Banked Slalom
Thu. Feb 4, 2010
The Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom event kicks off tomorrow. We are pumped and want to wish good luck to Northwest Riders team snowboarder Chris Bowlin who is competing. Head up for the festivities and enjoy an amazing event!
When: February 5-6-7, 2010
More info:
Official Website
-Zack-
CANCELLED: '10 Bellingjam
Thu. Feb 4, 2010
The BellingJAM event has unfortunately been cancelled. Head to their website for the details (links below).
More info:
Official Website
Facebook Page
-Zack-
2010 Bellingjam
Fri. Jan 22, 2010
The 2009 Bellingjam event was a great success and the crew are pushing the bar for 2010. This year's
Bellingjam rail event will again feature snowboarders and freeskiers. 2010 is stacking up to be far bigger and better
than the previous year so you don't want to miss it.
Northwest Riders just signed on as a sponsor for the event. We'll have a booth setup so don't forget to bring some
sweet Dollareenies.
Where: Bellingham, WA
When: February 15th
More info:
Official Website
Facebook Page
-Zack-
Seattle Boat Show
Mon. Jan 18, 2010
The 2010 Seattle Boat Show is coming up real soon. My guess is that these will be the lowest prices for boats we may ever see. Head down and take advantage!
More info: Click Here
-Zack-
Welcome to 2010
Tue. Jan 5, 2010
We are officially back in the office and charging for the new year. NWR had a great vacation! Hope all of our friends had a fun holiday season as well.
There are a lot of good things happening for the future of NWR and we are excited to move into 2010. A MASSIVE thank you to anyone who bought a tee, hat, sticker or any piece of gear from us in 2009. Without your support we don't keep moving forward.
New web site coming soon. Please keep visiting here regularly for Northwest Riders news and happenings.
-Zack-
Happy Tuesday
Tue. Dec 8, 2009
The 2nd annual 'Gearance' Sale was a nice success. Lots of people came to say hello, lots of gear sold, and lots of crazy discounts on tees and hoodies were taken advantage of. a HUGE "thank you" to all who came out.
Free shipping on orders over $50 is still a go so take advantage for Christmas!
-Zack-
SALE this Weekend
Fri. Dec 4, 2009
The 2nd annual NWR 'Gearance' Sale is on
Saturday and Sunday. We have a ton of new and used gear up for sale at
some pretty ridiculous prices (surf, skate, skim, wake, snow, and
more). Come by the office for a dog or burger off the grill and score
yourself some savings...9AM to 5PM both days at the Northwest Riders
office in Lake Forest Park/Seattle.
Gearance Sale info:
HERE | Craigslist
HERE | Facebook
-Zack-
FREE Shipping
Wed. Nov 25, 2009
Free shipping is on. Now until Christmas...orders over $50 receive standard ground shipping for $0.
-Zack-
Skyline Is Back
Wed. Nov 18, 2009
The Skyline tee is back and in-stock: View Here
-Zack-
Seattle Roots
Fri. Nov 13, 2009
The all NEW Seattle Skyline die-cut vehicle decal...yummy:
Stick it!
-Zack-
Less than a BMW
Fri. Nov 6, 2009
Our bus is up on the auction block at Ebay. If you can fit it in your parking space at school or the office it would make your buddies Beamer look weak:
View Here
-Zack-
Big Sales
Sat. Oct 24, 2009
This weekend is a great one to get late season wake goods or early season snow goods. Have a look...click below.
Bakes is having a big sale over in Issaquah, WA until Sunday. Store sale info:here. Online sale info:here
Grizzly is slinging snow gear up in Monroe, WA. Info: here.
-Zack-
Sneak Peek
Fri. Oct 9, 2009
We just placed our order for the all new tee! It will be in soon so stay tuned...
We regularly offer up sneak peeks over on our Facebook Page. Head over now to check out the tee, and while you are there become a FAN of our page: NWR Facebook Page
-Zack-
The Short Bus
Sun. Oct 4, 2009
You Bid Now: NWR Tour Bus 4 Sale
-Zack-
Fitted Flat Bill
Fri. Oct 2, 2009
Grey Tweed or Classic Black...The Hank Markdukas premium fitted flat bill hat.
All New: Hank Markdukas
-Zack-
White Noise Tee in Grey
Fri. Sep 4, 2009
The White Noise T-Shirt is now available in Heather Grey with black print on front and back. Also features the NWR Tree Logo label on the left sleeve. 100% combed cotton goodness.
Get yours here: NWR White Noise
-Zack-
NWR Tour Bus FOR SALE
Sat. Aug 22, 2009
It has come time to sell our prized Tour Bus. Fully customized and equipped for boardsports or general travel. Custom couches that fold into beds, a dinette, cherry hardwood floors, travel storage and more. Also equipped with a full vegetable oil coversion kit. Installed and ready for use.
Call us at 425-220-0675 or email nwriders@hotmail.com for more info.
Photos: Flikr or Facebook.
-Zack-
Chambers Creek Throwdown
Fri. Aug 14, 2009
The DB Skimboards crew is hosting th Chambers Creek Throwdown tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 15). Head to the creek and hit some new rails and features. Competitors get a free t-shirt and a chance at some sweet prizes.
