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Phat Wakes Sponsors: |
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Do companies like Phat Wakes get paid to say good things about equipment given to us by our sponsors?
Not really, so why are we about to say a whole lot of good things about the companies listed below?
The answer is we truly do believe that we have been fortunate enough to have been teamed up with the best equipment manufacturers in the world. Liquid Force, hands down has the best wakeboards, bindings, wakestakes, ropes, handles and related gear on the market. Spy sunglasses are simply the best designs and quality you could find anywhere. Xcel has designed the best wetsuits and life jackets we have ever had the pleasure to ride in. Westbeach has completely allowed us help create the ultimate board short design that is going to change the world of wakeboard fashion.
We are not a dealer, we do not sell product here at the school, we do not make money from you buying these products. Trust me, in all honesty we support these products because we put them to the test everyday and they win. We don't just recommend you buy products from these companies, we are simply suggesting that you would be crazy not to.
A couple of these companies have also been with us since the beginning and we are not only thankful for their returned comment to us, but also now proud to still be associated with these industry leaders. We have grown together and hopefully will continue to help in the future growth of the sport from all levels.
These are our sponsors with a sample of products we use and products we have here at the school for you to demo during your next visit, |
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Spy Optic |
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Sunglasses. |
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About Spy: |
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SPY's strategic commitment to technology is unparalleled. Breakthrough optical engineering advancements such as ARC™ Prismatic Polycarbonate lenses, Trident™ Polarized lenses, and the patented Scoop™ frame design clearly set SPY apart from the competition. Spy is protected by 37 design and technology patents pending worldwide.
Unlike many other sunglass brands who shoot out their frames hundreds at a time on conveyor belts in China, SPY's styles are designed in California, genuinely hand-crafted in Italy, and undergo an elaborate manufacturing and quality control process. Every color fade on a sunglass or goggle is hand-painted by an Italian artisan. In addition, every Spy logo on an optical product is hand-painted or hand set as well.
All SPY sunglass lenses, including the Clear Fade, protect your eyes 100% from UVA, UVB, and UVC rays. SPY's optically corrected ARC technology lenses are also hand-finished in Italy.
SPY is distributed in more than 4,500 retail outlets in North America, and in 38 countries worldwide. |
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Spy Optic Website!
Sunglass Models and More...
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Where can you buy "Spy" in Canada?
Click above to locate Canadian Spy Dealers...
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Liquid Force |
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Wakeboards & Bindings. |
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STANCE/SERIES |
This wide and stable shape was designed for a smooth and easy feel. Mellow molded in fins provide tracking control when needed, while gently releasing off the wake. This learning tool will help anyone become a better wakeboarder even LF team manager, Aaron Grace.
Quad channel hull w/ molded in fins
-Clean, predictable hold.
Rounded Diamond Tip & Tail
-Easy catch-free riding with extra tracking.
Pop Rocker
-Continuous rocker rail blended with 3 stage hull. Solid forgiving pop.
Removable, Long Base Center Fin
-Fine tune to rider preference. |
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FUSION BOOT |
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Last year we introduced comfortable support and adjustability. They have been enjoying a great time together. Slip your foot in and appreciate this inevitable marriage provided by supportive sewn overlays and the accommodating comfort of a neoprene tongue. It’s one caring couple that loves to share. |
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DIVA/SERIES |
This stable shape is for riders looking for a smooth, flowing, predictable feel. Mellow molded in fins provide tracking on jumps and landings, while gently releasing off the wake. A full diamond tip shape provides lots of pop without hang-ups. Available in three lengths for all size Divas.
Quad channel hull/ molded in fins
-Forgiving hold.
Rounded diamond tip tail
-Easy catch free riding with extra tracking.
Pop Rocker
-A blend of the most popular styles. You like speed and responsive edge yet appreciate the mellow and classic feel. This rocker is a perfect blend of new aggressiveness that is complimented by the classic touch.
Glitter Graphics
-Hold it in the sunlight and watch it sparkle. |
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ELEMENT BOOT |
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The Women's Element is our super plush variable sized boot. We've taken this favorite and upgraded it to the F.A.S.T. system, giving this boot the response and stance options any girl deserves. Girls will love the new shock free ride that the C3 footbed gives. Step into these boots and you'll be reaching for the Stars! |
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NEMESIS/SERIES |
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NEMESIS 124: This edge to edge snow feeling board easily takes a rider to the advanced level. Progressive rocker increases pop for consistently big wake to wake jumps. This shape incorporates molded fins for solid tracking and variable edges to help groms spin off the wake. |
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The most supportive variable size boot just got better. We added the F.A.S.T. System to give it the response and stance options you deserve. The new C3 foot bed is canted, cupped and contoured for extremely comfortable and shock free ride. The intermediate rider that appreciates this mid level boot can share the support. |
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TITAN HANDLE |
People say if you have big hands you have a big handle. The Titan has been designed to accommodate this phenomenon. The ergonomically designed EVA grip molds to fit your banana hands and provide a larger surface area for easy gripping pleasure. Grooved circular traction resists the urge to twist and slip. Thicker diameter is perfect for the rider looking for that specific feel.
