We are pleased to announce the signing of pro shredder Kaesen Suyderhoud today. Kaesen and our Humanoid crew go way back to the good ol’ days of the Wakeboard Camp in Clermont. He arrived in the summer of 2007 and made an immediate impression on everyone on Lake Minneola.

“I was living in Florida for the first time working at the camp. I still remember when Kyle Schmidt rolled up one day with a crazy looking prototype of the first board shape, I think it was eventually the Oracle board. It looked pretty different but fun so I was intrigued. I guinea pigged the first few runs on the proto. Time flies! I’m excited to be a part of such a small, motivated team of friends that I’ve known for such a long time. It’s been cool to watch their journey unfold and now become a part of it.”

Kaesen has a long list of film & photo accolades. He rides with a silky smooth style that translates from snow to water effortlessly. He’s put in the time to showcase his creative vision of wakeboarding wherever he rides. Kaesen keeps a lighthearted, funny & positive vibe. He fits in with our team. He’s built a name for himself by discovering unexpected & hard to find riding spots and then crushing it.

Instead of releasing a ‘run of the mill’ announcement we collaborated with Kaesen to bring you the top 10 recommended lines on his Unit Parktech Signature Series feature.

There’s plenty more to come from Kaesen this summer. The future looks bright!

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WHAT’S NEW
Brainframe tech, Intuition heat-moldable liner, asymmetrical, medium-density support

WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
Danny Harf’s famous signature boot has stood the test of time and only continues to improve. Boat, park, walking the dog, whatever — the One will do what you want, when you want.

THE PRO’S WORDS
“Comfier than slippers.” – Danny Harf

WHAT’S NEW
Easily adjustable Velcro straps, ultralight liner, canted Lux chassis

WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
Ease of use and comfort can go a long way with wake bindings, and the canted chassis takes it to a new level by generating a more natural alignment and position for your legs.

THE PRO’S WORDS
“Comfort. No compromise.” – Sean O’Brien

WHAT’S NEW
Smart Toof chassis, V Fly enclosure, Swamp Foot drainage, Bottomless Belly

WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
All that cool-kid lingo means you’re getting a solid, customizable chassis, an easy-to-use yet tight lace system, drainage so your feet don’t stink, and soft landings from big air. The Howl is flexy and fun for all types of shredding.

THE PRO’S WORDS
“Better than sex.” – Nick Dorsey

WHAT’S NEW
Gummy strap, improved interior padding and heel lock, K9 mounting system

WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
The RAD boots have been in Slingshot’s line since day one, but they’re almost completely reworked for 2017. That’s a good thing for you — and your feet.

THE PRO’S WORDS
“Ridiculously. Awesome. Devices.” – Dylan Miller

WHAT’S NEW
Highest, most supportive cut in CWB line, Cush liner with shock pads, Infinity plate for a light yet strong foundation

WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
Have you seen Dowdy ride? Of course you have, and you know he charges. Think he could do that with heavy, ill-fitting boots? Nope, of course not.

THE PRO’S WORDS
“Jedi wake boots.” – Mike Dowdy

WHAT’S NEW
Custom insole and EVA and rubber outsole in conjunction with Evo binding

WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
Fashion and function. Ride until you can’t ride anymore, then walk away in style. Actually, we don’t recommend that, unless you want to be on Wakezeach, but you could do it if you wanted.

THE PRO’S WORDS
“The new kosher.” – Julian Cohen

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The first we call the All Good Forever Lifetime Warranty. Yeah, you read that right. Buy a new wakeboard and you’ll get the option to purchase a Lifetime Warranty for under $100. Now, to be clear, this warranty doesn’t cover the abuses of everyday riding. It’s simply our guarantee to you – when you purchase from us, we place the highest quality materials & care into building your new wakeboard. By enrolling, we’ll have your back and cover your ride forever. We seem to think that’s a pretty long time.

