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Welcome back to our
electronic edition of the Moomba Maniacs. For those of you,
who recently purchased your first Moomba, welcome to the Family!
As a Moomba owner we will update you from time to time with
the latest news, events, tech tips, step by step video instruction
from a pro and more.
In this
edition, we give you the inside scoop of What's New with
Moomba for 2010. From new standard features to options
now available for the first time. You will also find that
Moomba Team riders have responded to your questions, you
can find your response under the Yo' with a Pro! section.
For those of you who are new, this feature is where you can
ask Moomba Team riders the questions you really want answers
to.
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The Moomba
Entourage section features dealer, manufacturer and customer
highlights. This edition recognizes our Award Winning Dealers
and where to find our social communities. However, in the
next edition of the Moomba Maniacs we would like to feature
our Moomba owners. So send in your photographs, we want
to hear about your family's Moomba experience.
In the
meantime, if there is anything that I can do to make your
boating experience even more pleasant, do not hesitate
to call. We realize that when you buy a Moomba, you are
not only buying a boat, but you are also buying a lifestyle
and a partnership with our company and your dealer. At
Moomba, we're always thinking and we’re always listening
to our customers, to our riders, to our engineers and to
our instincts. So give us a call, send a message or post
a comment on our community
bulletin board.Welcome
to our winter edition of the Moomba Maniacs E-Newsletter
and thank you for choosing Moomba!
Sincerely,
Rick Tinker
President of Skiers Choice, Inc. |
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Boating Safety and Enjoyment Go Hand-in-Hand: You Can't
Have One Without the Other!
Each year we reprint and update this article because
safety is so important. Please read thoroughly.
At Skier's Choice, we build Moomba boats to provide
a safe and fun boating experience, but you play an
important role in making your time on the water safe
for you, your family, your passengers or anyone who
may be in and around your boat. Please take time to
review the following important safety reminders before
you head to the water.
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Review
the Owner's Manuals for your boat. Every Moomba originally
comes with an Owner's Manual for the boat itself and
one or more manuals for the boat's components. Before
anyone operates your boat, they should first read and
understand the information contained in the various
manuals, particularly those sections dealing with safety.
If you have misplaced any of the manuals, please contact
your dealer or Skier’s Choice, and we will send you
a current Moomba Owner's Manual at no charge. It may
not contain all information relevant to your model,
but it does have an extensive Boating Safety section
and general information regarding use and maintenance.
Owner’s Manuals back to 2002 are available on our website.
Review
and comply with warning and capacity labels on your
boat. Warning labels are placed on your boat to alert
you to potential hazards that may not be obvious.
They are divided into Caution, Warning and Danger
categories. Danger means imminent danger of death
or severe personal injury. Warning means a potentially
hazardous situation which could lead to death or
severe personal injury. Caution means a potentially
hazardous circumstance or unsafe practices that could
lead to moderate personal injury. Labels also tell
you how to avoid the hazard. You should review the
labels with your guests as appropriate. Warning labels
should never be removed and, if any label is damaged,
it should be replaced as soon as possible. Pay attention
to the capacity label on your boat and never exceed
the limit. Skier’s Choice regularly reviews safety
information based on recent experience and data and
makes label revisions as needed. Any revisions are
posted to our website. If you need replacement warning
labels, please contact your dealer or Skier's Choice.
We will gladly send the latest warning labels at
no charge. Current warning labels can be viewed at
our website.
Understand
and follow the Boatman's Checklist. The Boatman's
Checklist is a list of important items to check before
each use of your boat. We place a checklist label
on every boat we build. It can be found in the helm
area, either near the throttle, or on the observer
seat base, or in more recent models, inside the glove
box. If you need a replacement label, please contact
Skier’s Choice and we will send you one at no charge.
This label can also be viewed on our website.
Prepare
your boat with the proper accessories and equipment. Your boat comes from the factory already equipped
with U.S. Coast Guard required safety equipment such
as a fire extinguisher, horn, and proper inland lighting.
