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2008 NWL Free-Ride Grassroots Wakesurf Event
Texas Wakesurf Championships

A Wake Outlaws Production
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Lake LBJ, Sunrise Cove, Kingsland Texas

Sponsors: Wakeoutlaws.com, Centurion Boats, Wet Sounds, Fly High, Phase 5, The Walker Project, Texas Sport Boats, Fun n Sun, Nice-Rack, Scream Marine, Cobian, Helium, Gator Boards, and Anarchy

This past weekend was the 2008 Texas Wakesurf Championships Grassroots NWL Free-Ride Wakesurf Event hosted by Wake Outlaws and Centurion Boats. As part of the Texas Wakesurf Championships, a Wake Outlaws production, the initial stop was held at Sunrise Cove nestled along Lake LBJ just outside of Austin, Texas. Competitors from across the great state of Texas came to compete in the NWL Free-Ride Preliminaries Grassroots gala intended for fun, good times, and promotion for the sport of wakesurfing. We began the day with the sun shining down on the competitors and a crowd of spectators would watch, as the riders in each class would begin their runs.

The day would boast some great riding and competition as the “Outlaws” “Desperadas” and “Lassoed” competitors took their runs on the Enzo SV240s for a place in the winner’s circle. We would see some big airs, aggressive carves, hangin-5’s, spins, first-time surfers, best “pose”, and the premiere of the Wake Outlaw “Twins” 2008 Centurion Enzo SV240s.

One of the youngest competitors, Chris Kinsey of San Angelo, Texas an Outlaw Division competitor would wow the crowd on his Liquid Force Custom. His run was composed of carves, kneel downs, fives, and some 3’s thrown in for good measure. He would leave all excited for his progression in the season to come. Becca Payne, Desparadas competitor, would represent Midland, Texas while riding her Walker Project Limited Edition. With her usual smooth ride and grace; Becca would pull off her trademark moves that make her runs memorable. Scott Shroeder of Houston, Texas would represent Outlaws riding his Inland Surfer Chubby performing countless lipslides, carves and 3-s. We have to give an honorable mention to Ali Houston of Canyon Lake, riding aggressively as she fought the Enzo wave and represented her crew.

The Outlaws continued their battle, as Richard McCully of Spring Branch would bring his Phase 5 Drew Danielo in for a session. Boasting some of the most controlled lipslides of the day, Richard gave an aggressive run on the Centurion wave. Residents of the DFW area, Heather and Jeff Bankston would display their talents on a Hyperlite Broadcast and Walker Project 4.5 respectively. The couple showed that attitude, fun and riding style would have them rep’ing well for the Lake Ray Roberts crew back home.

Texas Shreds would bring out Jack Oman to show what is in store for Shred Stixx in the great state of Texas. Jack, riding the Shred Stixx Thresher Shredder would thrown down some of the sickest carves and highest airs. A solid run that would have Jerry Price proud to have him representing their stixx! Not to be out down by his own rider, Rusty Kotzer would show a similar mastery of the Thresher with slides, carves and airs.

Wet Sounds boasted Austin local, Tim White who would make the hot pink Walker Project 4.5 look even hotter. He hit the wave with aggression and muscle in the Best “Pose” contest; showing that his speakers aren’t the only think that kick it!

Clouds would begin to move in, as the goofy riders would load up for their portion of the comp. Continuing into the afternoon, Denise Butler (Naughty Surf Girl) of Flower Mound, Texas would ride her Walker Project F-18 and be followed up by Shay Smedman of Austin, Texas. Shay, riding her Smed Wakesurfing custom board, would show up her wakesurf designer spouse, Matt Smedman giving a run filled with board slides and carves. Tracy Mangold, of Giddings Texas, would show that Lassoed riders can hit it as she surfed her way through the competition. Fellow Lassoed rider, Ron Wade would settle his ride on the Phase 5 Oogle and leave it for the judges to decide. The day would close out with a few drops of rain while Jamie Armstrong of San Antonio Texas, rode his long board and Austin Wade tore it up on the same Phase 5 Oogle as his dad.

There were many more competitors in this competition; we would love to mention you all. Each of you all were key to the day’s success and why we held the Grassroots competition with an emphasis on FUN. Thank you for coming out and representing the great state of Texas.

The most notable portion of the competition would be judged in a class all of it’s own, “The Best Pose”. Each competitor would close their final run with a “pose” that would see distinctive moves and styles unique to the “artist” ermmm rider. Everything from flips, Michael Jackson, muscle flexing and a few “unnamed” poses would leave the judges well, ummm speechless. But it proved to be great fun, as the riders would close their runs with humor.