Information: click here.
-Zack-
Mason Lake Clinic
Fri. Aug 7, 2009
We have 12 spots Thursday, Aug. 13 and 12 spots Friday, Aug. 14 for a clinic on Mason Lake. Two hours in the boat and 40 minutes of riding for just $100. Call Greg for more info or to sign up:
425.220.0675
Location:
820 E Mason Lake Dr. S
Grapeview, WA 98546
-Zack-
Puget Sound Throwdown
Wed. Aug 5, 2009
LS Skim is holding the second annual Puget Sound Throwdown August 8th. Don't miss on the great skim action with all the top talent taking part.
Information: click here.
-Zack-
2009 Malibu PTC
Mon. Jul 27, 2009
The 2009 Malibu Pro Team Challenge is almost here! The event will be at Bow Lake near Bellingham, WA this coming August 2nd.
Get all the info here.
-Zack-
Good News
Fri. Jul 16, 2009
I visited Brandon yesterday and all I can say is literally..."wow." The kid is amazing. Prayers are being answered and both his attitude and his physical health are positive. Visit our update on WBNW here.
Also...we are taking a mini vacation for Wake!Fest and will be out of the office until July 23. All shipments will be delayed until then.
-Zack-
Tough Month
Fri. Jul 10, 2009
It has been a pretty tough month over here at the NWR camp. Just a few weeks ago, our friend and
team rider Hunter Graham was killed on Hayden Lake in Idaho in a jet ski accident. While I was
trying to get my thoughts together on that tragic happening and put together some information to
update everyone here on the site, we have had another huge weight laid out there.
On July 4th, another close friend and team rider was in an accident. Brandon Robins sustained
serious injuries in a dirtbike collision and is currently undergoing various surgeries to repair
the damage.
We will continue to update everyone and will be setting up a fund for donations very soon to help Brandon
with the medical costs he is incurring.
Please keep both Hunter's family and Brandon and his family in your prayers.
-Zack-
The Way
Fri. Jun 12, 2009
Checkout the rider highlights of Scratch Films' "The Way" along with the teaser, photos, and a video recap available at Wakeboard Northwest.
-Zack-
NEW GEAR - Available Now
Fri. Jun 5, 2009
The all new NWR Standard Tee is in-stock and you don't have it yet. Head to the tees page and get your hands on them now. Four colors available in M, L, XL for just $18 each.
Also, our best selling tee is back in-stock. The White Noise for $20 ... featuring two prints and a newly added NWR logo label on the sleeve.
+ new bright blue cursive die-cut sticker
-Zack-
Down the Road
Fri. May 29, 2009
I hope everyone had a solid Memorial weekend. We got some surfing and camping in and the batteries are officially re-charged.
This week we get the new Malibu out on the water and next week we start wake lessons. If you have not signed up for any yet give us a shout (425-220-0675 Greg) and set some up. We have a new logo tee coming down the pipe and it will be available in the next week or two. This is by far the most comfortable tee we have ever produced...check back to buy that here on the site soon.
Our new batch of stickers came in as well and we have added a bright blue cursive die-cut to the mix. I'll post that up for purchase in the next few days. That's the news for now.
-Zack-
If You Haven't, You Should.
Fri. May 15, 2009
Prepare your eyes and ears for some sweet velvety gold sensations. If you don't get what I mean...watch, and you will. Personal favorites would be "Without You" and "Little Wings" ... also the flamboyant Phil Thomas Katt.
Get Gormley'ed: Watch Here
-Zack-
Book Blast Winners
Fri. May. 8, 2009
Here they are! The top three from the Book Blast contest. We had some great submissions and these stood on the top of the pile as the all around favorites.
1st Place - Choice of hat or beanie, and standard t-shirt + stickers
Winner: Davis Richards
Book: The Sray Shopping Carts of Eastern North America
NWR's Take: Davis sent in multiple books that were in the running. We ended up buying three of his submissions. This book was spot on for our type of humor.
2nd Place - Choice of beanie or standard t-shirt + stickers
Winner: Brian Trimble
Book: Knitting with Dog Hair
NWR's Take: This book may have won it all if it wasn't for us already knowing about it before it was submitted. And yes...the book is serious and not just a joke.
3rd Place - NWR sticker pack
Winner: Matthew Carmondy
Book: The Rifleman
NWR's Take: The cover says it all. Pretty creepy...but the expressions on the characters faces are awesome. This may have placed a bit higher but it is actually an old school comic series that has become an expensive collectors item. Based on our criteria for judging the price caused it to fall a few spots.
More covers will be posted over on the Northwest Riders | The Movement Facebook Group Page
-Zack-
Book Blast Update
Fri. May. 8, 2009
The NWR Book Blast Contest top 3 will be chosen today.
We'll post the three winners here soon.
-Zack-
Nice Pop! Tonight.
Fri. May 1, 2009
Where: Tacoma, WA- Blue Mouse Theater
Time: 7:00 PM
Who: DB Skimboards
Come out and see the all new video from DB Skimboards titled "Nice Pop!" We'll be there...you should be too.
