Good Day LA (Fox News) Features SURF GATE Wakesurfing!

Check out Brandon Chathem, customer of Paradise Watersports on Good Day LA. Notice the evenly-weighted WAKESETTER kicking up a wave that impressed the news crew! Build your own custom Malibu here: malibuboats.com/boats



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Malibu in A Whole New Ball Game

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) entered into a whole new ball game this past July. We literally got into the ball game or the program for it at least. A Malibu Boats ad appeared in program for the MLB All Star Game that took place in Phoenix, AZ on July 12, 2011.

Now we like to think that water sports is America's favorite pastime, but this year we actually had the opportunity to be a part of America's favorite pastime. The MLB All Star Game showcases the who's who in professional baseball talent today and the associated program does that in even more detail. Stories about the players, the game and the fans fill this thick magazine. It's a coveted publication and a baseball fan's encyclopedia.

The ad featured our heavy-hitting wakeboard boat, the Malibu Wakesetter VLX, along with a Microsoft Tag linked to a VLX video. The ad appeared on page 237 and just happens to be in the middle of one of the coolest stories in the program, maybe in all of baseball. It's an article about the 3000 hit club the fact that New York Yankee, Derek Jeter is the newsest member.

We were honored to be a part of such a great event and publication. It's been a great summer! Congratulations to the National League, who won the game!

Tags: Malibu Boats | Malibu Boats Ad | All Star Game | Wakesetter VLX | baseball | program | MLB | wakeboard boats | video | Derek Jeter | New York Yankees

Malibu Boats Chubby Bunny

Malibu Boats (MalibuBoats) does not recommend you try this face stuffing feat, but that didn't stop Trever Maur from shoving as many marshmallows in his mouth as he could. Shot during some downtime at the 2012 Malibu Boats Photo Shoot, Trever decided to take the left over marshmallows from the camp fire shot we had just fished to do his best Chubby Bunny impression. The object of this stunt is to fill your mouth with marshmallows and say "Chubby Bunny" after each addition. Check it out! It's a crack-up!

Thanks to everyone to who has helped at this year's photo shoots. We had a blast and got some great photos that will posted online soon. Thanks to our photographer Tom King and Robert Snow for shooting the Chubby Bunny video. And Thanks to Trever for the spur-of-the-moment entertainment. The Chubby Bunny video continues to provide great comic relief.

Tags: Malibu Boats | Chubby Bunny | Trever Maur | comedy | video | marshmallows | photo shoot | Tom King | Rob Snow | comic relief | Wakesetter VTX | Brian Grubb | Phillip Soven

Go Shane Carwin!

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) sponsored athlete, Shane Carwin (@ShaneCarwin) is going into battle tomorrow night against Junior Dos Santos at UFC 131 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Check out this video of the Shane Carwin sponsor banner being made. It will hang in the octagon at UFC 131. Malibu Boats joins all of Shane's partners in cheering him on for tomorrow's fight. We're proud to be a part of Team Carwin. Go Shane! We're pulling for you!

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Wakeboard Video Tweet

Nick Jones "Not Just Clockwise" from Absher Films on Vimeo.

Nick Jones (@NickJonesWake), who rides behind the Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Wakesetter VLX, tweeted this sweet wakeboarding video Absher Films shot with him last year. Makes you want to be on the water right now! Thanks for tweeting Nick! It's a great clip!

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Here We Go: Camp Carwin - Episode 2

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) sponsored athlete and UFC Heavyweight Contender, Shane Carwin (@ShaneCarwin), is being featured in the latest series of videos from Bud Light. "Here we go: Camp Carwin Episode 2" was posted on YouTube yesterday. This first 2 minute 30 second video focuses on Shane, his training regimen and the team that is pushing him to the UFC Heavyweight Championship. But before Shane squares off with Cain Velasquez for the title he must defeat Junior Dos Santos on June 11, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada. Check out this great video and join Malibu Boats in pulling for Shane during his up-coming battle in the octagon.

There are more videos to come. Keep an eye on the Malibu Boats Blog for the latest webisodes from Bud Light and the Carwin Camp. Go Team Carwin/Malibu!

