Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Life is Good!!

Life is Good!This Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) photo was sent to us from Bruce at Tilly’s Marine. It's a shot of Larry the dog cruising on Lake Mead in his owner's 05 Wakesetter VLX. Willem Jonker, proud owner of Larry and this boat, purchased his Malibu through Tilly's in Ventura, CA. Looks like they have a ton of fun!
Thank you to Willem for taking the photo and to Bruce for sharing it with us. Too cute!

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. You can also submit your photo or video through our Malibu iPhone App.

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!

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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Cool Malibu Pylon Shot!!

Cool Malibu Pylon Shot!! This Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) cool shot was taken in Nick Murto's 2008 Wakesetter VLX. Nick tells us, "here's a cool shot my buddy Jason Jakober took on the boat the other day. He does a lot of these but they're still fun!!" We couldn't agree more!!

Nick is the creator of our Malibu Boats Screen Saver his company Seven2 is an online marketing firm based in Spokane, Washington.

Thank you Nick for sharing such a cool shot with us! Your Malibu boat is definitely a reflection of you.

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. You can also submit your photo or video through our Malibu iPhone App.

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!

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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Carwin's Come Boating With Me #Contest

UFC Interim Champ in His VLXThanks to Shane Carwin (@ShaneCarwin) Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) woke up to an inbox full of Twitter follows and a TweetDeck full of mentions this morning. At first we thought our account had been hacked and then we looked closer. Turns out the UFC's Interim Heavyweight Title holder, Shane, posted a contest on the Carwin Community Web Site late last night that is spurring all of this Malibu Boats Twitter activity. Wow!

Shane's Come Boating With Me Contest -----------

I wanted to thank my sponsor Malibu Boats for making a dream of mine come true. So what I cane up with is this:

I will fly one person from anywhere in the Continental US to come to Greeley and go boating with me, my family and my VLX Wakesetter by Malibu Boats. The winner also gets two nights in a hotel and $100.00 spending cash. We will hit the lakes and have a blast.

To enter you have to follow Malibu Boats on Twitter.com (www.Twitter.com/Malibuboats) and tweet this "#Boating is Better with @Malibuboats" if you tell them VLX Shane sent you you will be entered to win a secondary prize.

This is a great company who builds an exceptional product. I am proud to be on Team Malibu Boats.

I will select the winner when they reach 5000 followers so spread the word. They only have 1800 followers right now so this is a big request for a big prize.

- Carwin

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This is really cool Shane! We are so happy that you're excited about your VLX. You are a great fighter and we are certainly pulling for you July 3rd against Lesnar, but you are an even better guy! Your fan community proves this. They are an amazing group as well! #TeamCarwin & #CarwinArmy rock! We are proud to have you all as part of the Malibu Boats Family and we are even more proud to be a part of Team Carwin.

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Monday, May 10, 2010

Save Mother's Day with Malibu Gear

Save Mother's Day with Malibu GearMalibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) is here to save you from a blown Mother's Day. Those of you who struck out honoring your mom, the mother of your children, your grandmother, etc. on Mother's Day; don't worry! Malibu Boats Gear can make everything right again and show that special mom in your life how much you really care.

Try the Ladies Cherry Blossom Racer Back Tank in Chocolate Brown from Malibu Boats. Sheer, chic and just what you’re looking for. The key features of this Malibu top are 98% cotton/2% spandex 4-oz., 50-single combed ring-spun cotton, super-soft sheer mini-rib knit, slim fit and a longer length. This tank is sure to put a smile where that frown was on Mother's Day. It's not too late to score points with your mom. Visit http://gear.malibuboats.com and get back on her good side with Malibu Boats Gear.

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Pride and Joy!


This Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) photo of Rob & Jill Nelson's 2009 Wakesetter 23 LSV, is taken near Lake Conroe in Texas. Rob tell us "After a day on the lake and a quick wipedown with Z6. I was trying to capture the gel coat shine of the boat with two coats of Zaino Bros. polish applied over the winter and then using Z6 as my quick detailer after pulling the boat out of the water. The shine wouldn't be possible without flawless gelcoat during construction".
Rob's Malibu is his "pride and Joy" and he will be sending more pictures this summer!! Thanks Rob we will be looking for more great photo's!

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. You can also submit your photo or video through our Malibu iPhone App.
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 Blanket Winner Turns Giver

Malibu Blanket Winner Turns GiverMalibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) blanket winner, Michael Berzins, recently presented his friend Doug, recovering a snowboard accident, with the one-of-a-kind throw. Michael posted this photo and these words on the Malibu Boats Facebook Fan Page.

