Thank you!
We want to thank you for your cooperation with us in 2011. It has been a developing year for both Stereo Wakeski Co. and the sport of wakeskiing. This year we launched the all new wakeski specific Phonic Boot and the all new Remix wakeski in regular and Limited Edition.

We stepped up the tournament segment with three stops in the “Stereo Open Series”, and it was super thrilling to see how much the level of riding developed between each stop. Here is a video from the European Wakeski Open and Cable Jam. The rest of our adventures have been broadcasted through more than 20 videos on Stereo Wakeski TV.

Stereo Wakeski Co. is looking forward to continue developing wakeskiing together with you in the new year and promise you some news from our side! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

– The Stereo Team

The US Wakeski Open is the final event of the Stereo Open Series, and takes place at Orlando Watersport Complex on October 22nd. The event will consist of a boat event and a cable event, and we will crown a winner for each discipline.

OWC is one of very few locations in the US where we are able to run a boat and cable competition side-by-side, making it an ideal spot for this event, says Stereo Wakeski Co. CEO and owner, Jens-Martin Johnsrud.

The very first wakeski competition in the US took place on OWC in September 2009 where Chad Buechler (USA) took home both titles. As defending champion, Chad is expected on the starting dock when the event kicks off. We also expect Stereo US Wakeski Jam winner Ryan Jones (USA) to give it everything he’s got to take his second title of the year. In the cable event, they need to watch out for Sebastien Coll (FRA), two times European Wakeski Open Champion and Chris Böttcher (GER) the 2011 Stereo EU Cable Jam winner, who are both expected to participate.

The level of riding has improved a lot since 2009, and riders are expected to master technical moves on both rails and kickers, as well as several air tricks, to take home the cable title, says Stereo Wakeski Co owner and sales- and marketing manager, Kristian Hvaara. In the boat event, riders need to show the judges’ new tricks performed with height, technical difficulty and style. Stereo is still offering a $1000 reward for the first 720 behind the boat, so this event would be the perfect place to do that.

Preliminary Schedule:

08.00 AM – 12.00 AM Cable Competition

01.00 PM – 04.00 PM Boat Competition

Followed by Price Giving Ceremony

Prizes:

Cable

1st place: $300

2nd place: $200

3rd place: $100

Boat

1st place: $300

2nd place: $200

3rd place: $100

Entry fee: $30

Sign up: info@stereoskis.com

Contact:

Sponsorship, Press contact

Stereo Wakeski Co. – Jens-Martin Johnsrud

Phone: +47 95 15 84 26

E-mail: jm@stereoskis.com

Competition site<
Orlando Watersport Complex – Sophie Teitelbaum

Phone: +1 407-251-3100

E-mail: sophie1@orlandowatersports.com

The second annual Stereo European Open took place this Saturday and what an event it turned out to be. The battle took place at Turncable, and with 28 degrees and sun, and a shoreline packed with people, the riders had absolute perfect conditions.

The European Open was the third stop of the Stereo Open Series, and is the biggest wakeski event of the season. The athletes have been traning harder than ever for this opportunity to walk away with the European Open trophy and the prize money. We have seen a steady progression from event to event, but I don’t think anyone would have anticipated the level of riding we saw at this event.

13-year-old Vincent Veilie (GER) delivered solid runs all afternoon to earn him a spot in the finale. One of his most impressive moves of was a massive Switch-up transfer over the Optimus obstacle, the biggest one of the day. With a 6th place, he showed everyone that he is one of the future stars of the sport.

Stylish 3s off the kickers and gapping out of the roof top rail with some sweet grabs and solid switch landings were some of the ingredients earning Turncable local, Flo Berger, the 5th place.

The fight for 2nd, 3rd and 4th place was a really close call. With style and perfect execution, Lukas Gütling’s 2nd final run earned him 3rd spot, just a hears width behind Nico Meitinger (GER), who skied away from a huge blind judge and a sw flat 5 off the kicker to take 2nd place. The 2011 Stereo Cable Jam // EU champion, Chris Böttcher (GER), ended up just outside the podium, but with his skills to utilize all three elements in the park, he showed the crowds that he can be back on the top at the next competition.

Defending champion, Sebastien Coll (FRA) was never really threatened for 1st place. He stepped up his game big time and delivered the most complete and spectacular run ever seen in the history of wakeskiing. Here it goes, a big misty 5 of the right kicker, an effortless blind judge on the first corner, a big transfer over the optimus, a DOUBLE S-BEND off the second corner, a shifty over the transfer box, a glide off the left big kicker, backroll off the third corner and rounding it off with a sw 5 off the last right kicker.

