Showing posts with label wakeboard boat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wakeboard boat. Show all posts

Monday, October 24, 2011

Active Water Sports goes for a ride behind the Wakesetter 22 MXZ!


Active Water Sports (@gregwaters)
left everyone on the edge of the dock with with their first MXZ teaser video not too long ago. Now, they have done it again... This time, they give everyone something to work with! Check out Greg Waters, Dan Lay, Ryan Potter and Zach Shneider shred behind the Malibu (@malibuboats) Wakesetter 22 MXZ. Another great video done by our friends at Active Water Sports! A little wakeboarding... a little surfing, and TONS of fun behind a gorgeous Stratosphere Blue MXZ! Click the video preview image above to watch.

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Friday, September 2, 2011

All-New 2012 Wakesetter MXZ

Malibu Boats Unveils Wakesetter 22 MXZ



Newest addition to Wakesetter series maximizes space, style and performance








Merced, Calif. — Malibu Boats is proud to announce the newest addition to its Wakesetter series — the 2012 Malibu Wakesetter 22 MXZ. With its super-wide, extra-deep bow, bold new take on classic Malibu style, and signature performance, comfort and quality, the all-new Wakesetter 22 MXZ is designed to maximize your time on the water.

Designed entirely in a digital environment, the Wakesetter 22 MXZ features millimeter-perfect construction and a sleek new style that commands attention on the water. The wide-open bow helps create acres of seating and storage, while the extra-deep design provides a safe and snug social space. All that room screams Malibu luxury, thanks to supple vinyl and a legion of stainless-steel grab handles and cup holders.

The 22 MXZ’s all-new hull delivers Malibu’s signature standout performance. Up front, it’s super-sharp entry into the water yields a smooth, dry ride in even the roughest water, and the big, clean wake boasts long transitions designed to take your riding to the next level.

“The wake definitely has that classic Wakesetter shape with long transitions to take off and land on and it’s nice and big without adding a ton of weight,” says Malibu Boats team rider Brian Grubb. “It also looks amazing — both when you see that bow coming at you and the rounded corners in the rear.”

It’s all topped off by a host of Malibu’s best-in-class features, from the exclusive Illusion G3 tower with swivel board racks and the touch-screen performance of Malibu Touch Command to the rear-facing transom seating, which features a stereo remote, stainless-steel cup holders and swim step-accessible wet storage.

Head to wakeboardingmag.com/malibuwakesettermxz [http://www.wakeboardingmag.com/malibuwakesettermxz] to get a sneak peek at the 2012 Malibu Wakesetter 22 MXZ, and visit your local Malibu Boats dealer [http://malibuboats.com/dealers] to experience the 22 MXZ as well as more than a dozen additional new models that are pushing the limits of wakeboard and ski boats.

Also visit our photo gallery at http://www.flickr.com/photos/malibuboats











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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Still Making Wakes in Mixed Martial Arts

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Sponsored Athlete, UFC heavyweight contender, Shane Carwin (@ShaneCarwin), Meets Junior Dos Santos for the Number One Contendership Spot in the UFC.

UFC Heavyweight Contender, Shane Carwin, Who has been onboard with the Malibu Boats family since 2010 agrees to represent Malibu Boats for another year and Face Junior Dos Santos for a shot to compete for the UFC Heavyweight Title. A huge fan of Malibu Boats, Carwin is pumped to continue to bring the Malibu brand of fun and performance to the Mixed Martial Arts Octagon. Malibu Boats reciprocates this admiration as fans of Carwin’s integrity and determination as much as his 12-1 record. Carwin is looking to punch-up his wakeboarding and wakesurfing with his family this summer behind his new 2011 Wakesetter VLX. But, before that can happen Malibu Boats will be pulling for Carwin, in a different way, as he fights Junior Dos Santos, June 11, 2011 at UFC 131 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Malibu’s own Shane Carwin will enter the Octagon with Dos Santos on June 11 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at Rogers Arena to battle it out in UFC 131’s Main Event. Both with records of 12 wins and 1 loss, the Carwin Dos Santos bout should be an epic battle . Ranked #4 and #2 heavyweight contenders respectively by MMAfighting.com, the winner of the fight is expected to face off against current UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez.

When asked why he continues to choose Malibu Boats, Carwin responded with this statement, “My family and I love being on the lake and spending time together. We all ski, wakeboard and just enjoy the water. When looking for a boat I wanted a brand that worked as hard as I do to be the best. Malibu is not only the best performing boat they are the only boats good enough for my family and me.”

