Well as some of you might know by reading the other post:
http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/1/210009.html?1107890629 Darin shapiro is not riding for Obrien anymore and I have sent him a email for some more info why and this is his reply.
"Hey there Chris,
Yeah, i am no longer riding for obrien because their company has lost a lot
of money so they had to cut the budget in a major way. my board sales were
stronger than ever. the demented was there best selling board this year for
obrien so, i felt i was doing a great job. As far as Ridethespot.net goes,
we are running a full schedule and the camp is rocking! Well see what
happens with the board sponsor thing but what really holds Ride the spot
together is Malibu, Titan, Straightline and Body glove!
Thanks for the concern! All the best!!! DARIN SHAPIRO