Team Supra

Josh Sanders

How long have you been wakeboarding?
17 years
What is your current residence?
Nowra, Australia and Orlando, FL USA
Where did you train to become a Pro?
Australia and Orlando, USA
How long have you been a Pro?
11 years
Which Supra boat do you train behind?
Launch 24 SSV
What is your favorite feature?
Definitely the Wake
Best compliment received about your boat….
How good the wake plate system works to tune the wake
What color and graphics package do you have?
Black with Worlds graphics
How much ballast weight do you use?
1 ton!
What boat speed do you have drivers tow you?
about 24 MPH
How far out do you ride?
80’
What board do you use?
O'Brien Josh Sanders VICE 131
How often do you train?
Everyday - That I possibly can.
What was the first trick you learned?
Surface 180
What is your favorite trick?
131
What was the hardest trick to master?
313
What is your goal?
Complete Happiness.
Any advice you have for young riders?
Ride as much as possible but always have fun.
Do you have a Website, Facebook or MySpace?
www.joshsanders.com

Amber Wing

How old are you?
26
What is your current residence?
Sydney, Australia
Where did you train to become a Pro?
Port Hacking River Sydney and The Wakeboard Camp in Clermont, FL
How long have you been a Pro?
5 years
Which Supra boat do you train behind?
Launch 22SSV
What is your favorite feature?
The ease of filling the sacks to make a nice big wake.
Best compliment received about your boat….
“Your boat is so comfortable” …I think it’s the lounge seating.
What color and graphics package do you have?
Worlds Edition
How much ballast weight do you use?
1,950 lbs. with Gravity III Ballast System
What boat speed do you have drivers tow you?
25 MPH
What is your rope length?
85’
What board do you use?
Liquid Force 132 Jett
How often do you train?
Yoga 3 days a week, gym 3 days a week and on the water wakeboarding most days.
What was the first trick you learned?
Indi grab
What is your favorite trick?
Melon to blind
What was the hardest trick to master?
Ts 720
What is your goal?
Keep learning new tricks
Do you have a Website, Facebook or MySpace?
www.myspace.com/amberwing

Reed Hansen

How old are you?
18
What is your current residence?
Groveland, FL. Best town this side of the Mississippi
Where did you train to become a Pro?
Well, I started wakeboarding when I was 4 and I lived at a Wakeboard camp. So, it was all there for me. When I got older was really when I fell in love with wakeskating. It wasn't that I was trained; I just had so much fun with it and it came natural.
How long have you been a Pro?
I would say for about three years now.
What is your favorite Supra boat?
The 24V is my favorite, it has the biggest, cleansest wake out on the market. Not only can you bring all your friends on board (because of how big it is), but it also rides and handles really well.
What is your favorite feature?
With the hull design that it has, I feel like you can get more wake with less weight.
Best compliment received about your boat….
That it has an amazing wake. I feel like that is the best compliment that any boat can get.
How much ballast weight do you use?
Gotta love the Gravity III Ballast, just barely under 2,000 lbs
What boat speed do you have drivers tow you?
22.5
What is your rope length?
75’
What board do you use?
Ronix Zarial 42
How often do you train?
I ride at least twice per day.
What was the first trick you learned?
Backside shuvit
What is your favorite trick?
Varial flip
What was the hardest trick to master?
Heel side 540. It has been whooping my butt for years!
What is your goal?
I would really like to land a wake to wake kickflip in contest.
How do your feet stay on the board?
Well, it's just like skateboarding. You are really just applying pressure to certain areas to get the desired outcome. Aka, tricks.

