Added a sweet shot of Breckh Tilden's 23 vRide to the Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Screen Saver. Received this great email and photo from Breckh Tilden the other day.
"This is my new 2009 23 vRide on Lake Koocanusa, MT August 2009. I couldn't be happier with my boat, that is unless you guys throw it in the screensaver!! Thanks in advance!! Breckh Tilden, Okotoks, Alberta Canada"
Thank you for taking the time to send us this cool shot of your boat, Breckh. It looks awesome! We love the white tower! Welcome to the Malibu Boats Family!
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 and add it to the ever-changing Malibu Boats Screen Saver. 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!
Jason Clouston, Malibu boat owner (@MalibuBoats), snapped this shot of his family taking a break from a fun day of wakesurfing and wakeboarding in Eagle Bay. In this photo they are in the Shuswap Lake Area of British Columbia, Canada. The Malibu boat in the photo is a '98 sunsetter VLX with a Monsoon engine. According to Jason it is, "...tricked out to look and drive like a Wakesetter." Jason gave us the low-down on his Malibu set-up. "It has the all normal factory loaded interior features plus we have made it compete with the newer boats with a 3000lb automated ballast with wedge, stargazer PP, and nice Wetsounds stereo system." Jason continued, "We would upgrade but you guys make such great boats they last forever, anyways thanks for giving us a great boat!"
Thank you for sharing these photos with us, Jason. They're great! Looks like you and your family have a lot of fun in your Malibu boat. Keep it up, man!
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 and add it to the ever-changing Malibu Boats Screen Saver. 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 (@MalibuBoats) is providing up-to-the-minute water sports boating videos, photos and news on the water or off with the new Malibu iPhone® app. This free mobile application gives users direct access to the Malibu Boats factories as well as the nearest Malibu dealer with one-click contact links and Google maps. Users can also learn about local water sports boating news and events and share photos that could be featured on Malibu’s family of web sites. You can even connect an iPhone® or iPod Touch® to the MaliView 6.5 color LCD Dash System and watch Malibu Boats videos on the boat with a bigger screen view.
The Malibu Boats iPhone app “Home” screen is automatically populated with up-to-the-minute Malibu Boats news so you can stay in the know even when you’re on the go. The “Home” screen displays a list of Malibu Boats’ latest micro-news updates with links to additional information like images, videos and web sites. Links to the Malibu Boats Twitter feed can also be found on this screen. Scroll through updates on Team Malibu athletes, Malibu Boats events, blog post alerts, new video alerts and links to new photos uploaded to the Malibu Boats Flickr channel.
Send Malibu Boats your photos from any screen in this iPhone app. Touch the camera icon on the top right corner of any screen and share your boating photos with Malibu Boats. These submission may find their way on the Malibu Boats Blog, into a Malibu Flickr.com gallery, on the Malibu Boats Web Site or maybe even into the monthly Malibu Boats E-newsletter.
The “Media” screen offers searchable Malibu Boats multimedia content. Whether you’re looking for a specific Malibu Boats video, a particular gallery images or a detailed blog post, you’ll find it here. Let’s say you’re at the lake and need a quick refresher for loading your Malibu boat on the trailer. Que up the Malibu iPhone app, touch the “Media” button, choose the “tips” category, scroll to the Trailering video and bone-up on this skill. You’ll look like a pro at the launch ramp even if you just learned trailering on your iPhone. You can even connect your iPhone or iPod Touch to the MaliView 6.5” Color LCD Dash System in your Malibu boat and learn boat tips, a new wakeboard move or just watch for fun on a bigger screen with a sound system.
The “Dealer” screen gives you the unique ability to call, email, web surf or get GPS directions to your nearest Malibu Boats dealer in one touch. In addition to these quick options for contact, your local dealer’s micro-news updates are available on this screen. Learn about dealership promotions, pro shop specials, local events, new digital content alerts and more. Touch the “Pricing” button in this section of the app and request a pricing quote on your Malibu boat of choice as well as request a value on your trade-in. The Malibu Boats iPhone puts your nearest dealership even when can’t be there.
Do you want this same kind of unprecedented access to the Malibu Boats factory? Here you go. The “ ContactUs” screen gives you the ability to call or email the factory with one touch. Choose to visit malibuboats.com or plan a trip to one of Malibu’s two manufacturing plants for a VIP tour. Touch the address for the Malibu Boats Tennessee or California factory and get instant Google directions to either destination. Touch the “Tour Request” button and do just that, make an appointment to take a tour at Malibu Boats. You can also request an e-brochure and sign-up for the Malibu Boats E-news form this screen.
Whether you’re looking to keep tabs on your favorite Team Malibu Pro Rider, plan for the next Malibu Boats event, visit your local dealer, experience the 2010 boat models or learn to use the latest Malibu innovation, this app is worth the install.
