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Check this out: Marcus Brown's Face to face tour. Coming to a city near you!

2010-01-26T09:52:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

2010-01-20T08:15:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! We wanted to check in and wish everyone a very Happy New Year! We've been keeping busy- 2009 was a huge year for us. We are looking forward to having another great year in 2010. We just had a great product training and demo day with the guys from RADAR, and are super stoked on the new Strada ski. (Louie, particularly.) We encourage everyone to check it out. It's such an easy ski to jump on and ride. Louie ran a personal best on his 3rd set, and walked away with a HUGE smile on his face. We are looking forward to meeting up with Joey from Liquid Force this Friday so that the entire staff can see the 2010 line and what they may have missed at Surf Expo in August. Also, for some reason Miami has been ridiculously cold. We had ICE on the boats in our lot. What the heck? Check it out!

Crazy!

So the Miami Boat Show is coming up quick, and we are counting the days. We are going to have a HUGE booth (#3537) with boat and retail sections. All of our brands will be represented, so you can shop all of our great products. The show will run from February 11-15th in the Miami Beach convention center. We are also working on some tweaks and remodeling certain parts of our store with expansions coming soon. We are still getting a huge response to the new Nautique 200, and are really enjoying the boat. Several National records have been set behind the boat already, some right here at the recent Miami Ski Club tournament! Life is good. We hope everyone out there is enjoying it and staying warm. Till next time- Ski well, and Rip it up!

Hyperlite Rewritten Premier December 23rd at Boardrider's Cantina!!!!

2009-12-17T08:17:00.000-08:00

This rad little Surf/ Skate/ Snow/ Wake Taco Bar is hosting yet another action sports film screening. We had a blast when they did premiers for "Out of the Pond" and "Red Bull Rampage: The Evolution" so this time is sure to be just as fun. Plus..... jeez... we really really love this film.

Boardrider's Cantina: 231 Southeast 1st Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33432-4924 - (561) 392-0044

PRE ORDER 2010 GEAR NOW!

2009-09-18T07:38:00.000-07:00

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Ronix, Radar and Liquid Force Products are uploaded and avilable for pre order now! Check it out!

2010 Liquid Force

2010 Radar

2010 Ronix

Just checkin in!

2009-09-10T12:58:00.000-07:00

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Hey, guys!

Hope everyone is enjoying their time on the water as much as we are.... in between the massive thunderstorms that have been plaguing South Florida the past few weeks. So a lot has been going on. We are gearing up for the arrival of all the sick new 2010 product, and some of it is available now! Check out our Ronix and Radar sections to catch a glimpse of what they dreamed up for us this season.

Also, aside from all that we thought we would just share a few things with you that we feel are pretty much awesome right now.

1. Congratulations to Aaron Rathy and Dallas Friday on their victory at the Worlds! Whoo! Check out Alliance's photo gallery here.

2. Congratulations to Rob Mapp of FORT LAUDERDALE (!!!) for his World Cable Championships victory. To read the article click here.

3. Obscura Wakeskates. We are pretty stoked on the new designs. Check them out here.

4. You can dowload the intro song from Global Warning"Going Big" here- Hilarious. Do it.

5. The HO Syndicate S1. Yes, we are still talking about it. It's just that cool. Check it out here.

So that's pretty much it for now. Hope to see you in the shop or on the water soon!

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CBS4 report: Chris Parrish at the Miami Nautique International Waterski Tournament

2009-07-31T13:30:00.001-07:00

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REWRITTEN- the incredible new Hyperlite team video.

2009-07-23T09:16:00.000-07:00

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Wow. That's all we can say.. and we will say it again. Are you ready? "WOW!" It is absolutely incredible. We are all transformed into slack jawed zombies every time the video is on. The opening scene alone is enough to blow your mind. We seriously have never been this excited about a wakeboard film. It truly is one of a kind. Check out the trailer here and be sure to pick up your copy while they are still on the shelf. They are going fast because we absolutely cannot shut up about it. It's just that unreal.

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Team Rider Jimmy LaRiche lands a 1080! Check out the vid...

