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Fox Rewards MX Riders with Malibu Boat Trip

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	FavPic: Wedding Shot
	Video: Dallas Training
	People: Cain Family
	Events: Aussie Camp
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Fox Racing Rewards MX Team with Malibu Boat Trip

Every year Fox Racing (@FoxHeadInc) rewards their motocross team with a group vacation for a job well done. This year the Fox Wake Team took it upon themselves to show the MX Team some love. Fox MX Team Riders Brett Metcalfe, Jeff Emig, Ricky Carmichael, Ivan Tedesco, Daniel Reardon and Trey Canard met Todd Hicks, the Fox Brothers, Shaun Murray and Chris Bischoff in Lake Shasta, California for a weekend of wakeboarding and wakesurfing behind a Malibu Boats Wakesetter VLX.

Todd Hicks, Fox Wake Team Manager, explained the tradition of the team trip and the motivation for this year’s outing. "We have visited Hawaii a couple of times with the athletes. MX Team has enjoyed surfing with the worlds best surfers, so this year we wanted to give back from our wake team side. Our Fox Team managers wanted to let the MX crew enjoy some wakeboarding.”

Hicks put the call into Malibu Boats requesting the big wakes of the Wakesetter VLX. That’s why he had the chore of boat pick-up, but he was excited to do it. Even more excited once he saw the boat. “I went ahead and picked it up from the factory on our way to Shasta. My mouth dropped as I approached the Malibu Factory. There was the sickest looking boat sitting out front of the place. I thought there was no way that was the boat we were going to use. Sure enough, I was told this was our boat.” Hicks added, “I about passed out!"

Hicks recruited wakeboard legend and Fox Wake Team Rider, Shaun Murray, to play the role of wake coach for the weekend. According to Hicks, “Murray is the only man you would want on your houseboat trip teaching top notch moto athletes how to wakeboard.”

Chris Bischoff or “Bisch” as they call him, was along to assist in the wakeboard instruction and document the trip with tons of photos. When Bisch was asked how it all went, he had this to say, “It was awesome and all the boys were super stoked. It was such a fun weekend.”

Even on a fun, relaxing weekend after a grueling year of supercross and outdoor motocross, the Fox MX Riders couldn’t fight their need for more competition. They went head-to-head behind the Wakesetter VLX trying to one-up each other with wakeboard moves. So Bisch and Murray acted as judges in this impromptu wakeboard competition. Bisch said, “They got so into it!”

The Fox MX Team received VIP treatment at Lake Shasta for their reward trip. Fox provided the Malibu Boats 2009 Wakesetter VLX as well as all the gear the guys needed to wakeboard and wakesurf. They stayed in a four level houseboat fully stocked for the trip and by every account a good time was had by all.

To check out Wakesetter VLX, the same wakeboard boat the Fox MX Team rode behind, visit your nearest Malibu Boats Dealer. Or take a cyber trip the Malibu Boats Family of web sites.

Malibu Boats | Fox Racing | Fox Head Inc | wakeboarding | Fox MX | Wakesetter VLX | Brett Metcalfe | Jeff Emig | Ricky Carmichael | Ivan Tedesco | Daniel Reardon | Trey Canard | Shawn Murray | Chris Bischoff | Supercross | Motocross

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		Features on Top of Features: Malibu Boats Screen Saver The "Features on top of Features" section of the Malibu E-newsletter is typically reserved for the amazing items you will find, standard and exclusive in Malibu boats. This month we would like to describe a cool new digital feature we are offering free; the Malibu Boats Screen Saver. Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) is introducing a screen saver that updates with new Malibu-related images automatically. At Malibu Boats we capture and receive some amazing photography. These images are featured in our brochure, posted on our web site, uploaded to the Malibu Boats flickr.com channel and more. Whether they are images captured for Malibu by a professional photographer, photos provided to us by industry partners or shots submitted by Malibu owners, we are proud to display them. That's why we were excited when Nick Murto, founder of the online wakeboard community WakeFirst.com (@WakeFirst) and co-owner of the internet marketing firm Seven2 (@Seven2), came to us with the idea of an auto-updating screen saver as another way to share Malibu-related photography as it becomes available. Murto, a Wakesetter VLX owner himself, customized this screen saver for Malibu Boats and we have made it available for download for free. Simply download the Malibu Boats Screen Saver ZIP file for PC or MAC. Then install. The screen saver will load. Finally, sit back and watch the Malibu Boats images stream in. When we add additional shots to the Malibu Boats Screen Saver those updates will be downloaded to your screen saver automatically, as long as an internet connection is active. That's all there is to it. The Malibu Boats Screen Saver image playlist is always available in the "Screen Saver" set on Malibu Boats Flickr.com Channel. Here you can see what's playing currently and learn more about each photograph featured. If you would like your boating image to be featured on the new Malibu Boats Screen Saver, please email blog@malibuboats.com. Malibu Boats \| screen saver \| Malibu Photos \| Nick Murto \| WakeFirst.com \| Seven2 \| dynamic screen saver \| auto-update \| Flickr \| download

