August is full of wakeboarding contests, demos and events, but this week I'm taking off for two of the best. First, Staker and I travel to the Midwest today to go on a winching mission with team Red Bull. We'll be in Omaha and Kansas City, so if you're from either one of those places, keep your eyes peeled downtown for fountains and spillways and come join the party. We get back on Friday night and then it's off for the last film trip for Oakley's Push Process, to New York City. Stay tuned for stories and videos …