More info:
DB web site
DB BLOG
Nice Pop! Facebook Page
-Zack-
Book Blast Closed
Sat. Apr. 25, 2009
The NWR Book Blast Contest is now closed. We will be sitting down to judge the entries based on the criteria we listed at the start and will have the top three decided soon. Keep posted here and to our Facebook pages for the announcement of the winners.
We have plans for other contests also...more on those to come.
-Zack-
WAKE!FEST 2009
Sun. Apr. 19, 2009
Wakeboarding and wakesurfing with plenty of unmentionable watersports mixed in...all week long.
Wake!Fest is back for another year. The annual wakesports camp hosted by Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church is set to fire in July. Registration is now open on the Wake!Fest website.
We will be there again teaching and hanging out. Come out and join us for an unforgettable time.
-Zack-
Book Contest Update
Sat. Apr. 18, 2009
The NWR Book Blast Contest is coming to a close. We will keep the contest open until next Friday and will then begin the process of deciding the top three. Some solid prize packs are on the line. If you have not sent any entries in...this is your chance. Six days left.
-Zack-
Hi Light Tonight at EVO
Fri. Apr. 17, 2009
Tonight at EVO in Fremont is the world premiere of "Hi Light" from WIT Productions. We'll be there hanging out taking in the flick and hope you can make it to checkout what is sure to be a great new video from Spencer Norris. The crowd on hand will be substantial so make it there early.
Hi Light Premiere Details
Hi Light Interview & Teaser
-Zack-
Wake Video Premieres
Tue. Apr. 7, 2009
Head to Wakeboard Northwest for all the details on two Northwest Riders Clothing sponsored wake videos set to premiere over the next few weeks:
The Way >>
Hi Light >>
We will be on hand to support Jared (Scratch Films) and Spencer (W.I.T. Productions) and will be slinging some of our new gear also. Come out and catch these two premieres and kick off the '09 season!
-Zack-
Book Blast
Sun. Apr. 5, 2009
I'm gonna let these speak for themselves and give the rest of you a preview of some solid examples of what we're looking for in this contest. We'll keep posting them randomly.
-Zack-
Book Contest
Fri. Mar. 27, 2009
The book submissions dropping in our inbox for the contest are solid...keep them coming! We'll be posting a few of the best soon.
-Zack-
Grizzly-Sports on the Move
Fri. Mar. 27, 2009
Grizzly-Sports has made the move up highway 2 in Monroe, WA. Stop off at the shop on your way up to Stevens Pass and checkout the new digs.
18600 State Route 2
STE B
Monroe, WA 98272
-Zack-
Site Sponsor
Sat. Mar. 14, 2009
Thanks to Dylan McGuire for his recent sponsorship. Dylan and his friends get a free trip in the Northwest Riders bus. If you'd like to sponsor the web site email us for more information.
-Zack-
Contest Time
Fri. Mar. 6, 2009
New contest is on now.
Info: NWR|rideBLOG
-Zack-
NWR|rideBLOG Updates
Fri. Feb. 27, 2009
Head over to the NWR|rideBLOG for a few photos of some skimboarding from the DB Skimboard guys. There are more photos on the Northwest Riders Clothing | The Movement Facebook page as well.
-Zack-
NWR Mail Bag
Fri. Feb. 27, 2009
Date: Sun, February 22, 2009 1:01 PM
From: Angie Cantrell
Subject: is more good,
To: Zack Clark
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Well put Angie Cantrell. Couldn't have said it better myself.
-Zack-
Fri. Feb. 20, 2009
Fortunate Fortune
In addition to the awesome email I received today (below)...which some may consider spam, but put a smile on my face nonetheless...I had quite the treat from a fortune cookie the other day.
The fortune was: "you will receive pieces of gold by the bushel."
If this little prophesy comes true we'll be sending each of our past customers a free t-shirt.
-Greg-
Fri. Feb. 20, 2009
This Just In
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:02:22 -0800
From: parwehomher@yahoo.com
Subject: clapnet Estonian recompense
To: Greg Young
herself, but I never expected she would do it quite so fast. It is quite vexing. I had hoped to have before he reached the castle, he would be spared the need to take up arms against House Tully
Thank you parwehomher...thank you.
-Greg-
Fri. Feb. 20, 2009
Sale and a Lift Ticket
We have a sale on all Northwest Riders product (except stickers) starting today! Save on hoodies, tees, hats, and beanies.
There is a little extra bonus to the next nine online customers that spend $75 or more. We have six (6) unlimited passes to Snoqualmie Pass and three (3) night passes to Stevens for free. Just order here on the site, if it is $75 or more, let us know which pass you want and we will send it out with your order...totally free!
You can't make this stuff up...
-Zack-
Fri. Feb. 13, 2009
Happy Friday the 13th
It's Friday the 13th today and what better way to celebrate than with a candid and in-depth review of a school fight from a 13(ish) year old. We will also give it a PG-13 rating for some of the choice words just as a warning in case you have "little ears" in the room with you.
V8 Slyap to the head like Thyat! ... enjoy.
View the Video Here
-Zack-
Fri. Feb. 6, 2009
Northtwitter
Northwest Riders is on Twitter and you are not following...what's wrong with you? We are posting random specials and news only to be found by adding us as a friend on Twitter.