Eddie Valdez

How old are you?
18
What is your current residence?
Canyon Lake, CA
Where did you train to become a Pro?
I grew up In Canyon Lake my whole life, so I have always been here riding. I ride all over or where ever I can but no place better then my home lake
How long have you been a Pro?
I currently ride the Jr. Mens Pro Tour this will be my last year In It. So, next year I will be riding in the pro division.
Which Supra boat do you train behind?
We ride behind the Launch 21 SSV.
What is your favorite feature?
How well it drives, we ride in a smaller lake and have to do some sharp turns every now and then and its just handles how a boat should, like a sports car!
Best compliment received about your boat….
Girls all like the back sun deck and everyone likes how much space there is inside the boat, surprising about of room being a 21 ft boat.
What color and graphics package do you have?
We had the black hull with the red top. But I’m really stoked for the new all black and gold worlds edition.
How much ballast weight do you use?
We fill ballast up the front ballast bag with two in the rear.
What boat speed do you have drivers tow you?
I ride about 23.5-24 MPH
What is your rope length?
I like a little longer rope so sometimes 87-90’ since some wakes are wider then others
What board do you use?
2009 Company Recruit 143
How often do you train?
I like to ride 4-5 times a week
What was the first trick you learned?
Ha…like an Indy grab
What is your favorite trick?
A Pete Rose or a huge staIlfIsh to switch out in the flats
What was the hardest trick to master?
The hardest part is if you fall hard or get hurt to get back up and do it again.
What is your goal?
To really show wakeboarding for how I would like it to be shown as and get people pumped on riding and having fun.
Do you have a Website, Facebook or MySpace?
No I don't have a website. Ha but, yeah I have a facebook and a myspace.

Dave Briscoe

How long have you been a Pro?
Since ‘93 starting competing pro at age 25.
Which Supra boat do you train behind and for your national tour?
Launch 24SSV
What is your favorite feature?
Favorite feature is the wake size and seating configuration.
What color and graphics package do you have?
Black and blue boat, gray flames with hidden skulls and Supra logo.
What is the student’s response to the boat you use for the training clinics?
My student’s response is usually the shock they have the first time they hit the wake. And that it's the biggest thing the have ever hit.
What trick do you teach your beginning intermediate or experienced wakeboarder’s during your clinics?
I mainly teach basics no matter what the level. Even my advanced riders find they have to go back before they can move forward. Each student is completely unique. And if I gave all my secrets away I'd be out of a job!
Has anyone you ever trained gone pro?
Here is a quick list of students I've coached that turned pro. I'm sure I'll leave someone out and I apologize in advance.
Shannon Best, Jeremy Kovak, Jeff Heer, Zane Scwenk, Robbie Loftus, Parks & Shane Bonifay, Cobe Mikacich, Josh Sanders, Thomas Horrell, Eric Gator Ludgert, Daniel Watkins, Brett Eisenhower, Cathy Williams, Laura Lohrmann, JD Webb, Derek Grassman, Jeff House, Phillup Combs, Phillip Soven, Phillip Aslinger, Daniel Walden, Brian Hutton, Sean Obrien, Tino Santori, Adam Fields, Kevin Henshaw, Steve Cahail, Jeff Weatherall.....and the list goes on.
How much ballast weight do you use?
A bag in the front and two in the rear. My Gravity III Ballast System pumps in 1,950 lbs of weight within four minutes.
What boat speed do you have drivers tow you?
25.2 MPH
What is your rope length?
80'
What board do you use?
CWB Absolute 135
How often do you train?
2-3 times daily in season 2-3 times a week offseason
What was the first trick you learned?
1st trick hs 180
1st invert Back Roll
1st glide raley
1st mobe HS Mobius
1st big spin ts flat 7
What is your favorite trick?
Slurpee (because few can do it)
What was the hardest trick to master?
Hs Mobius ts 1080
What is your goal?
My goal is to remain in the sport spreading the wealth throughout my life.
Do you have a Website, Facebook or MySpace?
www.thewakeboardcoach.com or look me up by my name on Facebook

Ben Greenwood

How old are you?
30
What is your current residence?
Clermont, FL
Where did you train to become a Pro?
NY, NH, MA and then coached at the Wakeboard Camp in Clermont, FL.
How long have you been a Pro?
6 Years
Which Supra boat do you train behind?
Supra Launch 24SSV
What is your favorite feature?
The Wake!!! So big with a ton of pop.
Best compliment received about your boat….
"This wake is sick!" - Every pro rider that rides behind it.
What color and graphics package do you have?
Black and Blue…I can call it the Bruise.
How much ballast weight do you use?
Don't need too much to make the wake big.
What boat speed do you have drivers tow you?
25.6 mph
What is your rope length?
Length: 91'
What board do you use?
Liquid Force Witness 140 and the Witness Grindbase 140
How often do you train?
Try to ride 2 to 3 times a day.
What was the first trick you learned?
Heelside Wrapped 360
What is your favorite trick?
Different variations on Toeside frontside 360s
What was the hardest trick to master?
Heelside 720s, took forever to learn.
What is your goal?
To continue to improve and progress my video sections.
Do you have a Website, Facebook or MySpace?
http://www.myspace.com/bennygreenwood

