Category — Waterski News

Just got these pictures through our inbox!  We are very excited about the new power plants for the 2011 MasterCraft Boats.

Ilmor will be offering 5.7, 6.0, and 6.2 GM engines which will be assembled on the Penske Racing Campus in Charlotte NC.  Ilmor is using their extensive design and development experience to take the same GM engines that Indmar, PCM, and MerCruiser are using and develop a more refined, reliable product.

For more information visit www.mastercraft.com or www.ilmor.com

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As you might know, the annual Sundance Film Festival was recently held in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Well, you might not know that there’s a coinciding festival called the X-Dance Film Festival that just concluded at the same location.  The X-Dance celebrates Action Sports culture, and has been around since 2001.

Parks Bonifay and Alliance Wake submitted their epic film, The Parks Documentary, to the festival and won the award for Best Biography!

Ronix Wakeboards has been a huge supporter of both Parks and the film itself, and just released a new flyer for all to enjoy:

Waterskis.com is stocked with copies of the Parks Documentary in the shop and if you haven’t seen it, you must.  It’s different than anything else on the market, and it’s something you’ll want to watch over and over again.

Jaret Llewellyn, one of the most decorated water skiers in history, recently joined MasterCraft Boats‘ team of professional skiers.
“My family and I had to look at who we believe is committed to water skiing for the long term and we see MasterCraft leading the pack as usual,” Llewellyn says.
Llewellyn owns more than 100 professional wins and 11 world records. MasterCraft Boats says it is thrilled to have such an accomplished athlete on its team.
“Jaret Llewellyn has a long history with MasterCraft, dating back to his time as a part of our team during his early competitive years,” says Ian Birdsall, MasterCraft VP of International Business. “Since then, he has become an icon in the sport and holder of many coveted waterskiing titles, a number of which have been achieved behind MasterCraft ProStars.
“In the year that MasterCraft has signed the first-ever exclusive six-year agreement to become the official tow boat to both the World Cup and to all IWWF world-titled waterski and wakeboard events, it is fitting that we welcome Jaret back to the MasterCraft Team.”

Water Ski and Wakeboard World Championships
In an announcement today at the Paris Boat Show, MasterCraft are delighted to have been chosen as the official towboat of both the Water Ski and Wakeboard World Championships.  MasterCraft have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with the International Water Ski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) having supported many previous events including the Wakeboard World Championships and also the World Cup, an invitational elite only series that has grown year on year and recently celebrated its 29th stop in Putrajaya – Malaysia.

Vice President of International Business – Ian Birdsall comments:

“This six year agreement to partner the IWWF and MasterCraft in all world titled Wakeboard and Water Ski events is a tremendous opportunity to continue the growth of these sports Worldwide, and is a fitting follow on to our support, from the very beginning, of the World Cup of Water Ski and Wakeboard, now in its sixth year”

“This long term commitment will make it possible for Water Ski Federations, and competitive skiers and Wakeboarders around the world to be confident in the knowledge that the most important and prestigious events will be pulled by the very best in towboat performance and technology, and give them the opportunity to train behind exactly the same boat they know they will ultimately be competing behind. With this in mind we will be producing “World Championship” editions of our Pro Star and X-Star models that will be available for purchase by official federations and clubs throughout the world.”
Water Ski World Cup – Dubna – Russia

As a company renowned for supporting and investing in the sport at a level higher than any other boat brand, MasterCraft continue to prove commitment and this is echoed by the President of the IWWF – Kuno Ritschard who commented “we are indeed very fortunate to have such strong innovators as supporters of our sport”.

The next World Championships are being held in Dubna – Russia and further announcements are to be made shortly.

Check out a day in the life of HO Syndicate Team Member Will Asher:

You can find everything that will uses at www.waterskis.com.  From the dominating HO Syndicate A1, 41 Tail Gloves, Gooru Heater Shirt to the O’Neill Checkmate Life Vest.  Check them out and maybe you will be setting next years records just like Willy!

IWWF ANNOUNCES MAJOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OFFICIAL TOW-BOAT AGREEMENT WITH MasterCraft

Following detailed discussions with boat manufacturers over the past six months, the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) has just announced a major six-year official tow-boat agreement with MasterCraft, the premium manufacturer of inboard wakeboard, waterski and luxury performance boats. This will cover the World Championships for Tournament, and Disabled Waterskiing, Wakeboard and the Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series.

The experience gained with MasterCraft over the past six years in developing the Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series has greatly helped in the expansion of new markets around the world for the sport. This expertise will also play a crucial role in the management of future World Championships events.

Kuno Ritschard, IWWF President, congratulated MasterCraft on their comprehensive official tow-boat bid success for these events and also thanked CorrectCraft for all their loyal and valued support as boat sponsor over the years. He added, ” We are indeed very fortunate to have such strong innovators as supporters of our sport “.

Ian Birdsall, MasterCraft’s VP International Sales, stated “This six year agreement to partner the IWWF and MasterCraft in all world titled Wakeboard and Water Ski events is a tremendous opportunity to continue the growth of these sports Worldwide With this in mind we will be producing “World Championship” editions of our Pro Star and X-Star models that will be available for purchase by Federations and Clubs throughout the world.

