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There’s no real format, more of a weekend-long jam session. There is a Facebook group dedicated to this, so if you’re keen check it out and join it.

Or go to Facebook and type in: RIDE FOR PEACE – LAKE WINDERMERE

We realise that being a boat-based crew on a lake it is significantly harder to hook up a ride than a cable-based event, but if you’re keen to be a part of it then hit up the Facebook group and we’ll try and organise you a ride over the weekend. And if you are a regular Windermere rider and you fancy joining in then feel free to get out there – this is as good a weekend as any and as good a cause as any!

Obviously, we would advise that all participants acknowledge the Lake Bylaws and the 10 nautical mph limit, we hold no responsibility for those of you who would wish to do otherwise…

Remember, we’re not asking you to break the law, we just ask that you have fun. It wouldn’t bother us if you all wakesurfed – it would just be nice to see a great turnout.

The forecast looks awesome so hopefully catch up with many of you out there,

Peace!

DEFIANTwake

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It’s only 4 feet deep and tastes worse than your average swamp. Up until a few years back the Swans ruled the entire lake, this all seemed to mysteriously change when the Polish immigrants settled on the banks. And no matter what colour your bindings are they always come out green.

You can forget perfect pass and the digital ballast systems; we are running a 1979 Stars & Stripes!

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Photo Credit: Kenny

However we have had some killer session on this sweaty pond and our intentions are to try and get some obstacles on here in the near future, so watch this space…

Buck

It’s proved beneficial having a firm riding pattern, knowing roughly where and when you’re next session will happen. Beat the System and Alliance Rail Nights at Blackpool have resulted a social boom for our local wake community and we’ve seen so many improvements, styles and hammers go down there over the past few months, both wake and skate!

We’ve helped drag originals such as Chris and Buzz out the Northern Monkey closet, and after years of no bindings due to knee injuries it’s been truly inspiring to watch them ride. So if this summer has taken a depressing, physical toll on you’re body don’t get hung up, just adapt.

For many, wakeboarding doesn’t seem as attractive when the sun isn’t shining. Thick neoprene suits, scarves and snowboard jackets seem to scare many off, and as a result you’re only left with a handful of folk that are equally as amped to shred. You might need to hook up with someone new or jump on a boat that you didn’t know existed. These may be the most fun and progressive times you’re wakeboard’s ever seen.

James Buck

With technology flowing in by the truck load your constantly left feeling like you ought to upgrade… Quad Concave, Hybrid Flex, Biolite Core, Glass Rope sidewalls, LIQUID RAILS, AIR Ride Chassis… what is this? Space travel?

We are certainly picking up the bill for all that research, design and testing. I mean you can easily spend over £700.00 on a new set up that’s before a handle, line and vest. OUTRAGEOUS! What average kid has that amount of cash and even if they did, why not pay for full membership at a cable or jump on eBay with a few pals and go four ways on a Fletcher? I bet they’d still have change for an old board and a tank of juice. After all it’s the amount of riding, not what you’re riding.

Looks like the manufactures definitely listened in marketing class too, as it appears they didn’t even make enough to go round last year, leaving pros without. I’m not convinced they’ve strived to make a durable product either. I hope it’s because I’m riding more. But equipment seems to deteriorate much quicker these days. Ok, we’re not asking for bombproof stuff, but products that will at least last until payday.

One of our riders snapped a month old board doing backrolls behind the boat. But the warranty was voided because he hit a slider or two at the cable. Fair enough it wasn’t a grind base, but I’ve eaten cheese that’s taken more thrashing than that, and it still tasted fine.

At the end of the day it’s down to personal preference. If you’re comfortable and enjoying it then it’s the right board for you, forget what anyone else says.

James Buck

We recommend a few retailers who particularly aim to help rather than sell these are:

Watersports World

Bargain Boards

LLWB

Yet again Mike Bibby conjured up a treat, using some off cuts of timber and an abandoned traffic barrier. We erected Mike’s handiwork in the lake and made it as challenging as we dared.

It was cracking fun to try a range of grabs, 180s and 360s over the bar knowing that you were reasonably safe if you came up short.

After months of not riding due to a dodgy knee, Sam Iddon also stepped up to the challenge. He cleared it with ease then ended up chucking some ridiculous shifty bonk spins off the post, whilst lapping up the high speed turns to hit the obstacle over and over again.

It was great to see some snowboard style on the water and I don’t think I witnessed one wake jump all day. As a result the exercise certainly boosted confidence and improved our existing Ollie abilities.

Learn how to Ollie

James Buck

Situated on Cowm Reservoir, the established British Water Ski and Wakeboard Club is home to a fleet of wake & ski boats including a 2009 MasterCraft X1 kicking up a rather addictive wake.

You’ll be delighted to hear we bring you reduced rates to Non-Members! Quote ‘THE LWC’ when you make your booking to receive 15min sets for just £20. (Saving £9)

The X1 performs well with hardly any ballast in. However over the next few months we will be there every Wednesday running the boat fully loaded with coaches onboard at no extra cost.

What’s more you can check the webcam before you set off to see how flat it is.

See you Wednesday, Don’t forget you’re IPod.

