This is the Malibu Boats promotional spot created for the Ride The Wake wakeboard movie. Check it out.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Boating and Good Friends Help Heal.
Sure boating and water sports are fun and we have seen these hobbies bring families closer, but can these pastimes actually help heal? The Whittet Family is an example of Malibu boat owners who are looking for togetherness on the boat to help their healing process. The Whittets' son Zach passed away in a car accident earlier this year. Together with their friends at the Ski Shack, Greg, Jolie Ann and their six-year-old daughter are throwing themselves into the activity that brought Zach and the entire family so much joy, prior to his death.
The Whittet family was new to water sports in 2002. It was during this time they purchased a Malibu boat from the Ski Shack and became a wakeboarding family. There was no one in their family more profoundly affected by their purchase than their son, Zach. He spent every summer since that time wakeboarding. It became his passion and in turn brought the family closer together.
"It [wakeboarding] became the defining nature of their family." Recalled Greg Mustain, owner of the Ski Shack and close Whittet family friend.
Zach began working for the Ski Shack, part time, several years after the boat purchase and made plans to attend college in Florida just so he could ride even more.
For most of us that work here at Malibu Boats or for one of the Malibu dealerships boating and water sports are a way of life. This is what we do day in a day out. We can begin to take for granted the fact that we sell fun and family togetherness. We can get wrapped up in our day-to-day lives and miss the fact that passion for these activities can have a large impact on a family.
Greg at the Ski Shack, e-mailed us to let us know, not only that the Whittet family dynamic was forever changed by the passion water sports ignited for them, but that they continued to find strength in that passion even after Zach's passing.
The Whittets lost Zach in a car crash in January. And even after the trauma of loosing a child, Zach's father took the time to console their friend Greg and let him know just how much his friendship and the boat he sold them meant to the Whittet family.
Check out this video: Zachs video
After Zach's death the family didn't think they would ever would be able to bring themselves to boat again. The memory of Zach and his passion for water sports was just too overwhelming. But for some reason they could not part with their Malibu. It was still the source of so many great memories and such a big part of their son's life.
Amazingly enough, the Whittets decided to purchase to a new Malibu boat. The impetus behind this decision is their 7-year-old daughter Natasha. The Whittets want her to share Zach's affinity for boating and water sports. The Ski Shack was so moved by this decision that they are selling the family this boat at cost and making the process an experience that is worthy of a tribute to Zach.
"I am just glad that they are going to remain in boating for their sake and especially for their 7-year old daughter, Natasha." Greg Mustain told us.
At a factory level, we are trying to do something special for the Whittets by creating a custom boat graphic for their boat as well as a production scrap book that chronicles the creation of their new boat. This book will be complete with photos of the employees at our Tennessee factory who are building the boat. They are all extreme anxious to show their support for the strength of this family. And we all hope that this boat gives them the strength they need to cope with their loss and continue to live a full and happy life.
The Whittet family was new to water sports in 2002. It was during this time they purchased a Malibu boat from the Ski Shack and became a wakeboarding family. There was no one in their family more profoundly affected by their purchase than their son, Zach. He spent every summer since that time wakeboarding. It became his passion and in turn brought the family closer together.
"It [wakeboarding] became the defining nature of their family." Recalled Greg Mustain, owner of the Ski Shack and close Whittet family friend.
Zach began working for the Ski Shack, part time, several years after the boat purchase and made plans to attend college in Florida just so he could ride even more.
For most of us that work here at Malibu Boats or for one of the Malibu dealerships boating and water sports are a way of life. This is what we do day in a day out. We can begin to take for granted the fact that we sell fun and family togetherness. We can get wrapped up in our day-to-day lives and miss the fact that passion for these activities can have a large impact on a family.
Greg at the Ski Shack, e-mailed us to let us know, not only that the Whittet family dynamic was forever changed by the passion water sports ignited for them, but that they continued to find strength in that passion even after Zach's passing.
The Whittets lost Zach in a car crash in January. And even after the trauma of loosing a child, Zach's father took the time to console their friend Greg and let him know just how much his friendship and the boat he sold them meant to the Whittet family.