Click here, at the bottom of our home page on the Twitter button, or simply add @northwestriders. Anyone that becomes a follower between now and February 26th will be entered to win a free NWR tee and stickers...that simple.
We will pick randomly from the new followers on Friday, February 27th and then send that winner a tweet to confirm.
-Zack-
Sat. Jan. 31, 2009
Want A Deal?
If you have not been down to the Seattle Boat Show or the boat show in your area...go! If you are even considering a boat purchase then you should take a few minutes to visit some dealers. The boat prices are unheard of right now with the current economy.
The 2008 Northwest Riders Malibu Wakesetter 23LSV is on sale right now and is a steal. Go check out the Bakes Marine booth. The Seattle Boat Show ends tomorrow! (Sunday, February 1)
-Zack-
Fri. Jan. 16, 2009
A Starr is Born!
Well, it finally happened. Our longtime friend and team rider Brent Starr and his wife Amy added a new member to their family. Leighton Elizabeth Starr was born on December 27th, tipping the scales at 8 lbs 7 oz. and 20.1 inches. She’s got all of her fingers and toes, and a clean bill of health.
Congratulations Brent and Amy!
-NWR-
Fri. Jan. 2, 2009
I'm Hot, and You're Not!
Greg Young in his early days:
GY Party Rap
-Zack-
Fri. Jan. 2, 2009
2009...What of It?
Back in the office and back at it. I had a nice vacation on the eastside of the state with about 4 feet of snow to shovel over Christmas. Back in the Seattle rain...
We just added to the stickers page with the NWR cursive die-cut and the screen print stickers. On another note, some of the Winter clothing is selling out pretty quick...order online or head to Grizzly-sports in Mill Creek to get your hands on it before it's gone.
-Zack-
Mon. Dec. 22, 2008
White Christmas
We here at NWR would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. We had a great 2008. Thanks for making it out to our events and clinics and buying our gear to support the brand. We appreciate our fans and customers and are excited for 2009.
The snow has hit Seattle and the rest of the northwest hard! That means great mountain conditions and excellent snowboarding and skiing. Have fun out there...stay safe, and enjoy the holidays!
See you all in 2009!
-Northwest Riders Clothing Co.-
Tue. Dec. 16, 2008
Skim Rider Profile
Northwest Riders skimboard team member Isaac Thomas was interviewed for skimboardculture.com. Check out the interview here and also be sure and check out DBskimboards.com. Nice work Isaac!
-Zack-
Mon. Dec. 15, 2008
Thank You!
A big thanks to all the people that came out to our first annual swap meet on Saturday! We had a great day of hanging out and sold some clothing and gear to top off the day nicely.
We do have plenty of great new and used gear left. We have Slingshot boards and boots at great prices, a 6'8" Lost surfboard, handles/lines and some other tasty little gems that go nice with a warm cup 'o cocoa. Send us an email or give us a call if you are looking for anything boardsport related...chances are we have it. We also have plenty of great winter garments available...they make great Christmas gifts...I'm just sayin...
-Zack-
Tue. Dec. 2, 2008
NWR’s 1st Annual Swap Meet
Please join us for our 1st annual Northwest Riders Swap Meet on Saturday, December 13 from 10am until 5 pm. We will be pooling all of our new and used wake, snow, surf, and skim gear with that of many of our team riders. With so much gear coming from sponsored riders, you’ll be sure to find new or used boards, bindings, clothing, ropes/handles, board bags, etc at prices you won’t find anywhere else. This will also be a great chance to swing by and check out all of our new Northwest Riders winter clothing.
The swap meet will be held at our office at 3859 NE 178th St. in Lake Forest Park (98155). See you there!
-Greg-
Tue. Nov. 18, 2008
Can you feel that?
A few quick updates over on the rideBLOG. Hoody one is in and the rest of the winter goods are close to the doorstep and will be available at Grizzly Sports in Mill Creek, WA and Motion Board Shop in Lake Forest Park, WA soon. The gear will also be available online at BakesOnline.com and of course here on the Northwest Riders site. A cool new little feature we created is also available. The "Northwidget" is a store widget that you will see on BLOGS, MySpace, and other media sites. The widget is safe and secure and uses our existing PayPal account.
You can see the post at the rideBLOG featuring the Northwidget or check it out here. The new clothing will be added into the store soon so keep you eyes out for that to drop. The Northwidget will also get a full upgrade as we get more time with it. Thanks for the support...Northwest Riders.
-Zack-
Wed. Nov. 12, 2008
rideBLOG | Update
Tagtastic happenings with our winter goods... rideBLOG.
-Zack-
Thu. Nov. 6, 2008
rideBLOG | Update
Surf star Laird Hamilton will be discussing his new book tonight in Lake Forest Park. Get some info with a link to directions and info at the rideBLOG.
-Zack-
Wed. Oct. 29, 2008
Greg Young: Serial Exaggerator?
... I Think Not
Over the years, I feel as though I’ve gotten a bad rap amongst some of my friends as the guy that “makes up stories” or “invents fictitious characters” just to be funny. My only defense has been to simply state that for some odd reason I come into contact with an enormous amount of strange people and even stranger situations. I do not seek these random people or events out, I just seem to constantly be in the right place at the right time.
