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Arnie Watkins Doubles Up at 4th Annual “Wylie’s Wicked Wakefest” Double-Up Competition

Charlotte, NC (Saturday, October 11, 2014) – The 4th Annual “Wylie’s Wicked Wakefest” event was hosted by Charlotte Ski Boat’s, exclusive MasterCraft dealer, with over 350 spectators on land and water to enjoy the sun, fun, and the most action packed wakeboarding event of the year.

There are three segments that the riders participate in “Best Halloween Costume”, “Best Trick”, and the one of the scariest wakeboard tricks ever the “Big Air Competition”. Twelve contestants and three Pro MasterCraft Riders dared to test their bravado for the “Big Air Competition”.

Twelve of the area’s elite wakeboarders geared-up, lined-up, and launched off the massive double-up’s behind the industry changing 2014 MasterCraft X-Star. Pro MasterCraft sponsored riders treated the crowd to exhibition runs throughout the event.

Arnie Watkins hit an explosive “Heal Side 900” to take first place and $1,000 in the “Best Trick” segment of the competition, and Arnie scooped up another $475 with the same “HealSide 900” in the “Big Air Segment”.

Veteran Adam Fields took second place in Best Trick with a “Slim Chance 540” earning him $650, followed by Mike Tedrow “front flip to fakie winning $350. And “Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3” won $250 for the “Best Costume” contest segment.

Pro Rider Andrew Adkison couldn’t be more excited about how well the event turned out. “I am truly inspired by the increased participation in the event over the three years, as well as witnessing the rider’s increasing skill sets raise the competition levels. We are building a water sports culture with customers, friends, and all those interested in the growing watersports community.”

Charlotte Ski Boats Owner: Lee Levandowski continues, “It is awesome seeing the crowd and riders interact with the pros; and we are grateful to be able to host such a fun event that so many people can enjoy!” His special thanks goes out to all the volunteers, riders and Event Sponsors:

CHARLOTTE SKI BOATS, MASTERCRAFT BOAT COMPANY, SPEED ENERGY, VICTORY LANE KARTING CENTER, DESIGNER INK GRAPHICS,
VEIN SPECIALISTS OF THE CAROLINAS, SUNSTOPPERS Lake Norman, FREEMANS CAR AUDIO, GREAT CLIPS, INTERSTATE CYCLE, JIBTOPIA WAKE PARK, BUYWAKE.com, HYPERLITEWAKE, BYERLYBOARDS

For more information about Charlotte Ski Boats, visit www.CharlotteSkiBoats.com

Contest Results

Best Trick Winner:
1st Place: Arnie Watkins with “Heel Side 900” earning him $1,000.
2nd Place: Adam Fields with “Slim Chance 540” earning him $650.
3rd Place: Mike Tedrow with “front flip to ‘Flakie’” earning him $350.

Big Air Winner:
1st Place: Arnie Watkins with “Massive Air Raley” earning him $475.

Best Costume Winner:
“Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3”