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South Bound & Down

Frankie Panno is really pushing the sport of kneeboarding. Check out this video of him tearing it up.

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Moomba Kicks Off!

It seems that too long ago, the banks of the Yarra River were being swarmed by crowds for the 2011 Moomba Masters, and now it’s back and set to happen all over again.

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IWWF World Cup Stop in Australia!

International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation World Cup Stop has been announced as part go the Action Sports Games. Minister for Regional Development, Brendon Grylls and Tourism Minister Kim Hames have announced the Government’s support of a new major West Australian event, the Action Sports Games Mandurah, as part of Eventscorp’s 2012 Calendar Launch in Fremantle today.

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Wakeboard: The Basics

Wakeboarding can be a bit confusing for those who are new to the sport. So we thought we’d kick the season off with a beginner’s guide to some of the basics.
Hopefully this article will act as a bit of a guide to some of the terms, equipment and concepts that make wakeboarding unique.

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Wakeboarding: Back to Basics

It’s always good to bring things back to the basics. So whether you’ve been wakeboarding for years or only days, this instructional by Brett Sands watersports coach bo mccallum may just give you the keys to taking your wakeboarding to the next level.

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Wakeboard: Choose Your Weopon

The sun’s out, the water is flat, the boat’s running a treat, and your pocket is overflowing with cash. Well, maybe not exactly overflowing. But still, if you’re a keen wakeboarder, you’d be crazy not to pick yourself up a new ride this summer.

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Wakeboard: Binding Position

Getting your bindings in the right position is a crucial part of wakeboarding. There’s a wide range of choices in regards to how far apart, and at what angle, your feet will sit. Unfortunately, that leaves you plenty of opportunity to get your set up wrong.

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Wakeboard: Progressive Edge

Getting your edging technique correct while approaching the wake is the key to becoming a better wakeboarder.

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Wakeboard: Edging

Learning how to edge is the first thing you’ll master when wakeboarding, once you’re up and out of the water. It is a crucial component of all tricks that you must conquer in order to progress as a rider.

Emma Sheers: Skiers V Wakeboarders

Twenty years ago snow skiers and snowboarders were two very different tribes. Skiers looking for pristine snow, and boarders carving it up. some resorts around the world had deteriorated into violence.

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