Carwin’s record is impressive, but that is not the only reason Malibu is still so excited about this relationship. Just like the other talented individuals that make-up the Malibu Boats Family, Carwin is as strong on character and determination as he is fierce in the Octagon.

Paul Singer, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Malibu Boats, had this to say about the addition of Carwin to the Malibu Crew. "Shane has a level of dedication that is impressive whether it revolves around his family, his sport or his fans so he made an immediate impression on us in the cage and out.” Singer continued, "The fact that he has dreamed of owning a Malibu boat and wanted to bring us along in his journey in the Octagon was icing on the cake. Both vessels of extreme performance, strength and precision, Shane and his Wakesetter VLX create a strong team."

Carwin fulfilled his mother’s goal for he and his brother, two times over, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a second degree in Environmental Technology. Carwin was also National Runner-Up Heavyweight in NCAA Division II Wrestling two years running and NCAA II Wrestling Heavyweight National Champion in 1999. In his spare time he managed to become a two-time All-American in football. He was focused on family and driven then. He remains that way today.

Carwin works as an Engineer as he pursues his Mixed Martial Arts career with UFC, but his devotion still lies with family. Carwin’s wife Lani, his son Kamden and their baby girl Alexia remain the priorities in his life. They are all looking forward to another fun summer in their Wakesetter VLX from Tommy’s Slalom Shop in Denver, Colorado. Malibu Boats will keep you updated on Carwin and his family as they wakeboard and have great times in their Malibu boat this summer.

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Monday, May 16, 2011

What Up Movie Teaser from HCP

What Up Tease I from Craig McCallion on Vimeo.

Featuring great riding and Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) "What Up" looks like it is a going to be an excellent full length wakeboarding film. The movie's creator Craig McCallion just recently posted the movie teaser. The movie release party is going off at Babylon Night Club in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on June 17, 2011 at 10pm. If you're in the area don't miss it!

Half Cab Productions is an Ottawa based productions company owned and operated by McCallion. HCP works hard to bring unique ski, snowboard and wakeboard events around Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

The company is know for the full length wakeboard film entitled LEGIT.

Sponsors: HCP, Slaysh, Slingshot, Ride The Wake and Oakley

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

10-yr-old Lands TS 5 and Whirlybird Behind Malibu


Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) received an update from Brent Kappler today regarding his son Mitch. Of course we consider him our Mitch too! We even had a Malibu t-shirt designed after this kid. We have been following this young man since he was 7. You may remember the blog posts we wrote about Mitch landing his first back roll in competition at age 7 and his first front roll at age 8.

Today Mitch's dad let us know that Mitch will be competing at Wake Games this weekend. To prepare for this wakeboard competition Mitch has been working on a toe side 540 and a whirlybird. This short video shows Mitch nailing those two wakeboard tricks.

10 year old, Mitch Kappler is from Lake Gaston, NC and this video features him landing a toe side 540 and a whirlybird. Mitch is coached by Adam Fields of the AF Wakeschool and sponsored by Malibu Boats Dealer ProMarine Boats of Durham, NC and Liquid Force. He rides behind a Malibu boat.

We're pulling for you, Mitch! Good luck buddy!

Read more about Mitch Kappler and his family on the Malibu Boats Blog.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Win Chad Sharpe’s Gear from SBC Wakeboard Magazine

Team Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Pro Rider Chad Sharpe (@ChadESharpe) had gone from being the brash young punk who had his title stripped from him at Nationals back in the late-90’s to the elder statesman of the Canadian wake scene. Chad doesn’t get back to Canada very much these days with his busy schedule of competing, shooting photos, editing video for his website, funwhenwet.com and being part owner of Ronix, but that doesn’t mean he’s lost any of his national pride. Chad still manages to get out on the ice and play hockey a few times a week in sunny Orlando. And speaking of hockey, that ties in nicely to our skill testing question for this contest.

The Question
Before he got into wakeboarding, Chad was really good at hockey; what position did he play?

The Gear
Ronix Viva Board
Ronix Cell Bindings
Ronix Totem handle & R8 Rope
Billabong Medly Vest
Billabong clothing prize pack
Spy sunglasses and prize pack
Bern Baker Wake Edition Helmet
Rockstar Energy prize pack
Malibu Boats RC toy boat & prize pack.

Learn more on the SBC Wakeboard Magazine web site. Good luck!

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Photos From Viva Las Chicas 2011 in Argentina

Just received these great photos featuring Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) and the young ladies at the Vivas las Chicas - Robbie Rendo Wakeboard Clinic. They are pretty sweet! Shot in Argentina at the 2011 "Viva Las Chicas" Girls Wakeboard clinic, this flickr gallery of photos tells a story about just how much fun the sport of wakeboarding can be for boys and girls. Nothing but smiles and determined looks in these shots. Oh and a couple nice looking Malibu boats! Check'em out!

