We have over 10000 images and 225GB of video that we are working through, but I got through all of the chase photos which are some of my favorite every year, and give you the best overall picture of the event, I think.
Everyone seemed to have a great time and the wakesurfing community never ceases to amaze me. People just get along and have a great time even though they are crammed in a tight space for many hours at a time.
There were 5 boats sponsored by each manufacturer and weighted by each:
- 2012 Tige Z3 with Convex VXT prototype
- 2013 Centurion Enzo 244
- 2013 SkiSupreme V226
- 2013 Sanger 237
- 2013 Pavati AX-V24 Prototype
There were 50+ boards and we had special racks on top of the barge to hold them all and then distribute to all of the riders. We separated the event into 5 separate 2 hour sessions, 5 groups of people with 4-5 members, giving each rider about 20 minutes per session. 3 sessions on Saturday and then 2 on Sunday. 5 meals were provided for everyone and everyone surfed their brains out. There was LOTS of wobbly legs on Sunday.
Before I get to the pictures, I want to thank all of the boat and board manufacturers and all of those that helped make the event work.
I will be posting a highlight video and maybe a few more pictures in various places but for the entire archive of photos and videos you will need to visit in the near future:
http://wake9.com/polar-bear
Here is a great picture where you can see the barge with a few boats tied up to it, and check out the boards on the roof. Also, look at that water, it was like that all weekend. Amazing conditions.
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Great shot of the Centurion 244, great wake and you can get a good look at just how big that cockpit is, I think everyone mentioned the size of that cockpit.
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Joe Penner was checking out that transom seat, and I think liked it too much. This was Group 2. The Pavait struggled to dial in the first day, but improved a ton on the next day. I have to give Pavati credit for jumping into this group and their willingness to learn and watch and listen. This boat is gonna surf, because they are committed to making sure it does, and getting the feedback from the right people.
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The Sanger was slammed, and the wake showed it. It was big with lots of push and great on both sides.
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The Pavati looked really great on the water.
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Everyone wanted to get a look at the Z3 with the new Convex VXT device. You can see it under the deck here, and how the water is coming off of it.
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A good look at the goofy wake on the Z3.
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The Supreme 226 didn't fail to show off its great wake, on both sides, at a great value.
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Anthony VanDerlinde taking a nose dive behind the Centurion.
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This is what Mitch saw as he distributed boards to the groups in the boats as we switched sessions.
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A good look at that huge cockpit in the 244 and classic styling in that boat. It was PURRDY.
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So where the 244 has the big cockpit, check out the bow in this 22 foot supreme.
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Who needs a bimini top? The weather was SO nice.
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