Hyperlite Wakeboard Packages
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US $279.00
Wakeboarding is a relatively new addition to the plethora of activities in the water sports genre. The sport is gaining in popularity as its inclusion in Extreme Sports competitions brings wakeboarding more exposure to the public and athletes alike. Originally called Skurfing, wakeboarding is a combination of water skiing, snowboarding and surfing. Wakeboarding employs elements from all of these sports, using a powerful boat to tow the rider, similar to waterskiing, and a shortened, buoyant board that the rider's feet are strapped into. The wakeboarder can perform tricks off the wakes of the high-speed boats, applying maneuvers from skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing. These moves are described with such terminology or slang such as catching air, tootsie roll, tantrum or hoochy glide.
Wakeboarding's origination began in Orlando, Florida in 1985 when two surfing and water skiing aficionados had the idea to combine the two sports to create and market a new boardsport. Tony Finn is credited with being the inventor of the skurf and Jimmy Redmon designed the skurf board to include bindings for the feet that would ultimately define and distinguish the sport. This design element was crucial for the development of the sport as the rider can ride and control the board as in surfing yet could also perform tricks, catch air and add some razzle-dazzle and self-expression to the sport without losing the board from the feet.
In 1989, Redmon, who is known as the guru of wakeboarding, formed the World Wakeboarding Association (WWA) which was created to establish rules, stipulate consistent and fair standards for competition in events such as the widely popular X Games and to help educate and expose the public in improving wakeboarding skills. Since 1990, when ESPN provided exposure and legitimacy to the sport through a nationally televised Skurfing Championship, the sport has gained popularity and development in skill, equipment, technique and intensity.
The sport earned its current wakeboarding title from businessman Herb O'Brien who developed his Hyperlite Pro board that revolutionized the sport with his compression-molded neutral buoyancy materials. This new design has become the standard in board production and enables the rider to perform exceptional tricks and generally have more fun while wakeboarding. O'Brien's wakeboard widened the market and made it possible for non-professionals to enjoy the sport due to his design making it easier for the layperson to perform a deep start and ride. Redmon furthered the engineering of the wakeboard to include a twin-tip to the bottom to assist with the rider's balance.
In wakeboarding, the rider stands sideways with his or her feet strapped onto a buoyant board with stationary non-release bindings, as in snowboarding. The rider is towed by the boat with a length of 60 feet or longer of rope, as in waterskiing. The rope is attached to a tower on the high-speed boat that accelerates at various speeds, pulling the rider behind it. Depending on the skill of the rider, the boat can travel faster to create larger wakes (the swell of water that is produced from the acceleration of the boat moving through the water) that the rider can ride and develop his or her personal style while performing tricks, which adds an exciting element to this sport.
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Wakeboard $10 Wakeboard |
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Skull Wakeboard $10 Skull Wakeboard |
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Man with Packages on Scooter $24.99 Man with Packages on Scooter - Photographic Print |
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Callaway Golf HyperLite 2.5 $69.99 The HyperLite 2.5 is the lightest bag in the lineup with a full complement of amenities to make walking the course easier than ever before. New 7 3way top with integrated handle for easy lifting and balance on the shoulders 6 pockets including a large apparel pocket a hidden valuables pocket mesh water bottle pocket. Glove holder and pen holder Extra padded single strap Water resistant base Rain hood |
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Callaway Golf / Hyperlite 4.5 Bag Blk Charcoa / 5112003 $139.23 Callaway Golf - Hyperlite 4.5 Bag Blk Charcoa - 5112003 |
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Callaway Golf / Hyperlite 4.5 Bag Navy and Whi / 5112004 $139.23 Callaway Golf - Hyperlite 4.5 Bag Navy and Whi - 5112004 |
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Labels & Packages $43.37 Labels & Packages Help your students develop important life skills with these easy-to-use activities sure to strengthen their abilities in reading, writing, finding details, and drawing conclusions! Labels & Packages is a great way to help students become more confident and independent as they work through activities involving "real-life" situations. Students will get plenty of practice reading labels while follow-up questions and open-ended activities invite creativity and test their comprehension. Topics include: product ingredients, safety warnings, nutritional values, usage instructions, and more! |
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Callaway Golf HyperLite 3.5 $149.99 The HyperLite 3.5 has the ideal blend of lightweight performance innovative features and modern style so golfer can walk confidently. 8.5 4way top with an integrated handle and 2 full length dividers New XTT Flex Foot base technology Lightweight rubber handle on spine Extra padded 4point double strap Can accommodate a single strap Foam hip pad for better ventilation 7 pockets including a large apparel pocket a hidden valuables pocket and an insulated water bottle pocket Ball marker glove holder and pen holder Umbrella holder and towel ring Rain hood Also available in single strap options |
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Wacky Packages $27.91 Wacky Packages—a series of collectible stickers featuring parodies of consumer products and well-known brands and packaging—were first produced by the Topps company in 1967, then revived in 1973 for a highly successful run. In fact, for the first two years they were published, Wacky Packages were the only Topps product to achieve higher sales than their flagship line of baseball cards. The series has been relaunched several times over the years, most recently to great success in 2007. Known affectionately among collectors as “Wacky Packs,” as a creative force with artist Art Spiegelman, the stickers were illustrated by such notable comics artists as Kim Deitch, , Bill Griffith, Jay Lynch, and Norm Saunders. This first-ever collection of Series One through Series Seven (from 1973 and 1974) celebrates the 35th anniversary of Wacky Packages and is sure to amuse collectors and fans young and old. |
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Lady in Fur with Packages in Snow $34.99 Lady in Fur with Packages in Snow - Giclee Print |
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Red Cross: Care Packages $19.99 Red Cross: Care Packages - Photographic Print |
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First-Aid for Injured Packages $24.99 First-Aid for Injured Packages - Photographic Print |
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Callaway Golf HyperLite 4.5 $169.99 The HyperLite 4.5 delivers lightweight performance at its finest with the perfect combination of advanced features and ample storage for every level of golfer. 9 6way top with an integrated handle and 5 full length dividers Newly designed XTT Base and stand technology Lightweight rubber handle on spine Extra padded 4point double strap Can accommodate a single strap Foam hip pad for better ventilation 11 pockets including a large apparel pocket with a scorecard slot a waterproof zip pocket a hidden valuables pocket and a water bottle slot pocket Ball marker glove holder and pen holder Umbrella holder towel ring and rain hood Also available in single strap options |
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Women Shopping With Christmas Packages $24.99 George Marks Women Shopping With Christmas Packages - Photographic Print |
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Shopping Couple With Christmas Packages $24.99 George Marks Shopping Couple With Christmas Packages - Photographic Print |
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Man Shopping With Christmas Packages $24.99 George Marks Man Shopping With Christmas Packages - Photographic Print |