The contest portion of the Rio Bravo Pro will include two kickers, three rails and a massive wall ride and will be pulled by a Supra wakeboard boat. Longtime Pro Wakeboard Tour announcer Danno Amin will man the mic, and judges from the Texas Ski Ranch will score the contest. The event will also feature a party sponsored by Monster Energy and Skullcandy. Liquid Force, Supra Boats and Quiksilver are also sponsoring the event.

The Rio Bravo Wake Camp is located on the Rio Bravo River just across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Here’s the cream of the crop competing:
Aaron Rathy
Rusty Malinoski
Danny Harf
Philip Soven
Shaun Murray
Shane Bonifay
JD Webb
Randall Harris
Chad Sharpe
Trevor Hansen
Adam Errington
Ben Greenwood
Jimmy LaRiche
Kevin Henshaw
Erik Ruck
Gabe Lucas
Bob Soven
Collin Harrington
Tom Fooshee
Kyle Rattray

Do you eat, sleep and breathe Nautique? Ever wonder what it’s like at Nautique headquarters surrounded by other Correct Craft fanatics? This winter, Nautique Boats is giving you the opportunity to get the celebrity treatment through its Nautique Nation VIP Access program.

From October 15 through March 15, prospective Nautique Boat buyers have the unique opportunity to travel to Nautique’s state-of-the-art facilities in Orlando to test drive 2010 model year wakeboard boats on one of the Nautique private lakes, receive an exclusive interactive plant tour, meet the management team, and more.

For more information about the Nautique Nation VIP Access program or to schedule a visit, contact your nearest Nautique Boats dealer.

Jump over to our Contests page, and enter the 2009 WBSD, Wake Diva, and SD Wake Contest!  We are giving away brand new gear from Humanoid and Company Wakeboards!  Log on to WakeBoardSD.net/Contests to enter!

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Leading the many innovations for 2010 is TigeTouch, the world’s first fully functional touch-screen control system to be used in an inboard watersport boat. Designed specifically for today’s watersports enthusiast, TigeTouch seamlessly integrates the control of all operating systems, watersports performance settings and engine monitoring functions into a single user-friendly 6.5″ full color multi-media touch-screen display. Intuitive, easy-to-navigate screens and menus control and monitor multiple functions and settings with the touch of a finger. Available on all 2010 Tige RZ and Ve models, the innovative system uses proprietary Tige software designed to simplify use, maximize reliability and allow a wide range of user customization, including one-touch creation of up to 20 athlete custom profiles registering riding speed, ballast settings, and TAPS2 position.

Ergonomics, safety and ease of use were top priorities in development of TigeTouch, which is part Tige’s contemporary 2010 dash design for its RZ and Ve series boats. The new dash features a clean, simplified layout and ultra-low profile to maximize forward visibility. The three stylish Medallion digital/analog gauges work in tandem with the TigeTouch control screen that is conveniently located to the right of the main dash, easily accessible by the driver and in close proximity to the throttle handle. In addition to its fully functional finger-touch capabilities, TigeTouch also features a set of raised control buttons to the right of the display. This fingertip recognition feature allows the driver to easily adjust speed control, audio and other functions without taking his eyes off the water.

Renowned Tige watersports versatility has been given a significant boost for 2010 with the development of an advanced modular ballast system providing up to 2,000 pounds of factory ballast. The entire system has been designed for maximum flexibility and unlimited weight distribution configurations easily controllable through the TigeTouch display. The base factory ballast option includes under floor tanks with a 900-pound capacity. The Surf package adds two bags in the rear storage area. When empty, these bags are retractable to allow full use of the storage areas. The Pro package ballast option includes base and surf packages plus two independent bags in the bow.

Tige 2010 interiors feature several upgrades and refinements. All Tige RZ, Ve and Z1 models now feature snap-in removable carpet throughout and a fully integrated fiberglass floor system. The new floor has been engineered to provide full, easy access to the fuel tank and other under-floor components.

Stylish interior seating on now features dielectric pleating providing plush tailoring, easy care and superior durability. Tige RZ models feature fully fiberglassed recessed interior side panels each incorporating a stainless grab handle, drink holders, courtesy lights and a 12V power outlet.

For more information on the 2010 Tige lineup, visit www.Tige.com.

Epic boats added wakeboarder Adam Fields to its team of professional riders, which also includes Jaret Brantley, Jimmy Wolf, Reed Watson, Raquel and Shawna Hoffman, and Jessica Oswald.

Fields own and operates his own wakeboard school, The Adams Fields Wakeboard School, on North Carolina’s Lake Gaston and on Lake Brantley in Longwood, Florida.

In addition to Epic Boats, Fields is also sponsored by Liquid Force, End of the Rope Gang, Smith Optics, Liquid Audio Sounds, Dunkelvolk, Wake n Skate, Doozie Boat Lifts, and Southern Ski Boats, and Epic Boats dealer.

Fields will be riding behind the Epic 23V, a wakeboard boat that features 4,000 pounds of stock ballast and a 10-speaker transom audio system.

Check out some of the first photographs of the 2010 Malibu Illusion G3 Tower on the Malibu Boats flickr channel.

From the solid foundation of billet aluminum bases to the billet tower support wings backing the 3” stainless steel hoop the Illusion G3 is unshakeable. The Illusion G3 features dual gas spring shocks to assist in creating the feature of weightless fold down. This new feature now enables you to fold down the tower in minutes, even by yurself. The new tower design incredibly blends the best of form and function in creating the most advanced tower on the market today. The G3 is also accessories-rich featuring a set of two Titan spinner/slide-off wakeboard racks standard.

You can buy at WakeBoardSD.net/Store!

Danny Hampson is the newest member of Straight Line!

(Encinitas, CA) Legendary wakeskater Danny Hampson has just signed on to join forces with Straight Line Sports. Danny joins a growing Straight Line list of industry star riders that includes Ben Greenwood, Keith Lyman, Kevin Henshaw, and Aaron Reed.

Danny is coming off recent knee surgery and eager to get back on the water. He’s been busy editing footage for the upcoming Obscura team video, set to release mid-2010. To catch a glimpse of what’s in the mind of Obscura, head on over to www.obscura09.com.

To keep up on all things Straight Line, visit www.slsports.com. To stay up to date on all things Liquid Force, keep checking back at www.liquidforce.com.

About Straight Line:
Straight Line was born in 1986 out of a need to provide people with high performance ropes and handles made of only the best quality materials. After 23 years, we still hold true to our roots by providing continual innovation and reliable products. Straight Line is owned by Liquid Force and Motion Water Sports.

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