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Krista Rogers - Outside The Ball Line
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D3 Introduces the Enzo Ski Glove |
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Written by Krista Rogers
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Saturday, 04 February 2012 13:16 |
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D3 ENZO Tournament Ski Glove
"Finally a glove that delivers durability and a competition fit. The D3 ENZO is just what the hard-core, dedicated tournament skier is looking for. The ENZO is anatomically designed to produce a very snug and comfortable fit. No unnecessary bells and whistles just a great fitting glove that is built to last. Using an aggressive Kevlar palm design the ENZO is designed for skiers who are serious about their time on the water."
Available in XXS, XS, S, M, L and XL sizes
$55
www.d3skis.com
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Natallia Berdnikava Sets Pending Jump World Record. 188'!!! |
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Written by Krista Rogers
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Wednesday, 26 October 2011 15:36 |
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.jpg) Looks like Natallia Berdnikava really is the GTF of the month for October as she set a pending world jump record today at Ski Fluid with a huge leap of 188' (57.4m) Congrats girl!
Natie would like to especially thank Nautique, Honu Sports, Goodman Skis and Jack Travers and Sunset Lakes.
Check her out: www.natalliaberdnikava.com
Or stalk her on twitter: @natiski2007.
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FREDDY KRUEGER: WAVE SLASHER |
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Written by Krista Rogers
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Monday, 24 October 2011 11:55 |
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.jpg) By Aimee Berg, TeamUSA.org
A guy walks into a bar on Halloween. He’s about 5-foot-7, athletic, and wearing street clothes. The bouncer takes his ID, studies it, and refuses to let him in. He’s absolutely sure it’s a fake.
“I mean, who goes out on Halloween with a license that says Freddy Krueger on it?” said Frederick Krueger IV, the world record holder in water ski jumping who will vie for his third Pan American Games gold on Sunday (Oct. 23).
“I’ve ordered more pizzas than you can count that don’t get delivered,” he said. “More than once, I’ve had car rental agencies hang up
on me.”
What these strangers don’t realize is that Krueger was born nine years before the release of Wes Craven’s slasher flick, A Nightmare on Elm Street; he doesn’t particularly like horror films; and his Germanic family tree is filled with long lines of Freds and Frederikas. “They weren’t very creative,” he said of his ancestors.
In 1984, when Nightmare was released, the hazing was almost immediate.
“I thought about a nickname,” he said, “but my middle name is August so I couldn’t go with that.”
Compounding the brutality, Krueger entered high school in Decatur, Ill., at 4-foot-11 and 78 pounds. But when he made the varsity basketball team in ninth grade, the smart kid with the funny name suddenly became “the little white kid who could play ball,” he said.
“It kinda saved me from getting swirlies every day,” he added.
Back home, the Krueger household was full of water skiers. Krueger’s
father (a high school shop teacher) raced slalom. His mother (an accountant) jumped. His two older sisters, Lori and Julie, competed in tricks, jumping and slalom. And from the day his dad held the back of his life jacket and took him over a corner of a jump ramp at age 5, Krueger gravitated toward jumping.
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2011 Katy Ski Jam Presented by Eagle Sports Oct 14-15 |
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Written by Krista Rogers
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Tuesday, 04 October 2011 09:15 |
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.jpg) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2011 Katy Ski Jam Presented by Eagle Sports
Katy, Texas – Oct 15, 2011 – Lakes of Katy, a private water ski community located 20 miles west of downtown Houston, will host the second annual Katy Ski Jam Oct 14-15, 2011. An international field of top-ranked professional and senior water ski athletes will compete in slalom and jump tournament events for over $30,000 in prize money. Event excitement will build to the final rounds on Saturday evening following a showcase of Eagle Sports sponsored water sports demonstrations featuring barefoot skiing, hydrofoil and wakeboard flipping, and freestyle ski jumping.
The action starts under the lights at 5:30pm with an hour and a half of breathtaking water acrobatics as freestyle barefoot champion Andre de Villiers, hydrofoil king and world record holder Geno Yauchler and a crew of talented daredevils spin, flip, slide, twist and turn across the water. At 7:00pm, the head-to-head finals of the senior’s and professional men’s and women’s slalom tournament begin followed by the high-flying jump finals. With world class water sports and a spectacular fireworks finale, the 2011 Katy Ski Jam is sure to provide action-packed family entertainment for spectators of all ages.
The 2011 Katy Ski Jam will draw 29 of the top professional water skiers including Men’s Slalom World Record Holder Chris Parrish, Women’s Slalom World Record Holder Regina Jaquess, Men’s Jump World Record Holder Freddy Krueger as well as 25 of the top senior tour “Big Dawg” slalom skiers. Malibu Boats is partnering with Eagle Sports for this event to pull these world class athletes behind the world’s #1 selling ski boat, the Malibu Response LXI.
Dana Reed of Pro Slalom Events is excited to partner with Eagle Sports, Malibu Boats, the Lakes of Katy Water Ski Club, and the City of Katy to present this water ski spectacular and work to assure a successful event for all involved.
Local and national sponsors will find the Katy area one of the fastest growing family-oriented communities in the country. Katy prides itself on its diverse business community, exceptional schools and world class support for its local competitive sports programs.