Read more, click: NWR|rideBLOG
-Zack-
Tue. Oct. 28, 2008
rideBLOG | Update
Apparently I embarrassed Greg with the last news post. To those of you that do not like Harry Potter and his witchcraft or pink rhinoceros...es...es (?), I apologize.
In other news, I posted up a new rideBLOG which pretty much reiterated what I said last week here, except I added a sweet photo of some swedish dudes hoping for snow. Head on over to the rideBLOG and have a look.
-Zack-
Wed. Oct. 22, 2008
Where in the World?
So where have we been lately? I'd like to tell you that I just wanted to wait an exact month between posts because I got a chain letter that told me a pink rhinoceros named Stan would appear and grant me three wishes if I did...but that's just silly. In truth, the weird hat thing from Harry Potter came over the other day and has been continually distracting me whenever I attempt to update the NWR News. He just keeps screaming SLITHEREN!!! every time I hop on here...but he finally got bored and left.
So now that's cleared up and I can get to it. I am claiming the excuse of being so busy behind the scenes that the content for any news would have been boring. The work has been steady...just not noteworthy. I am officially making no sense (I have not eaten all day I think I may be hallucinating), so a note that is, in fact, worthy: We have some new hoodies and tees dropping in the next few weeks. Girls too! Blanks just arrived and the magic is set in motion. Goodness to come.
-Zack-
Mon. Sep. 22, 2008
Avast ye Swine
Northwest Riders Clothing Company is at "half mast" so to speek. Mr. Greg Young has set out to the open sea on a sailing voyage from the Puget Sound to San Diego. He left last Tuesday and will return, God willing, sometime toward the first of the month of October. That is tentative barring any giant octopus attacks or Greg being tossed overboard for his lack of sea worthiness.
Give me a ring or an email if you need anything...Greg will be M.I.A. with little to no contact until his return. All the info is on the contact page.
-Zack-
Sun. Sep. 14, 2008
Portland, OR - Clinic
We have one last clinic stop added to the list. Portland, OR will host the final 2008 Northwest Riders Summer Tour clinic this coming Saturday, September 20. The clinic will be held at the 10th Street boat launch in West Linn, OR. Only 9 spots remain as of this writing...hurry and sign up!
Call 425.463.5553 if you have any questions. Sign up over on the Tour page here on the site.
-Zack-
Sat. Aug. 30, 2008
rideBLOG
In an effort to keep the NWR faithful (that's you) informed, we have started an official BLOG. The all new rideBLOG will include news and info that we regularly post here on the site in addition to some other exclusives solely for the BLOGGER world. The new "Happenings" can be found by clicking the image above or the link below. More coming soon...stay tuned!
click | rideBLOG
-Zack-
Wed. Aug. 27, 2008
Clinic Friday - Mason Lake
This Friday marks the final NWR Clinic on Mason Lake in Grapeview, WA. It has been an amazing tour year and we are pumped to cap it off at Mason. Sign up on the Tour page to grab a spot.
Call 425-220-0675 or map directions for the site at:
820 E Mason Lake Dr South
Grapeview, WA 98546
-Zack-
Fri. Aug. 22, 2008
Kalispell, MT Clinic
If you are attending the Kalispell, Montana tour stop and need directions to the clinic location, here they are:
Dial up yur favorite directions tool on the good 'ol WWW and type in...
Lake Blaine Bible Camp
1660 Lk. Blaine Rd.
Kalispell, MT 59901
The clinic location is right across the street from that address. Be on the lookout for a Malibu Boats banner. Call 425-220-0675 if you need any further info.
-Zack-
Sat. Aug. 2, 2008
Summer.5 Released
The Summer.5 line is printed and ready to ship! We have three of the summer designs with new colors and improved material, and have also added the "ROAD TRIP" tee to the mix.
This stuff won't stick around long and Summer doesn't have a whole lot of legs left...so get yours while you can!
Fall gear coming soon...
-Zack-
Tue. Jul. 29, 2008
Wake!Fest 2008
We recently returned from our Annual Church Camp retreat (Wake!Fest) where we get to spend all day in the boat teaching local high schoolers to wakeboard and wakesurf. The camp, called "Wake!Fest," has been going on in some capacity for more than 22 years and this year was Greg's 22nd and my 1st. I can see why Greg has never missed it!
Spending all day on calm water at Lake Entiat with personalities of every possible type in the boat could not have been more fun. The campers signed up for the boat they wanted (of course the NWR Malibu was booked quickly)and what followed was some great times and great memories.
We saw some amazing crashes, some new tricks landed, some first timers getting stoked, and SO much more. We hope to post some photos and videos soon. The staff took care of us better than we could have imagined and in the end I can easily say that it was one of the best weeks I have ever had.
Thanks to all the campers, staff, and friends that made this such an amazing time. See you next year!
-Zack-
Sun. Jul. 27, 2008
Summer.5 Clothing
We just had a huge sale and have blown out of nearly all our inventory from the Summer line. I will be adding the all "new" Summer.5 lineup over the next few days. The line includes the "PLAID" on all new tagless cotton, the "WHITE NOISE" on 50/50 material featuring a black tee with white print, the "SKYLINE" on kelly green tagless cotton with white print, and a 50/50 bright yellow with bright blue print tee.