In addition, the law requires that you keep Coast
Guard-approved personal flotation devices on board
for yourself and your passengers. We recommend that
you also keep other useful safety equipment on the
boat, such as a first aid kit, a signal device and/or
flashlight, a marine radio, an anchor with line,
and mooring lines with bumpers. You may need other
items depending on your location, and you should
check with local authorities and your dealer for
further information.
Know
your boat and keep it properly maintained. We strongly
encourage you to arrange for a Moomba dealer to perform
a pre-season inspection of your boat. The various
boat systems need professional annual inspection
and servicing to ensure that important components
are maintained to their original specifications,
especially as they age. You should inspect these
systems with each outing, paying close attention
to the engine and exhaust systems, specifically around
the manifolds, gaskets, and welds for signs of leakage
or corrosion. Replace all worn or suspect hoses and
fittings. Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs
to keep all systems in working order. For more information
regarding maintenance, refer to your Owner’s Manual
or talk to your service professional.
Know
and comply with all boating rules and regulations
that apply in your region. Before heading to the
water, check with local and state authorities about
boating and safety requirements. If you have access
to the internet, most states have websites with information
regarding boating rules and regulations. You can
also check the U.S. Coast Guard website, listed below,
for information on federal regulations and recreational
boating safety. If you don’t have internet access,
you can call or write the federal or state organizations
to have information sent to you by mail.
Take
a safe boating course. In recent years, more than
80% of all reported fatalities occurred on boats
where the operator had not received boating safety
instruction.(1) Safe boating classes are offered
by various groups and organizations, including the
U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Power Squadron. The more
you know, the safer you, your passengers and others
around you will be.
Stay current on recreational boating safety issues. You should regularly check
with the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety, as well as with your state
boating law administrator for updates on boating safety issues. Internet links
to several websites are listed on our website. Watch for information in news
and industry magazines and websites regarding dangerous boating and water sport
activities. Always use good judgment and don’t let anyone on your boat do something
foolish or dangerous.
Do
not allow "platform dragging" or "body
surfing” behind your boat! Two extremely
dangerous water activities are "platform dragging",
also referred to as "teak surfing," and
“body surfing." "Platform dragging” involves
hanging onto the swim platform of the boat while
it is in motion. "Body surfing" is lying
prone on the water surface in close proximity to
the transom or swim platform of a boat while the
wake propels you along. Both are extremely dangerous
water activities and are banned in most areas. They
should not be permitted on your boat or anyone else’s
boat! Individuals who "platform drag" or "body
surf" are directly exposed to high concentrations
of carbon monoxide (CO) fumes in the engine's exhaust.
In addition, these people are very close to the spinning
propeller underneath the boat, which can kill or
seriously injure them if they slip or get pulled
beneath the swim platform. For more information,
go to the U.S. Coast Guard website.
Make
sure every passenger is familiar with safe boating
practices every time you go out. Each time you take
people out on your boat, ask about their experience
level and provide instruction about safety. Make
sure they are familiar with the warning labels. Make
sure everyone knows your expectations and complies
with obvious customs, like sitting down while the
boat is in motion. Once you are on the water, maintain
a presence of mind and keep an eye on your passengers.
Give particular attention to children, and make sure
that they are wearing life jackets whenever they
are on board your boat. As in any activity, children
need to be reminded about boat safety and kept under
close supervision. Always remember that it’s the
driver’s responsibility to operate the boat in a
manner that ensures the safety of the passengers
and those around the boat.
Use
common sense. Do not allow anyone on your boat to
do something that puts them or anyone else at risk
of injury. It is difficult to foresee every unsafe
situation, but make yourself aware of unsafe practices
and use common sense all the time. Most recent U.S.
Coast Guard statistics show that two thirds of boating
fatalities are from drowning and that nearly 90%
of victims who drowned were not wearing a life jacket.
These same statistics also show that alcohol is involved
with about 20% of all boating fatalities. In many
states, there are laws against having an open container
of alcohol on your boat. No matter what the circumstances
are, you should be completely sober and not drink
alcohol while boating.
Ride
safely and know your limitations and the limitations
of those with you. Your Moomba boat was
built to meet and exceed performance expectation
of watersports enthusiasts. Undoubtedly, you and
those with you intend to use your boat for wakeboarding,
waterskiing, wakesurfing and similar purposes. Ride
smart and obey safety guidelines such as the following:
(1) Know the waterways where you will be boating.
