Guenther Oka, professional wakeboarder, visited KICKER audio headquarters in Stillwater Oklahoma as he prepares to outfit his new Axis A225 with the latest KICKER audio system. While there, Jeremy Bale, KICKER Brand Manager, gave Guenther an in-depth tour of not only the rich history of KICKER and their start in the automotive industry but also the latest developments in the marine space and the rigorous testing all products go through.

For more information about KICKER audio systems, visit kicker.com.

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Watch the five-time Full Scope Award winner Guenther Oka ride with pal Jeff Langley on a glassy Florida session.

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Wakeboarding Podium

The performances at August Lakes today in Katy, Texas at the Pro Wake Tour powered by Supra Boats were the best many have ever seen. The stellar conditions at this man made facility and an amazing wake from the Supra Boats SA 550 created the perfect platform for the professional and junior professional wakeboarders as well as the professional wakesurfers to put on an incredible show.

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In the Pro Wakeboarding Final, Sam Brown led off the line up of the 6 rider final with some of the biggest names in the sport including Rapa, Teunissen, Oka and Pifferetti. After the first set of runs in the best of two run format, Cory Teunissen was sitting solidly in the top spot, then came Sam Brown’s final run. Sam kicked off the second round by putting down a line that was so prominent almost every rider on the dock proclaimed him the winner before they even took their second run. For Sam’s last move he landed a Nuclear Ole 720, a move that he had only landed once before and it had never been done in a contest.

Pro Wake Tour Marketing Director, Devin Tatro said, “The riding was absolutely incredible at this first event and it’s so good to be back to live – in person events, there is nothing quite like it.”

In addition to the performances, the wakeboarding and wakesurfing fans came out in droves to be a part of one of the first live wakeboarding events to return. The huge crowd helped to push the athletes to deliver their phenomenal runs.

The kick off of the 2021 Pro Wake Tour Powered by Supra Boats also carried an International field with winners from Australia, Switzerland, and the United States. Between the quality of the conditions and this diverse field the Pro Wake Tour is setting the standard in 2021 for professional wakeboarding and wakesurfing events.

Finals

• 1 Sam Brown – 90.00
• 2 Nic Rapa – 84.33
• 3 Cory Teunissen – 80.66
• 4 Fynn Bullock – 70.66
• 5 Guenther Oka – 62.00
• 6 Massi Piffaretti – 34.00

Semi Finals

Heat 1

• 1 Guenther Oka – 77.66
• 2 Fynn Bullock – 73.66
• 3 Cory Teunissen – 62.33
• 4 Jake Pelot – 50.00

Heat 2

• 1 Massi Piffaretti – 81.00
• 2 Nic Rapa – 74.33
• 3 Sam Brown – 69.66
• 4 Tyler Higham – 65.33

Quarter Finals

Heat 1

• 1 Massi Piffaretti – 68.16
• 2 Guenther Oka – 63.50
• 3 Shota Tezuka – 59.66
• 4 Thomas Herman – 53.33

Heat 2

• 1 Fynn Bullock – 68.33
• 2 Tyler Higham – 67.66
• 3 Luca Kidd – 45.00
• 4 Ulf Ditsch – 36.66

Heat 3

• 1 Cory Teunissen – 78.33
• 2 Sam Brown – 62.66
• 3 Jake Hill – 55.66
• 4 Mike Dowdy – 41.66

Heat 4

• 1 Nic Rapa – 73.33
• 2 Jake Pelot – 66.33
• 3 Noah Wildman – 57.66
• 4 Tony Iacconi – 49.33

In Pro Wakesurfing the 3 time Pro Wake Tour Champion Sean Silveira put down what is likely the most technical, smooth, and stylish wakesurfing competitive run ever landed. The shape of the Supra SA 550 wake was absolutely spectacular which allowed these guys to stomp nearly perfect runs. Right behind Silveira were the technically strong Swanson Brothers from Arizona. These three may very likely be in every final this year.