2009-07-13T11:48:00.000-07:00

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Earlier this morning: VIP day at Chet Raleys. A lucky few get to see the new Ski Nautique 200.

2009-07-07T11:02:00.000-07:00

Click the picture to check out all the shots from this morning!

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Questions, Answers and Rave Reviews about the NEW 2010 Ski Nautique 200.

2009-07-03T08:53:00.000-07:00

Excerpt from the "Nautique Insider" blog:

As most of you know, we were lucky enough to score an exclusive interview with Bill Yeargin and Andy Mapple to discuss the new Ski Nautique 200. It turns out that we were even more lucky -- VP of Product Development Greg Meloon was available to share his input as well! Once again, Nautique has come through with an awesome boat, and I would like to thank Andy, Greg and Bill for sharing their thoughts with us.

Thanks also goes to everyone here at PlanetNautique, especially those of you who submitted your questions. Enjoy the interview!

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Most people believe the current Ski Nautique 196 is the best ski boat ever built – What was the inspiration to make it even better?

BILL: Well, actually I was out one day on the lake with Andy giving him his weekly ski lesson… Just kidding…

The real story is that after I accepted the president/CEO job at Correct Craft, and before I even started work, our Board Chairman, Ken Meloon, began sharing his vision of making the 196 even better and offering it in both a closed and open bow version. Then, probably my second week on the job, I had lunch with Andy Mapple and he shared the same vision. I have never asked them if it was a coordinated attack but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was. I may not be the smartest guy but I know that when industry legends like Andy Mapple and Ken Meloon are suggesting you do something it makes sense to listen to them!

Over time the more our team talked about developing a new ski boat the more excited we became. Then, after bringing Greg Meloon on as our VP of Product Development we made the commitment, about 2 years ago, to develop this boat.
The mission from the beginning has been that the new boat had to be the best ski boat ever, by far. Everyone who has been in the boat believes we accomplished the mission.

By the way, Greg has been incredibly instrumental in the development of this new boat so I asked him to join us for this interview and answer some of the questions. You get 3 for the price of 2!

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Can you tell us anything about the process to build this boat?

BILL: I can tell you it was a painstaking process using lots of technology but also lots of trial and error. Sometimes the excitement level would be really high and other times there would be great disappointment. However, over the two years the entire team hung in there and slowly but surely the boat kept getting better. I am so incredibly proud of Greg, Andy and the entire team for all of their effort on this boat. Their hard work paid off – we reached our goal of the best ski boat ever, by far. We know water skiers all over the world are going to love this boat and that makes us happy.

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Is the Ski Nautique 200 taking the place of the Ski Nautique 196? What’s the fate of the 206 and 216? If the 196 is going away, when will the last 196 be produced?

GREG: The Ski Nautique 200 is the new tournament boat from Nautique. The Ski Nautique 200 is replacing the current Ski Nautique 196 and 206 in our product line. Once skiers feel the difference the Ski Nautique 200 make in their performances, this revolutionary, new boat will definitely be requested at all events.

ANDY: I am very confident with Greg’s statement; Nautique has taken the pull and wake characteristics to a whole new level.

BILL: The Ski Nautique 216 continues to be available as a Limited Package.

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Which model SN 200 (Closed or Open Bow) will be used to pull tournaments?

GREG: We plan to use both the open bow and closed bow versions to pull tournaments. One of our goals was to build a boat that allows the customer to choose between an open or closed bow, without any penalty to performance. The Ski Nautique 200 was designed and engineered such that closed and open bow versions perform as identically as possible. This revolutionary new ski boat has one hull with two deck options. The Ski Nautique 200 – Closed Bow and the Ski Nautique 200 – Open Bow are identical in weight, balance and wake.

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Do you expect a tower to become a preferred feature, even on boats used in tournaments?

GREG: The FCT 3 tower has been re-scaled to fit the size and shape of the Ski Nautique 200. The tower works with either deck and we expect it to be popular with the recreational skiing crowd as well as bare footers. All of our boats are built for a tower so that one can be installed later on by a second-owner, if preferred.