This short video displays the current Malibu Boats Screen Saver images and animation. This way you can preview before you download. Check it out. (music not included)
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.
My family and I wish to thank you for arranging a recent Malibu plant visit for us. While on our way to Little Rock, AR last month for a regional INT tournament, you made it possible for us to visit and tour the Loudon, TN plant. It was remarkable to us to see first hand just how Malibu boats are built and we learned a great deal about the boat building process. After meeting with Kerri Johns and the other Malibu employees, it was very apparent why so many Malibu boat owners refer to you as "family". Everyone we met was so gracious with their time and didn't hesitate to take a few minutes from their busy day to talk with us. Each employee seemed to truly enjoy their job and it was clear that each person took great pride in their work. I was amazed at the amount of individual hands on craftsmanship that goes into building each boat. It's no wonder Malibu boats are the best in the industry. They clearly have the best people in the industry.
From our family, to yours, thank you so much, again, for allowing us to come through the plant and meet the people that make up Malibu.
Best Regards,
The Kappler Family Brent, Renee, Mitch and Jake
No need for thanks, Brent. We love giving Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Factory Tours. Kerri and the rest of the Malibu Fam in Tennessee told us they had a great time with you four. They hope to see you back again! Take care and tell the boys to keep practicing.
If you are interested in taking a tour at Malibu Boats Factory in Loudon, TN like the Kapplers please call (865) 458-5478 or fill out the Malibu Boats Contact Us form online. Make sure to include your desired tour date and time in the comments section. We would love to see you at the Malibu Boats Factory.
Australian country artist, Shea Fisher (@SheaFisherMusic) filmed a music video featuring a Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Wakesetter VLX. The video for her song Just The Excuse, from the album "Everyday Girl." One of our Facebook friends, Jake Wojcicka, sent us the link to Fisher's YouTube Channel. We love the tune, but more than anything we were excited about the amount of screen time the VLX gets. Thanks Shea! And thanks Jake for giving us the heads-up!
We talked with David Thorpe about this video and it turns out Malibu Boats Australia supplied the boat. The boat in this clip was also used for the Australian TV show Wakelife. Thorpe is the Marketing Director for Malibu Boat Australia. He let us know the video was filmed in New South Wales, Australia. Thorpe also gave us some information on this 22 year old from Portland, Victoria, Australia. Shea Fisher is the daughter of Australian bull riding and bareback riding champion Eddie Fisher. Just The Excuse, From the album "Everyday Girl" through ABC Music/Universal Music Australia, made it to #1 on the ABC Country Music Station in Australia. Now Fisher is breaking into the American country scene. You can catch her first US single Don't Chase Me on CMT and GAC.
We are going to keep eye on this rising country star. We'll keep the blog posted. Good luck Shea. We're listening...
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.
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.
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.
WakeWorld (@WakeWorld) Nation calls it “The Ghost,” but this new 2010 Malibu Wakesetter VLX is no apparition. It is a real wake-making machine and once again the official tow boat for wakeboarding’s longest running online magazine. WakeWorld.com just recently chose Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) as their official wakeboard boat for the 5th consecutive year. Already creating a posting frenzy on WakeWorld.com’s discussion board, this Wakesetter VLX will be featured on the web site in extreme detail over the next year. Viewers can learn all about Malibu’s flagship wakeboard boat online as well as check it out on the waters of So Cal.
They call it “The Ghost” because the WakeWorld.com Malibu VLX is all white. That and because it haunts the waters of Southern California with big scary customizable wakes in addition to a boatload of new 2010 Malibu innovations. This year’s WakeWorld.com VLX rocks a weightless fold-down Illusion G3 tower with four new Titan Slide-off Spinner Racks, a new color-matched fiberglass floor with snap-out carpet, new Wakesetter hull graphics, the new MaliView 6.5” Dash System with video and the protection of Malibu Boats Salt Water Package, just to name a few features. The WakeWorld.com boat appears to be floating even in tow thanks to the loaded bright white Tandem Axle Salt Water Trailer built by Boatmate.
This is the 5th time in the last five years WakeWorld.com has chosen the Malibu Boats Wakesetter VLX as the site’s official wakeboard boat. And according to Dave Williams, WakeWorld.com’s Owner/Editor, this is why he continues to make Malibu Boats his choice. “Probably the biggest reason why I think this [Malibu Wakesetter VLX] is the best boat out there is the fact that you can flip a few switches or engage a Rider Preset and you've got a wake that's got a great shape and is more than big enough for 90% of the riders out there. The VLX is good to go right out of the box!”
WakeWorld.com Discussion, one of the most trafficked rider discussion boards online, was the first forum to publish photos of the site’s new wakeboard boat. That should be expected, but the photos were posted before Williams had even seen his new boat. The images were posted by a WakeWorld.com subscriber. The VLX happened to make a few stops at other Malibu Boats Dealerships before arriving in So Cal. Photos were snapped, posted and the rave reviews began.
