Northwest Riders Wake Series 2012

Covering wakeboarding, its usually a safe bet that I will get wet.  Covering wakeboarding in Washington, its pretty much a given.  Kicking off the 2012 Northwest Riders Wake Series Double Up contest this year was a nice torrential rainstorm, and even some thunder.  But my favorite part about living in the Northwest, is the amazing people I get to experience this place with.  Smiles were undeniable in what was easily the wettest event I have ever covered. With little to no expectation for amazing weather in middle to late June, the decision was made to have a killer time before the day even started, and it went down.  The riders absolutely threw down, and Northwest Riders pulled off a killer event in true Northwest Riders fashion.  

Here's to making your own sunshine, and enjoying the liquid sunshine when we get it, 

thanks for looking

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-Rhys

Nick Ennen and Cam Russel Droppin the Falls

Deep in the woods of western Washington, the dull roar of a beast grew louder, until quelled it was by the sounds of men machine and the wizardry of wake-winching.

Nick Ennen, Cam Russel, droppin bombs and securing legendary status

thanks for looking

-Rhys 

Awaken the Wake

The sun is out, every once in awhile, and the days are warming up...sometimes. But whatever the weather, Brenden Leib remains at large on Lake Whatcom, throwing it down every which way he can, and I am thankful to be lucky enough to be in the back of the boat when it happens.  Cam Russel and Roy Dammarell get wet n wild this nice afternoon too, wetsuits and all. 

thanks for reminding me its nearly summer guys, 

and thanks for looking!

-Rhys

Wake Boarding, it never gets old.

I can't get enough wakeboarding shots these days and I have been super lucky and stoked to be shooting as rad of a dude as Brenden Leib.  Recently taking second at the Fall Classic at Coppert Lake, Brenden called me up to take advantage of the killer sun we've been getting.  I'm excited to get out more and more every time we shoot, getting so many different light situations. And with some new gear on the way, I'm going to be able to mix it up alot more and get some better and different angles, but I've already said too much! You will just have to come back and look later to see what I mean.

Now go outside before the sun is gone until May. seriously.

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-Rhys