Article posted in Skate on December 3rd, 2009 by alliancewakeskate
By Sawyer Davis
Leave it to Kyle Walton to find a spot that is actually the opposite of its name. The Friendship Gap about as friendly as one that kicks you in the shin...
Article posted in Skate on December 2nd, 2009 by alliancewakeskate
Coverworthy. Nic Harlos. Photo Bos.
By Ryan Doyle
I first met Nic in the summer of 2004 at Wakestock in Wasaga Beach. It was the last year Wakestock was in Wasaga and the first year...
Article posted in Wake, Skate on November 30th, 2009 by garrettcortese
Last year I posted an article to the Alliance website that gave a general guideline to photographing wakeboarding and wakeskating. Now that our 2009 Photo Annual issue of the magazine has hit stands...
Article posted in Skate on November 30th, 2009 by bryansoderlind
Photo: Bryan Soderlind
November 2009
Jacksonville, FL
Frontlip
This photo came from a recent day shooting with a bunch of the Oak guys in Jacksonville. This was the last spot of the day and a pretty...
Article posted in Skate on November 25th, 2009 by alliancewakeskate
Top 5 skateboard spots
1. Hotel Nahunta
2. Monument park in Jankyville
3. My house
4. Mini ramps
Top 5 places to winch
1. Texas
2. Jacksonville
3. Alabama
4. Sometimes my house when people are here
5. Philippines
6. CWC pool gaps
Top 5...
Article posted in Skate on November 23rd, 2009 by alliancewakeskate
Less than a week after winning “hair of the year” Reed Hansen felt his life was complete, and has officially shaved his head. I didn’t believe it myself, but I really doubt Reed...
Article posted in Skate on November 23rd, 2009 by alliancewakeskate
Photographer: James McGuigan
Date: November of 2008
Location: Electic, Alabama
Trick: Ollie
I managed to get this shot while on a week-long trip with the La Sewer crew filming for Change is Good in Alabama. There was...
Article posted in Skate on November 20th, 2009 by alliancewakeskate
Husband of the Year: James Balzer
Afterthought of the year: Boat Contests
Over-hyped Trend of the year: Wakeskating in jean shorts
Couch surfer of the year: TJ Geisey
Businessman of the year: Mike Grasso
Battleground of the year:...
Article posted in Wake, Skate on November 19th, 2009 by alliance
Do you have a camera? Knew it! Bet you think you’re pretty good too (or at least sometimes you get lucky.) Well here’s your chance to show off your stuff. Introducing the Alliance...
Article posted in Skate on November 16th, 2009 by alliancewakeskate
2009 Alliance Superlatives
Wakeskate Video of the Year
Videos are arguably the most influential part of the rapid progression of wakeskating. Every year, at least one video comes that out that shows the masses things...
Article posted in Skate on November 13th, 2009 by alliancewakeskate
You guys did not make it easy on us for the wakeskate portion of the Alliance Battle Royale. In fact, we couldn’t even narrow it down to three pokes from all the entries...
Article posted in Skate on November 12th, 2009 by alliancewakeskate
2009 Alliance Superlatives
Most Improved Wakeskater
What’s that saying? About old dogs and new tricks? Well, it certainly doesn’t apply here. Even though Dieter is a few years older than most up-and-coming wakeskaters at 28,...
Article posted in Skate on November 11th, 2009 by alliancewakeskate
2009 Alliance Wakeskate Superlatives
Co-Wakeskater of the Year
Photos: Soderlind
2009 was a rough year for America and the rest of the world. There was a mortgage crisis, widespread job loss, Swine Flu… the list goes...
Article posted in Skate on November 10th, 2009 by Patrick Wieland
MSRP: $349
Length: 40.7
Waist width: 15.5
12″ tip and tail
Every once in a while you read a board review from some guy whose never even ridden the board, much less even handled it. I didn’t...