Trevor Hansen

How old are you?
23
What is your current residence?
Groveland, FL
Where did you train to become a Pro?
When I was coming up through the Jr men's I rode everyday with my Dad and the coaches at our camp, the WWC (world wakeboard center). I also just rode a bunch with my friends as well.
How long have you been a Pro?
This will be my 8th year riding Pro.
Which Supra boat do you train behind?
I have a Launch 24SSV.
What is your favorite feature?
The whole boat is sick. It handles great and is comfy to sit in. If I had to pick one feature that is the best it would be the wake itself. The wake on the 24 is huge and rampy.
Best compliment received about your boat….
The Wake!!! We did the Alliance high jump at my house behind the Launch 24SSV because everyone had heard that my wake was giant.
What color and graphics package do you have?
I have an interesting graphic I went with the forrest green hull and deck with a white accent. I think that it looks slick.
How much ballast weight do you use?
I use the biggest ballast package that you can get with the 24 Gravity III Ballast System. The bags fill and empty in four minutes.
What boat speed do you have drivers tow you?
Around 25 MPH
What is your rope length?
87’
What board do you use?
I have a Pro Model with CWB that is called the Marius. It is really cool to be able to design your own board just the way you like it.
How often do you train?
I ride everyday! Usually 2 times but sometime more.
What was the first trick you learned?
The first invert I landed was a Tantrum
What is your favorite trick?
My all time favorite trick to do is a Pete Rose. I really like Back Side 5's as well.
What was the hardest trick to master?
I am still having a hard time with Toe side back side 5's. I just can’t get them consistent.
What is your goal?
My goal is to have a bunch of goals. I would like to win a couple tour stops and have a video section that is up for part of the year.

Austin Hair

How old are you?
21
What is your current residence?
Orlando, FL
Where did you train to become a Pro?
Tega Cay, SC
How long have you been Wakeboarding?
9 years
Which Supra boat do you train behind?
Launch 24SSV
What is your favorite feature?
The electric multisport wake plate
Best compliment received about your boat….
“Your wake is sick”
What color and graphics package do you have?
Black base and blue highlight
How much ballast weight do you use?
1,950 lbs
What boat speed do you have drivers tow you?
24.5 MPH
What is your rope length?
82’
What board do you use?
Hyperlite Marek with Murray bindings
How often do you train?
Every day
What was the first trick you learned?
1 wake 180
What is your favorite trick?
There's nothing like landing a Clean Backside 7.
What was the hardest trick to master?
nose grab 7's
What is your goal?
Land a 1080
Do you have a Website, Facebook or MySpace?
www.austinhair.net
www.myspace.com/austinhair
Any advice you have for young riders?
Keep trying. When you fall get back up. There's nothing magical about the big name guys like Rathy and Rusty, they're just extremely focused and hard working, you can get there too.

Jacob Valdez

How old are you?
15
What is your current residence?
Canyon Lake, CA
Where did you train to become a Pro?
The Backwater and Otown Watersports in Orlando with Glen Fletcher
How long have you been a Pro?
I guess I am a pro in training
Which Supra boat do you train behind?
Launch 21V
What is your favorite feature?
The wake.
Best compliment received about your boat….
“Sweet wake…It’s huge!”
What color and graphics package do you have?
Red, black and white with flames.
How much ballast weight do you use?
1,450 lbs
What boat speed do you have drivers tow you?
22.7
What is your rope length?
80’
What board do you use?
Hyperlite Marek 136
How often do you train?
Everyday
What was the first trick you learned?
Wake Jump
What is your favorite trick?
Melon to blind
What was the hardest trick to master?
TS 9
What is your goal?
To do well on the pro tour.
Do you have a Website, Facebook or MySpace?
MySpace