEBOARDINGの Fall-12 の目次

Following in the footsteps of Miss TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Model Search 2011 winner Lindsey Harrod was going to be a tough job. Enter Paris Nichole, a 22-year-old full-time model from Central Florida who more than stood up to the task at hand. Paris was a monthly winner who caught the judges' eyes with a stunning look and a bright, fun personality. Having grown up in Winter Haven, she has always surrounded herself with water sports, and now as Miss TransWorld WAKEBOARDING 2012, you will find her at various King of Wake contests and other events, signing autographs at the Rockstar Energy booth. For an extended photo gallery and interview on her big win, check out wakeboardingmag.com/misstwwake2012. Freshly perched upon Paris Nichole's head, the crown for Miss TransWorld WAKEBOARDING 2013 is already…

Voice of America Park on the outskirts of Cincinnati hosted the 2012 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships presented by Rockstar. This place looks like it was built for wakeboarding and wakeskating. Conditions were almost epic for the amateur and professional contests; even with a couple of rain delays, the Cincy crowd stepped up to the plate and cheered on the title seekers. It's pretty cool how international our sport has become. In the six-man final, there were four countries represented. An Australian, a Japanese, two Canadians and two Americans laid down some solid riding before the judges ultimately decided on a champion. It goes to show how instrumental the WWA has been for growing our sport. A lot of people don't know that the WWA affiliates with other wakeboard associations…

Building on the success of its little brother, the G23, this behemoth offers everything you need for not only a relaxing, comfortable day on the water for you and 18 friends, but also peak wake performance that will please anyone from first-timers to seasoned veterans, all without the need for extra ballast. Nautique's G-series hull quickly made a name for itself as it flung riders to firsts in contests and free-ride sessions, and created a pedigree that would be passed on to its bigger brother. However, with two extra feet of length, 500 extra pounds of dry weight and seating for three extra people, you're getting an even bigger wake for riding and surfing. Nautique must have spent some serious time engineering efficiencies and sourcing stylish materials, because when you're…

New for 2013, Malibu's 24 MXZ is the culmination of the company's efforts and toes the line between a rough-and-ready wake machine and a sleek, comfortable cruiser boat for the whole family. Features like its full fiberglass deck with snap-out carpet are not only elegant, they're also supremely functional in maintaining a sparkling-clean boat that cleans up quick and keeps maintenance time to a minimum. Malibu's first effort at a wide-nose bow in the MXZ series is an unbridled success. Having pushed the helm backward slightly, Malibu created one of the biggest, most comfortable bows in the industry, with deep, contoured seats to keep adults and kids safe and spray-free. Add to that a generous helping of billet aluminum in the form of girthy grab rails and plenty of cup…

The relentless crew at Liquid Force introduced us to a whole new tour two years ago with the Free for All. They saw the growth in wakeboarding through cable riding and wanted to help it flourish even more. The idea was simple: Give it away, and they will come. This year's Free for All presented by Monster Energy took on even more stops, with even more new participants getting on a board for the first time. In a few short years the Free for All has become the demo event, and it promises only to become bigger and badder. Liquid Force made sure to hit some of the best cable parks across the nation in their efforts to grow the participant pool. Texas cable parks like the Texas Ski Ranch…

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, has been a legendary spot for wakeboard contests over the years. The King of Wake has hosted the WWA Wakeboard National Championships there multiple times, and also the Pro Wakeboard Tour at the same lake. If you've never been to any of these stops, you're missing out. The lake was basically made for wakeboarding and wakeskating; it's one of the best contest venues ever. This year was the first time the Rockstar WWA Wakeboard World Championships presented by Supra was held at this historic contest site. Supra always comes in hot with a macking Worlds-edition boat. This year Supra has a brand-new boat with an insane wake called the Supra SA. Everything about this boat is solid; it has a perfectly shaped wake, rad controls for the…

