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(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 09-18-2006, 5:35 PM

first off, no, i didn't make it over to owc to check out the ronix stuff...i was just waaaay too busy. dpc put my butt to work all weekend! i got these shots on sunday.

anyway, it looks like the theme this year for boards is the matte (non-glossy) black look. (please, no argument as to who stole the idea from whom) anyway, here are some pics.

a couple legends of our sport

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cwb

limited edition zeus, faction and ember

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liquid force

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hyperlite

byerly

gator

o'brien

omen skates

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the official "not-dead-yet" category

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a few shots from the rail jam

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vests

misc

(bensk8in) · (bensk8in) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 09-18-2006, 5:52 PM

No wonder they only show their butts, I always wanted to know what their faces looked like, but I guess thats why they do rear shots.

(timmy) · (timmy) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 09-18-2006, 5:55 PM

the flat black was obviously borrowed from me, as i have been painting my boards like that for a while. haha

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 09-18-2006, 5:57 PM

post your pic, ben.

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-18-2006, 6:00 PM

Damn, Joe. You could have save me a trip to Florida. No wonder you were so busy!

(puckinshat) · (puckinshat) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 09-18-2006, 6:09 PM

Thanks Joe! New stuff looks sweet

(pdxviperguy) · (pdxviperguy) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-18-2006, 6:13 PM

What did you think of the omen stuff?

(luchog) · (luchog) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 09-18-2006, 6:15 PM

well said Joe!!!!

malibu73 09-18-2006, 6:28 PM

man Im looking forward to the new transits.

(mcfly) · (mcfly) **Join Date: Jan 2002** 09-18-2006, 6:31 PM

Great pics as always, Joe.

McFly
www.waterskiboatsdallas.com

jolly_roger_wake 09-18-2006, 7:01 PM

nice pics, thanks!

(attila916) · (attila916) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 09-18-2006, 7:06 PM

These pics make class go by faster... thanks Joe!

alanp 09-18-2006, 7:08 PM

i love the matte black. i still ride my 03 era but i may upgrade just because of the finish.

(offspringz28) · (offspringz28) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-18-2006, 7:20 PM

diggin the CWB stuff. still like my 06 Flame141 the best tho.

(notsobueno) · (notsobueno) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 09-18-2006, 7:45 PM

I think I liked the Murray graphic best on a wakeboard.
And the Byerly stuff looks nice too.

Thanks, Joe.

(srh00z) · (srh00z) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 09-18-2006, 7:48 PM

I liked the majority of the graphics from all of the companies, it looks like everybody stepped it up. The Platinum and regular Marius are probably my favorite. Thanks for the pics.

walt 09-18-2006, 7:53 PM

Good stuff Joe.

(tsteeb) · (tsteeb) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 09-18-2006, 7:57 PM

the faction looks sick

(treycleaton) · (treycleaton) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 09-18-2006, 8:02 PM

I like the Omen and Byerly Wakeskates

(wakeslife) · (wakeslife) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 09-18-2006, 8:11 PM

that whole faction line; board bindings vest bag look sick.

(pierce_bronkite)

Damn Obriens and CWBs line up look sweet. Why do LF bindings look like they belong on a Yeti? They look fat and wide.

(malibuboarder75)

Wow, looks like some awesome stuff this year. Thanks for the pictures.

Throw back boards from LF?

Real bindings from GB?

(Message edited by malibuboarder75 on September 18, 2006)

(bbr) · (bbr) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 09-18-2006, 8:52 PM

Closed toe bindings are stupid!!

(rnopr8) · (rnopr8) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 09-18-2006, 9:18 PM

Joe...thanks so much for taking us there. Great representation, as always!!!

(rnopr8) · (rnopr8) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 09-18-2006, 9:19 PM

Bad Boy..you may think they are stupid, but they are here to stay

umdank 09-18-2006, 9:27 PM

why is this ripper?

(blabel) · (blabel) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 09-18-2006, 9:42 PM

Dave must be looking at the last two pics, he seems a bit distracted!

Ben, while those chicks may not be the hottest I've ever seen, I'd sure like to see what you consider hot so I can understand your criticism!

(borka) · (borka) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-18-2006, 11:23 PM

...Big shot, dude! Thanks!

