WakeWorld.com Added VLX Credit to 1260 Article

WakeWorld.com just edited the short article they did on Danny Harf's 1260 to include an acknowledgement to the Malibu Wakesetter VLX for being the only tow boat to pull the history-making trick.

"Danny's 1260 was pulled by Chad Sharpe's Malibu Wakesetter VLX." It's only one line, but it's a big deal to Malibu Boats. The VLX is the only tow boat to ever pull a 1260. Granted Danny did most of the work, but we are happy to have been involved.

Go to WakeWorld.com to read the entire Danny Harf 1260 article.

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Malibu Crew Broke the Harf 1260 Story in September

After making the post about Danny Harf landing his history-making 1260 behind a Wakesetter VLX, we decided to check out TheMalibuCrew.com forums to see if they knew this cool fact. We should have known... we are way behind on this story. The Crew broke the news about Harf landing his 1260 behind a Malibu in Late September. We bow to the masters of Malibu news. Thanks, Malibu Crew!

Take a look at the original thread about Harf's 1260 on the Malibu Crew web site.

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Danny Harf Landed His 1260 Behind a Malibu Boat

We are probably a little late on this, but we found out something really cool this week. After watching Danny Harf's 1260 video and talking with Team Malibu Pro Rider Chad Sharpe, we found out that Harf landed his 1260 behind Shrape's Wakesetter VLX back in September.

You can get a few glimpses of Chad's VLX in video and it looked like his boat to us, the first time we saw it. We saw the white Illusion X tower, the white boat and we thought we got a look at the Wakesetter brand on the side of the hull. We also saw that distinct looking wake. So we asked Chad if we were seeing things... He confirmed that Danny landed the history-making 1260 behind his Wakesetter.

Harf is a good friend of Malibu Boats and our team riders and we wanted to offer him our congratulations no matter what boat he achieved this accomplishment behind. But now that we know it was done behind a Malibu, well, we are that much more happy to share our congratulations with Harf.

Way to go, Danny! And thanks for lending him the boat Chad. Just goes to show Malibu Boats can help you achieve your riding goals no matter what your skill level.

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The Isners Help Dad Land a Backroll and a Malibu Boat for Christmas

Inspired by the Malibu Boat Rockin' Christmas Event, we thought we could put you into the Christmas spirit by sharing some fun Malibu Christmas stories. We are posting owner accounts of amazing Christmas surprises that started with a Malibu boat and ended with extremely happy families.

The first of these Malibu Boats Christmas tales takes place in Washington State just before the Christmas of 2007. The Isner family visited Bake's Marine, their local Malibu Boats dealer, to take their '04 Sunscape 21 LSV to be winterized. When Joe and Kim Isner dropped their boat off they noticed the new 2008 Malibu boats in the Bake's showroom. They were all over the Wakesetter 23 LSV checking out every addition and advancement Malibu had made since their boat was made. The Isner girls, Devon 14 and Kendall 12, loved the added room. But Dad Joe was day dreaming about the coveted backroll he had been trying to land. He just knew the 23 LSV would give him the wake he knew he needed to get it done.

"My husband was giddy when he learned about the ballast tanks and was convinced he would be able to land his backroll with a wake like that!" Kim recalled.

So Kim and Joe sat down with Bake's Marine Sales Manager Matt Cour and looked at the numbers. Although Joe was excited, he wanted to think about it. He knew he wanted to get a new boat this year, but wanted to think about it just the same.

It was after Joe's excited display that Kim, Kendall and Devon began planning the biggest and best Christmas surprise ever for the man in their lives. Kim called Matt back and let him know she wanted to surprise Joe with the 23 LSV for Christmas. Matt suggested Bake's keep the boat until just before the big day so Joe didn't catch wind of their plans. So after the deal was made the boat stayed at the dealership until then.

Kim had a friend of the family pick the boat up a few days before Christmas. Matt had ordered a special big red bow online and made sure Kim's friend had that and the boat ready for the big surprise.

The family friend dropped the boat off in the Isner's driveway at around 11am on Christmas morning. The whole family was inside opening gifts. When the last present had been opened, so Joe thought, the girls lead him outside. He couldn't believe what he saw there in front of the house. It was a 2008 Wakesetter 23 LSV complete with a huge red bow. Do you think he saw himself completing that backroll too?

Joe was completely surprised. Kim's plan was a huge success and they have been enjoying their Wakesetter all summer.

Kim informed us. "And my husband finally landed his backroll!"

We asked Kim how she justified such a large purchase, especially as a Christmas gift. She had this to say, "I consider it a great investment, especially considering the fun and memories we have shared with our family and friends."

Kim also said this about her Malibu experience, "We have had such a wonderful experience with Bakes Marine in Issaquah. This is the second Malibu boat we have purchased from them and their customer service from sales to maintenance is fabulous. Matt Cour was key in helping the kids and I pull off this surprise for my husband complete with a huge red bow he purchased! He helped us customize the boat to meet our needs. He and service manager, Paul Gregoire, answered all of my questions regarding accessories or which line to buy for our new surfboard!"

