NorCal INT League Wakesurfing Series Stop 3

surfdad 07-10-2006, 12:20 PM

I am really proud to be a part of this wakesurfing series, for a number of reasons. First and foremost is the caliber of people I am working with. The likes of Mike Armstrong, Jerry Price and Dennis Horton and my lovely wife Judy. These folks are tireless in their commitment to the sport and our series. I couldn't do it without you folks and I am SO glad that you are the foundation of the AWSA.

Again, many thanks to Chuck and Linda Payton for their promotion of all things water sport related. I know that in supporting this wakesurfing series, you are pioneers. Many props for your risk taking and for allowing us this much fun and the opportunity :-)

A special thank you to Kayce Brewer, Marketing Manager and Cebturion boats for pulling this contest. Kayce brought her shiny new '07 Enzo. Switchblade and Sideswipe equipped. See below for pictures.

Trophies that were given out at this 3rd stop.
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surfdad 07-10-2006, 12:22 PM

Wakeskate Mike

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James Walker

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surfdad 07-10-2006, 12:25 PM

The '07 Enzo at check in.

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Kayce and her Enzo. Thanks again Kayce!

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surfdad 07-10-2006, 12:29 PM

Most of the Novice Division :-)

Most of the Advanced Division

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surfdad 07-10-2006, 12:33 PM

I do believe I got almost everyone riding this time.

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surfdad 07-10-2006, 12:38 PM

I know we had a few regular footed riders :-)

surfdad 07-10-2006, 12:41 PM

Check the skills those gentleman have, backside were: Wakeskate Mike Kozacek, Dennis "Big Kahuna" Horton and Jesse Martinez of XBC.

surfdad 07-10-2006, 12:44 PM

Finally some regular footers! :-)

surfdad 07-10-2006, 1:12 PM

More regular footers

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surfdad 07-10-2006, 1:15 PM

What's that you say? I'm not riding regular?! :-)

Switch backside, who's the boss. now? :-)

surfdad 07-10-2006, 1:18 PM

Ok ok ok, these boys can ride. Chase bustin air and James with his board control.

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surfdad 07-10-2006, 1:22 PM

Two of our sponsors, the double 2nsane wakesurf rack holding the Calibrated pintail.

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surfdad 07-10-2006, 1:30 PM

The participants at each stop got a T-shirt, the Black with Gold lettering were popular - Thanks to all of our sponsors:

Shred Stixx
Calibrated Wakesurfers
Inland Surfer
Trick Boardz
2nsane Racks
Wakesurfing Magazine
Walker Surfboards

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surfdad 07-10-2006, 2:48 PM

AND Entrust Clothing! Sorry Sean, being almost 50 is simply harder than it looks :-)

surfdad 07-10-2006, 3:56 PM

AND AND AND Xtreme Board Company! Thanks Judy and James! :-)

(wakeskate) · (wakeskate) **Join Date: May 2006** 07-10-2006, 9:39 PM

Jeff, sick pictures. Hopfully we can get a good goofy wake next time. How did you guys like Shasta?

(dennish) · (dennish) **Join Date: May 2005** 07-10-2006, 9:59 PM

Hey Mike,
I hope that we get a good goofy wake next time also. Shasta was everything I remember except that there are alot more boats on the lake now then there was 20 years ago.

surfdad 07-11-2006, 9:53 AM

Hey Mike, I too hope we can deliver a decent goofy wake. In talking with folks associated with the lake, I was informed that the water level was down around a foot from normal, so this made it even TOUGHER for the Enzo to toss a wake. What we experienced wasn't indicative of what the Enzo is capable of.

In MY experience, all boats favor one side over the other. And I know that my Tige, which is what will pull the next contest, will favor the regular side over the goofy side.

Chuck has offered to get us some lake time on the Friday before this next and final stop so HOPEFULLY, I'll be able to deliver suitable wakes on both sides of the boat.

I really appreciate your understanding Mike, you have been exceptionally patient with us as we struggle a bit to fine tune the series.

surfdad 07-11-2006, 10:07 AM

Some additional pictures. The winners of the Novice division:

First Place Jeremy Twelker
Second Place Chad Payton
Third Place Joshua Twelker

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surfdad 07-11-2006, 10:11 AM

Winners of the Women's division:

First Place Darcy Thompson
Second Place Raequel Hoffman
Third Place Kayce Brewer

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surfdad 07-11-2006, 10:22 AM

Master's division - just a note, I won this stop by riding backside switch (goofy foot!) :-)

First Place Jeff Walker
Tied for Second Jerry Price & Dennis Horton

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(dennish) · (dennish) **Join Date: May 2005** 07-11-2006, 10:29 AM

jeff,
Did you really ride backside switch? I can't believe it to be true.

surfdad 07-11-2006, 10:29 AM

Winners of the Advanced Division

First Place James Walker
Second Place Chase Hazen
Third Place Jessie Martinez

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surfdad 07-11-2006, 10:34 AM

Dennis you were there!!!!!!! :-)

surfdad 07-11-2006, 10:43 AM

Board winners Darcy and Judy. Check the Calibrated swallow tail. Larry Mann of Trick Boardz gave us a gift certificate, thanks Mike and Larry

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surfdad 07-11-2006, 2:00 PM

The last few awards:

Most Improved: Alyssa Twelker
Best Effort: Judy Hazen
Most Unique Style: Mike Kozacek
Most Creative: Austin Daley
Most Enthusiastic: Shawna Hoffman

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(gary_in_ia) · (gary_in_ia) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 07-11-2006, 3:27 PM

What's the minimum age for the Master's Division? Hopefully I'm quite a few years away yet!

(gary_in_ia) · (gary_in_ia) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 07-11-2006, 3:33 PM

Are any video's available of some of the runs?

surfdad 07-11-2006, 3:36 PM

Well...I'm the youngest and I'll be 50 in 2 months. :-)

We play the divisions by ear at this point. The INT League isn't about age, but skill level...however, we old guys didn't want to get shamed by some whippersnappers :-)

so we created the masters division. :-)

If you're better than we are, you are TOO YOUNG. :-)

(hawaj) · (hawaj) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 07-11-2006, 5:38 PM

Yes, where are the videos????

surfdad 07-11-2006, 6:42 PM

I am so photgraphically challenged, I'm lucky to have snapped a picture or two! :-)

I will try and get some video's of the fourth and final stop, however - NO PROMISES!!!!!! :-)

Hawaj, why don't you fly out from the Czech Republic and be our videographer! :-)

(wakeskate) · (wakeskate) **Join Date: May 2006** 07-11-2006, 9:13 PM

Dennis, yeah shasta gets more and more weeknd warriors every year. the weeknds arnt to get there but the lake is still sick

(wakeskate) · (wakeskate) **Join Date: May 2006** 07-11-2006, 9:19 PM

Jeff, alright sounds good about trying the tige' for next time. hopefully the lake rises back up also. ill try to be there friday too.

(surfkid) · (surfkid) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 07-11-2006, 9:51 PM

hey mike wat up hope to c u friday

(wakeskate) · (wakeskate) **Join Date: May 2006** 07-11-2006, 10:57 PM

James whats up yeah hopefully ill be there

surfdad 08-08-2006, 7:15 PM

Got this picture from Chuck taken by Eric Cassano from the third stop.

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