ANDY: I think the tower on the Ski Nautique 200 looks awesome and totally fits the lines of the boat. Last week we specifically had some of our promo team ski behind the Ski Nautique 200 – Open Bow, with a tower as well as without one, to see if they could tell a difference – they could not. Chris Parrish and I also skied the 200 Open Bow with a tower at 39-off with no problems. This is due to the fact that the anchor points of the tower are further back around the center of gravity of the boat and also in the area with the most lift, so the wakes are not affected. Plus, the tower is less than 100 lbs.

BILL: I have been surprised by the number of people who have seen the open bow version of this boat with a tower and have said it is the perfect 20-foot family boat. We developed the boat to be tournament caliber but people are already commenting on how suitable the boat also is for families.

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There are a lot of people who cling to the traditional graphics. Will there be an option for the traditional big Ski Nautique side graphics?

GREG: The standard striping is a choice of the front hull stripe and rear hull stripe. If a consumer were to combine these two stripes into one color, the result would be a traditional solid stripe boat. The Ski Nautique logo could be repositioned in the “traditional” center location if the colors are specified this way but the logo comes in the standard size.

However, the overall design and styling of the boat defines the new direction for Ski Nautique. The combination of the new gelcoat pattern and the “fast” forward location of the Ski Nautique logo enhances the image of the revolutionary Ski Nautique 200. This isn’t your grandpa’s Ski Nautique – although we think that he will approve.

BILL: Speaking of Grandpa, Ralph Meloon (Greg’s grandfather and son of our founder) loves the boat. A couple times I think he has been close to strapping on a ski. At 91 he has seen every Correct Craft model ever built so if he says the 200 is an extraordinary boat it must be!

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What are the seating and weight capacity limits in the open bow SN 200? What about the closed bow?

GREG: Weight Capacity: 1450 LBS or People Capacity: 10 persons – Open Bow and 7 persons – Closed Bow

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Will the SN 200 have a retractable pylon, tow-ring, or any attachment that was meant for pulling, either standard or as an option, available behind the rear seat?

GREG: The transom is equipped with a fully functional lifting ring that can be used as a tow point.

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What can you tell us about the different option packages for this boat? Will there be an option for the traditional gauges on the dash? If so, is the LINC system standard on a particular package (Team, perhaps) and optional on the other packages? Have there been any improvements to the LINC system for 2010?

GREG: The Ski Nautique 200 is equipped standard with many great features. The helm has been designed for maximum view-ability of the gauges and the lake. The controls are ergonomically placed to improve the driving experience. Many options are available to customize the Ski Nautique 200 to the consumer’s needs. The options include: Zero Off, Stereo with USB connectivity, Depth Finder, and the love seat extension in the open bow. The Team Edition package is available on the Ski Nautique 200 and includes advanced helm options such as the Nautique LINC System, Zero-Off Tournament System, Stereo and Digital Switching featuring the Keyless ignition system.

ANDY: I must say that I am very impressed with the Nautique LINC System. The functions and ability to keep everything on one screen and in one place is awesome. I am very much a fan of new technology, so the Nautique LINC System is something I have been a strong advocate of for this new ski boat. Besides, it just looks cool!

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Will there be a coastal edition SN 200 available?

GREG: Not for the upcoming model year, but we will certainly consider it for the future if there is enough consumer interest.

WEIGHT, ENGINE & STRUCTURE QUESTIONS

What’s the weigh difference between the open bow SN 200 and the closed bow SN 200?

GREG: There is no weight difference between the Ski Nautique 200 – Open Bow and the Ski Nautique 200 – Closed Bow. As a result of the focus groups we conducted prior to the development phase, this was one of out targets that we worked very hard to achieve. Both the open bow and the closed bow models are identical at 2800 lbs.

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What are the SN 200 dimensions? How do those dimensions compare to the 196? Does the 200 have a liner?