When Williams finally saw his new Wakesetter VLX in person this is how he reacted. “I was blown away before the cover even came off!” Williams explained, “Not only did the Boatmate trailer look unbelievable, but the hull has some great new angles that look really sharp.” Williams went on, “Of course, once the cover came off and the tower went up, I was even more impressed.”
WakeWorld.com has been online since 1996 and the site’s content includes news, articles, interviews with pros and local riders, board and binding buyers guides, trick lists and tips, tournament info, rider event details, wakeboard school info, contests and giveaways and much more. WakeWorld.com hosts over 150,000 visitors per month and is growing along with big wake water sports.
If you’re not in a position to witness the WakeWorld.com Ghost on the water in Southern California take a trip to your local Malibu Boats Dealer to check out the 2010 Wakesetter VLX in person.
16 action-sports athletes including Team Malibu Boats Pro Wakeskater Brian Grubb (@BrianKGrubb) will be featured in the new season of Fuel TV’s Firsthand. Grubb's episode airs on Sunday, November 22 at 8:00pm EST and 5:00pm PST.
Grubb has traveled across the United States wakeskating behind Malibu boats (@MalibuBoats) and living life in front of the Firsthand cameras. We caught up with Grubb in Portland at WakeJam as he just finished filming a segment for the show at Radar Lake. from there he and camera crew traveled up to Sea Fair in Seattle, WA and then on to the Malibu Pro Team Challenge for more filming. Grubb also traveled to Lake Tahoe, CA to capture more riding for the show and the list goes on. We can't wait to see his Firsthand episode on November 22.
FUEL TV’s original series Firsthand brings you up close and personal with today’s top action sports athletes. Follow along as they span the globe in search of untracked powder, concrete bowls, and perfect waves. In a super-sized Season 11, catch a personal look at the lives of Mike Mo Capaldi, Mat Rebeaud, Damien Hobgood, Lance Mountain, Ryan Nyquist, Brian Grubb and many more.
“FUEL TV’s viewers love watching Firsthand because they get a chance to know the athletes on a personal level and not in the typical professional interaction,” says Scott Paridon, FUEL TV vice of production and development. “In the new season, Firsthand will cover top names like surfer Damien Hobgood, legendary skater Lance Mountain, BMX legend Ryan Nyquist, and motocross champion Chad Reed. This exciting new season gives the viewers a detailed and diverse look at the athlete’s lives as they travel around the world.”
Firsthand Season 11 Schedule: Damien Hobgood 10/11/2009 Kerry Getz 10/18/2009 Keala Kennelly 10/25/2009 Torey Pudwill 11/1/2009 Will Tant 11/8/2009 Ryan Nyquist 11/15/2009 Brian Grubb 11/22/2009 Marie-France Roy 11/29/2009 Craig Mast 12/6/2009 Alex Gray 12/13/2009 Mike Mo Capaldi 12/20/2009 Anthony Napolitan 12/27/2009 Laura Hadar 01/03/2009 Chad Reed 01/10/09
Team Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Phillip Soven (@PhillipSoven) beat out Harley Clifford and Rusty Malinoski in Liuzhou City, China over the weekend. Overall World Cup Champion in 2008, Soven was determined to take the Chinese stop and get himself one step closer to an overall victory in 2009. Soven struck first blood in the finals with a whopping score of 75.44 points. Clifford landed a huge 720 off the double-up, but that move was only good enough for second. Soven took the victory and added to his super-human World Cup win total over the past five years.
Team Malibu's Dallas Friday scored second in the Women's Wakeboard competition and Team Malibu's June Fladborg took home a 3rd-place finish in Women's Jump.
Way to go Team Malibu! We're proud of you all! Congratulations on a another win Phillip!
Amber Wing and Hayley Smith hosted a "Ladies Week" at the Wakeboard Camp in Clermont, FL this summer. WakeGirls.com (@WakeGirls) caught up with these female shredders midway through the week to see how things were going and get some footage of the girls riding behind the Wakeboard Camps fleet of Malibu vRide boats. WakeGirls.com posted these comments about the event. "The girls were excited, the riding was great and the camaraderie was high. We had a great time hanging out with everyone and can't wait for the next one."
The Wakeboard Camp posted these comments about "Ladies Week" on their blog, "Thanks to the WakeGirls crew for all the time they put into this video and a special thanks to the girls who came to ride on that week! We did have a limited number of spots, so if you didn’t make it in 2009, be on the lookout for our next all ladies week." Visit http://www.wakeboardcamp.com for updates and information.
Added a sweet shot of Breckh Tilden's 23 vRide to the Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Screen Saver. Received this great email and photo from Breckh Tilden the other day. 
