Vintage Wakeboard Podcast

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. 

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 today.  Join us as we dive deeper into Jeff's story.

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 Shaun Murray interview.  

Originally recorded September 14, 2022

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 sponsoring some of the best riders, to starting legendary wake contests, to even coming out with limited edition wakeboards sold exclusively in his shop.  Join us to learn more about Bill Porter.

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 easier.  Stoked to have Cobe on the podcast.

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 latest episode of the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast.

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.  

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 wakeboarding.  Join us as we discuss his incredible journey.

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 wakeboarding.  Join us as we discuss his incredible journey.

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 Murray's bug board.