GREG: A new stringer system was developed for the Ski Nautique 200 to optimize weight, strength and consistency. The boat is not a liner boat in the sense of the v-drives Nautique builds. The carpet is attached to the floor as is traditional in the Ski Nautique.

A comparison of the boats is below:

Excerpt from "Planetnautique.com"

As you have probably read, last week Nautique revolutionized the water ski industry yet again with the introduction of our new Ski Nautique 200. The comments about this boat have been incredibly positive and we have had customers ordering the boat without even seeing it. There is no question that the next legend in our industry has been born.

I know you would expect me to say good things about this boat and I am sure that I will have plenty of opportunity to do that. In the meantime, I thought you might like to hear from others who are respected in our industry. So, this blog entry will be devoted to hearing what others in our industry say about the new Ski Nautique 200.

- “Nautique has developed a ski boat like no other in the industry. I would recommend this boat to anyone, at any age or skill level.”
Andy Mapple, Multi-year Water Ski World Champion

- “The thing I like most about this boat is the wake – it is practically non-existent. The Ski Nautique 200 will take slalom skiing to the next level.”
Chris Parrish, Current Slalom World Record Holder

- “The view from the driver’s seat is great — it doesn’t matter how short or tall you are. The tracking is impeccable. It couldn’t be better.”
Jack Travers, World Renowned Ski Coach

- “The wake is so easy, soft and as smooth as can be. It’s incredible! I’m ready to get my own. Where’s the next one?”
Becky Lathrop, Professional Tournament Driver

- “Since the boat rides so flat and there’s no spray, it’s easier for me to see the course and predict what I need to do next. It’s an incredible improvement for skiing that only Nautique could execute.”
Scot Ellis, The Rocket Man

- “When I’m tricking, I can’t believe how flat the table is. Nautique has definitely set a new benchmark with this one!”
Rhoni Barton Bischoff, US Team Member

- “Nautique builds the greatest ski boat and they are improving that reputation with the new Ski Nautique 200.”
Les Todd, Professional Tournament Driver

- “Trying to make the best even better is hard work, but Nautique has done it again!
Jaret Llewellyn, IWSF Male Athlete of the Year

- “For the first time, I haven’t had the ski move while I crossed the wake. No other ski boat has ever felt like this. This incredible improvement is going to be appreciated by every single skier.”
Clementine Lucine, IWSF Female Athlete of the Year

- “The new Ski Nautique 200 is forward-thinking, spacious and comfortable. The wake is so smooth for slalom skiing and perfect for tricking.”
Whitney McClintock, 50th Masters Water Ski Trick Champion

- “Nautique has definitely set the bar out of reach of the competition with the Ski Nautique 200.”
Jim Powers, National Tournament Driver

- “The new Ski Nautique 200 clearly demonstrates a commitment to addressing the needs of skiers today while keeping a clear vision for the future.”
Bill Porter, Performance Ski & Surf

– “WOW was first thing that came to mind when I saw the new Ski Nautique 200. Nautique hit a grand slam with this new boat!”
Dave Macchi, National Tournament Driver

You can be part of the revolution – call your Nautique dealer today to order you new Ski Nautique 200.

The world just got better – Enjoy the Nautique life!

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Andy Mapple's take on the new Ski Nautique 200. (source: Nautique Nation)

2009-07-01T08:40:00.000-07:00

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When I joined the Nautique team, the current boat was the Ski Nautique 2001. In the 27 years since I’ve been on the team, Nautique has had only three new tournament ski boats. Each time they have revolutionized the industry and set the competition on a multi-year quest to try and catch up. Now, they’ve done it again.

The team at Nautique has really outdone themselves. The all-new Ski Nautique 200 is truly revolutionary. Revolutionary from not only a much improved wake shape and design standpoint, but also the entire look of this boat is very forward-thinking and innovative. The amount of storage is greater than any other boat in the industry. The helm design is completely repositioned which dramatically improves the driver’s view. Open bow and closed bow versions are identical - there is one hull and two decks. Their common hull has greater lift, allowing it to ride higher on the water, creating the softest wake in ski boat history. Needless to say, the time and investment the company has made to this boat and the sport of water skiing makes me very proud of my association to Nautique.