(2) Do not ride or ski in shallow water, near shore,
docks, pilings, swimmers, or other watercraft. (3)
Always have a person other than the driver serve
as an observer and agree on hand signals before starting.
(4) Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard type III vest.
(5) Always keep in mind that individuals have varying
skill levels and boating knowledge. (6) Ride within
your limits. Always ride in control and at speeds
appropriate for your ability and the conditions.
We all like to try new tricks, but don’t go too far
in trying something new. (7) Always turn the ignition
off when anyone is near the swim platform or propeller.
(8) Never drag a person behind a moving or running
watercraft, and use long lines when pulling tubes.
(9) Remember that being on the water and in the sun
all day can be exhausting and can affect one's judgment.
Do not push yourself when you are tired. Be aware
of the limitations of your passengers and be ready
to call it a day at the right time. (10) Do not operate
your boat, ride or ski under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. You may find these and other safety guidelines
in various publications, online, or by contacting
Skier's Choice.
Please
remember, boating safety and enjoyment go hand in
hand – you cannot have one without the other.
(1) Coast Guard accident statistics can be found at
www.uscgboating.org/statistics/stats.htm
For
further information visit these websites:
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2010 Boat Show Specials
Moomba takes pride in its value added, true tournament water-sport performance boats with reliable day-to-day operation at a category-leading price, but now that price just got even more affordable. For a limited time, Moomba's
once a year factory savings just got sweeter and now
consist of up to 5 key items that can be added at your
boat show for a nominal fee of $500! Yep,
our most popular options to give you even more bang
for your buck and season after season of No Worries.
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Keep
in mind dealers are topping with their own perks.
So if you would like to be on the water for this
upcoming season enjoying time with family and friends
and feel good knowing you didn't overspend, then
contact your local dealer to take advantage of these
additional spring savings only available from January
1 to February 28, 2010. Locate your nearest Moomba
dealer at www.moomba.com.
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….Just because
you get more boat for less…Don't Underestimate a Moomba!

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Special Editions
Moomba LSV Liquid Force Edition
So what do you get when you combine the most popular
boat in the tournament wakeboard market segment (Moomba
Mobius LSV) and the leader in wakeboard products and
apparel (Liquid Force)? A boat that is tailored to
your needs, cradled in comfort, sharply styled and
feature rich.
The Moomba Mobius LSV Liquid Force edition was designed
to exceed the needs of the driver and the demands of
the rider.
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Tastefully
styled and loaded with versatility yet providing
the value you crave. Look to the Moomba Mobius LSV
Liquid Force Edition if you want a whole lot of value
along with reliable season after season 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. (View more at Moomba.com)
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Mobius
XLV Gravity Games Edition
Prior
year models of the Gravity Games edition have gained
notoriety in the wakeboarding community. As a limited
edition model, the boat attracts both hardcore riders
and heady collectors alike.
Each year our goal is to advance the mechanics of our products,
therefore enhancing the rider friendly performance factors
that can complement a rider's style. Our commitment to
our customers is embodied in the XLV Gravity Games Edition.
The interior and style lines offer added comfort,
visual pleasure and smart design. This years Gravity
Games edition sports a classy white gelcoat pattern
with navy accents and the interior features platinum
upholstery with navy highlights.
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It's
evident from our 2010 model line up changes that
at Moomba, our focus is on quality and season after
season reliability at a price you can afford. At
Moomba we believe quality shouldn't have to come
at a crazy price to offer the wake shape, convenience,
comfort and versatility you deserve!
For
2010 we made big enhancements to Moomba's list of standard
features. For example, the Outback and Outback V now both
come standard with a tower and a new digital cruise speed
bases cruise system. Moomba's
also now come standard with an OJ Prop and pump-in-tank
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The
most dramatic enhancements and added features to the
2010 model line up are clearly evident to the driver,
rider and passengers by the reliability, performance
and most importantly value of a Moomba boat. With Moomba,
you sacrifice nothing!
We
often get asked how we can offer such an incredible
boat at $10,000 to $20,000 less than the competition.