Check back in a few days for the new gear. We also added the new cursive logo die-cut sticker to the fray. Thanks for all the support!
-Zack-
Thu. Jul. 17, 2008
Upcoming Event
The 2008 Bakes NWI Double Up competition is coming up on Saturday, July 26th. The 4th annual event is featuring three Northwest Riders wake team members (Brandon Robins, Tom Olson, and newly added Hunter Graham). There is plenty of prize money up for grabs for the riders, and giveaways and raffles for the fans.
The event is at Gene Coulon Park in Renton, WA. Come out and enjoy the sun and some top quality wakeboarding. WakeboardNorthwest.com will have a raffle for signed copies of DRIVE, GODSPEED, and ONE EYE SHUT at our booth as well. Be sure and drop by the Northwest Riders Clothing Co. tent to enter.
-Zack-
Tue. Jul. 15, 2008
Clinics - Lake Sammamish
The Issaquah, WA clinics started today and run through tomorrow. There are still three spots left for tomorrow, so if you have not signed up yet...hurry! The clinics are running from the Lake Sammamish Boat Launch. Please show up 10-15 minutes early to keep things running smoothly...we have a full group.
Guest coaching is Northwest Riders Clothing Co. and Slingshot Wakeboards team rider, Brandon Robins. Brent Starr is also on hand and long time Northwest wakeboarder Bret V will be out and about as well.
Call 425-463-5553 for availability or head over to the registration page to see what is left.
-Zack-
Wed. Jul. 9, 2008
Clinic Friday - Mason Lake
There are still some spots left for this Friday's NWR Clinic on Mason Lake in Grapeview, WA on "the other side" of the Sound. Head over to the Tour page and get your sign-up on. Gonna be great weather and conditions!
Call 425-220-0675 or map directions for the site at:
820 E Mason Lake Dr South
Grapeview, WA 98546
-Zack-
Mon. Jun. 30, 2008
1 min. with Jake Waldrop
Check out this little short of Northwest Riders Clothing Co. skate ripper Jake Waldrop. A day throwing down in Seattle.
-Zack-
Thu. Jun. 26, 2008
New Clinics Added
We have just added two more clinic stops to the schedule. We will be out on Mason Lake in Grapeview, WA on July 11th and then down in Wilsonville, OR on July 31st. The registration for these events is now open...so head over to the Tour Page and click the registration link to reserve your spot.
We also still have spots for the upcoming Tri-Cities and Issaquah, WA stops. All the clinics tend to fill up pretty fast the week of the stop so make sure and register early so you don't get left out. Thanks everybody! Lookin forward to seeing you out on the water.
-Zack-
Mon. Jun. 23, 2008
On the Road
Our skim team has taken to the road for a film trip through NW Washington and into BC Canada. They will be travelling on a 5-day long trip sessioning a bunch of skim spots getting footage for their new video. Greg is playing bus driver for the team and has sent us an update. Have a read.
-Zack-
Greetings from the road! The trip has been going delightfully so far, we spent yesterday down at the tidal flats in Bellingham and got a little bit of filming done. It's pretty nice to just be along for the ride and not have to think about anything. They've got a fairly thorough itinerary put together for the trip and it sounds like we'll be seeing quite a few different beaches in the next few days. Hanging out with these guys makes me realize how different wakeboarding is than other sports. Since only one person can ride at a time behind the boat things always seem to be in a time crunch and no matter how hard you try every wakeboard film trip seems to always have some sense of stress or urgency.
With skimboarding since everyone can spread out and take turns, and since its hard for a two inch deep tide pool to get choppy, there almost seems to be an overabundance of time. These guys are really fun to hang out with and they are pros at finding good ways to kill time. Yesterday it was super windy out and we had a contest to see who could run the furthest down the beach diving in and out of a hula hoop as it rolled down the beach. I haven't run in a long time and the hula hoop probably made it almost 3/4 of a mile down the beach. I almost didn't make it that far. Anyways, when the biggest challenge in 5 days is trying to come up with games you can play to kill time, life is pretty good.
I quickly realized yesterday how much I miss Bellingham, its awesome to see everyone cruising around town riding bikes and just enjoying the weather at a slow pace. Everyone likes sleeping in around here, so I spent my morning drinking coffee and playing around with the camera on Emile's computer. I've attached what I feel is my finest photo of the morning. I hope all is well back home, talk to you the next time I get WiFi.
-Greg-
Wed. Jun. 4, 2008
Happenings
It's been a bit since our last update. We have been keeping super busy with Tour prep and getting things dialed for Fall. It is weird to think ahead that far while we are still sitting here waiting for some sunshine so we can get out on the water.
As I write this, the 2008 Summer Tour has kicked off. Brent Starr, Greg, and our buddy Chris are in Idaho for the first leg of the clinic series. Have a look at the image above for a bit of a visual recap of what we have been doing thus far. If you have not signed up for a clinic yet...head to the Tour page and grab a spot before they fill up.
-Zack-
Wed. May 14, 2008
Our clinic sign ups are now available. Head over to the Tour Page and click the registration link to reserve your spot. We will be updating the Tour Page a lot over the next few weeks so be sure and check back often.