The 2011 Katy Ski Jam is produced by Pro Slalom Events and sponsored by Eagle Sports. On-site services, vendors and concessions will be coordinated by the Lakes of Katy Water Ski Club. For more information, please visit www.theproskitour.com or www.katyskijam.com
2011 Katy Ski Jam Preliminary Schedule
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Little Mountain Lake 2 Record Sept 24/25th |
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Written by Krista Rogers
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Thursday, 22 September 2011 10:15 |
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THE PLACE to be this weekend! Sep 24/25th
Tomorrows Champions Skiing with the Champions of Today!
Little Mountain Ski Club
Maiden, North Carolina
Featuring some of the best skiers in the World!
• Masters Champion – Jon Travers
• Under 21 Mens World Champion – Nate Smith
• Moomba Masters Womens Champion – Karen Truelove Krueger
• Malibu Open Womens Champion – April Coble Eller
• MM Slalom Record Holder – Jeff Rodgers
• Big Dawg Champion – Mike Morgan
• Men 3 National Record Holder – Clay Neill
• Waterski Mag Shootout Champion – Billy Susi
• Tallest Skier on the Pro Tour – Austin Abel
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Diablo Shores Pro-Am Water Ski Event Returns to Brentwood, California Sept. 9-11th |
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Written by Krista Rogers
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Tuesday, 06 September 2011 12:32 |
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 World’s best water skiers will compete for $50,000 in prize money during the professional water ski event September 9-11th
Brentwood, Calif.– September 6, 2011 – The Diablo Shores Pro-Am is returning to the tournament’s namesake private lake located in Brentwood for the 10th year on September 9 - 11th. The world’s top professional water ski athletes will compete in traditional slalom for $55,000 in prize money. The event also hosts an amateur division which will take place on Friday before the professionals compete.
“Athletes from around the world will be here competing,” event organizer and lake owner, Greg Badal said. “Fans will have an opportunity to interact with them, grab photos, and autographs. Returning Diablo Shores are 2010 Pro-Am Champions Will Asher of England and Regina Jaquess of Florida, Karina Nowlan of Australia and the current World Champion Thomas Degasperi of Italy.
In slalom skiing, athletes navigate through a six-buoy course while the boat travels at a constant speed of 36 mph with an initial 13 meter line. After completion of each pass, the rope is shortened by a pre-determined length to increase difficulty. Whichever athlete rounds the most buoys at the shortest line length, wins. Slalom skiers reach speeds of over 70 miles per hour behind the boat and decelerate to under 25 in the turns, making this extreme sport fast, dangerous and exciting.
The event will begin on Friday with the amateur division and concludes on Sunday with the pro men and women finals. Local sponsor, Dublin Toyota, Volkswagon and Hyundai, is offering up a brand-new truck as a world-record breaking incentive along with special deals on all vehicles during the weekend’s festivities. The event will also host a food booth, clothing and ski-gear booths and a jolly-jump for kids. For those unable to attend the event in person, the tournament will be webcasted and archived for viewing live or later. Visit www.diabloshores.com for more information and a link to the webcast.
2011 Diablo Shores Pro-Am Schedule of Events:
FRIDAY: 8am- Start with our top amateur skiers from California, Oregon, Washington, Canada and more.
SATURDAY: 8am- 5 pm Pro Men, Masters 55 and Pro Women
SUNDAY: 9am - 3pm Finals Pro Men and Pro Women
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Madrid Waterski Club to host World Ski Fly Tour stop at the Madrid Pro Jump 2011 Sept. 3rd |
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Written by Krista Rogers
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Monday, 29 August 2011 09:26 |
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 The top waterski jumpers in the world will gather in Madrid, Spain, for the first time to fight for the title of Madrid Pro Jump Champion and continue their battle for the World Ski Fly Tour belt. Freddy Krueger, Zack Worden, Scot Ellis, Damien Sharman and Tom Asher are just a few of the jumpers from around the globe that will be attending so needless to say, a show is guaranteed. Guillermo Moreno de Carlos, local skier will also be there jumping after a recovery from a crash this summer--However, his brother Alvaro Moreno de Carlos will not be able to compete this year due to a knee injury, and he will have to wait until next season to hit the ramp again. Some of these athletes are capable of flying over 230 feet, hitting a 6 foot ramp at an incredible speed of 70 mph.
After a very intense season with pro stops in different countries such as: Australia, USA, and the UK, these jumpers will bring all their intensity and power to Spain and push their limits trying to earn the Madrid Pro Jump’s title before the last stop in Florida, USA, where the winner of the World Ski Fly tour will be decided.
The Madrid Waterski Club is taking care of all the preparations necessary to host the Madrid Pro Jump 2011, making sure everyone attending--to watch or fly--will have a great time and an unforgettable experience in Spain.
The event will have full TV coverage and it will be shown live on national TV. In addition, they will continue to show it on different channels the following months. One of the main purposes of hosting the Madrid Pro Jump is to help promote our sport in Spain and show everyone how amazing it is. Being able to grow with more supporters and host bigger events in Spain the following years is a goal that we will achieve very soon.
Madrid Waterski Club
www.esquinautico.net
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