(pimp131) · (pimp131) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 09-19-2006, 12:27 AM

Uhm JOE its pretty simple, they stole the Matte Black from Ducatti... duh.

(manda) · (manda) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-19-2006, 1:32 AM

what is the last board in the Obrien boards??

(brit_rider) · (brit_rider) **Join Date: May 2004** 09-19-2006, 2:25 AM

wow! My coffee is famous :P

Check that Monster shot with Sheryl in it.

I was standing right to the left of that shot, wish you'd introduced yourself Joe.
Small side track..
I literally just got in from the 07 Monster calender shoot (in which Sheryl features heavily).. I'm still speechless. There's some truly beautiful, talented and professional women appearing and we even got some of them out on the board in the afternoon! They all truly rocked.. keep em peeled for that one (Due Late November I believe).

Mike

(Message edited by brit_rider on September 19, 2006)

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 09-19-2006, 2:28 AM

sorry brit, didn't know which one your were.

(brit_rider) · (brit_rider) **Join Date: May 2004** 09-19-2006, 2:33 AM

sorry brit, didn't know which one your were.

The British one! No worries, I'll catch you next year.

Great shots by the way!

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 09-19-2006, 2:36 AM

did you see me? i had a green epic shirt on w/ white & camo shorts.

(brit_rider) · (brit_rider) **Join Date: May 2004** 09-19-2006, 2:47 AM

Sounds familiar, Dark hair?

I hung round there alot of the time during the day. and seeing as 2 of my favorite things (coffee and sheryl) were there I was no doubt in the vacinity.

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 09-19-2006, 2:53 AM

dark hair? i have no hair! haha!

(ripr) · (ripr) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 09-19-2006, 5:59 AM

I just looked for the biggest backpack and knew it had to have been Joe.

Anyway, great pics. All the stuff looked really good this year. I'm excited for the Ronix stuff and the LF Witness looks like a pretty cool shape.

Any pics of the boats, Joe?

(fox) · (fox) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 09-19-2006, 6:52 AM

I like the Gonzales Line-up from Gator. Also the white closed toe gator boots look good. Liner looks confortable in those. Can't wait to get to Florida in February to check it all out. Byerly's new board is pretty sick looking. I said I wasn't going to buy a new board this year...I may have to change my mind.

Eric

(ttrigo) · (ttrigo) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 09-19-2006, 9:41 AM

thanks for all the shots joe. I have to say, that byerly board, is by far the coolest looking board I have ever seen. I have never been one to buy a board based on looks, but that one is one I plan on demoing because of the looks.

(lizzyb) · (lizzyb) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 09-19-2006, 9:56 AM

Agreed, the Byerly board and the CWB line-up were the only ones I liked!

(offspringz28) · (offspringz28) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-19-2006, 10:05 AM

any underside shots of the faction board? may just sell my Flame141...

(agfan12) · (agfan12) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 09-19-2006, 10:33 AM

Great Pics Joe!

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 09-19-2006, 4:31 PM

Chris, its an 04 Absolute.

Sign me up for the Ltd Factions. Me likey. Byerly's board looks awesome, I gotta try that!

(offspringz28) · (offspringz28) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-19-2006, 9:27 PM

the faction is a re-graphic'd 04 Absolute?

(depswa) · (depswa) **Join Date: Nov 2000** 09-20-2006, 8:54 AM

Ben, What faces?

(scws) · (scws) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 09-20-2006, 9:37 AM

The Faction is an all new shape...four fin, continuous rocker.

Here are some pics...

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(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 09-20-2006, 10:49 AM

Well the board in Joe's picture is an 04 Absolute. Shape must not have been done by show time. My bad.

(scws) · (scws) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 09-20-2006, 11:26 AM

Yeah BH, I just noticed that too when I scrolled back up.

Want a job running a shop?

Josh

(fbricard) · (fbricard) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 09-20-2006, 8:37 PM

Any info guys on the LF Press?

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Some prototype jib friendly board from LF posted on my local forums.

(criswb) · (criswb) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 09-20-2006, 8:52 PM

What are those bindings in front of the Jett boards in the first LF pic?? Are those the LE Melissa or are they something else??