Well, it goes back to our core principle and philosophy
of value. Moomba
maintains a no-frills approach and avoids pointless
markups. We build into our products only what we know
people really want, nothing more, nothing less. And
we keep our costs down, but still our boats are built
with the highest quality, market proven components
which, by the way, are usually found in other brands
throughout our segment. The result is that a Moomba
owner experiences true tournament watersports performance,
with reliable operation, at a category leading price.
Simply
stated, if you want to be on the water, enjoying time
with family and friends and feel good knowing you didn’t
overspend, then you need a Moomba!
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Maintenance Schedule
Attached you will find a copy of your Moomba maintenance
schedule and a blank service record sheet; this could
be handy to have on file. These same documents can
be found in your owner's manual, which we highly recommend
that you review.
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INDMAR
NOTICE
Antifreeze mixtures that contain more than 50% glycol can cause overheating
problems with fresh water cooled Indmar engines. If you are experiencing
high engine operating temperatures or overheating at higher speeds and
loads, may have too much glycol in the mix. Other issues could also be
the problem; water pump impeller, pinched hose, intake water obstruction,
etc.
Indmar
diagnostic testing has shown that mixtures with
more than 50% glycol raised coolant temperatures.
As the mixture of glycol to water was increased,
the risk of over-heating the engine was even
greater.

Indmar
uses Sierra propylene glycol for health and environmental
reasons. Propylene glycol is as good, if not
better than ethylene glycol. Some may argue the
difference; however, there is no comparison when
it comes to which is more environmentally safe.
For example, many animals like the sweet taste
of ethylene glycol. As little as a teaspoonful
can be fatal to a cat and four teaspoons can
be life threatening to a dog. For more information
and the benefits of using Sierra propylene glycol,
go to www.sierraantifreeze.com/benefit.html.
It
is evident that Indmar maintains an environmentally
conscious effort in all of their processes from
introducing CAT manifolds in their premium engines
to all of the U.S. three years prior to regulations
taking effect to using propylene glycol. It makes
sense why Indmar prefers propylene glycol in
all of their closed cool engine systems…its cleaner,
greener, and safer. |
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HS Mute 180 Overshift
Want to add to your bag of tricks or to teach your
family and friends how to wakeboard or slalom. If this
is so, then you are going to love this portion of our
online newsletter.
Take
a training session from our pro's right from your
home or download the tricks you want to learn and
take them with you to the lake with our downloadable
iPod videos located at http://moomba.com/downloads.
In
this edition, we step it up a notch with the HS Mute
180 Overshift and the HS Backside Indy Nosebone.
If you are interested in more advanced step by step
instruction or just the basics visit our trick room
on our website at http://moomba.com/trickroom.
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| MOOMBA
ENTOURAGE |


Skiers
Choice Dealer of the Year Award
Waterski Boats Dallas - Dallas, TX
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AWARD WINNING DEALERS
At Moomba we realize that when you buy a Moomba, you
are not only buying a boat, but you are also buying
a lifestyle and a partnership with our company and
our dealer. As a Moomba owner you can take comfort
in knowing you get the full package and the support
network you expect.
As a manufacturer we have carefully selected the cream
of the crop when it comes to our dealers. We couldn’t
be more pleased with what their customers have to say
about them and their demonstrated commitment to service
and sales. In effort to applaud our dealers for a job
well done, we are honored to recognize our Award Winning
Dealers.
Dealer of the Year awards are achieved through a combination
of outstanding customer service and sales results.
Below are the outstanding dealers that were nominated
and recognized for their outstanding commitment to
sales and service. In addition, the top 5 dealers in
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Honorable
Mention
- Atlanta
Marine - Buford, GA
- Knoxville
Watersports - Knoxville, TN
- Active
Watersports - Portland, OR
- Marine
Products - Salt Lake City, UT
Moomba
Dealer of the Year Award
- Alabama
Watersports - Huntsville, Ala
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Honorable
Mention
- Carolina
Inboard - Columbia, SC
- Watersports
of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
- Rocky
Mountain Boat Co - Pueblo, CO
- Diamond
Lakes Watersports - Malvern, Ark
Top
Five Skier's Choice Dealers
- Waterski
Boats Dallas - Dallas, TX
- South
Austin Marine - Austin, TX
- Atlanta
Marine - Buford, GA
- Lauderdale
Lakes Marina - Elkhorn, WI
- Marine
Products - Salt Lake City
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In
addition to these sales awards, Skier's Choice
recognized dealers that excelled in customer service
as measured by the National Marine Manufacturing
Association annual CSI survey.