We were introduced to the Viva Las Chicas event last year with this great wakeboard video We should be seeing a new 2011 video soon. Stay tuned to the Malibu Boats Blog.

Viva Las Chicas was sponsored by Malibu Boats Dealer Druck S.R.L. in Argentina, Rip Curl, Liquid Force, Oakley and Monster.

Thanks to Kris Lassen and Druck S.R.L. for sharing these great photos from this year's event!

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Friday, March 25, 2011

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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Malibu Boat Lottery Sold Out!

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Saskatchewan Area Dealer Saskatoon Watersports has donated a Malibu Wakesetter VTX to the Saskatoon 26th annual Hospital Home Lottery to be given away in April. That is the good news. The bad news... the Hospital Home Lottery tickets are already sold out!

Saskatoon Hospital Home Lottery includes 2,055 fantastic prizes worth over $2.1 million, including a $1.25 million Grand Prize Showhome – the most valuable Showhome ever offered in Saskatchewan! And thanks to the support of Saskatoon Watersports there's also a 2011 Malibu Wakesetter VTX wakeboard boat up for grabs.

St. Paul's Hospital Foundation, Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation and Royal University Hospital Foundation are presenting the 26th annual Hospital Home Lottery to raise funds for health care priorities in the Saskatoon Health Region. Since 1985, the Hospital Home Lottery has raised more than $14 million to ensure the best possible patient care for everyone.

In 2011, proceeds from the Hospital Home Lottery will support:
  • St. Paul's Hospital Foundation the purchase of patient comfort care items, leading edge medical equipment, and assistance for family and patient support programs

  • Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation advance diagnosis, treatment and clinical care of patients with MS through the Saskatchewan MS Clinical Research Campaign

  • Royal University Hospital Foundation with the purchase of the newest generation of vital sign monitors


Good luck to all of the tickets holders. We can't wait to meet the new Malibu Family member who wins the boat!

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Take Your Momma to CIE Spring Ride 8

CIE Spring Ride 8 May 6-8, 2011
Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) has been chosen, once again, as the official tow boat for CIE Spring Ride 8. Everyone and their mother will be at the Bass Lake Pines Resort May 6-8 with CIE as they kick off the 2011 west coast wakeboarding season. Mothers Day weekend 2011 marks the 8th Annual CIE Spring Ride.

Every spring, hundreds of wakeboarders from all of the country attend the CIE Spring Ride to wakeboard, meet new friends and watch their favorite professional riders charge massive double-ups for greenbacks. For the last seven years, Spring Ride has hosted the biggest professional wake contest in California. For 2011, it’s the only pro contest on the West Coast.

The event will start Friday with a dodge ball tournament and BBQ hosted by Hyperlite. Saturday morning the double up contest begins, followed by tug-o-war tournament hosted by CWB and a raffle with thousands of dollars in prizes.

Like the previous two years, the 2011 event will be hosted at Bass Lake Pines Resort. This venue offers comfortable cabin-like accommodations in a deep-woods setting. There is plenty of parking, boat slips for rent, excellent food and friendly staff.

The invitation-only rider list includes Andrew Adkison, Gabe Lucas, Rusty Malinoski, Malibu Boats' Phillip Soven, Tony Carroll, Trevor Maur, Derek Cook, Jason Callen and prior Spring Ride champs Ricky G and Axis Wake's Randall Harris.

CIE Spring Ride is sponsored by Malibu Boats, CWB, Hyperlite, Phalanx, Chucktronics Audio, NVS Tower Speakers, Crispy Bikinis, Twisted Candi Bikinis, Wakeroots Ride Shop, Front Side Films, CIRE Boardshorts and the Pines Resort at Bass Lake.

Check out video of past Spring Ride events at CIEwakeboarding.com. For general event information and sponsorship, please call (510) 931-9895.

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

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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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Soven Made 2010 the Year of the GOAT

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Pro Team Rider Phillip Soven (@PhillipSoven) just took home his 4th straight World Series of Wakeboarding Title. We would call it a dynasty if it took a team to get these wins. As it is this string of incredible victories is because of one man. Phillip Soven! Well one man and the Wakesetter VLX that helps him prepare him for these milestone performances. Way to go, Phill! Even though the Chinese calender doesn't recognize the new Year of the Goat until 2015, we believe Phill's amazing performances over the past year have changed the Zodiac sign of 2010 to the GOAT(Greatest of All Time).

