Jonathan Tollefson

Wakeboard films come and go, new get produced, and old films collect dust because you just never know when you are going to watch them again.  Having a collection of different films to some is a life symbol, to me it is a way of life.  It is also a way to study to become a better rider.  If you can’t go out and ride with the best, why not watch them and learn every move they do.  My latest wakeboard study session came in the form of Box of Fun.

BOX of FUN

Box of Fun was produced by Collin Harrington.  Collin had the chance to team up with a group of pro riders who traveled the world to make this film.  From Florida to Dubai, scuba diving to commercials to green screens, surfing to bare footing, Rock ‘n’ Roll to bluegrass,  Box of Fun has it all.  What the film shows most is right there in the title.  FUN.  As with most pro wakeboarding the riding is nothing short of pro level.  Every single person in this film throws down.

Lets talk about fun though.  Seals, magic carpet rides, new hair dues, flying cars, surfing, Mastercrafts, Nautiques, Wakesetters, friends, trips, and wakeboarding to make a film.  What?  I don’t know if a group of riders could have anymore fun than they show throughout this video.  You will have to watch it to know what I am talking about, but I promise as soon as you pop it in the player, you will have a smile on your face.  If I could do half of what they did, my life would be complete.  To be truthful I am going go for it all like every single person in Box of Fun has done.  Just watch the video.  Fun drains from these peoples pores, and you can tell they have worked their butts off to get where they are.

“Box of Fun” teaser from Collin Harrington on Vimeo.

Keep your eye on Collin as I have already seen him post up some killer short videos that would likely make the cut to another wakeboard film.  The guy kills it on a board, behind the computer, and I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next.  Until then get yourself a copy of Box of Fun, and picture yourself Boarding 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?