Tags: Malibu Boats | Shane Carwin | Mixed Martial Arts | MMA | UFC | UFC 131 | Junior Dos Santos | Cain Velasquez | UFC Heavyweight Title | video | You Tube | Bud Light

Here we go: Camp Carwin Episode 1

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) sponsored athlete and UFC Heavyweight Contender, Shane Carwin (@ShaneCarwin), is being featured in the latest series of videos from Bud Light. "Here we go: Camp Carwin Episode 1" was posted on YouTube yesterday. This first 3 minute 40 second video focuses on Shane, his training regimen and the team that is pushing him to the UFC Heavyweight Championship. But before Shane squares off with Cain Velasquez for the title he must defeat Junior Dos Santos on June 11, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada. Check out this great video and join Malibu Boats in pulling for Shane during his up-coming battle in the octagon.

There are more videos to come. Keep an eye on the Malibu Boats Blog for the latest webisodes from Bud Light and the Carwin Camp. Go Team Carwin/Malibu!

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Late Season Minnesota Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding // MWC Surf Club & MN Inboard from capture studios on Vimeo.

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Dealer Minnesota Inboard Watersports (@MNInboard) hit the water with Capture Studios, Spencer Combs and the rest of the Midwest Coast Surf Club to capture this great wakeboarding video. Rob Mueller from Minnesota Inboard was going off behind a 2010 Wakesetter VLX in September. It looks a litttle cold, but Rob had no problem heating up his riding. Nice job man! The camera work, editing and music add to the great riding to make this short video a must-see! Great work to all involved and thanks for sharing with us here at Malibu Boats.

If you like this one, check out this sweet wakesurfing video from Capture Studios, Spencer Combs and the Midwest Coast Surf Club.

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Midwest Coast Surf Club Video

Midwest Coast Surf Club from Spencer Combs on Vimeo.

We came across this great video from a Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Twitter follower the other day. Spencer Combs (@spencercombspix) is not only a photographer in the Minneapolis, MN area, he is also an avid wakesurfer and happens to own a 2006 Malibu iRide. We liked him right away, but not just because he's a Malibu boat owner who has a passion for water sports. Spencer, along with a group of his friends and relatives are working to make a difference in their community with the help of wakesurfing.

Spencer founded the Midwest Coast Surf Club to introduce inner city kids as well as other interested locals to the sport of wake surfing. With his wife Alex, his dad Andrew, his mom Dana, his brother Wes, the Capture Studios film crew, Craig, Brandon, Rob, Will, Troy, Jon, Stephen, Amanda, Matt, Ty and tons of others that just show up, Spencer and Midwest Coast Surf Club are on a mission. "Love our community through boating and teach people about the fun of wakesurfing in person as well as through videos and photos."

Spencer described his crew and their motivation this way, "We are a group of photographers and film makers, web designers, and SUPER nice loving people. We thought with our gifts we could really push the sport to the next level!"

Spencer and Capture Studios have won Photographer and Videographer of the Year respectively for the state of Minnesota. Spencer said, "...we are so excited to share our gift with the community and what better way than something we are passionate about!"

While you will catch a few glimpses of Spencer's iRide in this wake surfing video, the feature boat is a 2010 Malibu Wakesetter VLX supplied by Malibu Boats Dealer Minnesota Inboard.

When we asked Spencer why he chose Malibu for this video and as the official boat of the Midwest Coast Surf Club he had plenty to write in response. "It was a pretty easy choice to choose Malibu boats! I mean come on, Malibu boats are probably the sexiest boats on the market; not to mention you can get one of the best wakes EVER behind these boats. Once you drop that Wedge and fill up the ballast your wake is high and the sweet spot is nice and long, plus TONS of room inside for friends! It doesn't get much better than that! Plus the quality of the boat is above and beyond all the other boats we have ridden in!"

Right now the Midwest Coast Surf Club is in the planning stages for 2011 events and clinics as well as more videos! We definitely hope to see more from Spencer and the Midwest Coast Surf crew soon. Way to go MCSC! You're off to a great start. This video is sweet! Thanks for including Malibu Boats!

Tags: Malibu Boats | Midwest Coast Surf Club | Spencer Combs | photography | videography | wakesurfing | wakeboard boats | iRide | Wakesetter VLX | wakesurf boats | Minnesota Inboard | Minnesota

Video of Youngest Female Wakeboarder to Land Invert

Running the latest Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats), the Black Diamond Wakeboarding School near Sydney, Australia is the destination of national and international pro wakeboarders as well as up-and-comers, like 7-year-old Zahra Kell. This video features the school's youngest female student landing her first invert and the instructors at the Black Diamond believe she is the youngest girl in the world to do it. Zahra is definitely an inspiration and not just for her riding. Watch the video, the genuine unbridled excitement she exhibits is heart warming.