Final results

1. Sebastien Coll (FRA)
2. Nico Meitinger (GER)
3. Lukas Gütling (GER)
4. Chris Böttcher (GER)
5. Flo Berger (GER)
6. Vincent Veilie (GER)

TC made the event complete, with the “Turncable I Turnin’ Stereo” after party, with DJs Franky Gee (Bikini Records) and M.A.R.A (TC Collective)

Again, a huge thanks goes out to the Turncable crew. Christian Wirth was spinning records the whole day, Sandro working the mic and Flo as head judge.

Thanks to Oysteins Clothing for sponsoring the event. Make sure you check out oysteins.com for their complete range of lifestyle fashion clothing

Next event: Stereo Wakeski Open // US @ Orlando Watersport Complex – October 22nd

The Stereo European Wakeski Open is back! It is the 3rd stop of the Stereo Open Series and the cash prize final on the European continent.

The event will once again take place at Turncable’s twin cable site in Thannhausen, Germany. “We are super stoked to be able to once again use this incredible arena for this event and we are truly grateful for the support we are getting from the crew at Turncable” says Stereo Wakeski Co. CEO and owner, Jens-Martin Johnsrud.

As the winner of the Stereo Wakeski Jam // US, Ryan Jones (USA) has a free ticket to the event, where he will compete against the very best wakeskiers on the European continent. Also expected to compete are defending champion, Sebastian Coll (FRA) and Stereo Cable Jam // EU winner, Chris Böttcher (GER). “We could really see an improvement in the level of riding from last years European Open to this years Cable Jam” says Stereo Wakeski Co owner and sales- and marketing manager, Kristian Hvaara. “I believe the riders will raise the bar again at this event. To win the event, you need to master inverts, rails and advanced tricks on the kickers. And you need do everything with style.“

Preliminary Schedule:

13.00 – 13.15 Riders meeting

13.30 – 16.00 Qualification

15.00 – 16.00 Semi-finals

17.00 – 1730 Finals

19.00 - Party – TC Club Night

Prizes:

1st place: 500 EUR

2nd place: 200 EUR

3rd place: 100 EUR

Sign-up fee: 25 EUR

Contact:

Sponsorship, Press contact, Competition signup

Stereo Wakeski Co. – Kristian Hvaara

Phone: +47 45 80 68 54

E-mail: kristian@stereoskis.com

Competition site, Cabins, Camping

Turncable – Roy Thormann

Phone: +49 (0)8281 / 799 508-2

E-mail: rt@turncable.de

How to get there:

Turncable

Edelstetter Straße 38

86470 Thannhausen,

Germany

The 2011 Stereo Cable Jam at Turncable kicked off the Stereo Open Series this Saturday with some of the most impressive riding we have seen to date!

With Turncable’s unique twin cable set up, the riders got to show their skills on both the regular and goofy cable in the qualifying round. Nine riders advanced to the Semi-Finals, knowing that they had to ski their absolute best to earn one of the six spots in the Final.

Lukas Gütling impressed everyone with his “snow-ski-like” rail riding and the cleanest grab’s of the day, and ended up in forth place. European Champion and top seed into the finals, Sebastien Coll (FRA), pulled out some huge air tricks, including a very impressive S-bend, which earned him the third spot. Turncable local, Nico Meitinger (GER) was the big surprise of the day. With both spins and inverts of the kickers, air tricks and super stylish rail riding, he showed the judges that he can do it all, with style, and earned himself second place. In the end it was the laid back Scwandorf local and Stereo International Rider, Chris Böttcher (GER) that grabbed first place and a paid trip to the US Wakeski Open in Orlando in September. “It was a really though call, because we saw some of the most impressive riding we have ever seen, in this final. Chris had the most complete run, utilizing all parts of the cable, which is why he won today” says the judges. His run included three air trick variations and stylish glide of the kicker that we have never seen before. Congratulations Chris!

Sebastian Coll won the Red Bull best trick contest for his S-Bend to Blind in the Semi-Finals, and got two VIP tickets to the Taubertal Festival.