Check out this video: Zachs video
After Zach's death the family didn't think they would ever would be able to bring themselves to boat again. The memory of Zach and his passion for water sports was just too overwhelming. But for some reason they could not part with their Malibu. It was still the source of so many great memories and such a big part of their son's life.
Amazingly enough, the Whittets decided to purchase to a new Malibu boat. The impetus behind this decision is their 7-year-old daughter Natasha. The Whittets want her to share Zach's affinity for boating and water sports. The Ski Shack was so moved by this decision that they are selling the family this boat at cost and making the process an experience that is worthy of a tribute to Zach.
"I am just glad that they are going to remain in boating for their sake and especially for their 7-year old daughter, Natasha." Greg Mustain told us.
At a factory level, we are trying to do something special for the Whittets by creating a custom boat graphic for their boat as well as a production scrap book that chronicles the creation of their new boat. This book will be complete with photos of the employees at our Tennessee factory who are building the boat. They are all extreme anxious to show their support for the strength of this family. And we all hope that this boat gives them the strength they need to cope with their loss and continue to live a full and happy life.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Malibu Gets More Views Than Miley Cyrus
We just found out that the new Malibu Boats Randall Harris video with him wakeboarding behind his Wakesetter VLX is listed on the YouTube homepage today. http://www.youtube.com/browse?s=mp At this point it has 400,839 views. The Randall video has been viewed more times than the Miley Cyrus: Vanity Fair Shoot clip and the video review of the new Grand Theft Auto game put together. Now that is huge!
If you want to watch the video you can visit the Malibu Boats YouTube Channel.
Enjoying the Ride at Malibu National Demo Day
Malibu Boats Demo Days commenced around the country on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Boat owners and potential buyers visited their nearest Malibu Boats dealer to test drive their favorite models and get together with other water sports boating enthusiasts.
The reports from participating dealers and excited attendees are coming in and it sounds like the Demo Day events were a big hit.
You can read this entire thread at TheMalibuCrew.com.
awsome! awsome! AWSOME!!!! I went for my first ride on demo day in a VTX, WOW! what a boat . everything i"ve read about is so true. I was so impressed with the throttle response. to how crisp and sharp the turns were. it was very roomy and comfortable, except when the driver made the sharp turns I thought I was gonna fly right out of the boat. I think I might have to add some seat belts. LOL! Our VTX arives in two weeks and its gonna be the longest two weeks of our lives.
To learn more about the Malibu Boats Demo Day visit the Malibu Boats website. Some Malibu Dealers have postponed their Demo Day to wait for better weather. You can find more information about those Demo Day schedules here.
The reports from participating dealers and excited attendees are coming in and it sounds like the Demo Day events were a big hit.
You can read this entire thread at TheMalibuCrew.com.
awsome! awsome! AWSOME!!!! I went for my first ride on demo day in a VTX, WOW! what a boat . everything i"ve read about is so true. I was so impressed with the throttle response. to how crisp and sharp the turns were. it was very roomy and comfortable, except when the driver made the sharp turns I thought I was gonna fly right out of the boat. I think I might have to add some seat belts. LOL! Our VTX arives in two weeks and its gonna be the longest two weeks of our lives.
To learn more about the Malibu Boats Demo Day visit the Malibu Boats website. Some Malibu Dealers have postponed their Demo Day to wait for better weather. You can find more information about those Demo Day schedules here.
Grubby Takes Home King of Wake Honors
Team Malibu Rider Brian Grubb captured the wakeskate title at Wake Games in Orlando, FL this past weekend. This is the third time Grubby has earned the top spot at this event. And since Wake Games is in its third year as a pro competition, he is truly the wakeskate king of this event.
Read more about Wake Games at WakeWorld.com.
Read more about Wake Games at WakeWorld.com.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Malibu Making Wakes and Movies
Malibu boats are being featured in a new wakeboarding movie. "Ride the Wake" showcases the water sports industry's top riders as stunt doubles executing moves behind Malibu wakeboard boats.