Situated at the ‘soul’ of Australian wakeboarding, Black Diamond is located just one hour from the Sydney CBD and only one hour 15 minutes from Sydney International Airport. Surrounded by luscious grassy fields, waterfront palm trees and mountains on either side of the river, Black Diamond Wakeboarding School provides the ideal environment for riding and relaxing.

With regular appearances from Australia's top riders and ‘stopovers’ from some of the world's finest, it is never difficult to draw inspiration – after all you will be riding in one of Australia's premiere locations, behind the latest offerings from Malibu Boats and in the company of some of the world's greatest wakeboarders.

Black Diamond caters to riders of all abilities, whether you have never ridden a wakeboard before or are a touring professional. From hourly lessons through to week-long camps, Black Diamond has you covered in the Sydney Area.

Keep schooling these great riders, Black Diamond! Malibu Boats is pulling for you and the great little riders like Zahra. Malibu Boats covering the world of water sports!

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Promises Fulfilled

That’s what the Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Response LXi brings to the lake. See for yourself in this latest video on the record-breaking ski boat from Malibu.

The truth about the LXi is on the water. That’s where you’ll find your next personal best no matter what your skill level. Whether you're searching for World Records or simply looking to make that next slalom turn, the Response LXi delivers.

World Champion slalom skier Will Asher trusts the Response LXi to provide the performance he needs to train for his next milestone in professional slalom skiing. The Cut Diamond hull produces soft, flat wakes that gives pros like Thomas Degasperi as well as slalom faithful like you an edge. This year the Response LXi has also become known for it’s girl power, pulling both Pro Jumper June Fladborg and Pro Slalom Skier Regina Jaquess to World Records.

The Response LXi is not just the boat of World Champions. It is also helping to groom the next wave of record-breakers. Ski schools and Pro skier/instructors like Drew Ross can rely on the Response LXi to grow a student’s skills all the way to the professional level.

All this versatile 3-event performance and the Response LXi won’t leave your family on the dock. Rated for 9 people the LXi accommodates family and all of their stuff. Thoughtful LED lit storage centers line the interior of this boat. The LXi also supports you with the available MaliView dash an optional Zero Off speed control system for precise course runs. Maliview is a graphical way to navigate the boat’s systems, and also allows for video playback, rear view camera connectivity and even iPod® and iPhone® control when paired with the optional Malibu Rockford Fosgate Sound System.

Malibu’s 2011 Response LXi is literally a dream machine, test-drive one today.

Tags: Malibu Boats | Response LXi | video | water skiing video | Will Asher | Thomas Degasperi | June Fladborg | Regina Jaquess | world records | 2011 | ski boats

Video Proof 2011 VLX is Even Better

It’s hard to imagine how Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) could improve the most decorated wakeboard boat the industry has ever seen. Take a look at the new 2011 Wakesetter VLX video and you'll see it's no joke. The Wakesetter VLX, a TrailerBoat Magazine Excellence in Design honoree, a PowerBoat Magazine Boat-of-the-Year award winner, and Riders Choice Boat of the Year just got a little bit better. In addition to the ergonomically advanced interior, plush accommodations and push-button personal Rider Presets, for 2011 we have made touch screen systems management standard with the new Malibu Touch Command. When including the available MaliView Dash and Entertainment System, the Wakesetter VLX is not just the best performing wakeboard boat, it’s the most technologically advanced.

Transworld Wakeboarding Magazine wrote “Any rider who knows what’s up will agree the VLX is one of the finest wake boats ever built.” Pros like Dallas Friday, Kevin Henshaw and Phillip Soven clearly know what’s up, as this is their boat of choice.

Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, you’ll appreciate versatile wake enhancement in the form of the industry’s only quad ballast system and Malibu’s available Patented Power Wedge. While waiting to ride, experience a multi-tone, multi-textured customizable interior with three densities of foam, wrapped in G&T Duraguard™ Marine Vinyl and secured with tough SolarFix® PTFE Thread sewn in a French stitch. The available Wet Tek floor with snap-out carpet adds another element of personalization to world’s most customizable wakeboard boat.

