River Rat pics (Petaluma River)

walt 07-13-2006, 2:00 PM

The lighting couldn't of been worse for taking pics but the water was butter.

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(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 07-13-2006, 2:10 PM

That's Brady, right? Man he kills it. I think he's got more style than most of the pros out there right now. I love watching his section in Delta Sessions 2.

walt 07-13-2006, 2:16 PM

Evan,

Yes that's Brady and the guy straight up kills it ! Mike and Casey rip too and are both instructors for River Rats wakeboard camp.

Thanks for the pull Mike.

wakebmxer 07-13-2006, 2:27 PM

Brady is the most underated unkown rider period. I have been riding with him for years. Me him and Aaorn Aubrey were part of a group of North Bay guys. His knee and his fratenity have held him out of the lime light. His knee is good and no more fratenity so look out!!!!!

(_jason_) · (_jason_) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 07-13-2006, 2:31 PM

Thats awesome. Ive been looking into riding the river for some time now since its so close.. just never got around to towing the boat down there... Great pics Walt. :-)

(eubanks01) · (eubanks01) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 07-13-2006, 2:31 PM

Well, I would rip too if I had guns like that to whip me around in the air!

That dude is jacked. I've never heard of him but he looks to have a sick list of tricks in his bag.

walt 07-13-2006, 2:43 PM

Eubanks,

If You want a better look @ Brady You need to pick up the new DS2 video ! Lots and lots of great wakeboarding and no BS.

Here's a link to a great review Arun just submitted. http://wakeworld.com/getarticle.asp?articleid=791

(twakess) · (twakess) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 07-13-2006, 3:01 PM

Sick pics. Good to see he is back from the knee injury.

(buffalow) · (buffalow) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 07-13-2006, 3:05 PM

Brady's section in Delta Sessions 2 is freak'n amazing. It is probably the most complete AND styling section in the video. At 6'-2" and 220LBs he is simple amazing. I have watched him for years and can tell you he is riding better than ever. I stand my ground and state that he IS the one guy on the west coast that can ride at the Pro Tour Level today and be very competitive. He has no sponsers and has to work to ride. Re-watch his section and you will be amazed. If you do not have the video - GET IT!

(nickdakoolkat) · (nickdakoolkat) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 07-13-2006, 3:37 PM

Dope PICS!!! You guys are all ripping it up...thats how we do it in NorCal!

(wcr) · (wcr) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 07-13-2006, 3:37 PM

Walt-
nice pics!
Did any of the wake surf pics turn out from Pillsbury?
Mike -
what's up ?
Looking good ,I hear things are going well with the ramp park.I tried to come by when I was on the mainland but, I ran out of time.I may be moving back next summer.

wakebmxer 07-13-2006, 4:05 PM

And all these pics were behind a boat with an alternator that doesnt work!!!!! see this post for details.....LOL http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/1/343261.html?1152629161

walt 07-13-2006, 4:07 PM

Rick,
Sorry but they didn't

I think I was very hung-over at the time.

(wcr) · (wcr) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 07-13-2006, 5:15 PM

No-worries see you next time

(jcv) · (jcv) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 07-13-2006, 5:33 PM

that dude's like darin shapiro.....with style. i just ordered DS2 in large part to these pictures. awesome

(jcv) · (jcv) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 07-13-2006, 5:36 PM

just to clarify, the guy with the watson vest is brady sammons, correct?

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 07-13-2006, 5:38 PM

the last guy, yes.

deltahoosier 07-13-2006, 8:42 PM

Brady rode with us a few times and the guy is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. Hopefully the school thing is working out for him and good to see him still ripping. He is an inspiration.

(notsobueno) · (notsobueno) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 07-13-2006, 9:01 PM

Walt, awesome as usual!! Great stuff.

(peterc4) · (peterc4) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 07-13-2006, 9:54 PM

Great pics. Wish I could ride like that.

(midwesty) · (midwesty) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 07-13-2006, 10:20 PM

by far the best pics that you have put up Walt

absolutely sick!

(lzyboy) · (lzyboy) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 07-14-2006, 6:44 AM

Walt,

AMAZING pics, thx for sharing... Brady, Mike & crew you guys rip!!! Thats not a bag of tricks, it's an arsenal! North Bay guys throwing down thats for sure.

Another votes for DS2, killer flic, a cut above the rest in terms of editing & style imo.

Is it 3:00 yet - I wanna RIDE!!!

Lzy

(Message edited by lzyboy on July 14, 2006)

(Message edited by lzyboy on July 14, 2006)

(sanger215guy) · (sanger215guy) **Join Date: Oct 2004** 07-14-2006, 7:18 AM

To truly see how amazing Brady is on the water you should have seem him at Wet Thursdays. Lets set the tone: They were towing the event with a Sea Ray, not a horrible wake but not a WAKE. The wake was small but firm and did give pop (says most of the riders). Who else under those conditions would throw a slim chance. Brady Does. and the rest of his run Killed it. Damn I wish I had my camera.

(sanger215guy) · (sanger215guy) **Join Date: Oct 2004** 07-14-2006, 7:20 AM

Oh and Brady says he will be at our event Saturday July 15th (DRA's Off the Point see event page), not sure if he is going to ride but he is one hell of a nice guy.

walt 07-14-2006, 10:45 AM

Gary,
I thought He said He's riding but I could be wrong ?