"Here's a picture of the blanket winner, Doug. Finally home from the hospital and on the mend. Thank you again for the blanket and the smile (and tears) that it brought."

This is the fan page comment that won Micheal the blanket and the opportunity to present it to his friend.

Michael Berzins (Malibu Facebook Fan)
I need that blanket to give to a buddy of mine (who also owns a Malibu) who recently hit a tree while snowboarding. He is still in ICU at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, OR. When he finally gets to come home he is gonna have a lot of sitting around (and healing) to do. That blanket would make the healing process a little less painful. You can verify this story on TheMalibuCrew's website.

You're a great friend Michael! Our best wishes are with you, Doug and your families. We are proud to call people like you a part of the Malibu Boats Family.

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Let's Go Home!!!


This Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) 2008 Malibu Wakesetter VLX aka "Bumble V" named after Bumble Bee from Transformers, is ready to go home with owner Mike Dodson. This shot was taken the day the Dodson family took delivery.

Thank you Mike for sending us this great shot!!

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. You can also submit your photo or video through our Malibu iPhone App.
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!

Dallas Friday is Hung-up on Malibu Boats

World Champion Pro Wakeboarder, Dallas Friday is literally hung-up on Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) in this photo take by Wakeboarding Magazine (@WakeboardingMag) at a recent video shoot in Florida on Lake Maitland. Hang in there on the new Illusion G3 Tower Dallas!

The tower hang must have brought Dallas some good luck because she proceeded to win Wake Games the following weekend. Way to go DF!

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. You can also submit your photo or video through our Malibu iPhone App.

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!

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Friday, May 7, 2010

Jake's 8 Second Malibu Ride


Jake's 8 Second Malibu Ride
Taken by Justin Wysong
Malibu boat (@MalibuBoats) owner and Country Music artist Jake Owen (@JakeOfficial) sent us this shot of himself surfing behind his 2009 Wakesetter 23 LSV. Jake's personal photographer, Justin Wysong, took this amazing photograph. Nice job all the way around guys! Thanks for sharing the photo! Keep having fun and making great music!

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. You can also submit your photo or video through our Malibu iPhone App.

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!

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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Biggest #UFC Fight Ever Announced

Photograph of Shane Carwin at UFC111 by Josh Hedges.Malibu boat (@MalibuBoats) owner and UFC Interim Hvywght Champ, Shane Carwin (@ShaneCarwin) #TeamCarwin, has been announced as one half of what's being touted as the biggest fight in UFC history. Carwin will fight Heavyweight Title holder Brock Lesnar on July 3 for UFC 116 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Malibu Boats is pulling for you, Shane! You can do it!

The Examiner.com posted this story yesterday by John Livingston on the impending battle.

As expected, an Ultimate Fighting Championship World Heavyweight Title match has been officially announced for UFC 116 Lesnar vs. Carwin between current heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and interim heavyweight title holder Shane Carwin on July 3 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This fight was originally schedule for Nov. 9, 2009 for UFC 106, and then again for January’s UFC 108 card before Lesnar was sidelined–and eventually hospitalized– with an extreme case of diverticulitis.

While waiting for his inevitable title match with Lesnar (4-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC), Carwin (12-0, 4-0) went out and earned himself an interim title in the heavyweight division via a first round knockout victory against Frank Mir (13-5).

Carwin took time to speak with me once before the Mir fight and not only did he take time to discus the Katelyn Brand fundraiser for this May 22 at Max Muscle Loveland, but he also took time out of his busy schedule to talk with me after the Mir fight about his training preparations for Lesnar.

JOHN LIVINGSTON EXCLUSIVE 1 on 1 INTERVIEW WITH UFC INTERIM HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION SHANE CARWIN ON APRIL 14, 2010

John Livingston After defeating Mir I saw that you were right back in Colorado and in the gym. What is your primary focus in training currently? Are you beginning to prepare specifically for Lesnar?

Shane Carwin Yes I am starting my training back up but I have not kicked off the “official” training camp for Brock. I am just getting back into the groove and going over with my coaches things that we can fix and improve.

JL Can you just talk about how frantic the media requests have been for you and how busy you have been since UFC 111?

SC It was pretty intense for a bit but my management company is the absolute best at what they do and they filter out a lot of request. In the future you are going to see me limit press coverage and just communicate direct with my fans on my website.

