
Vintage Wakeboard Podcast
Our mission is to honor the pioneers of wakeboarding and catalog it’s history. Join us as we discuss the roots of wakeboarding.
Episodes
21 episodes
18. Mike Weddington
1995 World Wakeboard champ Mike Weddington is in the house! This guy lived it up in the 90s during the height of the wakeboard revolution. We talk all about it on the latest episode of the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast.
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Episode 18
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4:46:57

17. Jeff Heer
Canada is known for producing wakeboard legends. It must be in the water. Today we get the opportunity to talk to one. Jeff Heer! Jeff had 4 pro models with Hyperlite in the 90s and is still involved in wakeboarding toda...
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1:12:45

16. Shaun Murray
Shaun Murray is a 4-time world wakeboard champ, Xgames champ, has his own video game, probably has more pro models or boards with his name on it than anyone, and the list goes on while doing it on a Hyerlite Wakeboard. Join us in the Shau...
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1:43:10

15. Bill Porter
Bill Porter is the owner of Performance Ski and Surf out of Orlando, FL. He's been selling wakeboards since they were invented. So much history and great stories coming from Bill. Bill has also influenced the sport by sponsori...
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1:06:31

14. Cobe Mikacich
World champion Cobe Mikacich is a legend in wakeboard history. He's had over 10 pro models in just the 90s, been a hug influence in O'Brien Wakeboards for over 20 years and invented several practical boat products that help make your life...
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1:00:25

13. Aaron Stumpf
Aaron Stumpf has been working at Hyperlite Wakeboards for over 30 years and has been shaping boards for over 20. If you're riding a Hyperlite, there's a good chance he's had a part in it. Listen to Aaron's stories on the lates...
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1:26:57

12. Parks Bonifay
Parks Bonifay is one of those guys you consider a lifer in wakeboarding. From waterskiing baby, to winning XGames to barefooting behind a formula 1 car. Parks has done it all. Lots of good stories on this episode.
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1:33:02

11.2 Erich Schmaltz
Part 2 - From riding for Skurfer, to competing in the first Worlds, to having one of the first pro models, to inventing new ways to ride without bindings, to starting his own wakeboard company; Erich Schmaltz has done so much in the sport of wa...
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1:01:39

11.1 Erich Schmaltz
Part 1 - From riding for Skurfer, to competing in the first Worlds, to having one of the first pro models, to inventing new ways to ride without bindings, to starting his own wakeboard company; Erich Schmaltz has done so much in the sport of wa...
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1:04:08

10. 90s Hyperlite Art Guys
Some of the best wakeboard art in the 90s was coming from Hyperlite. Scott Cook, Tony Teske and Mike Anderson was the guys making the magic from behind the scenes. From the oringinal Hyperlite, to the Shapiro's flame board, to Murra...
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1:26:16

9. Rich Nolan
Rich Nolan is a wakeboard shaping guru from the 80s and 90s. He's made boards for HO, Jobe, Kidder, Fulltilt, Blindside, Surf Alley, Rusty, Epoch, Wake Tech, Straight Line, Lunatic, K2 and Nolan Designs. His footprint is huge. ...
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52:38

8.2 Dean Lavelle
Part 2 - To winning 1996 Worlds, to having 6 Hyperlite pro models, to creating and inventing wake related products, to be one of the most versatile watersports athletes ever; Dean Lavelle is a legend. Join us as we discuss this hall of famer's ...
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50:59

8.1 Dean Lavelle
Part 1 - To winning 1996 Worlds, to having 6 Hyperlite pro models, to creating and inventing wake related products, to be one of the most versatile watersports athletes ever; Dean Lavelle is a legend. Join us as we discuss this hall of famer's ...
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47:58

7. Greg Nelson
From one of the most stylish riders in the 90s, to starting up Double Up Wakeboards, to having his own action figure, to now being the VP of Marketing for Hyperlite Wakeboards. Greg Nelson is one of the most recognizable legends in wakebo...
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48:05

6. Pat McElhinney
Pat McElhinney used to be O'Brien Wakeboards' team manager and board shaper in the 90s. He has the best O'Brien collection in the world hands down. He also owns McElhinney Wakeboard School which has teaching wake for over 30 years. ...
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1:08:13

5. Josh Smith
In the early 90s, the king of style and grabs was no other than Josh Smith. Josh has his hand in many firsts, wake companies and his share of pro models. Join us as we discuss Josh's wake career.
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1:16:02

4.2 Rich Goforth
PART 2 - There's a lot of history behind Rich Goforth. Not only was Rich the team manager for Wake Tech, Liquid Force and Thruster, he has never ending stories of the past that makes him a wakeboard treasure. Join us as this unforgettable...
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53:58

4.1 Rich Goforth
There's a lot of history behind Rich Goforth. Not only was Rich the team manager for Wake Tech, Liquid Force and Thruster, he has never ending stories of the past that makes him a wakeboard treasure. Join us as this unforgettable legend t...
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50:08

3. Harley Clifford
Had the opportunity to talk to Harley Clifford while he was in quarantine in Australia. Join us as we discuss Harley's impressive wakeboard career and the 25th anniversary Liquid Force heritage collection.
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1:13:20