Phillip had an unbelievable 2010 season! He captured the 2010 Pro Tour Championship, took delivery of his new 2011 Wakesetter VLX and stomped his first 1080 on the maiden voyage, then a day later he did it again. He also won the King of Wake crown for the 3rd time and now he has cemented his dominance with his 4th Wakeboard World Series title. Phillip has definitely crossed the "T" on the coveted nickname, "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time)!

Camsur Watersports Complex was proud to host the final stop of the 2010 WWA Wakeboard World Series January 20-23. The exotic five stop series included Brazil, Canada, Abu Dhabi, USA, and Philippines. Each stop combined the top wakeboarders from around the world in their attempt to capture the 2010 WWA Wakeboard World Series Overall Title. Team Malibu's Phillip Soven rode away with the overall victory thanks to a 100-point lead over 2nd place.

Visit The WWA web site to learn more about the 2010 World Series of Wakeboarding Title.

Can't wait to see what the GOAT has in store for wakeboarding fans in 2011! We're pulling for you Phill!

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Malibu Goes 3D in 2011


Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats ) introduces the 3-discipline Wakesetter VTX for boarding, surfing and skiing.

Malibu Boats, long regarded for their incredible performance versatility has raised the bar once again with the 2011 Wakesetter 3DVTX. Founded on the Cut Diamond hull and equipped with the exclusive Power Wedge and quad ballast system the 3DVTX does what no other boat has come close to accomplishing. It has achieved world class levels in the most diverse disciplines in water sports – Slalom, Wake and Surfing. If your family loves to be together but has divided interests in water sports the 3DVTX could be the answer for you. Visit your local Malibu Dealer or 2011 Boat Show to get a sneak peak and set up your personal demo ride.

Additional Information
Wakesetter 3DVTX video on YouTube
Wakesetter 3DVTX images on Flickr

The Malibu Wakesetter VTX is known for big wakes and big comfort in a 20-foot package, but thanks to Malibu’s versatile Cut Diamond hull there’s another side to this wakeboard boat. Malibu hesitates to call the VTX a crossover because they don’t feel that label does it justice. Typically the crossover designation insinuates you are giving up specific professional level performance in exchange for average versatility. That is not the case with the VTX.

The 3DVTX is designed to give you the optimum slalom wake with the ability to supremely displace the hull. There is no compromise in the wake or surf disciplines. This boat helps you excel no matter what your water sports passion. Malibu Boats has pushed the limits of the cross over to another dimension with the 3DVTX.

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Monday, December 13, 2010

Celebrate the New Year at a Malibu Boat Show

The Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) 2011 Boat Show Season is under way. Check out the 2011 Malibus at a show near you this winter. The 2011 Malibu Boats Show Schedule provides the information you need about shows in your area. Visit your local show and take advantage of the Malibu Difference.

January 5-9 | Nashville Boat & Sportshow
Nashville Convention Center | Nashville, TN

January 7-17 | Pleasanton RV & Boat Show
Alameda County Fairgrounds | Pleasanton, CA

January 7-16 | Houston International Boat Show
The Reliant Center | Houston, TX

January 8-16 | Toronto International Boat Show
Direct Energy Centre | Toronto, ON, Canada

January 12-16 | Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show
McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

January 12-16 | Portland Boat Show
Portland Expo Center | Portland, Oregon

January 13-16 | Kansas City Boat & Sportshow
Bartle Hall | Kansas City, MO

January 13-16 | Atlanta Boat Show
Georgia World Congress Center | Atlanta, GA

January 14-16 | Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
Duke Energy Cincinnati Convention Center | Cincinnati, OH

January 14-23 | Cleveland Boat Show
I-X Center | Cleveland, OH

January 14-16 | Denver Boat Show
Colorado Convention Center | Denver, CO

January 19-23 | Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
Duke Energy Cincinnati Convention Center | Cincinnati, OH

January 19-23 | New York Boat Show
Jacob Javits Convention Center | New York, NY

January 20-23 | Sacramento International Sportsmans Expo
Cal Expo, State Fairgrounds | Sacramento, CA

January 20-23 | Austin Boat Show
austin Convention Center | Austin, TX

January 20-23 | Minneapolis Boat Show
Minneapolis Convention Center | Minneapolis, MN

January 20-23 | Birmingham Boat Show
Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center | Birmingham, AL

January 21-30 | Milwaukee Boat Show
Expo Center at State Fair Park | Milwaukee, WI

January 21-30 | Seattle Boat Show
Qwest Field Event Center | Seattle, WA

January 21-23 | Arkansas Marine Expo Little Rock
Statehouse Convention Center | Little Rock, AK