Recognized
dealers achieved scores of over 95% in customer
satisfaction, a combined measure of both the sales
and the after-purchase service experience. Rick
Tinker, President of Skier's Choice, offered high
praise for these CSI award recipients for 2009. "Our
employees and dealers share equally in the achieving
a satisfied customer by providing outstanding product
and service, we need each other to perform at the
highest level to insure that a customer-today becomes
a customer-for-life. To that end, we recognize
an outstanding group of dealers whose commitment
to the customer is truly remarkable."
CSI
AWARD RECIPIENTS (alphabetical
listing)
- Alabama
Watersports - Huntsville, Ala
- Carolina
Inboard - Columbia, SC
- Diamond
Lakes Water Sports - Malvern, AR
- Nisswa
Marine - Nisswa, MN
- Performance
Boats - Boonsboro, MD
- Performance
Watersports - Johnson City, TN
- Premier
Motorsports - Wayland, Mi
- SG
Sport Marine - Quebec, Canada
- Watersports
of Central Florida - Sanford, FL
Please
take the time to join our community of team members
and owners all over the country if you haven't
already done so. There are several platforms and
venues to choose from, to include our:
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LOCATION |
DATE |
LOCATION |
DATE |
Abbotsford,
BC |
Mar
5-7 |
Lubbock,
TX |
Feb
26-28 |
Albany.,
NY |
Mar
26-28 |
Memphis |
Feb
19-21 |
Appleton,
WI |
Feb
26-28 |
Milford,
NH |
Apr
9-11 |
Ark
State L.R. |
Feb
19-21 |
Moomba
Switzerland |
Feb
19-21 |
Bern |
Feb
19-21 |
Moomba
Switzerland |
Mar
5-7 |
Bern
- Moomba Sw. |
Feb
12-14 |
Moscow |
Feb
19-21 |
Bismark |
Feb
19-21 |
Moscow |
Feb
26-28 |
Boise,
ID |
Feb
12-14 |
N.
ILLINOIS B.S. |
Mar
5-7 |
Boston |
Feb
19-21 |
Omaha |
Feb
26-28 |
Boston |
Feb
26-28 |
Orange
County |
Apr
9-11 |
Buffalo,
NY |
April
2-4 |
Ottawa |
Feb
26-28 |
Cairo |
Feb
26-28 |
Parks-
Sioux Falls |
Mar
12-14 |
Casper,
WY |
Feb
26-28 |
Phoenix |
Feb
19-21 |
Chantilly |
Mar
12-14 |
Portland |
Mar
19-21 |
Charlotte,
NC |
Feb
12-14 |
Raleigh |
Feb
19-21 |
Columbia |
Feb
12-14 |
Raleigh,
NC |
Feb
12-14 |
Columbus,
OH |
Feb
12-14 |
Redding,
PA |
Feb
26-28 |
Dallas,
TX |
Feb
12-14 |
Richmond |
Feb
19-21 |
Dayton,
OH |
Feb
19-21 |
Roanoke,
VA |
Feb
26-28 |
Detroit
COBO |
Feb
19-21 |
Rogers,
AR |
Feb
19-21 |
Detroit
COBO |
Feb
12-14 |
Rome |
Feb
19-21 |
Detroit
NOVI |
Mar
5-7 |
Rome |
Feb
26-28 |
DPS
Italia |
Feb
19-21 |
Sacramento,
CA |
Mar
12-14 |
DPS
Italia |
Feb
26-28 |
Salt
Lake City, UT |
Feb
12-14 |
Edmonton |
Mar
19-21 |
Saskatoon |
Mar
5-7 |
Ft
Wayne (OSLCS) |
Mar
12-14 |
Seattle,
WA |
Feb
5-7 |
Ft
Wayne, TX |
Feb
5-7 |
South
Bend, IN |
Feb
19-21 |
Geneva |
Mar
5-7 |
Spokane,
WA |
Feb
5-7 |
Grand
Rapids |
Feb
19-21 |
St.