While some dates for these future World Championships and World Cup events have already been confirmed, others will be announced shortly.

Sometimes you just have to sit back and watch.  Rednecks bring us some of the greatest moments and styles in life.  Think of where we would be without: mullets (all examples…), sleeveless tuxedos, Redneck Boats and now redneck waterskiing!

But we finally see something worth actually looking at.  Thanks to the world of email we received this wonderful video of waterskiing.  Well, its kind of waterskiing.  You be the judge…

Since the A1s introduction in mid 2008, the ski has continued to take titles and chalk up records. Will Asher won 11 of the 12 events he entered in 2008 on his A1 and looking back at the results from our team in 2009, we know the A1 is the real deal.

In 2009, April Coble rode the A1 to an Open Women’s Title at the Nationals, setting a new Women’s 3 record!

At the Canadian Waterski Championships, Bree Wagner and her A1 won Gold in both Elite and Open Women’s Slalom divisions.

Syndicate’s JR phenom, KC Wilson, rode his A1 to the top of 5 podiums in 2009 including the Jr. Masters, Jr. US Open, US Nationals, SE Regionals and the Florida State Overall title.

Will Asher backed up his dominating 2008 season by again taking the coveted Masters Championship and his second World Title at the 2009/2010 World Championships. The 2009 Pro Shootout and Global Invitational were also topped by Will taking the titles at both events.

The Face to Face Tour hit the road in 2009 with a purpose: cover more water (and more ground) than any other skier or ski company had before. How, you ask yourself? Well it’s simple. We just did it.

1 Peterbilt, 1 Syndicate A1 and 11,327 miles later: Mission Accomplished

These accomplishments are from only five of our athletes, but the A1 title list goes on and on. Regardless of what drives you to hit the water, the Syndicate team hopes that our skis help you achieve your personal best & keep you coming back for more!

For the past ten years, OWC has reigned as the premier Cable/Wake Park in the U.S. Located in Orlando, Florida at the epicenter of today’s Wakeboarding scene, OWC is the place to ride.

If you’ve been in the sport of Wakeboarding for more than five years, you’ll know that OWC was originally a Hyperlite stomping ground. HO Sports Company, Inc. and its brands, Hyperlite, HO Skis, Syndicate, Accurate & Byerly Boards, are excited to announce that once again that is the case, and we can say we’re home!

OWC is now the official home for Hyperlite Wakeboards & HO Skis! The scope of this relationship is huge. OWC will serve as our Demo Center, Research & Development Facility, Event Center and more. HO Sports Company, Inc. looks forward to hosting parties on the eve of Surf Expo once again.

Hyperlite and its affiliates will provide use of the latest demo gear for all OWC patrons. Hyperlite is the board of choice at OWC and HO will be the ski or wakeski of choice. OWC will have access to our wide array of products from wakeboards, bindings, life jackets, helmets, wakeskates & wakesurfers. HO & Syndicate will supply the latest in water skis and ski bindings, kneeboards as well as the new and exciting wakeskis.

Hyperlite & HO Skis will also play a key role in marketing OWC through its annual campaigns, dealer network and websites. The Hyperlite/HO team will make a presence at the wake park on a regular basis honing their skills on the cable. HO Sports Company, Inc. looks forward to hosting events at OWC adding to its calendar of A-List gatherings like Wake Games and the Pro Tour.

As the Cable/Wake Park phenomenon continues to explode, Hyperlite and HO are happily at home at OWC. With the wide variety of riders available on any given day, OWC is the perfect hotbed to test new products. Look for Hyperlite and HO to expand their product lines to suit the cable medium, taking input from our riders at the park and from our newly formed Hyperlite Cable Team, led by World Champion Nick Davies.

Rene Hofmann

“Needless to say we are very happy having HO and Hyperlite back at OWC. This partnership with HO Sports Company, Inc. will enhance the park for all who enjoy it, whether they are boarding, slalom or wakeskiing, kneeboarding, you name it. OWC is committed to delivering the best experience for our riders and our partnership with HO Sports Company, Inc. will only make that the best it can be.”

Greg Dick

“What can I say? We are all so excited to be home at OWC! Working closely with both OWC and Performance Ski & Surf will not only elevate our brands but push us to continue making the best boards, boots, skates, skis & surfers possible. Our athletes drive us and this partnership will do so even further while bringing great exposure to our brands as well as our new partners. It’s on!”

Nick Davies

“It’s Amazing to have OWC for a Hyperlite training ground for the boat and the cable. OWC is a well known name around the world! Every Cable Park I have been to knows it, which is great! The top riders ride there, making OWC the place to be for the next generation!”

Shaun Murray

“Cable riding has been gaining ground for quite a while now, and with Hyperlite and O-Dub joining forces, it’s going to a new level. Plus, I’m pretty pumped to spend more time there to ride and do more goofy stuff. You know that’s how I roll.”

Josh Palma

“I’m pumped that we have rekindled our partnership with OWC. Aside from spending more time riding at the park and enjoying the new obstacle setup, I’m also looking forward to gaining insight on our product from riders at OWC who are on Hyperlite gear.”