Our second program aims to help the wakeboarders that have helped us spread the good word of industry leading durability that’s behind our name. It’s called Impact Insurance. It’s pretty simple. Impact Insurance covers catastrophic wakeboard damage. Here’s how this works. With Impact Insurance, should you damage your new wakeboard with an accidental impact [and we deem it unrideable], we’ll replace yours with a new board. Impact Insurance is $199 and offered on all new wakeboards.

Are we crazy? Maybe so. We are a team out to battle the status quo the only way we know how…using hard work, technology, integrity, intelligent design. Oh yea, and by being a bit strange. #Floridastrangest

To purchase any plans, browse any of our new wakeboards and select the All Good Forever Lifetime Warranty and Impact Insurance when adding your board to the shopping cart. Questions about what is covered under the All Good Lifetime Warranty & Impact Insurance are addressed in our customer support center.

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HOW IT WORKS

H+ grants you exclusive access to get your feet on Humanoid’s latest boards & bindings for a low monthly fee. You’ll start by telling their team a little bit about your riding. They’ll work directly with you and recommend a plan & product that works best for your riding style. All plans come with a bunch of industry-first extras like live factory direct chat support, a worry-free warranty, and Humanoid’s field tested team guarantee.

WHY

It’s easy to get lost in wakeboard terminology these days. Join H+, answer a few simple questions, and their experienced team of pros will help you find the perfect gear for your riding style.

The best part about H+? When you sign up for a plan, Humanoid will give you priority access and up to two free weeks to try anything in their demo fleet.

H+ FUN FACTS

• This program is available worldwide.
• Subscribe before 12/9/16 and receive free workshops.
• An H+ plan for wakesurfing is in the works.
• Demo any wakeboard or boot in the entire line.
• Shipping is free for US residents.
• Receive 1-year FREE Wakeboarding Mag digital subscription.

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Now entering its third year, The Renovation is back with a final bang for 2016. Three teams and nine riders gathered at the Hip-Notics Wakepark in Turkey for a ten-day session. Their goal? To completely reorganize the park’s Unit Parktech features, create new lines, and then have an awesome time shredding them.

The people have voted in 4 categories, Best Setup, Best Line, Best Photo and Best Riding. It was a close race until the end, and with only 100 votes advantage, Team Jobe is taking home the win.

Congrats to Dominik Gührs, Sam de Haan and Julian Cohen.

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Hammers, saws and pencils: Which team best handled the tools at The Renovation? Who was able to come up with the cleverest plan, build it, and impress with the most creative setup?

Team Humanoid: Mitch Langfield, Oli Breumlund, Trevor Bashir

Team Humanoid’s skills, creativity and determination at The Renovation was just as impressive as the amount of beer they consumed during their stay at Hip-Notics. Thanks Mitch, Trevor and Oli for the hard work and killing it yet again. Now vote for your favorite team at www.shredthecable.com/therenovation.

Team Jobe: Dominik Gührs, Sam de Haan, Julian Cohen

Dominik Gührs, Sam de Haan and Julian Cohen went out of their comfort zone during the week at Hip-Notics. Their simple idea turned out to be the biggest UNIT hack, and only with the help of all riders were they able to finish the setup. In the end, all the hard work was worth it. Check out all the crazy setups at www.shredthecable.com/therenovation and vote for your favorite team.

Team Slingshot: Dylan Miller, Antoine Allaux, Steffen Vollert

Team Slingshot was on fire the whole week. Dylan Miller, Antoine Allaux and Steffen Vollert were on beast mode and finished their setup first. Consisting of three features in total, it wasn’t only the most UNIT Hacks created by one team, but also the most fun setup to ride. See for yourself and cast your vote at www.shredthecable.com/therenovation.

Everyone who votes will get the chance to win a complete wakeboard/binding setup. Humanoid, Jobe and Slingshot are all sending signed boards that had been ridden at the event.

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Bob Thank You’s: Taylor Hanley, Trevor Bashir, Dylan Miller, Sean Kilgus, Nick Dorsey, Danny Harf, Kevin Henshaw, Parks Bonifay, Jake Snider, Aaron Rathy, Dean Smith, Amber Wing, Billy Park, Family, The Wakeboard Camp, Humanoid, and Sooruz.

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