Three-time Pro Wake Tour Champion Sean Silveira ( 91.66) won the wakesurfing podium, while brothers Taylor Swanson (left, 70.00) and Camron Swanson (right, 64.33) came in second and third, respectively.

Wakesurfing Podium

Pro Wakesurfing Finals

• 1 Sean Silveira – 91.66
• 2 Taylor Swanson – 70.00
• 3 Camron Swanson – 64.33

Pro Wakesurfing Semi-Finals

• 1 Camron Swanson – 92.00
• 2 Sean Silveira – 91.66
• 3 Taylor Swanson – 87.00
• 4 Beaux Wildman – 84.00
• 5 Nick Parros – 75.00
• 6 Parker Payne – 70.66

In the Jr Pro Final, Swiss born Jamie Huser was the standout for the day with a dominant win in the semi-finals and solid win in the final heat. Parker put pressure on him in both rounds to keep him honest. Look for these two to be pushing each other to step up all season.

Jr. Pro Finals

• 1 Jamie Huser – 74.66
• 2 Parker Swope – 71.66
• 3 Cody Hunnicutt – 56.66
• 4 Tanner Higham – 46.00

Jr. Pro Semi-Finals

• 1 Jamie Huser – 78.33
• 2 Parker Swope – 67.33
• 3 Tanner Higham – 59.83
• 4 Cody Hunnicutt – 53.67
• 5 Daniel Johnson – 47.00
• 6 Alex Albin – 38.33
• 7 Brett Powell – 33.33

Congratulations to all of the Pro Wake Tour athletes for your incredible riding, specifically our three event champions – Sam Brown, Sean Silveira and Jamie Huser. Don’t miss the next Pro Wake Tour event in Birmingham, Alabama on July 10th!*Pro Wake Tour Partners*

In addition to title sponsor Supra Boats, the Pro Wake Tour is sponsored by: Indmar Marine, Roswell Marine, Boatmate Trailers, PTM Watersports, JL Audio, Gatorstep, Zero Off, Acme, Fat Sac Ballast Systems, Connelly, Liquid Force, Zulz Bags, Leus, Apex Canvas, Universal Products, Transhield, Marine Products International, Piedmont Plastics, and BH Electronics.

About Skier’s Choice Inc.

Skier’s Choice, Inc. is the manufacturer of Supra and Moomba performance inboard wakeboard, wakesurf and waterski towboats. Supra has been a leader in the inboard industry since 1981. The Supra brand is synonymous with innovative styling, luxurious interiors, highest construction quality, and unsurpassed wake performance. The Moomba brand delivers quality and performance far above its class. Moomba offers the best wake performance technology and none of the fuss. The company is privately held and is based in Maryville, Tennessee. Skier’s Choice encourages all boating participants to learn and follow safe boating practices. There are risks associated with boating and water sports activities. Be mindful of the risks, familiarize yourself with the environment, know your limits and conduct yourself accordingly.

About Alliance MultiMedia

The Pro Wake Tour is powered by media partner Alliance MultiMedia; @alliancewake, alliancewake.com & Alliance Wake Magazine: wakeboarding and wakesurfing’s movement and lifestyle. Known globally as the leader in watersports media, Alliance puts our readers and viewers at the most incredible destinations and events with the world’s best athletes and sport influencers. Check out alliancewake.com

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For more information please visit – prowakeboardtour.com or email Chris Bischoff – Chris@prowaketour.com

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To say that Guenther Oka has been on a wakeboarding hot streak would be a bit of an understatement. Ok, a gigantically laughable understatement. For three years the kid from Ohio has dominated wakeboarding around the globe in a way not seen since Raph Derome circa 2012-14. Oka has won the Full Scope Award at Wake Awards each of those three years, cementing himself as the best all-around rider in the game. He added to his hardware this year with a Best Park/Rail Rider award, as well as a Readers Poll award for Favorite Park/Rail Rider. Some might wonder if Guenther can keep it up going into 2020 and beyond, but the only thing we’re wondering is who out there can actually catch him?

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SHOOTING FOR A COVER

Do: Hold your grab as long as possible.
Don’t: Miss the double-up and almost kill the photographer.

