Happy 4th, New Ballast, and lots of fun.

[ragboy]

So we have been testing our new sacks and have about 100 hours already racked up on this latest set which is the same that are shipping. These same bags are installed in on all the competition Z3s for the endless wave tour. All of the events are being towed with the Convex VX, these sacs and just the judges and driver. We only have a 400 lb sac in the boat that allows us to adjust/compensate for loss of fuel. Other than that, there is no lead or any other type of ballast in these boats. You can speak to others who have ridden the first 2 events of the tour and get their feedback, the reaction has been great.

We had one of our greatest weeks as a family on our Z3 this week, I hope you did too. Of course, we made a video about it and the new sacks.

Please note that our Z3 has the ACME 1235 prop and the crossover vent/drain setup for the ballast, 2 very necessary items for this level of ballast IMHO.



Let me know if you have any questions.

[ragboy]

Some pics from the week.

Thomas has been practicing and wants to win the juniors class at the EWT tour and the NWWSA event. He has had a solid bottom turn for some time but has been working on his air, with help from his brother.


IMG_3777 by wake9, on Flickr

He is really starting to get out of the water on that Nano and having some fun.


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RJ has gotten very comfortable on his new soulcraft and still hasn't changed up his fin setup, he likes it the way it is.


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We have been testing a lot of stuff and then having more regular riders on board so much so that RJ is getting almost as comfortable on his backside.


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We have been growing our small Lake Oroville Wakesurf community into something pretty cool, I think. Wakesurfing is going to take over at least the north end of this lake. This is a local 14 year old girl that has been riding off and on with us and now at almost every tour stop. I am sure she will be riding pro next year. Her name is Allison Sos, but we call her Takoh Sos.

Going for the double grab, she broke her own TWP Bomb Pop and was borrowing Maddie and Jessies.


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Takoh has a sick bottom turn compared to anyone. She has a very unique style and I would say its def her signature move. You will have to check her out in our latest video to see what I mean by her unique style, its almost a dance move.


IMG_4576 by wake9, on Flickr

Takoh rode in that one section of the lake at just the right time that just makes the pictures amazing.


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This is her snap after bottom turn.


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She really works that Bomb Pop well.


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OK, so last, we have been playing around with this boom pole. Its a bit expensive but allows for super smooth pole shots, even at a distance. Here is a screen grab. This is not RJ recovering, this is just him going to his starting position before attempting something. He has almost landed his 360 riding backside, can't wait to see him finish that.


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I hope everyone else had a great week. Post up some pics of your crew.

[WakerideN]

that last shot takes the cake ragboy! super sik!

[topaz surfer]

Thats a nice video and its sweet to see you on a board getting some surf in.

[ragboy]

Thx, that board is already toast, Dennis is working on a more permanent design, been fun.

[topaz surfer]

Yeah I thought that might be the board Dennis was telling me about. Hope the next one is better.

[talltigeguy]

That was awesome! I don't watch all of your videos beginning to end, but this is the first time I finally got to see you on a board. Seems like there was some promising of said footage a while back, but it never emerged. Thanks for sharing!

[ragboy]

Some of it is just the Z3, there is a reason this boat has like 800 hours on it. Its amazing to me that we can just fill up the sacks and go, and I can ride, and jesse can ride with same setup, just change of taps. It just makes for lots of stupid fun. We had 9 people in the boat the last time we went out with every single one itching to surf. That is why I am surfing more now, no extra work or setup, I just go out like the rest.

[majestic]

Takoh Sos. You know you are part of the extended Garcia family when you get a nickname

[ragboy]

I still haven't made your t-shirt that says "Wake9 Driver - Barney Rubble"

[topaz surfer]

Lol. Do I see a wake9 nickname game in the near future? Lol

[jslayde1]

Those pictures are rediculous!! Very Nice! I wish my boat would make a wake like that!!

[ragboy]

Lol. Do I see a wake9 nickname game in the near future? Lol

Don't rush it dave, it will come.

[majestic]

Lol. Do I see a wake9 nickname game in the near future? Lol

Lots already have them they just don't know it

[topaz surfer]

LOL makes me remember sackajawea LOL