Also...be sure and check out the Grizzly Sports events going on this weekend. We will be out on Sunday with the full setup and showing our support for the NWR skim team as they put on what should be a great demo. Come on out to Mill Creek and say "What's Up!"
-Zack-
Fri. May 9, 2008
Diesel Degenerates
Just wanted to write a quick apology to the gentlemen we just encountered at the Safeway gas pumps
in Kenmore, WA. After waiting our turn for ten minutes or so to fill up at the ONLY diesel pump at the
station while no less than four gas-engine cars cut in front of us to fill up, we pulled forward to fill
our tank. I pulled forward as little as I could to still allow room at the pump in front of me, while
still not blocking traffic behind me. While getting in the bus to leave, two fine specimens of humanity
whipped in front of us in a pristine (please notice the sarcasm) mid-nineties econoline van. You know,
the type that one might expect to find a wizard, or perhaps a desert landscape with a headshot of a wolf
or bobcat delicately painted on the side. One of the neanderthals slammed his door and loudly muttered
how the two morons behind him (us) had to take up two pumps (please notice that while making a scene over
our “incompetence” he was in fact getting ready to fill up at the second pump). After the man stormed
off, the passenger, another exemplary member of a civilized race, took the time to make us aware that
that was his brother that we were speaking to and he knew what he was talking about.
We just thought that we’d take the time to apologize. So, to the large bald guy driving a van that
may or may not be filled with candy and a few missing children, and his brother with great dental work
wearing a pair of red sweatpants tucked into black hightops and a WSU Starter jacket, we’re sorry. You’re
absolutely right, we should learn how to fit our 30 foot long bus into a 35 foot 2-pump space and still
be able to leave 20 feet for a rapist-van that could be filling up at any of the other 9 pumps that
serve gasoline. Sorry our numbers didn’t add up.
If you’d like to call and finish our lovely discussion (since we couldn’t hear you as you continued
to shout at us as we drove away), my number is 425.220.0675. Or email me at greg@northwestriders.com.
Give me your address and I’ll ship you both a free shirt. You guys are the type of customer that any
company would love to have representing their brand to the masses.
-Greg-
Wed. May 7, 2008
Grizzly Sports Shindig
Hey friends of NWR...you are not going to want to miss this! Grizzly Sports is having a HUGE sale and event coming up on May 16-18. They will be showing "Drive" the new wake film from BFY, and on Sunday they will have a Skimboard demo that is gonna be insane! Our team (DB Skimboards crew) is putting on a flatland skim showing with rails and the works. NWR will be on hand with the Bus as well on Sunday. This will be a sweet weekend so make it out there. Check the flier above for more info (click to enlarge). We hope to see you! Grizzly Sports Address Info Here
-Zack-
Tue. May 1, 2008
DB Skim Premiere
Tonight! DB Skimboards is showing the all new video "For the Moment" at the Blue Mouse Theatre in Tacoma. Check the DB Skimboards BLOG here for directions and info. Click the flier photo above for the full size version.
-Zack-
Tue. Apr. 26, 2008
Cinco Sporto
The "Cinco Sporto" Article is up now at Wakeboard Northwest. Head on over and check it out! It has the recap write-up by Greg and some photos of everyone from the day. Should see a small photo gallery up there soon as well.
-Zack-
Tue. Apr. 22, 2008
Rylee Mae Sund
Family seems to be the theme of the month for our little company. One of our wake riders, Mr. Eric Sund and his lovely wife Lindsey recently welcomed their daughter Rylee Mae to the family. Rylee is their first kid and we’ve got money on her first words being ‘nose press’ or ‘back lip.’ For those of you that don’t know, Eric is the resident king of rails at the playground that is Koppert Lake. Congratulations Eric and Lindsey!
-Greg-
Wed. Apr. 17, 2008
Well we did it...in a mix of Spanish/English (Spanglish?) we dubbed our adventure "Cinco Sporto Cero Ocho" and set out to cover five board sports in one day. It took us 21 hours and some mileage on the NWR Bus (yet to be officially named). Stay tuned for coverage.
-Zack-
Tue. Apr. 8, 2008
If you have never checked out the web site WakeFirst.com, go have a look. The site is a "MySpace" style site for wake sports and features videos, photos, and other media. You can create your own profile and communicate with others in the area. The guys that run WakeFirst were nice enough to post up a link to our site. Click the image below to visit.
-Zack-
Mon. Apr. 7, 2008
Starr’s Love Shines Bright
Our old friend and team rider, Brent Starr and his lovely wife Amy recently celebrated their one year wedding anniversary. Brent spends a good chunk of his summers on the Northwest Riders Tour, and we’re hoping that Amy might be able to join in on a few of our trips this summer. Congratulations to the Starrs, once they decide to add a few kids perhaps they’ll lay claim to having a new constellation named after them. We’d call it “The Mason Lake Mafia.”
-Greg-
Wed. Apr. 2, 2008
Northwest Riders Clothing Company would like to officially welcome Jake Waldrop to the family. Jake is the first skateboarder signed to the team. The kid rips on a skate...check him out at the Kenmore, WA skate park or other skate parks around the area. Welcome to the team Jake!