Final results

1. Chris Böttcher (GER)
2. Nico Meitinger (GER)
3. Sebastien Coll (FRA)
4. Lukas Gütling (GER)
5. Jan Schädle Ubeda (GER)
6. Christian Gollhofer (GER)

The day was rounded of with a Stereo Jam After Party, one of Turncable’s specialties.

A special thanks goes out to Roy and all of his Turncable crew. We would also like to thank Red Bull Germany, Mari Sander and Tobias Hammer for their support during this event.

Next event: Stereo Wakeski Jam // US @ Orlando Watersport Compex – July 9th

First stop:

Stereo Cable Jam
Date: June 18th 2011
Location: Turncable, Thannhausen.
Price: Winner gets a ticket to the US Wakeski Open

Second stop:

Stereo Wakeski Jam
Date: July 9th 2011
Location: Orlando Watersports Complex.
Price: The winner gets a ticket to the European Wakeski Open.

Third Stop:

European Wakeski Open.

Fourth Stop:

US Wakeski Open.

STEREO Wakeski Camp presented by 5ive Skateshop

For all Wakeskiiers and future pros the Inselsee Allgäu Wakepark will be THE place to be
from 10th to 12th of June 2011. This is the time when the STEREO Wakeski Camp presented
by 5ive Skateshop will take place. And this means Wakeski en masse and unlimited fun.

Under the direction of camp leader Christian Golhofer (GER) the STEREO Coaching Team
with Kristian Hvaara (NOR), Lukas Gütling (GER), Jan Schädle (GER) and another surprise
coach from the international STEREO-Team will be on the ground to help the riders with
words and deeds.

No matter if you are beginner or expert – everybody will meet his needs and be able to
thoroughly improve his skills. Wakeskiing is also the perfect summer alternative for all
freeskiers that feel at home in snowparks on jib obstacles and kickers in the winter. The
camp is the ideal possibility to get started.

During the camp the coaches will choose one of the participants as “Most Impressive Rider”
that will not only take home a brand-new bern helmet but also a special goody of STEREO.

Besides sessions during the regular opening hours there will also be extensive lift sessions
whereby the facilities will be run exclusively for the riders of the camp. “Spot on!” is the
motto on Saturday evening, as the “Inselsee” will be enlightened by flood light. Riders can
run wild in the limelight to show their skills for the video- and photoshooting which will
definitely be a highlight of the camp!

All this will be accompanied by relaxed and chilled camp atmosphere: the riders will awake
in the morning sun when the bar ladies of the bikini-bar will already have prepared a great
breakfast for the hungry people. There is a lot going on at the lakeside in the evenings, too:
as the sun goes down behind the summits of the Allgäu Mountains – painting a wonderful
alpenglow – the participants will be decently pampered at the Welcome Dinner on Friday and
during the yummy BBQ on Saturday.

All in all it will be a weekend that should not be missed by enthusiastic or future wakeskiiers.
For only 99,- Euros you will get this Allround package:

- 3 days Coaching by STEREO-Pros
- 3 days lift tickets for the regular opening hours
- 4 exclusive Lift-Sessions, thereof 1 night session
- 3 days free camping at the lakeside (bring your own equipment)
- 3 days catering (breakfast and dinner)
- Welcome Dinner
- BBQ on Saturday evening
- Goody-Package

For those of you who prefer a comfy bed to sleeping in a tent, here are some sleeping
possibilities:

- Schiff in Bihlerdorf (ca. 5 km, from 15,- € per person/day)
www.zumschiff.com
- Explorer Hotel Fischen (ca. 15 km, from 30,- € per person/day)
www.explorer-hotel.de

So what are you waiting for? Apply for the camp and come to beautiful Allgäu! You can find
all further information as well as application possibilities online here: http://www.inselsee-
allgaeu.de/2011-05-16_wakeski_camp_en.php

This year our team riders are giving you instructions on how to do several tricks on wakeskis. We are doing this so you can be part of the evolution of the sport. We started with the basic wake 180, followed by wake 360 and glide off a kicker. We will continue to post these kind of instructional videos on Stereo Wakeski TV this season. If you have seen a trick done by any Stereo team rider that you really want to learn, follow Stereo Wakeski TV or you can write us and ask for instructions for this trick.

Wake 180:

Wake 360:

Glide:

Clayton Dunn Ski Shred 2011 from Chris Flaxman on Vimeo.

Stereo team rider Bjorn Jokerud (NOR) kills it on snow with the system 2.0 setup at Red Bull Ragnarok 2011.