January 26-30 | Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow
Kentucky Exposition Center | Louisville, KY

January 27-30 | San Antonio Boat Show
Alamodome | San Antonio, TX

January 27-30 | Chattanooga Boat & Sport Show
Chattanooga Convention Center | Chattanooga, TN

January 27-30 | Oklahoma City Boat Show
Pklahoma State Fair Park | Oklahoma City, OK

January 27-30 | San Diego Sunroad Boat Show
Sunroad Resort Marina | San Diego, CA

January 27-30 | Pittsburgh Boat Show
Monroeville Convention Center | Monroeville, PA

January 27-30 | New Orleans Boat & Sportshow
Morial Convention Center (Hall I & J) | New Orleans, LA

January 27-30 | Baltimore Boat Show
Baltimore Convention Center | Baltimore, MD

January 27-31 | Montreal Boat Show
Place Bonaventure | Montreal, Québec

January 28-30 | Amarillo Boat Show
Amarillo Civic Center | Amarillo, Texas

January 28-30 | Ft Smith Boat Show

January 28-30 | Hartford Boat Show
Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford, CT

January 29-February 6 | Spokane National Boat Show
Spokane Country Fair & Expo Center | Spokane, WA

January 31-February 6 | Tulsa Boat Show
QuickTrip Center at Expo Square | Tulsa, OK

February 3-6 | Calgary Boat & Sportsmans Show
BMO CENTRE • STAMPEDE PARK | Calgary, AB

February 4-6 | Central Carolina Boat Show

February 4-6 | Dallas Boat Show
Dallas Market Hall | Dallas, TX

February 4-7 | Raleigh Boat Show
Raleigh Convention Center | Raleigh, NC

February 9-13 | Dallas Boat Show
Dallas Market Hall | Dallas, TX

February 9-13 | Vancouver International Boat Show
The New Vancouver Convention Centre | Vancouver, BC

February 9-13 | St Louis Boat & Sportshow
America's Center and Edward Jones Dome | St. Louis, MO

February 9-13 | Ft Wayne Boat Show
Fort Wayne Memorial Coliseum | Ft. Wayne, IN

February 10-13 | Treasure Valley Boat Show
Western Idaho Fairgrounds - Expo Idaho | Boise, ID

February 10-13 | Utah Boat Show Salt Lake City
South Towne Expo Center | Salt Lake City, UT

February 10-13 | Odessa Boat Show
Ector County Coliseum | Odessa, TX

February 10-13 | Columbus Sport Vacation & Boat Show
Ohio Expo Center | Columbus, OH

February 11-13 | VA Beach Boat Show
Virginia Beach Convention Center | Virginia Beach, VA

February 12-20 | Detroit Boat Show
Cobo Center | Detroit, MI

February 16-20 | GrandRapids Boat Show
DeVos Place | Grand Rapids, MI

February 17-20 | Green Bay Boat Show
Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena and Shopko Hall | Green Bay, WI

February 17-21 | Miami International Boat Show
Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami Beach, FL

February 18-20 | Richmond Boat Show
Richmond Raceway Complex | Richmond, VA

February 18-20 | Wichita Boat Show
Kansas Pavilions | Valley Center, KS

February 18-20 | Charlotte Boat Show
Charlotte Convention Center | Charlotte, NC

February 18-27 | Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds | Indianapolis, IN

February 18-20 | Northwest Arkansas Boat & Sport Expo
Hammons Convention Center | Rogers, AR

February 18-20 | Memphis Boat Show
Agricenter | Memphis, TN

February 18-21 | Surf & Turf Sports, Boat, and RV Show (Sac)
Cal Expo | Sacramento, CA

February 24-27 | Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen's Show
Lansdowne Park | Ottawa, ON Canada

February 24-27 | Omaha Boat Sports & Travel Show
Qwest Center Omaha | Omaha, NE

February 25-27 | Petosky Boat, Camp & RV Show-Peir
North Central Michigan College | Petoskey, MI

February 25-27 | Reno Boat, Sport & RV Show
Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Reno, NV

February 26-March 6 | New England Boat Show
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center | Boston, MA

March 3-6 | Lake Sara Show

March 4-6 | Winnipeg Boat Show
Winnipeg Convention Centre | Winnipeg, MB Canada

March 4-6 | Saskatoon Boat Show
Prairieland Park | Saskatoon, SK Canada

March 10-13 | Sacramento Boat Show
Cal Expo | Sacramento, CA

March 11-13 | Chantilly Boat Show
Dulles Expo Center | Chantilly, VA

March 16-20 | LA Boat Show
Los Angeles Convention Center | Los Angeles, CA

March 17-20 | Spring Boating Expo-Novi-Peir
Rock Financial Showplace | Novi, MI

March 17-20 | Edmonton Boat & Sportsman's Show
Edmonton Expo Centre Northlands | Edmonton, AB Canada