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STARTER COMBO |
Soft rubber grip for solid traction complimented by durable low stretch poly-e is just what you're looking for in value packed starter combo.
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STRYKER MAIN LINE |
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A perfect mainline for the rider seeking high end response and zero stretch at an affordable price. The 100% spectra is a synthetic cross-weave coated for minimal tangle. This light weight line is a solid value.
75' with 3-5' sections
-Long enough for our pros and adjustable to find the proper wake width.
100% Spectra coated synthetic cross-weave |
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Liquid Force Website!
Product Information and More...
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Where can you buy "Liquid Force" in Canada?
Click above to locate Canadian Liquid Force Dealers...
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Westbeach |
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Board Shorts, "Phat Wakes Rider Style". |
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This is our short, we designed it, and we are proud parents. |
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Thankfully Westbeach was crazy enough to allow us to not only give suggestions and feedback, but allowed us to pretty much design what ever we wanted for the "Phat Wakes" board short in their spring 2006 line. This might sound easy, however we quickly found out that it could be more complicated than you would think.
First we lined up all our favorite shorts with the plan to rob all the things we liked from each, as this seemed like the logical thing to do. After this we sent in our (?) ideas and waited patentantly for the concept drawings. One Problem. The concept drawings arrived and the shorts looked just like every other pair of shorts we already had. Did we really want our model to be like everything else on the market, don't we want the short to reflect our unique personalities here at Phat Wakes. It was time to reinvent the wheel for the board short industry and ask for what we really wanted.
Not sure if Westbeach liked what we did next, but we decided to go right back to the drawing board. The truth is my favorite pairs of shorts to wear on the water are always the ones that I am not supposed to be wearing in the water anyways. Shorts like camo cargos and thick kaki's, shorts that take forever to dry, but at least I looked unique on the water. This is important because at the end of the day, we just want to add a little extra style while on the water. We have always been forced to wear surf shorts and existing water designs. The reality is, wakeboarding and wakeskating is simply a street driven style on the water, similar to snowboarding and skateboarding. So the question was, why are we wearing these surfer style bathing suits anyways?
None the less it became clear what we needed to do next. We designed a street influenced short for the water. Regular pocket designs and added zippers, belt loops, thicker than a normal surf short however still dry's quick, hide a key pocket in the rear, blue jean style rear pockets and so on... Basically the street style for the water we had been dreaming about. And this was important as wake sports have come along way in the past couple of years and it's time for the riders to start letting people know what we are all about.
So... buy them, enjoy them and let people know... Yes these shorts are for the water... Yes you could wear them to work...Yes they are great for>>>>>>everything!
Special thanks to everyone at Westbeach who worked on the short and we hope you are as excited about the model as we are. |
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About the short... |
Description:
100% polyester, Zip closure hand pockets, Velcro fly / spandex gusset, Back patch pockets, 14" inseam, Printed option.
Available Sizes:
28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40
Colours:
Black, Light Gray, White, Brown, Royal, Girl Print |
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Westbeach Website!
Board Shorts, "Phat Wakes Rider Style"...
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Where can you buy "Westbeach" in Canada?
Click above to locate Canadian Westbeach Dealers...
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Xcel |
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Wetsuits and Jackets |
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Our thoughts about Xcel: |
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We really do believe that Xcel was designed the best wetsuits and jackets on the market. The suits are flexible while riding, and you don't even realized your wearing the jacket until you need it. We really couldn't think of any changes that could possibly make this product better than it already is. |
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The Infiniti System (2mm short sleeve springsuit)
The Infiniti incorporates its X-Zip System and the latest in sealed stretch seam technology with Xcel's exclusive FUSION Seams and 100% snag resistant 300% PLUS stretch Ultraspan Superlight neoprene. Engineered Fit with Lass Seams.
Infiniti Impact Vest:
The Infiniti impact vest is the optimum balance between a high performance flexible vest yet easy to put on and off with Xcel's innovative X-Zip System. Constructed of super lightweight |
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Xcel Website!
Wake Gear & Dealer Finder...
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Pro Tec |
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Ace Wake Helmet |
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High Density Injection Molded Shell. Full Surround Interior Fit System. Rear "Head Lock" Fit System. Removable Cupping Ear Guards with Water Channels. Certified to CE EN 1385 Water Sport Safety Standard. Need to protect your noggin? Choose from skateboard helmets, bicycle helmets, wakeboard helmets, kayak helmets, search & rescue helmets, military helmets, water helmets, roller blade helmets, protective helmets, motor cross helmets, snowboard helmets, skiing helmets, and more! Need padded protection? Choose from knee pads, elbow pads, ramp pads, BMX pads, wrist guards and ankle braces! Pro-Tec has a wide range of helmets and pads to choose from and for decades has been leading the way in providing the best in protection at affordable prices! |
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Pro Tec Website!
Ace Wake Model and More...
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