The Liquid Force “Free For All” is back for another year of wakeboard fun. I believe the Free For All started last year and I am super pumped Liquid Force is bringing it back for summer 2011. You have to check this out.
The Free For All
For the year of 2011 Liquid Force and their team will be traveling around the US to different cable parks. If you follow them to their stops. You will ride for free, test out 2011 gear, win some swag, and eat all kinds of free food. Get fat!!
Last year I found out about the Free For All late and was not able to make it to an event. I’m still not happy about it. So this year I already have it marked in the calendar and I will be there to rock out for the day 100%.
If you are interested in going to an event. Make sure to call the participating cable park ahead of time to reserve a spot. I know last year they filled up and there were not enough spots for everyone.
If you live in the Midwest, Liquid Force is coming to you, so make sure to check out their site for dates. If you are going to be at the Free For All, hit me up, it would be great to meet up with you.
Liquid Force… thanks… your boards are killer, I love your boots, and thanks for giving us all a free day of Boarding the Midwest All Day, Everyday.
Before I talk anymore about cable parks and about my 2011 Cable Park Tour. I should fill you in on what a cable park is.
Cable Parks
A simple explanation of a cable park is a body of water where you get pulled by a rope that is connected to a overhead cable. The cable is run by an electric motor which allows multiple people to wakeboard at the same time without the use of a boat. Every rider on the cable can ride until they fall. After they fall the cable will pull the rope around to the next rider, and they will be off and riding in a blink of an eye. Along with getting pulled around the lake by a cable, the lakes are usually littered with obstacles that you can slide, bonk, or hit at your free will. Obstacles come in all variations, and the most common obstacles include sliders and kickers.
If you don’t have a boat and want to learn how to wakeboard, look up a cable park, go there, and ride till your arms fall off. You will never regret it, and everyone can do it. I went to Wake Nation a few days ago, and there was a 60 year old bush whacker out there testing her skills. If she could do it, so can you! The best thing about cable parks: They give us all another way to Board the Midwest All Day Everyday.
Last week we had the chance to wakeboard at Wake Nation which is a cable park located in Cincinnati, OH. Being one of the few cable parks in the Midwest, we decided to make the 4.5 hour journey to get there. Was the journey worth it? You know it! From the time we walked in the door to the time we left, it was like we were in wakeboard heaven. The customer service was great, the park is pimp, all ages can participate, and everyone there was more than willing to answer questions. If you don’t have a boat and use that as an excuse why you don’t wakeboard, look no further. Cable parks are popping up all over the world, and are the perfect choice for someone who doesn’t have a boat. The price is right, and you can wakeboard your heart out for hours. That is if your body doesn’t give in first. I see cable parks working their way into every state and if they are not, we need to do something about it!
Enjoy the short video I put together of Andrew and I ripping up Wake Nation. We had a blast and will be heading back real soon. Anyone want to come?