Last week Nautique made its first showing of the all-new Ski Nautique 200 to key industry representatives. During this first preview day, our videographers were onsite to capture everyone’s reactions first hand. Check out the video below to hear more about their thoughts and better understand why the Ski Nautique 200 will truly revolutionize the skiing industry once again.

Again, Nautique, like all its ski boats before, has written a new chapter in water ski boats, one that only Nautique could write. Stay tuned to Team Nautique for continual updates, videos and pictures leading up to our official launch of this all-new ski boat. Also, make sure you visit your nearest Nautique dealer to learn how you can call the Ski Nautique 200 your very own.

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We have a new favorite in the shop: Billabong Out of the Pond on DVD.

2009-06-23T08:43:00.000-07:00

We have been playing this vid nonstop and have it in stock and ready to ship! It's got some sick sections by Billabong team riders Danny Harf, Shawn Watson, Brian Grubb, Eric Ruck, Kevin Henshaw, and Chad Sharpe. Check out the trailer below....

Buy It Here at www.miamiskinautiques.com!

URBAN RIDER WINCHES!!!!! Ready To Ship! SO Stoked!!!

2009-06-18T07:17:00.000-07:00

The Urban Rider allows you to school the rails, take on the land gaps and make the most of every puddle in your neighbourhood without the need of a boat or large crew of riders. Forget about that drive to the lake to get a ride. Find a drain, water fountain, a puddle or dig a hole, it’s all possible with the Urban Rider.

Powered by a 9-hp engine, the Urban Rider will pull an 80-kg rider up to riding speed in less than 20 meters. It’s as easy as setting up, slide and ride away from what ever obstacle you choose.

Inflating fuel prices? Who cares...because even at current prices you can have a full day riding with all your mates for under $5.

Fitted with the latest Urban Rider technology, you can now operate the winch just using one hand with the new pistol grip controller. An easy thumb accelerator and Hydraulic disc brake mechanism allows for smooth acceleration and braking control.

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Byerly Toe Jam Stop #3- Rockstar Wake Jam

2009-06-10T06:27:00.000-07:00

(Excerpt from Byerly Toe Jam press release on wakeworld.com)

Orlando, Fla. - A top-notch venue was unveiled today, as the world's best wakeskaters competed for the first time at Nautique Headquarters in Orlando, Florida for the Rockstar Wake Jam.

Of course, the towboat of choice was the Byerly Icon Edition 210 Nautique, which shaped the perfect wake and delivered solid pulls all day with the help of Zero-Off GPS speed control. The highest level of today's wake riding was on display, with the judges looking for big wake moves over flats and lip tricks.

Notable hammers were Reed Hansen's 360 shove, Ross Gardner's toeside late front big, Brian Grubb's wrapped toeside nose grab backside 180, Dieter Humpsch's indy poked backside 180's and Brandon Thomas' big spin mute.

The final showdown came down to a head-to-head battle between Brian Grubb and Reed Hansen, arguably the two best wake riders in the sport. Hansen landed three different 360's plus a late shove and then came super close on a 540 attempt.

Grubb pulled through in the clutch with a nose grab 360, late shove (toeside and heelside) and his signature wrapped toeside nose grab backside 180, combined with other stylish airs to beat Hansen by a very narrow margin.

To read the article in it's entirety and see the final results of the competition visit wakeworld.com/byerlytoejam

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Miami Ski Nautique and Local Miami riders featured in a Video for Ocean drive Feat Dj Oriska! Check it out!

2009-06-05T08:34:00.000-07:00

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Fun things to check out!!!

2009-06-04T13:28:00.000-07:00

Last month we had a pretty cool suprise- Hyperlite was filming a video, and they came to us for a boat to use while filming here in Miami. We were more than happy to oblige. More pictures will be coming soon, but here are a few for now- check out the fun we had when Shaun Murray, Erik Ruck and Jimmy LaRiche came to visit!