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 09-21-2006, 9:04 AM

Sure buddy, wanna start a shop up here? I don't think I could handle the 909 unless I went through a full "bandana/sideways cap/all black with white belt wearing" makeover. Please refer the toughest tattoo artist you've met as well.

(wetsounds1) · (wetsounds1) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 09-26-2006, 8:49 PM

Here are a few shots from expo and the rail jam at expo.

sound for the rail jam

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If only there was a tower big enough!!!

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wes brisco

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Gator bindings

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Epic

Wet Sounds Booth Babe AKA The Wife, pleading, Please don't make us turn it down!
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Rail Jam

Showing off the temporary tats

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Breakin!

Me and the wife watching the rail jam

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I will add more shots when I get a chance to re size them all!

Tim

(cla17) · (cla17) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 09-26-2006, 11:54 PM

Here are some of our booth. It was a great show. Great to be part of the Rail Jam and just seeing all the new and great products for this coming season.

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(big_ed_x2) · (big_ed_x2) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 09-27-2006, 8:08 AM

Why do they even make Byerly wakeboards???

1st they are ugly and 2nd nobody will buy them since he is a wake skater.

Nice pics Joe!!

(iamnathanhudson)

thats a huge assumption there ed. You know what happens when you assume.

(yosquire) · (yosquire) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 09-27-2006, 8:57 AM

Tim White,

Help me recognize these, Are these production lights or is Wetsounds going into the Tower Lights business?

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(wakerider111) · (wakerider111) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-27-2006, 10:29 AM

Obrien Natural is kinda interesting with the gold look... never seen that done before... one way i look at it it looks pretty appealing, but then at the same time it looks like that gold plastic stuff that i'll be seeing shortly on the streets in hands of children as they trick or treat adorned with GOLD plastic pirate swords and stuff... if you know what i mean

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 09-27-2006, 12:38 PM

Craig, not 100% sure but I think there is an Austin, TX company that makes those lights. I'm pretty sure Tim lives in the area...they might be those?

(wetsounds1) · (wetsounds1) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 09-27-2006, 1:15 PM

The lights are from DBOT5 www.dbot5.com as well as the wake racks with the surf rack strap on. Plus I have the mirror too. Very cool stuff. I like that you can mount the lights on the side and they have a spline type deal that let's you mount them at any angle. They are all quick disconnect too. The lights are all the same but change colors depending on the angles.

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(madchild1) · (madchild1) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 09-27-2006, 2:00 PM

thats a huge assumption there ed. You know what happens when you assume.

well, in this case it would only make an @$$ out of him. lol.

(big_ed_x2) · (big_ed_x2) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 09-27-2006, 8:42 PM

Tru dat....

but I guess we'll see how many Byerly's we actually see in '07.

I mean the guy doesn't even wake board!!

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 09-27-2006, 9:16 PM

jordan doesn't even play basketball anymore, yet, his shoes are some of the best selling shoes.

(scott_a) · (scott_a) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 09-27-2006, 9:26 PM

"nobody will buy them since he is a wake skater."
Why does it matter? Byerly has been riding a board long enough to know what works and what doesn't. The fact that he doesn't wakeboard often anymore won't factor into whether or not someone buys the board.

(big_ed_x2) · (big_ed_x2) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 09-28-2006, 8:02 AM

True but I guess we will see.....

Not that it matter to much but when Jordan played sports he stuck to b-ball,if he never returned and continued to play baseball....I think it would be different.

(lukewtwt) · (lukewtwt) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 09-28-2006, 8:09 AM

They could have re-released the 02-03 Byerly shape for 07 and it would have been a big hit, so seeing what they actually did should make it an even bigger one. This shape has all the features of the Byerly boards of old (which were great sellers) with some changes that just make it more user-friendly. Same Byerly, more consistent pop, softer landings. What's not to like?

(wakerider111) · (wakerider111) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-29-2006, 8:21 AM

As far as things look his bindings have remained the least unchanged compared to all the other pro bindings... i'm not quite sure what to think of that. good, bad, different. They look good as always though. I have only tried one pair once, but they were one size too large and not the best way to try them.

(trace) · (trace) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 09-29-2006, 1:06 PM

Big Ed, JFC, how long have you been into this scene? Byerly used to do a little riding strapped in too.

Great pics guys, thanks for posting.