Hope you enjoyed this soon-to-be Malibu Boats Christmas classic. If you know of a cool Malibu Christmas story, e-mail it to amym@malibuboats.com. We will write about it and post it here. Or if you are interested in created a Malibu Christmas story of your own, check out the Malibu Boat Rockin' Christmas Event. Together with Malibu Boats dealers across the nation, we are helping to create once-in-a-life-time Christmas surprises. Locate your nearest Malibu Boats dealer to plan the best Christmas ever for your family.

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Invest in Family with a Malibu Boat for Christmas

The Malibu Boat Rockin’ Christmas Event is helping parents invest back into their families with a gift of fun, togetherness and years of priceless memories in a Malibu boat.

Malibu Boats and participating dealers nation-wide are celebrating Christmas 2008 with the Malibu Boat Rockin’ Christmas Event. The Rockin’ Christmas Event is helping parents invest back into their families with the gift of a Malibu boat this holiday season. During this event the Malibu Boats factory and national dealer will help parents pull off a string of once-in-a-lifetime Christmas surprises. They are giving huge factory incentives on inventoried boats and throwing in a boatload of water sports gifts, lessons and service. This is a Malibu Boats package the entire family will love opening on December 25th. Malibu dealers are even making the gift presentation as memorable as the gift itself by working with families to develop personalized Christmas surprises. Malibu Boats is taking the hassle out of the busiest time of the year with a total family Christmas solution that is a gift of fun, togetherness and years of priceless memories.

• Once in lifetime deals on the World’s #1 selling boats.
• Save up to $20,000 off MSRP on select models!!!
• Special Financing available!
• A boatload of gifts for the whole family.
• Choose skiing or boarding accessories for the whole family.
• Official Malibu Merchandise shopping spree for the whole family.
• A gift certificate for general boating or professional water sports lessons.
• Personalized Christmas surprises for each family.
• Offer Ends December 31st!

Contact your local Malibu Boats dealer to find out more about the Malibu Boat Rockin' Christmas Event and how they can help you pull off the greatest Christmas surprise ever for your family.

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Olympic Ice Hockey Player Natalie Darwitz Dreams of a Malibu Boat

We just found this short article published by the St. Paul Pioneer Press about Natalie Darwitz. It's actually an interview. I'm sure you're asking yourself what does Natalie Darwitz, a repeat Olympic Women's Ice Hockey medalist and assistant coach at the University of Minnesota, have to do with Malibu Boats. Well if you would have asked us before reading this article I don't think we would have been able to answer that question either, but today...

Darwitz said this in her interview with the Pioneer Press, "I'd like to live on a lake and have a Malibu boat out front. That's my dream boat. I like to ski and wakeboard in the summer. "

We are officially Natalie Darwitz fans here at Malibu Boats. The rest of the interview was pretty good too. Natalie sounds like a lot of fun and obviously she is a great hockey player. We like you too, Natalie. Thank you for appreciating Malibu Boats.

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Malibu Dealer Boarding For Breast Cancer in Michigan

The boating season is coming to an end in many states around the country, but that doesn't mean the boating fun has to stop. Keep your water sports spirit going through the fall by visiting your nearest Malibu Boats dealer to participate in the one of the many off-season Malibu Boats events scheduled during the next couple of months.

Some of these events correspond with huge manufacturer-backed sales on boats and gear. Other of these happenings are strictly about fun. Either way Malibu Boats dealer fall events are your way to get your Malibu Boats fix even after the boat stored for the winter.

The largest Malibu Boats dealer in Michigan, The Edge, is keeping the season alive with their yearly “All Seasons Fund Raiser” event to benefit Boarding For Breast Cancer. The Edge is transforming their dealership to a huge board sport complex the day after Thanksgiving. Let that turkey digest, kick back and watch the board sport action.

On November 28, 2008 The Edge will be holding a Snow Rail Jam in their parking lot, a Skate Contest in their warehouse and a huge Water Sports Session on their lake. And if that not enough action to keep you occupied check out their Black Friday sale. Everything in their shop is on sale including the Malibu boats. Bring in 5 canned food items for Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes and take another 10% off any purchase, excluding boats.

Admission to this event is free and the entry fee to participate in the boardsports is $10. These funds go directly to “Boarding For Breast Cancer”. For more information about this Fall Malibu dealer event contact Zach Thommen at The Edge. E-mail zacht@edgeski.com or call 269-327-1000.

If you are curious about unique and fun Malibu Boats events in your area, post your comment here and we'll track down some fun local Malibu get-togethers for you. Or Contact your local Malibu Boats dealer to find out about the Malibu fun going on in your area. Even though your boat's put away you can still play.

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