Louis |
Feb
12-14 |
Helena,
MT |
Feb
12-14 |
Tall
Timbers |
Mar
5-7 |
Indianapolis |
Feb
19-21 |
Toledo |
Feb
5-7 |
Indianapolis |
Feb
26-28 |
Vancouver |
Apr
9-11 |
Jacksonville,
FL |
Feb
5-7 |
Winnipeg |
Mar
5-7 |
Kelowna |
April
16-18 |
Xtreme
Russia |
Feb
19-21 |
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Xtreme
Russia |
Feb
26-28 |
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Ask a Supra Pro
Ask Supra Team riders the questions you really want answers
to. Just email your questions to Yowithapro@skierschoice.com
and check the next edition of our newsletter for your
response.
TERRY
WINTER
Q: How
old are you?
A: 30
Q: What is your current residence?
A: Sacramento, CA
Q: Where did you train to become a Pro?
A: Bell Aqua Lakes in Sacramento
Q: How long have you been a Pro?
A: 14 years
Q: Which Moomba boat do you train behind?
A: Moomba Outback
Q: What is your favorite feature?
A: It's quick and responsive... drives like a sports car.
Q: Best compliment received
about your boat….
A: My wife, who pulls me most of the time, loves to drive the Outback.
Q: What color
and graphics package do you have?
A: Blue and green... it's the Outback that's pictured on the web site.
Q: What boat
speed do you have drivers tow you?
A: We ski at 36 mph, and use the Zero Off for speed control
Q: What is your best score?
A: 3@41' off
Q: What ski do you use?
A: 65" D3 Nomad RCX
Q: How often do you train?
A: All the time... I'm riding my mountain bike tons to stay fit and I ski probably
5-6 days a week; two sets
each day. I can't get enough.
Q: What is your goal?
A: My goal is to be the shortest skier to run 41' off in a
legitimate competition. I'm 5'9", more like the average slalom skier.
Also, winning any competition is always a goal. Every time I ski I want to
be at my best. Having fun should also be part of it... I want to enjoy what
I'm doing, and appreciate my opportunities to be able to ski and be good at
it.
Q: Do you have
a Website, Facebook or MySpace?
A: www.skiwestcoast.com and www.skiskinz.com
RUSS WILDE
Q: How
old are you?
A: 35
Q:
What is your current residence?
A: Orlando, FL
Q: Where
did you train to become a Pro?
A: Winter Haven, FL with Shannon Starling
Q: How
long have you been a Pro?
A: 16 Years
Q: Which
Moomba boat do you train behind?
A: Moomba XLV Gravity Edition
Q: What
color and graphics package do you have?
A: All white with Gravity Games graphics
Q: Best
compliment received about your boat….
A: Can you please make the wake smaller?
Q: What
is the student’s response to the boat you use for
the training clinics?
A: One of the first things the
students like is the vast space in the cockpit area,
and the ample amounts of storage the boat offers which
I take full advantage of with storing all the O'Brien
product I carry on my tour. Such product includes storing
30 pairs of boots in the rear compartments of the boat
while ballast is full. Then after getting behind the
boat they are in aw of how large a wake I can produce
and also how I can control the shape of it with the
wake plate.
Q: What
trick do you teach your beginning, intermediate
and experienced wakeboarder’s during your clinics?
A: The first trick i teach after getting the student up
is how to ride the board opposite foot forward. Then
for the students that are intermediate, I work on edge
control so they can throw their first invert such as
a Back Roll or a Tantrum. For the experienced rider,
I watch to see what they are able to throw and then
advise them on how to take their tricks bigger and
how they can get an extra spin out of the trick.
Q: How
much ballast weight do you use?
A: I have 1100lbs in the front and 1300lbs in the rear.
Q: What
boat speed do you have drivers tow you?
A: 26.5 MPH
Q: What
is your rope length?
A: 87’
Q: What
board do you use?
