Red Bull Wake Lab
Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 by Ryan
Photos by Clem
"Real" Photos Courtesy Red Bull
Words and Captions by Clem
The obstacles that were ridden were basically a copy of a fun box, but on steroids, that consisted of handrails, hubbas, and a bank-to-wall. But the reason it was titled Wake Lab was because there was a newly-invented pulley system dragging the riders back and forth across the lake...without a boat in sight.
Admittedly, I didn't really know what I was doing up there on the judges' stand, but apparently they wanted a skateboarder's perspective. And honestly, the whole idea is stolen from skateboarding anyway. The tricks are really similar, too.
It lasted well into the evening, but of course there are always good after-parties when dealing with Red Bull. Thanks for the fun time and room at the Grand Bohemian, Sarah...
Clem
"Real" Photos Courtesy Red Bull
Words and Captions by Clem
The obstacles that were ridden were basically a copy of a fun box, but on steroids, that consisted of handrails, hubbas, and a bank-to-wall. But the reason it was titled Wake Lab was because there was a newly-invented pulley system dragging the riders back and forth across the lake...without a boat in sight.
Admittedly, I didn't really know what I was doing up there on the judges' stand, but apparently they wanted a skateboarder's perspective. And honestly, the whole idea is stolen from skateboarding anyway. The tricks are really similar, too.
It lasted well into the evening, but of course there are always good after-parties when dealing with Red Bull. Thanks for the fun time and room at the Grand Bohemian, Sarah...
Clem
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