New Favorite Riders for 08?

With all the new riders coming into the scene every year, I'm wondering what some of the new favorites are, and why, aside from the top 15 guys you always see and hear about.

After seeing Dean Smiths "Set of the Day," I have to admit, I was impressed. But, after seeing him in Reno, and spending 3 days on a boat with him this week, he has definitely been added to my list of favorites. His riding is so different. Even his contest pass.

Why? He fricken CHARGES IT! He goes big every time, and takes tricks into the flats that take a lot of guts, like KGB 5s, Indy Tantrum 2 Blinds, Crow Mobes, and backside 5s. Every spin gets a massive grab and poke, before he starts the spin and lands 20 feet out. I feel for his knees, but love his riding.

I also liked watching Adam Fields in Reno. I'd like to see more of his riding for sure.

Not a new rider, but I have a new appreciation for Jeff Weatheralls riding also. He does a lot of tricks you don't see, and brings awesome style.

(Message edited by jarrod on July 17, 2008)

agree'd jrod...after watchin dean in the pressure cooker vid he blew my mind. that woulda been dope to watch him for a few days in a row...

i'm a big fan of Chris O...that fool RIPS, he's gotta nice, big, clean style of riding, a lot like deans but a little toned down.

Dean Smith's riding reminds me a lot of what Mark Kenney looked like. Huge, tech and just different. I remember watching MK boost a huge switch mobe into the flats during a PWT event, crazy!!

I've also been enjoying Jeff McKee lately, just because he rides like a regular guy but on a higher level. Nothing too ridiculous just smooth a stylish.

Ok here's mine to watch out for next year.

Pro Men,
B-Hutt
Olly Derome
Chris O
Kyle Alberts
Austin Hair

Jr's
Steel Lafferty
Phillip Aslinger
Daniel Powers
Jarrod Askew
Bob Soven

Lady's
Nicola of course
Hoffman girls
Raimi Merritt
And the young cable rider out of Orlando, (drawing a blank on the name) sorry.

young cable rider out of orlando?
so many little rippers out there
here's a new video of megan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEzDRo04i9c

yeah megans it for the next few years,

(Message edited by vin on July 17, 2008)

dean smith
adam errington
jimmy lariche<-- next for bs 9.. in my book

I have to say Dean Smith's run was my favorite at Reno.

Yeah Dean killed it and goes sooo big. Adam Fields also had a nice couple of rides in Reno, first trick off the dock with a booted Bee Sting, impressive.

I got to watch Dean ride in person this week and he kills it! He goes HUGE, has tons of style and a giant bag of impressive tricks! He's definitely on my favorite riders list!

Dean Smith has really kicked it up a few notches, i like his overall riding and his relaxed approach to wakeboarding and after watching a recent clip of chris O'shea hes impressed me as well.

(Message edited by 110outlet on July 17, 2008)

Oh of course..can't believe I forgot to mention B-Hutt. He's a great kid too, and a real professional. He's gt a serious outlook on the career ahead of him.

Kyle Alberts was also on the boat this week. He has a bright future ahead of him. He was throwing grabbed back 7s, mobe 5s, all kinds of techy stuff.

DEAN SMITH ALL THE WAY he is so HOT right now! That guy can freaking through DOWN!

Also Ryan King, watch out for this young ripper he is going to make a name for himself. Sick rider good head on this his shoulders.

nicola
adam e
phil aslinger

"just because he rides like a regular guy but on a higher level" prefect description of his riding Big Heavy.

ever since i saw that little clip of his on alliance i've been diggin the hell outta his style, i've probably watched that clip 100 times, that gets me amp'd to ride.

My two new favorites are Tino because of his effortless pop and super smooth snowboard style and Dean Smith. Dean is balls to the wall with some insane style. I wish i could of caught him freeriding the D this week.

Wassup J-Rod! 3 days of riding with Dean Smith, where the pictures? Post em up already dog!

dustin o'ferrall

Keep your eye on the magazines buddy. I was just a driver.

There were only a few other boats out. The few that saw us probably had no idea what they were seeing.

me and JR saw you guys heading outta disco lst night following the DRA supra ab 9:30. We were pulling into my house in the first bay. We searched everywre last night for good water chop everywere except for a small stretch of old river. We were hoping to run into you guys ridin but its the worst ive seen it in a month.

ummm I think I saw something hahaaa

I like adam errington because he comes into the wake just as crouched as i do and everyone has always gave me crap for that. I personally like it. But for someone thats not a top 15 guy I like Collin Harrinton because I wish i could be as stylish as that guy.

not new on the seen, but for '08 my favorite rider switched from harf to chad after seeing this short video here: [http://alliancewake.com/video_details_extreme.php?id=3260]

Derek Cook has been one of mine since before he went pro and still kinda is.

also:
Chris Dykmans
Jason Buffalo
Keith Lyman
Parks just cuz he can do everything

That pull scraps clip is great! Its nice to see what guys do in a set or short trip. Gives you a great idea of what there style is instead of a perfect clip. I think i need a ronix one, every one that rides that rips, so may be i will rip on it to.

the ONE is a great deck for sure, but I love my COV1N too. I think I've posted that clip in just about every thread on W.W.

Anyone else notice that the Rusty fan club grew exponentially this year??? not to mention the fact that Fuel seems to be doing some subliminal advertising for him...