March 18-21 | Orlando Boat Show

April 8-10 | Traverse City Boat Show
Howe Arena - Grand Traverse County Civic Center | Traverse City, MI


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Monday, October 18, 2010

New Wakesetter Brings Big Wakes and More


Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) unveils the all-new 2011 Waksetter 247 LSV. The 2011 Wakesetter 247 LSV throws water on the competition with huge wakeboard and wakesurf wakes and some of the most ground-breaking innovations we’ve ever seen. The 247 LSV offers superior control and comfort inside the boat with Malibu Touch Command (MTC) and a new transom seating area. Malibu performance excels in this 24-footer with a digitally shaped bottom for precise handling, the L96 410hp engine for specifically calibrated power and the Shift by Wire Throttle system for fingertip control. The swell of pride you’ll feel with the new look of the Wakesetter 247 LSV is only matched by the swell this big wake behemoth creates behind the boat. Tone it down or ramp it all the way up with customizable Rider Presets. The 247 LSV wake will grow with your skill level behind the boat. The truth is on the water!

Additional Links
Wakesetter 247 LSV Video

Wakes.
The largest of the Malibu wakeboard boats, the Wakesetter 247 LSV makes big wakes for professional-level wakeboarding and wakesurfing. Whether you’re looking to shoot the curl or launch off walls of water, the 247 LSV can more than accommodate. As big as this wake-maker is, the 247 LSV even offers versatile wake alternatives for aspiring riders.

With as much as 1450 pounds of hard tank, sub-floor ballast, the shape and size of the wakes can be adjusted with tank levels in four different areas of the boat. For even more tailor-made wakes, opt for the Patented Power Wedge and add another 400-1200 pounds of displacement with the push of a button. Controlled at the dash and adjusted in a matter of seconds, the Power Wedge slides along the wake spectrum from beginner to professional changing size and shape every step of the way.

Performance.
You might expect a 24-foot 7-inch luxury water sports boat with room for 17 to be a challenge to handle-- not if it’s a Malibu. Precise electronic throttle and shift join fingertip steering for effortless flat turning. Built on a hull optimized for smooth ride and precision handling as much as big wakes, the Wakesetter 247 is as nimble as it is a wake maker.

Tower.
The Wakesetter 247 LSV’s tower is not just an accessory. The Illusion G3 Tower is designed and built in-house at Malibu Boats to appear and function as an extension of the boat. The industry exclusive weightless fold-down is as usable as it is innovative. Voted WakeWorld.com’s Riders Choice Innovation of the Year, the Illusion G3 is as groundbreaking as it is purposeful. Standard Titan Spinner combo racks welcome wakeboards, surfboards and wakeskates of varied thicknesses. Add available lights, speakers, a second set of racks and even a rearview rider camera to the G3. This potentially accessory-heavy tower is anything but, thanks to the gas springs at its core allowing it to raise and lower with little to no effort. The stainless steel tubing and coated billet aluminum construction provides strength for piece of mind and a style that screams Malibu even from across the lake.

Dash.
The 2011 dash looks bad in a good way! You’ve never seen a dash like the one you’ll find in a 2011 Wakesetter 247 LSV. Two-tone, hand-wrapped and studded in stainless steel the Malibu Boats dash is an extra step that is noticeably worth it. Not only does Malibu carry their high performance look through to the interior, function follows.

The MTC projective capacitive touch screen combined with the new Italian-made Isotta Vista Steering Wheel, the available MaliView Dash System and the optional Rockford Fosgate Stereo touch pad are just a few of the heroes on this dash. Now consider the functionality they deliver and it’s almost unbelievable. The dash offers intuitive control over nearly all of the boat’s functions with Malibu firsts like Rider Presets combining this control in customizable rider profiles. MaliView and the Rockford Fosgate Sound System have been upgraded for 2011 to include USB video playback and increased iPod®/iPhone® control. Just when you think boat design has been taken as far as it can go, Malibu Boats does it one better.

Malibu Touch Command.
The new Malibu Touch Command (MTC) is amazing on so many different levels; what it is, what it does and the fact that it is standard on all Wakesetters including the new 247 LSV. Made 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. Malibu Boats is way ahead of the game with touch-sensitive switching based on intuitive hi-res graphical menus of the boat’s functions. Command ballast control, Wedge adjustment, interior lighting, coded keyless ignition, available GPS navigation and more through Malibu Touch Command.