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		Fav Pic: Bryan & Jenn Schuerman and Their 23 vRide This photo was taken of Malibu 23 vRide owners Bryan & Jenn Schuerman during a camping weekend on the Columbia River in Oregon. Bryan has been a Malibu Boat owner for 4 years. Photographer and good friend Travis Manwiller took this photo in the early August for Bryan and Jenn as a wedding gift. According to Travis, who submitted this photo, "...we all get to reap the benefits of an amazing boat." Bryan & Jenn were married on August 15th. Congratualtions Bryan and Jenn! Malibu Boats wishes you a wonderful life together. Thank you Travis for submitting this photo. It is beautiful and another reminder that we are fortunate to be even a small part of the big moments in people's lives. If you capture or come across a cool Malibu Boats-related photo like this one let us know. We would love to post it on the Malibu Boats Blog and Flickr Channel. We will even Tweet about it on Twitter. E-mail blog@malibuboats.com with links and/or images. Also make sure to include the name of the person who took the shot and give us a short description of the photo's contents. If you do not know this information and you are only forwarding a link, we can track it down. Thanks! Malibu Boats \| Bryan Jenn Schuerman \| wedding photo \| Travis Manwiller \| Malibu vRide \| 23 vRide \| camping \| wedding gift \| Columbia River \| Oregon

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		Video: TheWakePlace.com Dallas Friday Video Feature Teaser Over the last several months, TheWakePlace.com (@TheWakePlace) has been filming Team Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Dallas Friday as a training tool for Dallas and her coaches. During this time TheWakePlace.com has gathered quite a bit of footage of Dallas, and according to them, "...she is pulling out some crazy impressive stuff on the water these days!" So they have begun creating a full feature on the World's No. 1 female wakeboarder that will be out by the end of 2009. While you're waiting for that take a look at this short clip TheWakePlace.com has put together as a teaser. It is pretty sweet! Gotta love that pink Malibu Wakesetter VLX! "Together with Mike Ferraro and Ryan Jones, Dallas is still quite an unstoppable force in the female ranks - pay special attention to the handle pass KGB and her Dum Dum at the end…." - TheWakePlace.com. Malibu Boats \| TheWakePlace.com \| Dallas Friday \| wakeboard video \| female wakeboarder \| Wakesetter VLX \| pink boat \| Mike Ferraro \| Ryan Jones

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Cain Family Competes Together

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People: Malibu Wakeboarders Make INT Regionals Family Affair

The Cleburne Times Review recently posted an article featuring long-time WaterSki America customers and Malibu boat owners, the Cain Family. These Cleburne, TX wakeboarders recently competed in the INT Southeastern Invitational tournament in Little Rock, Ark as a family.

Marcus and Matthew Cain and father, Scott, all Texas state champions, competed against state champions from 10 other states. The event lasted three days.

Marcus Cain, a Cleburne High School student, won the first day of competition.

“The competition was stronger than anything I have encountered before,” he said, “but the atmosphere was very laid back and fun.”

The second day of riding brought a change of boats.

Marcus Cain stood up his first pass and landed his first toe-side 180 spin.

He had some trouble adjusting to the new boat’s wake but was one of the few riders to almost complete his second pass without a fall.

At the conclusion of the tournament, Marcus Cain held off a strong surge from the rest of the field to secure a third place overall finish.