Again, a special thanks to all the competitors and their family members that came out to join in a day that was intended for fun, family, friends, wakesurfing and memories. We will continue to kick-it in June as the main event, Texas Wakesurf Championships is held along the Brazos. For more information and details: www.texaswakesurfchampionships.com

Lassoed Class:
1st – Tracy Mangold
2nd – Steve Fortine
3rd – Ron Wade

Outlaw Class:
1st – Matt Smedley
2nd – Jack Oman
3rd – TJ Brennan

Desperadas Class:
1st – Shay Smedley
2nd – Becca Payne
3rd – Denise Butler

Best Pose:
Chris Dykgraaf


Written by: Wakeoutlaws.com


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Lassoed Class:
1st = Tracy Mangold (middle) 2nd = Ron Wade (right) 3rd = Steve Fortine (left)
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Outlaw Class:
1st = Matt Smedley (right) 2nd = Jack Oman (represented by Thresher Shredder) 3rd = TJ Brennan (left)
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Desperadas Class:
1st = Shay Smedley (left) 2nd = Becca Payne (right) 3rd = Denise Butler (middle)
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Best Pose:
Chris Dykgraaf
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All the Winners:
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Thanks again to everyone that came out to support the event

Had a great time !

Great job wakeoutlaw crew!

Looking forward to the next ride.

~S~

We all had a great time at the Grassroots event!! I can't wait to see all of the pics and video's. I still can't get over how great WakeDoc and Loc's boats turned out!! Big shout out to Tim at Wetsounds, that's the first time I heard any of your speakers....you have just set the bar for everyone to strive to beat!! Loc and WakeDoc, your stereo systems are amazing.

Great job everyone that helped plan the event, it went very smoothly and was a blast!!! It was also nice to put faces to the screennames on here...nice to meet everyone!!

Have a great week,

Jamie

Nice to meet you all, had a blast!

Good job Wake Outlaws for putting on a GREAT event! We had a good time, the boats were fantastic, and the company was superb. I'm glad I can now put names with faces!

HUGE THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT!!!
I have so much more to say and share and just not enough time yet!

I really wanted to say thank you to everyone, it was an outstanding time to share with everyone. As usual, the people made the event!!! It was so much fun to meet new crew, hang with old friends and and really kickoff this summer right. I just can't say how much I appreciated everyone.

CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/wake/Surfing.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/wake/Surfing.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/wake/Surfing.gif)



Jamie - you better watch it! Those are Wakechick and WakeDiva's boats! We were just allowed to drive them this weekend! (IMG:style_emoticons/wake/whip.gif)

It was so great seeing everyone this weekend. Wish we could all get together more often.

Thanks so much to WakeOutlaws for putting together this event. I had a great time - and the Surfing Event was awesome! Well done! (IMG:style_emoticons/wake/clap.gif)


This was the prefect way to kick off the summer.

Who were the winners?



This post has been edited by Jack Oman: May 19 2008, 11:39 AM

Will the state championships in june be split division? skim/surf

For the State Championships different than the TWC Grassroots Series, the Texas Wakesurf Championships, are separated into classes. The details and discussions are located in this thread.

The registration for the TWC will close classes when capacity is met for a division so it's critical you sign up early and select SURF or SKIM.

Thanks to the WakeOutlaws for a great event!! That was A TON of work for ya'll, I'm sure!

Great to see everyone and meet new friends!

Thanks to Eddie for hosting at Sunrise Cove!

I realized my error right after I posted it!!! Sorry girls...I meant to include you girls too. There's no way the guys could have put together that wrap so well without the help of their better halfs.

Great job to all of the Wakeoutlaws in the planning and execution of the event....you all did a great job!!

Jamie

Ohhhh…What a fantastic FUN weekend!!!

Thanks to every person that came out this weekend you are truly the inspiration to put together events like this. It was great seeing old friends, shaking hands with new ones for the first time and feeling like I had known everyone for years instead of days by the end of the weekend. I truly look forward to getting out on the water with everyone in the future.

Also a huge THANKS to the River Oaks Lodge it was the perfect base camp for the event.

Sunrise Cove turned out to the be the perfect place to hold the event, BIG Thanks to Eddie.

If anyone is looking for a GREAT weekend get away you cannot go wrong with either location!

Tons of pictures and videos to come.

Thanks Wakeoutlaws!! Tracy and I had a blast and it was great getting to meet everyone. See ya'll at more events this year.

Tim
Wet Sounds

hey guys what a great event and alot of good people and fun .hope to see everyone at another , and i sure want to thank everyone for the props on my 247 , it sure was fun aand anyone i met if your in my area you will always have a ride , thanks to hydrotunes and wetsounds for the work ................. piece out

brad madry

go0d pulls, go0d tunes, go0d times

tehee
krak