Ignition.
Forget the keys. Go ahead. You won’t need them in your 2011 Wakesetter 247 LSV. All Malibu Wakesetters have keyless ignition standard. Type in your code; touch the “Start Engine” icon and motor. No more worries about getting to the lake and forgetting the keys. Malibu’s got you covered.

Power.
The new L96 6.0L makes its home in the new 247 LSVs standard. With 410 horsepower, this Indmar engine pulls every water sport you’re into with 400 foot-pounds of torque. Low-end power or top-end speed, the L96’s Variable Valve Timing (VVT) automatically adjusts giving you the absolute best performance in either situation. If you’re looking to upgrade your 247 power Malibu offers the Supercharged LSA 6.2L. This 550 horsepower engine tops Malibu’s list of engine options as the first production supercharged Gen-IV small block engine the marine industry has ever seen. With 545 ft-lb of torque the LSA doesn’t mess around.

Interior.
Malibu engineers created a cab-forward design to increase the lounge area by 30% more than any other boat in its class. And while a lot of attention has been paid to the common seating area of the Wakesetter 247 LSV, the bow and new transom seating is just as comfortable and roomy as any other spot. The bow transforms into a playpen with the addition of the removable filler cushion. The new rear-facing transom seating provides a comfortable front row seat complete with convenient cup holders and more swimstep-accessible wet storage. The Wakesetter 247 LSV is geared for the social lifestyle that tends to follow wake sports, but to achieve a true tribe vibe you also need tunes.

Available 8” Rockford Fosgate M2 full-range speakers add the perfect amount of punch to the Wakesetter 247 LSV. Exclusive to the new 247 LSV interior, these 8" speakers are UV and moisture-resistant for great performance in harsh marine environments. Great sound, good looks and an element hardy design make them irresistible.

Look.
Moving or still, the new body design of the Wakesetter 247 LSV presents an aggressive shape with sharp lines. Eight color areas can be customized with 21 gel coat colors to make a Malibu boat that is all you. The leaned-back style of the MH4 windshield contributes to the impressive style. Custom designed and branded fresh air vents work with the new lines of the 247 to create a look as incredible as the boat itself. The forward swept Illusion G3 wakeboard tower gives your 247 LSV that unmistakable Malibu look even from a distance. The outline of the boat can only be upstaged by the shining three dimensional “Wakesetter” graphics with that signature “WS”. The new 2011 Wakesetter 247 LSV is a showpiece that performs!

Specifications
Length: 24’ 7” (7.50m)
Beam: 102” (2.59m)
Draft: 27” (0.69)
Capacity: 17 persons
Fuel: 84 gal. (318L)
Weight: 4000lbs (1814k)

Visit your local Malibu Boats dealer to experience the 2011 Wakesetter 247 LSV and 11 other new models, features and options that are pushing the limits of wakeboard and ski boats.

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Wearing Malibu Innovation

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Riders Choice Innovation of the Year, the Illusion G3 wakeboard boat tower is so popular we're selling t-shirts. Actually, the G3 just looks almost as cool on a men's shirt as it does on wakeboard boats. That's why the shirts are selling.

The Illusion short sleeve fitted v-neck tee is as comfortable as it is durable. It is screened with a wire-frame graphic of Malibu Boats exclusive Illusion G3 tower.

Weightless fold-down, standard swivel combo racks and hybrid stainless tube and billet construction are the big reasons this tower was voted Innovation of the Year by riders. The unique look of the G3 is what makes it a great design for fashion-forward clothing. Get your Illusion Tee today!

Stay informed about new offerings from gear.malibuboats.com on Twitter (@MalibuApparel).

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Riders Vote Malibu Boat of the Year

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Wakesetter VLX was voted Riders Choice Boat of the Year on WakeWorld.com.

The Wakesetter VLX is no stranger to Boat of the Year Awards and Malibu Boats has received a number of other big awards lately, but this latest honor holds some special significance for the world’s #1 selling water sports boat manufacturer. The Riders Choice Award was voted on by the people who use Malibu wakeboard boats. This is why the VLX earned Rider’s Choice Boat of the Year on WakeWorld.com. Malibu’s brand of performance, comfort and style built in to this year’s Wakesetter VLX turned out to be all the “get out the vote” effort needed.

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The 10th annual WakeWorld Riders Choice Awards presented by CWB Board Co. was the biggest ever. For the 10th consecutive year WakeWorld gave riders the opportunity to share their opinions on Pro Riders and wake sport products. Participants visited WakeWorld.com and cast their votes during the entire month of August. In addition to the Malibu’s Illusion G3 Wakeboard Tower being voted Innovation of the Year, the Wakesetter VLX earned top honors as the Riders Choice Boat of the Year.