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(blabel) · (blabel) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 07-14-2006, 9:00 PM

Nice pics. Almost looks like a salt water marsh! Pretty crazy looking.

walt 07-14-2006, 9:08 PM

Your close Brian. It's a tidal saltwater river that goes from San Pablo bay up into Petaluma.

wakelvr 07-14-2006, 9:25 PM

Blabel, reminds me of a certain secret spot;-)

(blabel) · (blabel) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 07-14-2006, 10:18 PM

Yeah but it doesn't look 118 degrees outside!

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 07-14-2006, 10:26 PM

secret spot = rio harde?

wakebmxer 07-15-2006, 10:23 AM

Thats our secret spot and stay away!!!........ LOL. My indoor Ramp Park is 2 minutes from the boat ramp. We have been riding there for years to avoid the yahoos at the Lakes. Brady kills it!!!!! My apprentice Casey has steped it up too. I have been riding my bike alot so I need to step it up. Brady pumped me up and almost got my Tantrum to blind. I rode away with out the handle. Bradys tricks are comparable to almost anybody on the Pro Tour. He is a true River Rat. ANd he has been working out alot too!!!.....LOL

(wayz) · (wayz) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 07-25-2006, 3:03 PM

Sick pictures! On one of the photos I see it's very low tide and a rail set up in the back. Did you guyg build that?

wakebmxer 07-25-2006, 3:27 PM

Yeah we built it. We will have a rail Jam with the winch at Ramp Rats skatepark soon and a Bikini contest.

walt 07-25-2006, 3:29 PM

Waylon,
Mike and casey put the rail up but it's a little rough right now.

(gherk) · (gherk) **Join Date: Aug 2001** 07-25-2006, 3:40 PM

That sequence shot is one of the best I have seen.

(wayz) · (wayz) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 07-26-2006, 9:29 AM

Walt, thanks for the other reply on my rope/length. Any good advice is appreciated! How does the salt water affect the wake boats? My dealer says I shouldn't take it out in salt, but if I did to flush it out with a fake-A-lake when I get home. Where's the Ramp Rats skatepark? I would like to check it out.

walt 07-26-2006, 9:38 AM

Paul,
Thank You.

Waylon,
Salt is really hard on a boat and I won't run mine in it but the river is five minutes from Mike's place so He goes for it. So I agree with Your dealer.

Ramp Rats is in Petaluma on LakeVille Rd.

(bassmanjoshis) · (bassmanjoshis) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 07-26-2006, 3:18 PM

I'm sorry if this is a dumb question, but what is that white board the second guy is riding? Looks sick! And anybody know how big that guy is in the first pics? I'm a big guy myself so i love to see other heavy hitters throwing down!

walt 07-26-2006, 3:24 PM

I think Mike is around 6-1 and 250 pounds.

(wcr) · (wcr) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 07-26-2006, 4:01 PM

Casey is riding 141 Liquid Force Litmus (2005)
delamenated top & bottom

wakebmxer 07-26-2006, 4:07 PM

6'2 250lbs right now. usually about 230lbs but .........been hanging with Walt alot lately.......LOL..jk

(Message edited by WakeBMXer on July 26, 2006)

(boarder_x) · (boarder_x) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 07-26-2006, 9:27 PM

Walt, can I get a full size of that last pic? The collage? I just want it for my screen saver collection. That is very cool!!

(attila916) · (attila916) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 07-26-2006, 9:36 PM

As always, good stuff Walt!

walt 07-26-2006, 10:11 PM

Attila,
As always, thank you.

Robb, I sent You the file but I think it's to long for a desk top. I hope you have DSL or cable because that was one BIG ASS file.

(bassmanjoshis) · (bassmanjoshis) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 07-27-2006, 7:43 AM

*hijack*

Mike, you're my hero! lol Do you find that you size/weight affect how you ride compared to the average rider who is smaller? Any tips for the rest of us big guys tryin to throw down?

*resume thread*

(bradenb12) · (bradenb12) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 07-27-2006, 8:45 AM

Hey Walt, I'll be in Petaluma in late August, if I bring my board can I get a pull? haha!

walt 07-27-2006, 9:14 AM

bb12,

I keep My boat up @ Lake Pillsbury so if You don't mind driving up there I'd love to take You out.

When I ride here in Petaluma I've gone out with Mike in his boat.

wakebmxer 07-27-2006, 9:28 AM

I think I noticed it this year more than any other cause I am a little heavier than usual. If I lost 10 - 20 I would look like Brady. I have a big frame and the strength to handle it. Obviously being 5'8" and 150lbs. would be more ideal for wakeboarding but I wouldnt want to be that small. I think you just have to be strong enough and athletic enough to be big and go big!! My attitude is dont let ANYTHING stop what you really want to do.

(bassmanjoshis)

Good word, thanks Mike!

(djustice) · (djustice) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 07-27-2006, 12:27 PM

Excuse my ignorance, but what it is that trick called in the sequence picture.

(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 07-27-2006, 12:59 PM

Indy heelside front flip

(big_ed_x2) · (big_ed_x2) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 07-27-2006, 6:49 PM

No wonder you have no time to ride anymore,to busy riding with pros.

walt 07-30-2006, 6:42 PM

Ed,

You know Your on the winter rotation.