Malibu Boats is also offering custom colored Illusion G3 wakeboard towers for 2011. As if the innovative design of this gas spring assisted weightless fold-down tower wasn’t enough, now it can be ordered to color coordinate with your boat. So grab your board from the standard Titan spinner combo racks and attach the rope. Then take a minute to prepare for your next run on the specially tooled transom seat, set at the perfect height to put on your board. The Wakesetter VLX makes you feel like a pro, even if you’re not.

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Malibu Featured in A Single Day Video

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Georgia Dealer, Singleton Marine Group is getting a lot of attention for A Single Day. Check out the write-up and the video on WakeWorld.com. Amazing footage!

A Single Day, produced by Remedy Films, is exactly what the title says it is, a single day filled with wakeboarding, tight schedules, shooting, helicopter jumps, near death experiences, stitches and, most importantly, FUN!

Singleton Marine Group, the Malibu Boats and Axis Wake Research dealer in Buford, Georgia supported possibly the greatest effort for grassroots wakeboarding in the state of Georgia to date. SMG got their team riders together from both Alabama and Georgia to make a day of what wakeboarding once was and should always be; a day filled with face-shredding and hanging out on the lake.

Read more at WakeWorld.com.

Tags: Malibu Boats | Wakesetter VLX | Wakesetter 23LSV | Singleton Marine Group | video | wakeboarding video | wakeboard boats | wake boats

We'll Never Say Look But Don't Touch

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) new Malibu Touch Command (MTC) is amazing on many different levels especially function, innovation and price. Check out this new MTC video from Malibu Boats and see for yourself. This dash screen allows you to control everything from ballast tank levels to Power Wedge position to interior and exterior lighting with a touch. Developed with Projective Capacitive Touch Technology typically reserved for high-end personal digital devices, you won’t find a feature like MTC in a high performance car let alone anywhere else in the boating industry. All of this and the MTC with Keyless Ignition is included on all 2011 Wakesetters and Sunscapes as well as the Response LXi and FXi at no extra charge. Get your fingers on a Malibu boat to experience MTC today.

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Alabama Malibu Boats Dealer Is Bama Belle on TLC

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Dealer H20 Sports and owner Melissa McLaney, are on the brink of being famous thanks to a new reality show called Bama Belles on TLC. Over 1 million viewers met the Bama Belles Amie, Val, Dakota, Jana and Melissa, December 5th in the first episode. The show focuses on the lives of these 5 women, their families, careers and relationships in the South. Tune in this Sunday the 12th of December at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST on TLC to watch this refreshing reality show that shines a light on the strong, intelligent, fun women of the South on and off the water.

Bama Belles focuses on the lives of 4 very different Southern women and one transplant. Melissa’s life is filled with her husband Frankie and their son Grayton along with Malibu and Axis wakeboard boats. Since the boat dealership is such a large part of Melissa’s life, boating and water sports are well represented in the show.

Melissa is excited about the publicity Bama Belles can bring to her business, but her motivation for exposure is not just about that. She explained, "There are so many kids that could benefit from participating in water sports. It provides them a positive outlet to express themselves. It is also such a great family activity.”

Melissa is always looking for ways to get more people on a wakeboard boat. “We worked with INT this year to create a Southern Alabama competition and it was a huge success,” Melissa told us.

After purchasing their first Malibu boat from longtime Malibu Boats Dealer Skier’s Marine in Birmingham, Al, Melissa and Frankie were hooked. They become extremely involved in wakeboarding helping out at the local boat shows and events as well as becoming close with people in the industry. “Wakeboarding is what we love,” Melissa told us.

With a Masters of Science in Environmental Analysis and Management, Melissa was tired of the travel and long hours her career in the medical device field required. Melissa wanted to take a passion that she and her family shared and turn it into a business that allowed them to spend more time together. This is how H2O Sports was born.

Totally new to the boating industry, Melissa jumped right in, handling almost everything during the dealership’s first year herself. She courted manufacturers, secured financing and ran the business on her own until Frankie was able to take a more active role in 2009.

Melissa’s fellow Belle, Amie Pollard came up with the Bama Belle concept and pitched it to the production company. Melissa explained, “This is not a show about stereo types it’s a show about how we live. I hunt. I wakeboard. I have a Masters in Science. I own a business. We're not ignorant. We have fun!”

BBC World Wide, the producers of shows like The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Dancing With the Stars as well as Bama Belles wanted women who were independent for the show. That is one of the reasons Melissa was chosen. They really liked the idea of including a female boat dealership owner, competing in a male dominated industry.