Miami Ski Nautique Flickr/Team Hyperlite

Well, we are so happy to hear that one of our favorite riders Emily Durham and her husband Kevin- both of which have been a great help to us with boat shows and other events- are expecting their first child! Congrats, guys!!! There is a really great interview with Mrs. Durham herself on wakeworld.com. Check it out to read all about her career, her experiences, future plans, and of course she spills the beans about the baby!

www.wakeworld.com/EmilyCopelandDurham

Connecting withMiami Ski Nautique and Nautique - Social networking

2009-06-03T09:01:00.000-07:00

Connect with us on all of our Social networking profiles. We would love to be friends!

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PLUS Connect with Nautique

Learn about the many ways that you can stay connected to Nautique by visiting our new social media page on nautiques.com. Check us out on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and more; choose the platforms that work best for you.

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Great Article From www.waterskimag.com! "Set Yourself in Motion!"

2009-03-19T11:12:00.000-07:00

Use advice from these three top pros to launch yourself into your best season ever.

JODI FISHER
Right before the season...
I think it's important to be physically strong. Having a good winter training program will also help you avoid injury and be able to stay focused throughout the season.

When I start training...
I focus on core stability - it's about being flexible and having that strong core. To me, it's more useful to use smaller weights and focus on balance, back strength and the core. For slalom, you don't necessarily have to have huge muscle mass because you don't use muscles in that way, but you do need to be strong in the stomach, lower back and legs.

For a non-pro, I'd say...
Take some lessons. I have people who come to ski school who have been trying to ski for so long and aren't getting it. To realize the boat speed has been too fast or they are trying to learn gates before they have even shadowed buoys - being pointed in the right direction would allow them to advance quickly and get more enjoyment out of it.

My favorite part of a new season is...
The whole anticipation aspect. As I get a little older, it's more challenging to stay where I was during the previous season or even to improve on it. For many years, it was me looking up to the guys ahead of me, and now I'm looking over my shoulder at the younger guys to keep them off my tail! It's an interesting perspective for me now.

The 411...
Ski: 68-inch Fisher Orange Flex
PB: 3 at 41 off
Recent achievements: 2008 World Cup titleholder
2009 goals: "My sights are set on the U.S. Masters and the Worlds in August. It's a title that I've always strived to hold - one of my career goals."

FREDDY KRUEGER
Right before the season...
I think there are three key areas to success: desire, fitness and equipment. To set up for success you have to make sure you put in the off-season gym time. Also, this season I am on a new pair of D3 Nightmares, which I've set a pending world record on. So, hopefully, I can check equipment off the list. Desire, or focus, is the key. When the day comes that you don't have the desire to push yourself to the very edge, you won't have a successful season.

When I start training...
I think of all the events I've lost because I didn't ski well. If you ski well and someone beats you, that's just great competition. I don't ever mind losing an event that way. I hate losing when I didn't do what I needed to do on the water to give myself a chance to win. I concentrate on that feeling and it always helps me get ready.

For a non-pro, I'd say...
Do what you can in the gym, but know that nothing will make up for time on the water. The better you can handle your skis, the farther you will jump. If you look like Homey the Clown on your skis, odds are you're not going to jump as far as you hope.

My favorite part of a new season is...
No matter what last year was like, you have the hope that this will be the best season of your life. That's the thing about athletes - they tend to be real optimists. I don't know anyone who comes into the new season thinking they won't ski well!

The 411...
Skis: 90-inch D3 Nightmares
PB: 247 feet
Recent achievements: Current men's jump record holder with 247 feet; 2008 Masters men's jump champion
2009 goals: "I'd like to set a new PB and hit my keys in every event."

REGINA JAQUESS
Right before the season...
It definitely isn't so much about gym time or tons of weights, but it really pays off to do some cardio and a little strength training - but not to max out your muscles working out extensively.

For a non-pro, I'd say...
Not to overdo it. A lot of people tend to be weekend warriors, and they'll go out and give it all they have and by Monday they're dying. Just have fun with it. Stretch before and after. That's my main thing.

