"Double Up" Wake Action

“Double Up” Wake Action

Posted August 29, 2005 by Staff Writer

Following the wake of the WWA Nationals local Oakley dealer, [BS] The Board Shop, hosted a first ever: a night-time wake contest! Co-owners Jayson Rishling and Keni Koreba put on an incredible event. 20 pros competed using the ‘Double Up’ tow pattern. For those new to wakeboarding, a…


World Wakeboard Assoc. Nationals

World Wakeboard Assoc. Nationals

Posted August 25, 2005 by Staff Writer

Over the weekend, 200 wakeboarders, both amateurs and professionals, competed for the Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships. We certainly had the spot locked down.

Oakley athlete Keith Lyman battled it out in the Men’s Pro wake. Only the winner of multiple 4-man heats could…


Oakley At Summer X

Oakley At Summer X

Posted August 7, 2005 by Staff Writer

It was a steaming hot weekend in Los Angeles for the 11th annual Summer X Games where the top athletes of skate, BMX, MX, wake and surf come to win the gold and make their mark. Both Staples and Home Depot centers crawled with spectators while Oakley athletes represented with huge success taking…


Crew Challenge 2005

Crew Challenge 2005

Posted August 6, 2005 by Staff Writer

In the first week of August, the annual Crew Challenge Wakeboard contest went down in Canada’s Cottage Country in Muskoka, Ontario.

Since this was the first year Oakley had presence at the event, Oakley decided to both sponsor and built all the features. The idea behind Crew Challenge is to put…


Oakley Signs Dallas Friday

Oakley Signs Dallas Friday

Posted August 4, 2005 by Staff Writer

Oakley, Inc. today announced the signing of professional wakeboarder Dallas Friday to an endorsement agreement for the company’s eyewear and footwear products. Dallas is regarded as one of the biggest names in wakeboarding’s history. Her determination to excel and commitment to training and…