JL Is the best part of holding the interim title that you know you officially finally have your shot at Lesnar?

SC Yeah, I felt like I earned my title shot before only to have an illness derail the plans. Then I had to fight a World class fighter in Frank to keep my place in line. So now I know for sure I am the number one contender for the UFC Heavyweight Title.

JL Can you describe what it was like your first week back in Colorado after your UFC 111 win against Mir? Are you getting stopped all over town for pictures etc?

SC I was back at work (the next) Monday, but yeah more people have been aware of me. It is fine I love my fans so it does not bother me if they come up and say hi.

JL What will your mind set be during your full training camp for Lesnar; are you going to enjoy the weeks leading up to July 3 or will it be intense and business like?

SC Yes I love training, and that is really what makes this work for me. I love MMA and training for fights. The competition day is just the carrot at the end of the stick.

The key thing is having an amazing team of supporters. From the fans, coaches and down to the Sponsors. Coach Bowling, Coach Trevor Wittman, Coach Amal Easton and so many others help me get to where I am now. Companies like Malibu Boats, MTX Audio, Max Muscle, Good4u Beverages, PerformanceMMA.com and Blowoutcards.com really help me complete the journey.

Here is what the UFC 116 card looks like so far; many Colorado fighters other than Carwin will be featured including middleweight contender Nate Marquardt and TUF 11 finalist Brendan Schaub.

MAIN CARD
* Champ Brock Lesnar vs. interim champ Shane Carwin (heavyweight title-unification bout)
* Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Wanderlei Silva*
* Kurt Pellegrino vs. George Sotiropoulos*
* Nate Marquardt vs. TBA*
* Cheick Kongo vs. Roy Nelson*

PRELIMINARY CARD
* Brendan Schaub vs. Chris Tuchscherer*
* Stephan Bonnar vs. Krzysztof Soszynski*
* Matt Brown vs. Chris Lytle*
* Jon Madsen vs. Karlos Vemola*
* Julio Paulino vs. Daniel Roberts*
* Kendall Grove vs. TBA*
* Goran Reljic vs. TBA*
* - Not officially announced

Thanks to MMAJunkie.com for the unofficial card.

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Register for Girls Ride the Wake in Nor Cal

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) and Larson Marine will be pulling women of all ages who live to wakeboard at the 2nd annual Girls Ride the Wake (@GirlsRideWake) event is going to be held at Camp Far West Reservoir in Wheatland, California on July 31st & August 1st. Girls Ride the Wake is an all-girls wakeboarding event where girls from all over come to ride, learn and meet other girls who love wake sports too!

This year the girls will be getting wakeboarding, wakeskating, winch riding, and rail riding lessons from the best of the best. Malibu Boats is the official boat of Girls Ride the Wake. Hyperlite Wakeboards and the Liquid Playground board shop will be providing 2010 demo boards and boots for the girls to try out all weekend long. Hyperlite is also providing custom made rails along with a winch. Along with lessons on the water, the girls will also get a chance to train with Isaac Gredinberg of Wake Fitness Boot camps on shore all day long. There will be several different companies with vendor booths out at Girls Ride the Wake with freebies and other awesome gear for the girls to check out.

Early registration for Girls Ride the Wake begins on May 1st and ends on July 16th for a discounted entry fee of $50, which includes camping. Registration at the event will be $65. Early registration entry fees must include a check, your first and last name, address, age and must be mailed to:

Girls Ride the Wake
1268 Yokayo Ct.
Ukiah, CA 95482

Girls Ride the Wake will have reserved campsites at Girls Ride the Wake. Camp Far West is a tent and trailer camping area so please provide your own camping gear. Campsites are included in the entry fee, but cost per vehicle is not. Camping vehicle cost is $20 per vehicle.

Girls Ride the Wake is going to be big this year so don’t miss out!

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Trianing Pays for Friday with Wake Games Win

Team Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Pro Rider Dallas Friday turned her rigorous winter training schedule to gold over the weekend in Orlando. Malibu Boats Dealer Liquid Sports Marine watched as Dallas sealed the deal on Sunday against the top five females in the sport of wakeboarding.

Wake Games Results

1. Dallas Friday
2. Nicola Butler
3. Amber Wing
4. Raimi Merritt
5. Haley Smith
6. Anna Hajek

Way to go Dallas! Your Malibu Boats Family is so proud of you! Keep it up girl!

Check out what Dallas was doing this past off-season in an effort to dominate the Pro Female Wakeboard circuit in 2010. It's working!

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