X Games Real Wake driven by Mastercraft – Teaser
ABC’s World of X Games to Showcase First-ever Real Wake Driven by Mastercraft Wakeboarding Video Competition
Growing the popular Real Series lineup, the ABC’s World of X Games will air the first-ever Real Wake Driven by MasterCraft video competition this summer, in collaboration with Alliance MultiMedia. The competition will showcase some of the biggest names in wakeboarding today reconnecting the sport with X Games for the first time since 2005.
ESPN X Games and Alliance MultiMedia involved MasterCraft Boats given the company’s long-standing history with X Games and their commitment to supporting competitive wakeboarding and the progression of watersports. Part of a summer-long initiative, Real Wake Driven by MasterCraft will be followed by the MasterCraft Throwdown event on August 8, 2015.
A premier group of athletes were invited to compete in this summer’s Real Wake Driven by MasterCraft competition with professional filmers capturing these riders performing never-before-seen tricks in a wide variety of backdrops ranging from iconic lake locations to urban settings. The eight world-class wakeboarders invited are Harley Clifford, Raph Derome, Chris “Shredtown” Abadie, Aaron Rathy, Rusty Malinoski, Shota Tezuka, Daniel Grant and Mike Dowdy. Similar to other Real Series competitions, these athletes were given the opportunity to choose the filmer they felt was most capable of capturing their vision and own unique style.
Initial footage and behind-the-scenes teaser segments will be posted on XGames.com/RealWake beginning in June, followed by the release of eight individual Real Wake Driven by MasterCraft athlete segments on July 15. Extremely interactive and engaging by design, fans will have a chance to view and vote for their favorite video online. The fan favorite winner will be awarded a $5,000 cash prize.
The Real Wake Driven by MasterCraft competition will culminate in a one-hour World of X Games show produced by Alliance MultiMedia slated to air at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 26 on ABC. The show will feature the top six video segments, behind-the-scenes footage and athlete interviews. The athletes and filmers themselves will then select the top three videos to be awarded gold, silver and bronze X Games medals along with cash prizes.
“I am so excited for Real Wake this year,” said Harley Clifford. “With X Games being the pinnacle of action sports, it’s really going to give me the chance to showcase what I love about wakeboarding and the way I am trying to push the sport, especially having Greg Browning as my filmer and producer!”
World of X Games is a weekly program on ABC which features a variety of X Games and action sports athlete-focused content. Scheduling is subject to change; check local listings for additional details. More information on Real Wake Driven by MasterCraft can be found on xgames.com for fans or on www.espnmediazone.com for members of the media. Follow the X Games on Twitter at http://twitter.com/xgames and join the conversation using #RealWake.
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June 30, 2015
Harley coming in hot with the smoke bombs on the boot, #heshlife
July 1, 2015
sweet!
July 2, 2015
Am I the only one thinking that all the boat footage seems to pale in comparison to the winch and cable clips? Seriously hoping one of those dudes focused on the later aspects takes home the win showing the masses you don't need an extortionately priced and teched out wake craft to get to do something rad.
July 2, 2015
@homeslice, yes.
July 2, 2015
hahahah harley taking things to the next level, #fuckmeintheass
July 2, 2015
bunch of guys riding wakeboards wishing they could be on snow. only dudes keeping it still legit are dowdy and harley. Bunch of wanna be hipsters wishing they owned CB 750's.
July 2, 2015
hey homeslice? have you ever actually used your winch for more than one season and gone to moremthan one location?.
July 3, 2015
@toocore – That would be two yeses.
July 5, 2015
Hahaha jack's comment is one of the most hilarious I've ever read. Nailed it dude! Boats are fucking badass, especially with some beers and chicks… Hipsters can't even afford a sick boat to fill with beer and chicks!
July 6, 2015
Jack is a douchebag that hates on shit he can't do… Stay in the mountains bro more butter for us.
July 8, 2015
lol @jack just face it boat is dying. Cable and winch are just much cooler now. Oh wow you hit the wake how interesting never saw that before…. I swear boat videos are just all the same thing, especially when harder tricks, such as the 1st ever triple flip are being landed on park and the endless amount of features being made.
Also if you need a boat to pick up chicks then you're probably a spoiled loser, and those girls don't like you man…