After 19 PowerBoat Magazine Boat of the Year Awards you’d think earning an honor like Riders Choice Boat of the Year would be no big deal. Malibu Boats doesn’t think so. They see this latest award as another step up in the steady climb they have been on. After winning Manufacturer of the Year and a number of other industry awards earlier this month as well as having the Illusion G3 voted Riders Choice Innovation of the Year, Malibu Boat has a lot momentum heading into the Fall season.

When asked about the Wakesetter VLX being voted Riders Choice Boat of the Year, Paul Singer, VP of Sales and Marketing for Malibu Boats, had this to say. “Even though this award comes along with several other big honors we’ve recently received, I can’t tell you how much it means to us! Being voted the best by end users is huge!”

Visit your local Malibu Boats dealer to experience the 2011 Malibu boats including the award-winning Wakesetter VLX.

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Monday, October 4, 2010

Video: An Evening Set with Kevin Henshaw

Kevin Henshaw from yan lecomte on Vimeo.


Team Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Pro Rider Kevin Henshaw (@KevinHenshaw) shot this video of an evening set behind his new Wakesetter VLX wakeboard boat on his home turf of Clermont, Florida. The video was edited by Yan Lecomte. Check it out it's pretty sick! Thanks for sharing Kevin and Yan!

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Monday, September 27, 2010

Rider's Chose Illusion G3 Tower as Innovation of the Year


The Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Illusion G3 continues to tower above competitor wakeboard tower offerings even according to riders themselves. The G3 weightless fold-down tower was voted Rider’s Choice Innovation of the Year on WakeWorld.com. Malibu Boats signature forward swept design; stout stainless steel tube and billet build, standard swivel combo racks and in-house construction make this wakeboard boat tower unique. What throws it into the “Innovative” category is weightless fold-down to standard garage height. Awards like WakeWorld.com’s Rider’s Choice mean a lot to the Malibu Boats Family. Customer satisfaction is why they continue to push the limits of design and function every year, which is what they have done for 2011.

The 10th annual WakeWorld Riders Choice Awards presented by CWB Board Co. was the biggest ever. For the 10th consecutive year WakeWorld gave riders the opportunity to share their opinions on Pro Riders and wake sport products. Participants visited WakeWorld.com and cast their votes during the entire month of August. In addition to being voted Rider’s Choice Boat of the Year, Malibu Boats took home Innovation of the Year for the Illusion G3 wakeboard boat tower.

Dave Williams, Editor of WakeWorld.com, wrote, “The Innovation of the Year brought another win for Malibu Boats as their new Illusion G3 tower topped the voting.”

The Illusion G3 can be collapsed in seconds with little instruction. The gas spring assisted design of the G3 tower allows for weightless fold-down. A single person can collapse this tower and does not have to be strong to do it. The Illusion G3 is so light, even with optional accessories like two pairs of Malibu Titan Alpha II speakers and an extra set of Titan Slide-of Spinner racks installed the tower can be folded with fingertips.

The Illusion G3 takes tower design and you to new heights with hybrid construction that marries the strength of all weather coated billet aluminum with the resilience and beauty of 3” stainless steel tubing. The billet tower bases and wings add another unique element of strength and style to this exclusive tower. The first tower to combine these two materials, the Illusion G3 is as much a product of strong components as it is a precision built Malibu wakeboard boat feature. The Illusion G3 is also the only wakeboards boat manufacturer built tower in the industry, which allows Malibu to control quality and cost.

When asked about the Illusion G3 being voted Rider’s Choice Innovation of the Year, Paul Singer, VP of Sales and Marketing for Malibu Boats, had this to say. “An award like this means more to us than just about any other because it is determined by the end user. There’s no better high-five for the Malibu Boats Family than an award like WakeWorld’s Rider’s Choice. We are grateful to all who voted and we will keep working hard to continue to push limits!”

Malibu Boats was extremely honored to have the Illusion G3 voted Rider’s Choice innovation of the Year on WakeWorld.com, but that recognition doesn’t mean the innovation stops. For 2011 Malibu Boats has pushed the limits of tower design even farther by offering this award-winning tower in white. Other 2011 G3 tower advancements include the available Flow-cam Rear View Rider Camera system, Wet Sounds Alpha II speakers as well as more wakeboard rack options. Malibu’s Illusion innovation continues.

Visit your local Malibu Boats dealer to experience the 2011 Malibu boats with the award-winning Illusion G3.

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