-Zack-
Wed. Apr. 2, 2008
We added photos on the team rider page tonight. Wake team rider, Brent Starr, now has his photos up. Have a look!
-Zack-
Thu. Mar. 21, 2008
‘GODSPEED’ PREMIER TONIGHT- 7PM, KIRKLAND WA
If you don’t have other plans tonight, come on down to the
Lake Street Grill at 15 Lake Street in Kirkland to check out
Team Rider Jared Eygabroad’s new wakeboard video “Godspeed.”
The doors open at 7pm and the event will be all ages until
10pm. Don’t forget to wear your Northwest Riders gear and
show your support. All of our new products will be for sale
at our booth, and you can check out the new bus as well.
-Greg-
Mon. Mar. 10, 2008
We put out a press release today which you can take a look at on WakeboardNorthwest.com. It talks a bit about our last few months as a company and where we are headed.
Greg and I are working on the pages now for our Bus and our Boat. We pick the boat up mid-week so we are excited about that. Thanks again to Mark Gibbs and Malibu Boats for giving us such a great opportunity and providing us with such an amazing machine!
If you have not yet taken a look at the products page, go there now and take a gander. We are selling through pretty quickly, so order up soon to be sure and get the size and style you want while we have it in-stock. We really appreciate all of your support as we look ahead to a great season!
-Zack-
Thu. Mar. 6, 2008
A New Rider Is Born
Northwest Riders is a proud grandparent (?) of the newest addition to our growing family. Our original designer from Day 1, Gabe Coyne, and his beautiful wife Jamie welcomed their healthy baby boy Ethan James Coyne into the world on Thursday February 28th. Ethan was 7 lbs. 4 oz. and 19 inches long. He seems destined to be a surfer, as he came out grabbing rail on the umbilical cord. Also noteworthy is the fact that unlike many of the undeniably ugly babies out there, Ethan is one heck of a cute kid. Congratulations Gabe and Jamie!
-Greg-
Sun. Mar. 2, 2008
Alright crew...we have added some updates to the site. Sorry for the lapse in news posts, we took some R&R last week with an amazing surf trip in the new Bus. We had bluebird skies, clean waves, and a great little camp session. We couldn't have asked for a better initial run in the Bus.
We added multiple rider bios on our Team Page, so check it out. We also added some brief words on this seasons upcoming Tour. There is more to come as we finalize dates and get some photos of the Bus and our new 2008 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV. Cya soon!
-Zack-
Fri. Feb. 18, 2008
On the noteworthy newsfront for the day...a little bit of an interesting fact came through the NWR office today. For some time, Greg and I have known that his birthday of April 23rd and my birthday of April 24th (1-year apart) were a little number that brought Northwest Riders Clothing Company an odd little twist with us being both owners of the company and the same birth month (and nearly day). A bit later we hired on our lead designer, Trevor Kaiser. Talking to Trevor revealed that he also was born on April 23rd. This was a bit of a shock that brought us a good chuckle. Tonight, after receiving our new designer, Nomi Stirm's, bio for the site...we were treated to another crazy shock. It turns out Nomi's birthday is April 24th also. What does this little rant of mine mean? Not much really, it just made for a slightly weird, slightly scary, and very random (or not so) twist to our company.
So...if you were born on or around April 23-24 then please send us your resume. We should probably keep this little hot streak going so we have a good conversation starter next time we are out and about.
-Zack-
Fri. Feb. 8, 2008
The new 2008 Northwest Riders Clothing Company web site officially launched today! We have a lot planned for this coming year and hope you all decide to take part in it. New limited clothing and gear is available now on the product pages. We have a lot more coming for the site with the Tour, Team, and other pages so be sure and check back here often. If there is anything you want to tell us or recommend, please send a comment. Thanks for the support!
-Zack-
Tue. Feb. 5, 2008
We are adding on some touch ups to the NWR Tour Bus and have scheduled the decal install for the end of the week. I am working out a few more pages for the site and we will continually update it as we go. Our Tour page is being added to now and will be posted with photos, bus and boat descriptions, and eventually the schedule for the summer tour and rental rates for the bus. Stay tuned and let Greg and I know what we can do to improve the site with a quick email. Thanks for the support everyone!
-Zack-
Sat. Feb. 2, 2008
Had breakfast in the bus this morning...this thing is sweet with the furniture in. Now it is just days away from being on the road. Next on the list is installing the massive stickers. Thanks to Daniel and Ejay at DiecutStickers.com for the sweet decals! Photos coming soon.
-Zack-
Sat. Feb. 2, 2008
We have been super busy these last few days. The new product is in! Five tees, a flex fit hat, and an assortment of die-cut stickies. Browse around the product page and buy 'em up while you can.
-Zack-
Fri. Feb 1, 2008
Sitting here in the office plugging away on the new 2008 web site for Northwest Riders Clothing Company. We got the bus back from the mechanic and she is running like a top. 100% waste vegetable oil is our new fuel of choice...environmentally friendlier than straight diesel and gas for sure! We are installing furniture tonight and then it will be almost ready for the road. Keep checking back to the tour page for info on this season's summer tour and also to read up on the bus and the new 2008 Malibu Wakesetter LSV 23.
-Zack-