THE LWC

But what about if you want to hit RAILS? If you’ve approached wakeboarding from skating or snowboarding background, spending most of your time hanging off a concrete ledge or flying down a skinny hand rail, the wakepark is for you.

We think its the most effective way to hit obstacles.. Ok Jet skis would be sweet and maybe not quite as expensive, but lets be honest you aint gonna find a fruity selection of sliders and kickers in your nearby canal. And why waste a perfectly good wake behind a boat if your mission is to solely session rails. Plus you’ve got the social aspect of the system 2.0 just like the boat everyone can chill in the sun, music on, good times.

Our aim back in June was to create a chilled out atmosphere at an affordable price. This, in my opinion is the most enjoyable time to ride. And also where you tend to go completly mad and try something new.

With the help and support of all the staff at Blackpool Wakepark we made it happen. Thursday Nights you can ride 3 sets of 7 minutes for just £20. (book to avoid disappointment)

Now Alliance Wake have stepped in and run rail nights on Tuesdays. They have sent local wake guru’s Tim & Chris Woodhead who provide expert coaching from beginner to pro level.

BEGINNERS CLICK HERE
EXISTING RIDERS CLICK HERE

James Buck
THE LWC

After the huge success of Alliance Wake Park back in October last year Glasfryn have finally opened up a brand new wake park, set up on a purpose built lake with one of the 3 brand new system 2.0 set ups that have just arrived in the UK.

The lake has been dug to accommodate a full cable system which they hope to install in the future if the wake park really takes off. Surrounded by trees, the lake is home to the Relentless Leviathan, graced by many of the best riders in the world and has travelled half the way round the globe and back for Relentless Wakestock Abu Dhabi.

There is a great team working at Glasfryn with Graham the pro, teaching and giving good hints and tips on how to land that first raley or hit the obstacles. There are showers and changing facilities on site and also go-carting, quad bikes, bowling and a cafe which serves delicious food just a 5 minute walk away. Prices are £20 for a 15 min ride.

All in all they have a really good set up in, great for learners and progressing riders, the Leviathan is a real treat to hit and the lake is warm and perfect to get some rail and kicker practice in. You may need to book as the slots are booking up really quick with a real hype about the park around the local villages.

Glasfryn is located on the A499 Caernarfon to Pwllheli road, Glasfryn Wakepark is easily accessible to everyone in North Wales. The postcode is LL53 6PG.

To book your session, call 01766 810202 or email graham@glasfryn.co.uk

Andy

From the moment the winches fired up the standard of riding was intense, and the level of progression seen throughout the Jam was phenomenal. Riders who had never hit rails before were seen riding away from solid 50-50s along the slider and huge 180’s off the incline.

Ben Howells and James Bowler both had some good hits however Scottish Stu took the Wakeskate victory to for his textbook moves on the C-Rail and his impressive shuv off the 12m Slider.

Windermere Defiant Tom Lomax took some heavy slams trying to Ollie into Boardslide; he got crowned ‘The Monster Trucker’ but impressed us with his commitment and his ‘do it faster, harder, better’ attitude. He ended his run on a good note by jumping over the Slider, despite all the heckling from the side.

Mike Bibby set a high standard early on showing he can ride rails as good as he builds them.

Kurt Graham, Ben Howells and Jimbo’s hits were rather impressive. We witnessed some big presses and 270s both on and off, but towards the end of the jam the benchmark got lifted as Robin Coats began hurling Scarecrows off the incline. This pushed Wakeboard rail novice JJ to try a front flip off it. After speeding the winches up Robin stomped it and as the night rolled in, the party commenced.

Winners took home medals, Tees and custom wakeboards signed by most people at the event, two of which have Unlimited Riding at Loch Lomond Wakeboard so thanks to Ray and Gordy for sorting that.

THE LWC would like to thank the winch drivers and everyone that mucked in on the day and made it all run smoothly. And big thanks to MCs: Gylen, Lomax & Jimbo for keeping the crowd informed and somewhat entertained all weekend.

Also special thanks to Bibby for all his time and efforts and without his tools, skills and wisdom the rail Jam would NOT have happened as good as it did.

Simon Shepherd took a well deserved 1st place overall. It has been by far the best Loch Stock, and the perfect end to the 2010 tour. THE LWC look forward to next year already and we have some big ideas in the pipeline.

After a good lie in and a chilled out session on the winch we headed out for an evening boat set and it was nice to actually see other people ride without the pressure of the comp. James Hackney busted out some big inverts, and Jimbo threw a Backroll and 2 huge Raleys. JJ decided he was riding at 85feet and Mike was so close to landing his first heel Backroll. Robin got Lomax chucking some promising toe backrolls and after a few hours of coaching and driving he busted out some huge tantrums way into the flats.

As always we felt sad to leave such a homely place. But you’ll be pleased to know we’ve left a part of us behind. That’s right 40foot slider is officially owned by Loch Lomond Wakeboard so if you feel like you missed out then why not take a trip up and give that C-rail a bash too. Ray and Gordy also have big plans to upgrade their fleet of wake boats, but for the rest of the season Becky Hall and her beautiful Malibu Wakesetter VLX will be living on the Loch offering Pro Coaching behind a Pro size Wake!

James Buck