When I'm not skiing...
I really enjoy swimming, and I think it's actually really helpful - mostly mentally. You're taking yourself out of the technicality and competitiveness of skiing. The pressure is off from running that next line length or buoy, but you're still staying in shape without overdoing the skiing.

My favorite part of a new season is...
The feeling of getting on the water again - it makes me excited for the summer, the good times and the warm weather. I really don't look forward to how sore I get, though!

The 411...
Ski: 9900 Goode SL
PB: Slalom: 3 at 39; jump: 171 feet; tricks: 8,480 points
Recent achievements: 2008 Masters women's slalom champion; 2008 Pan Am Championships: women's jump, slalom, trick ski and overall champion
2009 goals: "I want to be a ski bum this summer. I haven't been able to be one for a while because of school. I'll be going to all the tournaments and getting ready for Worlds. I'm really excited!"

Miami Ski Nautique Hosts it's first In Store Event- "Wake The District: an exploration of art in boardsports."

2008-12-09T12:44:00.000-08:00

Once again, Art Basel has come and gone. This year was a little different for us, though... we decided to join in the fun. If we may say so ourselves, Friday December 5th brought a great event to Miami's Art District. Miami Ski Nautique hosted "Wake The District: an exploration of art in boardsports." There was fun to be had by all whether they were jumping on the trampoline, checking out live painting by Son Duong, shopping the great sale in the store, playing rock band, or just coolin out on bean bags in our beautiful Miami weather. Guests enjoyed delicious authentic Brazillian BBQ alongside brand new 2009 Nautiques with their killer sound systems synched and thumpin. At the Red Bull bar beautiful Molly Teeter-Webb served up Beer, Wine, and cocktails and is well on her way to Tom Cruise "Cocktail " status. ;0) Local Wake and Skate photographer Matthew Roy set up an impressive display of photographs featuring local riders, some on staff here at the shop. Son had some great shirts and hats for sale from his clothing company Diabolik Life as well as some amazing prints of his original artwork. He is best known for his work with Hyperlite and Byerly wakeboards. You can find his work on boards such as Hyperlite and Red Bull athlete Brain Grubb's the Catalyst, Scott Byerly's Byerly Legacy Wakeskate, and Monarch Wakeboard. We are really happy that so many of you came out and are super pumped that the event went well. We had great time, and so did our reps from Hyperlite and Red Bull as well as Son- the man of the hour. We hope to see you all again soon, and we'll keep you posted on the next one! Cheers!

2008 WATERSKI NATIONALS

2008-08-21T06:40:00.000-07:00

Hey, everybody! We had a great time last week at the 2008 Waterski Nationals. Congratulations to Mike Ise on his victory! What an exciting ending that was! The run off had us on the edge of our seats. :0)It was a good week, minus the ant bites and we were happy to see all our friends and make some new ones. We were very happy with the great response to the HO Syndicate A1, and look forward to hearing everyone's feedback on their new ski! Congratulations to new team skier Dylan Alvarez for placing first in Boys 2 Overall. At just 12 years old, this great kid is going to be an athlete to keep your eye on. :0) Now, down to "business:" There have been a lot of rumors going around about Miami Ski Nautique's involvement with the controversial "Warp 8 girls." We'd like to squash a few if we can. Matthias Auer is a close friend of Miami Ski Nautique, and we believe in his product. We sell the Warp 8 in our store, but were not selling or promoting the Warp 8 at Nationals. We were working alongside HO to sell and promote the new Syndicate A1. We had no part in the Warp 8 marketing campaign that took place at Nationals, aside from being friendly with all involved. We try to be positive and stay friends with everyone, but unfortunately this was misconstrued as us being behind a campaign that some found offensive. Se la vie! It happened, it wasn't our deal, and that's that. ;0) So back to skiing.

Some pics from the event:

WELCOME TO OUR BLOG!

2008-08-21T06:37:00.000-07:00

Hello, all! We decided to start a blog so that we can keep everyone posted on how life is going in the world of Miami Ski Nautique. This will be a collective gathering of thoughts, ideas, news and more from all of our staff, friends, and family.