CINCINNATI

Do: Go to Skyline Chili and Wake Nation Cincy.
Don’t: Go to Gold Star Chili!

MOVING TO ORLANDO

Do: Make the best of every opportunity.
Don’t: Forget your roots.

CONTEST RIDING

Do: Be creative, have fun, and do your own thing.
Don’t: Get in your head and blow it.

DOUBLES AT CABLE

Do: Have fun and get some clips.
Don’t: Shake the cable.

LONG ROAD TRIP

Do: Bring a phone charger and lots of snacks.
Don’t: Forget to call shotgun.

SKETCHY RAIL HITS

Do: Wear a vest and a helmet.
Don’t: Send it for the boys first hit.

VIDEO SECTIONS

Do: Have a good variety of boat, cable and winch.
Don’t: Do a whirlybird.

LAKE HOLDEN

Do: Run right down the middle of the lake, ’cause it’s the deepest.
Don’t: Power turn. that goes for any lake!

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For two weeks, the six-man international wakeboard crew assembled around Nico von Lerchenfeld journeyed across Germany in search of unridden terrain far from the beaten path of the cable parks. A double-decker tour bus complete with trailer served as the crew’s mode of transportation, providing room for a winch, kickers and other equipment as well as bunk-bed accommodation for the athletes. Along a journey of over 2,000 kilometers, the team found exactly what they were looking for: extraordinary urban winch spots.

Along the way, the “Book of Challenges” provided an extra portion of fun and excitement. With over 50 tasks ranging from difficult to downright absurd, the challenges demanded not only extremely high-level riding from the team, but also tested their mettle off the water as well. In the first episode, Royal Winching — as required by the book — the riders were challenged to ride three different locations with a royal backdrop, while drawing straws to determine who would serve as the noble head-of-state over the next days.

After three days the team departed the imperial ambience of Bayreuth and Dresden and set sail for the capital Berlin, where a paradise of of winch spots along the Spree River awaited them. This next tour stop provided its own wealth of excitement as the Book of Challenges started into a new chapter, and it didn’t take long before the first encounter with local law enforcement occurred. How the Berlin police react to wakeboarding in front of Germany’s main government building, and whether it’s actually possible to build a functioning wakeboard with only €40 worth of material from the hardware store — these are questions answered in Episode 2, to be released on June 20, 2017.

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Ride with Jake and Guenther on the WOO App – iOS: woosp.co/WOOiOS / Android: woosp.co/WOOAndroidApp

WOO Wake is a game for wakeboarders that challenges riders to max out their score by boosting big and landing spins & flips. The bigger the trick, the bigger the score, with the top five tricks counting toward an overall Session Score. Everything is scored using a WOO sensor clipped right onto the wakeboard. Connect the sensor via Bluetooth to your phone and you’ll see every jump from your session on the WOO Sports App. Save the session to your profile, post a high score on the Leaderboards, and ride alongside wakeboarders around the globe!

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Have a pro model board or your own private park (like Area 52)?
Ooh… I’ll take Pro Model for 500 .

Get a toilet-paper sponsor that pays you $100k a year, or ride for a boat company for free?
Toilet paper sponsor, no brainer.

Be able to time travel (without changing history) or be able to fly?
Fly

Compete in X-Games Real Snowboard or Real Snow Ski?
X-Games Real Ski

Barefoot in a speedo or wakesurf in a drysuit?
Wakesurf, considering my barefoot skills are not top notch.

Live in Orlando, but never get to ride on snow again, or live in Lake Tahoe but never get to win a wakeboard event again?
Lake Tahoe

Win Masters water ski 3-event overall title three years in row or win Masters wakeboarding once and never win a wakeboard contest again?
I’d be content with one wakeboard ring.

Be a Michael Jackson impersonator for a year or have to listen to country music forever?
MJ impersonator all day.

Go bald or get a wakeboarding tattoo?
Go bald.

Win Video Part of the Year or Trick of the Year at Wake Awards?
Hardest one yet, but I’ll go with Video Part of the Year.

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