A: O'Brien Alias TT for wakesurfing and the O'Brien Valhalla
139 for wakeboarding with Vice boots
Q: How
often do you train?
A: Whenever the weather is nice. In Florida that is almost
all the time.
Q: What
was the first trick you learned?
A: Back Roll
Q: What
is your favorite trick?
A: My favorite trick is the one that went the biggest
that day.
Q: What
was the hardest trick to master?
A: BS Mobe
Q: Do
you have a Website, Facebook or MySpace?
A: www.myspace.com/thewildeexperience
KYLE SCHMIDT
Q: How old are you?
A: 32 Q: What is your current residence?
A: Clermont, FL Q: Where did you train to become a Pro?
A: The Wakeboard Camp Q: How long have you been a Pro?
A: 11 years Q: Which Moomba boat do you train behind?
A: Moomba Mobius LSV Q: What is your favorite feature?
A: Wake plate – it helps me to easily fine tune the wake
shape depending on what tricks I am teaching or working
on at the time. Q: Best compliment received about your boat….
A: The all red color scheme looks great. Q: What color and graphics package do you have?
A: Head to Toe Rueben Red with Mobius Graphics. Q: What boat speed do you have drivers tow you?
A: 25 MPH Q: What is your rope length?
A: 80’ Q: What board do you use?
A: 2009 Liquid Force S4 Q: How often do you train?
A: I try to get out to shoot instructional content whenever
I can, but most of my time is spent in my boat teaching
others how to ride better. Q: What was the first trick you learned?
A: HS Back Roll Q: What is your favorite trick?
A: Anything you can float and grab off the double up. Q: What was the hardest trick to master?
A: Toeside Frontside Off Axis 900 Q: What is your goal?
A: To grow my website LearnWake.com, one day start a board
company and continue to spread my knowledge of wakeboarding
to others all of the world. Q: Do you have a Website, Facebook or MySpace?
A: www.LearnWake.com
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DAVE BRISCOE
Q: How long have you been a Pro?
Since ‘93 starting competing pro at age 25. Q: What is the student’s response to the boat you use
for the training clinics?
My student’s response is usually the shock they have
the first time they hit the wake. And that it's the
biggest thing the have ever hit. Q: What trick do you teach your beginning intermediate
or experienced wakeboarder’s during your clinics?
I mainly teach basics no matter what the level. Even
my advanced riders find they have to go back before
they can move forward. Each student is completely
unique. And if I gave all my secrets away I'd be
out of a job! Q: Has
anyone you ever trained gone pro?
Here is a quick list of students I've coached
that turned pro. I'm sure I'll leave someone
out and I apologize in advance. Shannon
Best, Jeremy Kovak, Jeff Heer, Zane Scwenk,
Robbie Loftus, Parks & Shane
Bonifay, Cobe Mikacich, Josh Sanders, Thomas
Horrell, Eric Gator Ludgert, Daniel Watkins,
Brett Eisenhower, Cathy Williams, Laura Lohrmann,
JD Webb, Derek Grassman, Jeff House, Phillup
Combs, Phillip Soven, Phillip Aslinger, Daniel
Walden, Brian Hutton, Sean Obrien, Tino Santori,
Adam Fields, Kevin Henshaw, Steve Cahail,
Jeff Weatherall.....and the list goes on. Q: How much ballast weight do you use?
A bag in the front and two in the rear. My Gravity
III Ballast System pumps in 1,950 lbs of weight within
four minutes. Q: What boat speed do you have drivers tow you?
25.2 MPH Q: What is your rope length?
80' Q: What board do you use?
CWB Absolute 135 Q: How often do you train?
2-3 times daily in season 2-3 times a week offseason Q: What was the first trick you learned?
1st trick hs 180
1st invert Back Roll
1st glide raley
1st mobe HS Mobius
1st big spin ts flat 7 Q: What is your favorite trick?
Slurpee (because few can do it) Q: What was the hardest trick to master?
Hs Mobius ts 1080 Q: What is your goal?
My goal is to remain in the sport spreading the wealth
throughout my life. Q: Do you have a Website, Facebook or MySpace?
www.thewakeboardcoach.com or look me up by my name
on Facebook
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