The new X-Star quite simply blows away its predecessor, which is saying quite a bit because the old X-Star is one of the best boats in wakeboarding. But after countless new groundbreaking tricks have been landed on this massive wake, it can't be denied that MasterCraft has something really special in this 24-foot, tricked-out wake monster. This might be the most tailored bow we've ever seen. Anywhere there was a spot with a vantage on the action, MasterCraft carved out ergonomic backrests reminiscent of a sports car's bucket seats to keep viewers comfortable and happy. The bow is also massive, utilizing every inch of this wake giant's space for billet aluminum accents, cup holders and rider-centric seating. As you'd expect out of an X-Star, the wakes ramp up to top…

Centurion's all-new FX-22 is an innovative step forward for the company, coming as it does with a host of never-before-seen features that promise to turn heads in 2013. From the unique Hammerhead Bow to the proven Enzo transom, the FX-22 deserves an in-depth look from wakeboarders and wake surfers alike. Centurion is emphatic that its new Hammerhead Bow isn't a pickle fork, and we think it's right. For starters, the eye-catching air scoops on the front not only look great on the water, they also force a steady supply of air to the engine compartment to keep up top performance. The bow was designed with flat surfaces on the bottom in order to push waves forward and away from passengers and to cut down on bow dip. Seating is also…

Festivities kicked off huge with the highly anticipated private screening of Nitro Circus 3D, 12 days before its premiere date in theaters nationwide. The action-sports collective, led by Travis Pastrana, already has a popular TV series and live tour based on insane and creative stunts involving motocross, base jumping, rally cars and all kinds of death-defying crossover shenanigans. MasterCraft team rider Parks Bonifay was invited into the crew for Nitro Circus 3D and pulled off some wild feats of Bonifay legend, launching himself 70 feet over a lake head-over-heels for one of the movie's top A-roll feature clips. That alone makes Nitro Circus 3D a must-see, but the rest of the film will blow your mind as well. If you haven't seen it yet, check your local theaters and make…

Supra was determined to build a boat that met all the rigorous wake expectations its pro team demanded while still not sacrificing the luxury the company hangs its hat on. The 22.5-foot SA joins the world of the hard-core rider with the amenities and comfort of a modern inboard boat for a package that's not only sleek, but also supremely functional. A defining characteristic in the intimidating yet elegant look of the SA is its enormous Barrage Bow. Big enough to fit four adults comfortably, the bow not only is wide and long, it's also carved deep into the hull for a safe, secure feeling while riding through rough water or double-ups. Covering the acres of massive bow is all-new upholstery with hand-stitched accents, giving the inside a sharp new…

Tigé's Z3 is quite simply the best boat the company has ever made. From the latest incarnation of Tigé's ConvexV hull — which churns out massive wakes with smooth peaks and inviting transitions — to the sleek, functional Alpha Z tower, Tigé hasn't just pumped another model out of a new mold; it has created a boat. From the ground up, this thing screams functional wake performance that transitions easily from wakeboarding to wake surfing, all while preserving a comfortable and social atmosphere for all lucky enough to be onboard. We could talk about the Z3's plush, ergonomic bench seats that allow plenty of space to stretch out in comfort, or the giant traditional bow with a high freeboard to keep passengers dry even in big water, but we're going…

Moomba's redesign of its best-selling boat for 2013 has created one of the best value-class inboards on the market today. The all-new upholstery design with ergonomic seating has kicked the LSV into a new class level, and the deepened lounge design gives the boat a safe, spray-free feel for all onboard. With 1,800 pounds of standard factory ballast, the LSV is packing some serious weight. For a 21.5-foot boat, expect wakes closer to those of a 23-footer, with full ballast and 12 of your friends. The LSV's ramps will kick up nicely for wakeboarding and wake surfing alike, and with the new higher freeboard, you won't have to worry about water coming over the rub rail while you're surfing. With the LSV's solid foundation and proven track record, Moomba wouldn't…