The Belles endured three weeks of shooting to create the first three 44 minute episodes of the show. “We worked 6 days a week sometimes for 12 to 14 hours a day,” Melissa said. “And no part of the show is scripted. What was said was what was happening at that moment.”

When asked about the intrusion of the cameras on all aspects of her life, Melissa said, “At first I really tried to watch what I said and did in front of the cameras, but after a while I was comfortable with the crew and it all came out.” She continued, “They said it was essential that we pretend the cameras weren’t there, so that’s what we did.”

The 20-person film crew became such a part of Melissa’s life she taught a bunch of them to wakeboard on one of their few days off. Melissa told us. “They loved it!”

When we ask Melissa what she though of the first episode that aired last week she said, “I enjoyed it. I thought it was hilarious!”

Tune in this Sunday the 12th of December at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST on TLC to watch Bama Belles.

Tags: Malibu Boats | Bama Belles | TLC | H2O Sports | Malibu Dealer | Reality TV | wakeboard boats | wakeboard boat | video | southern | women

Malibu Boats 2011 Video Intro

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) 2011 videos are just about ready to be released. In the mean time we thought we'd wet your water sports appetite with this Malibu Boats intro video set to music. Enjoy! There is much more to come. Stay tuned to Malibu Boats on YouTube and Facebook for more 2011 video releases.

Tags: Malibu Boats | Malibu video | wakeboarding video | water skiing video | boating video | Wakesetter VTX | Wakesetter VLX | Wakesetter 247 LSV | Response LXi | Response FXi | ski boats | wakeboard boats

Watch a 14-year-old World Record Fall in This Video

Watch Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Pro water skier Regina Jaquess break the 14-year-old World Women's Slalom Record in this video. Listen to her talk about breaking the record twice over the weekend. This video was produced by GOODE Skis.

Tags: Malibu Boats | Regina Jaquess | water skiing | slalom skiing | Response LXi | ski boat | ski boatss | world record | Cory Pickos | Team Malibu | Goode Skis | video

SBC Reports Raph Derome as the Best on Rails

Canadian Malibu boat (@MalibuBoats) owner Raphael Derome joins his brother Olivier as one of the most promising wakeboarders moving up through the ranks right now. Specifically, Raph is being pointed out for his rail-shreddin expertise. SBC Wakeboard (@SBCWakeboard) made this bold statement yesterday and backed it up with a telling video. "Raph Derome: The Best Rail Rider In The World?"

Read the title, then watch the video and make up your own mind. Also remember that Raph has won the two biggest rails contests in the world this summer: the Nokia Fise and Red Bull Wake the line. We already know where we stand on this one and if Raph doesn't win Rail Rider of the Year at the Wake Awards, we're filling an official protest. A big thanks to Jonathan Ferguson and the Still Not Famous crew for the video. - Reposted from sbcwakeboard.com.

We'll keep you posted on the results for Rail Rider of the Year at the Wake Awards. It's hard not to agree with SBC, after seeing the video. Amazing! Malibu Boats is pulling for you Raph!

Tags: Malibu Boats | Raphael Derome | Olivier Derome | Team Malibu | rails | sliders | Canadian | SBC+Wakeboard | video | wakeboarding | Wake Awards

Malibu Factory Video Makes WaterSki Mag's Top 10

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) was featured in 4 of WaterSki Magazine's Top 10 videos for 2010 including the Malibu Boats Backstage Pass factory video. Video from World Champion Slalom Skiers Will Asher (@WillAsher) and Thomas Degasperi (http://www.thomasdegasperi.net) made the top 10 too. Radar Skis was also included in the top 10 with their Radar team video shot behind their Response LXi at Radar Lake.

Thanks WaterSki Mag!

Tags: Malibu Boats | WaterSki Mag | waterskiing | ski+boats | Will Asher | Thomas Degasperi | Radar Skis | video | top 10 | Twitter | Response LXi

Watch Malibu Open Live On Web

You can't travel with Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) to the Malibu Open in Milwaukee, WI? Then watch the Malibu Open live online August 7th & 8th. Malibu Boats, Webcast-tv.com and theproskitour.com are bringing you the live skiing and jumping action all weekend including night events. Don't miss a minute of the intense world class competition. There's a good chance World Records will fall. Witness history being made in the comfort of your own home.

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