“It felt really good making the podium at a national tournament,” he said.

He is sponsored by Malibu Boats and Waterski America and rides a Hyperlite board. He is coached by JoJo Lemberg and Scott Flanagan of the Wakeboard Coalition.

Matthew Cain, one of the youngest competitors at the event, secured an honorable mention award in the mini outlaw division.

“It was scary standing on the dock waiting for your turn,” he said, “but you just have to go through it.”

“We’re so proud of Marcus and Matthew,” said the boys’ mother, Chris Cain. “Watching from the shore, I was probably more nervous than the boys,” she said.

The INT is the world’s largest amateur competition for wakeboarding.

“Despite the rain, the riders had a great time,” Scott Cain said. “For me, it was a once in a lifetime event. It was great riding with my boys.”

The Cains plan to continue to wakeboard until Thanksgiving.

“Now that the competitions are over, we have to start training for next season,” Marcus Cain said. “I’m working on a back roll and some new spins for next year.”

When he’s not training, Marcus Cain spends his time on the water teaching others how to wakeboard.

“Marcus does a great job representing the sport,” said Scott Cain.

To read more about the wakeboarding Cain Family in the Cleburne Times Review.

Congratulations, Cain boys! Keep it up, Malibu Boats is cheering for you!

Malibu Boats | Cain Family | Cleburne Times | INT Regionals | wakeboard competition | wakeboarding | Wakeboard Coalition | Marcus Cain | Matthew Cain | Scott Cain | WaterSki America | Dallas TX

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Just Ride Elite Camp on Facebook		Events: Malibu Australia Just Ride Elite Camp Sign-ups Brett Sands Watersports is presenting the Malibu Just Ride Elite Camp in early December this year up on the Murray River at Brett’s renowned school in New South Whales, Australia. Aussie Wakeboard Legend Chris O'Shea has teamed up with Brett and his longtime sponsor Malibu Boats for three x 5 day wakeboard camps in December 2009. Chris O' Shea - A true icon for progression in the sport of wakeboarding - along with other guest Team Malibu riders will be coaching & riding at Brett Sands' Watersports Centre at Echuca/Moama over the course of the three week period. David Thorpe, Marketing Manager of Malibu Boats said ”This is a great opportunity to link up two of our most highly regarded Team members and connect them into one event." The Just Ride Elite Camps will allow the rider the environment to challenge themselves and take his or hers riding to the next level." Thorpe added, "We hope the camp pushes riders into the professional ranks and helps further progress the sport of wakeboarding here in Australia." There will be three action packed 5 day live in camps with Chris O. Riders will get 3 sets of riding each day behind the all new Malibu Wakesetter VLX along with a daily tramp session with one of the most elite and progressive riders in the sport. Accommodation and lessons will all run from Sands' waterfront property, meals are also included in the camp. Riders will eat and breathe wakeboarding for each of the camps with O'Shea. There will only be 6 riders at each camp so spaces are limited. Riders will also be able to demo wakeboards while riding at Brett Sands Watersports, they will have a range of Hyperlite and Ronix wakeboards from the River Front Shop on Location at the camp to ride. For further information about the Camp go to Brett Sands Watersports or to make a booking call them on 0354 82 1851. Malibu Boats \| Malibu Australia \| New South Whales \| Brett Sands Watersports \| Chris O'Shea \| wakeboarding \| elite camp \| wakeboard camp \| Just Ride \| Just Ride Camp

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Gear: Malibu Boats Men's and Ladies' Jackets

As summer turns to fall, wrap yourself in the warmth of Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats). These Malibu Boats Men's and Ladies' Jackets are 100% Polyester, water resistant, wind resistant, breathable, stretch jackets are perfect for a cool morning on or off the water. Throw one on in the boat while you wait for your morning ski run or on the way out the door this fall. Either way the day is always better when you're wrapped in Malibu Boats.

1) Men's Circuit Jacket

2) Ladies Cypress Jacket

Looking for more Malibu Boats gear? Visit the gear.malibuboats.com.

Malibu Boats | Malibu Gear | Fall | Malibu Jackets | wakeboarder | skier | outerwear

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