Need some closure.

[ragboy]

James is good enough to be picked up by a manufacturer and I am sure he will. It will just be who gets to him first. I know surfdad loves tige, but if sanger offered him a boat....

[dtown]

but what would surfdad do without his favorite impeller? Hey, maybe SD could get an impeller sponsor from Merc?

[dtown]

James is good enough to be picked up by a manufacturer and I am sure he will. It will just be who gets to him first. I know surfdad loves tige, but if sanger offered him a boat....

Yeah, I am ammazed that Drew is the only boat mfg sponsored wakesurfer/skimmer. You would think other mfgs would be knocking down JW, Chase, etc. doors.

Of course, Sanger always touts itself as not sponsoring riders so they don't have to pass that cost along to their customers... ???

[dogbert]

NICKYPOO, I think that surf sponsorships are few and far between because it's a sport that's still in its infancy. You don't really have tour (or several tours) as is the case with wakeboarding. It's also a sport that's difficult to watch from a spectator perspective.

Not trying to knock the sport, we sure do our fair share of surfing. Also, you pretty much need an inboard to do it and that really limits the market. I think once it gains broader acceptance, you'll get more boat companies involved.

[skyski_tige]

sorry...

Dog,
When you coming down to Houston? I might be in Austin on Wed. Any chance for an afternoon ride?

[NICKYPOO]

NICKYPOO, I think that surf sponsorships are few and far between because it's a sport that's still in its infancy. You don't really have tour (or several tours) as is the case with wakeboarding. It's also a sport that's difficult to watch from a spectator perspective.

Yeah, I realize all that but, it just seems like too good of an opportunity for Tige to pass up. From my perspective, if I were Tige, I would get that kid on lock down and keep him around. Wakesurfing's growth has become exponential and regardless of lack of tours or national events, everyone is doing it and it has become one of the first questions new boat buyers ask, "How's the surf wake?" If Tige has gone so far as to produce a video for the web site about the surf wake as well as the whole platform issue then it is obviously a major concern to Tige that their boats surf well. I'm just saying, putting James on that wake for the general public to see would turn a lot of heads.

[dogbert]

sorry...

Dog,
When you coming down to Houston? I might be in Austin on Wed. Any chance for an afternoon ride?

I'll be down in Houston the week after next. Unfortunately, I'll be in London (UK) on Wednesday, so no chance of a ride. I'd rather be out on the lake. There is a guy who's a pretty good sky skier here in Austin who's got a 24V. Check with the Ski Dock, they know who he is and how to get hold of him. I see him out on lake Austin all the time.

[dogbert]

Yeah, I realize all that but, it just seems like too good of an opportunity for Tige to pass up. From my perspective, if I were Tige, I would get that kid on lock down and keep him around. Wakesurfing's growth has become exponential and regardless of lack of tours or national events, everyone is doing it and it has become one of the first questions new boat buyers ask, "How's the surf wake?" If Tige has gone so far as to produce a video for the web site about the surf wake as well as the whole platform issue then it is obviously a major concern to Tige that their boats surf well. I'm just saying, putting James on that wake for the general public to see would turn a lot of heads.

I totally agree with what you're saying, BTW.

[Surfdad]

I am speechless folks! I do appreciate everyone support of James and the respect for his skills. Thanks.

[NICKYPOO]

I am speechless folks! I do appreciate everyone support of James and the respect for his skills. Thanks.

Surfdad speechless? Wow!

[sagmanaur]

I think that is the shortest response by Surfdad ever.
Jeff, I think you can tell that we have the utmost respect for you and your son on this website. Definately have given many insights and countless recommendations on here.

Thanks,
Steve

[Surfdad]

Thanks Steve and Nick how do I do a raspberry on here? It's true I am way verbose online.