"Ride the Wake" is a first-of-its-kind film about a young woman coming of age just as her promising wakeboarding career is starting to take off. The cast includes Jenny Ladner , Erik Valdez, Eddie Valdez, Sonja Balmores and John Stockwell. The movie features stunt riding by some of the world's top wakeboarders including Team Malibu riders Dallas Friday and Randall Harris. Ride the Wake is directed by Jennifer Akana Sturla and produced by Zach Evans and Drew Masters of The Evans-Masters Company.
The scripted short version of "Ride The Wake" has completed production and will be released this summer. Take a look at the movie poster just released today.
For more information about the movie email drew@evansmasters.com.
Danica is to Racing Like Dallas is to Wakeboarding
When I heard about Danica Patrick becoming the first woman in history to win an IndyCar race, it reminded me of another pioneering woman in the world of action sports, Dallas Friday. You may not hear about her accomplishments on Good Morning America, but she has been making history in water sports for the last eight years. She is the most successful female athlete our industry has ever seen both on and of the water. She dominates her discipline like no other.
Dallas joined the Malibu Boats Team back in 2000 at thirteen. She was discovered when she began competing in amateur tournaments in her hometown of Orlando, FL. Our Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Paul Singer, and our Team and Event Director, Lani Farmer, paid close attention to this phenom. They met with her parents about their desire for a Malibu wakeboard boat and she became a member of our pro team not too long after that. Today she is an anchor on one of the most successful factory teams in our industry.
ESPN labeled Dallas as, "The winningest female wakeboarder in history."
Between 2003 and 2006 Dallas competing in 44 tournaments. She took home the gold in all but three of those competitions.
The only professional wakeboarder to win an ESPY, Dallas Friday, is no stranger to cutting her own path. She has done things in her career that remain unmatched by a male or female rider. From her sports titles to industry-first endorsement deals to movies and commercials to mainstream features and articles, Dallas has produced a list of accomplishments that guarantee her a place in wakeboarding history.
Dallas has even made her mark in the area of comebacks. In 2006 Dallas was involved in a near death accident. at a competition in Singapore. She shattered her femur and went into a comma in late summer of that year. Dallas suffered from acute respiratory distress syndrome, which put her on a ventilator to help her breathe.
Amazingly enough Dallas came back for the 2007 season. She put together a run of second place finishes and ended the season by capturing the title at the 2007 Wakeboard World Cup in Singapore, where she nearly died just a year earlier. Read about this event.
Dallas will be participating in her first competition of the year this weekend. The Wake Games will again be held in Orlando, Fla., at the Orlando Watersports Complex, April 24-27, 2008.
Danica's got nothing on you, Dallas. Good luck this year. Everyone at Malibu Boats is rooting for you.
Dallas joined the Malibu Boats Team back in 2000 at thirteen. She was discovered when she began competing in amateur tournaments in her hometown of Orlando, FL. Our Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Paul Singer, and our Team and Event Director, Lani Farmer, paid close attention to this phenom. They met with her parents about their desire for a Malibu wakeboard boat and she became a member of our pro team not too long after that. Today she is an anchor on one of the most successful factory teams in our industry.
ESPN labeled Dallas as, "The winningest female wakeboarder in history."
Between 2003 and 2006 Dallas competing in 44 tournaments. She took home the gold in all but three of those competitions.
The only professional wakeboarder to win an ESPY, Dallas Friday, is no stranger to cutting her own path. She has done things in her career that remain unmatched by a male or female rider. From her sports titles to industry-first endorsement deals to movies and commercials to mainstream features and articles, Dallas has produced a list of accomplishments that guarantee her a place in wakeboarding history.
Dallas has even made her mark in the area of comebacks. In 2006 Dallas was involved in a near death accident. at a competition in Singapore. She shattered her femur and went into a comma in late summer of that year. Dallas suffered from acute respiratory distress syndrome, which put her on a ventilator to help her breathe.
Amazingly enough Dallas came back for the 2007 season. She put together a run of second place finishes and ended the season by capturing the title at the 2007 Wakeboard World Cup in Singapore, where she nearly died just a year earlier. Read about this event.
Dallas will be participating in her first competition of the year this weekend. The Wake Games will again be held in Orlando, Fla., at the Orlando Watersports Complex, April 24-27, 2008.
Danica's got nothing on you, Dallas. Good luck this year. Everyone at Malibu Boats is rooting for you.
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