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SUMMARY: On this episode of Ski With Wade we’re catching up with Benjamin Stadlbaur, a fixture among elite pro circuit competitors. He’s sharing highlights from his career, including top honors at premier tournaments like Moomba, as well as updates on his projects (both water ski-related and otherwise). A native of Switzerland, our guest is one of three generations of Stadlbaur’s whose passion for all things ski is on full display at the family’s Swiss Waterski Resort in Clermont, Florida. You won’t want to miss the flash round of questions fired up by Beny, who is turning the tables on Wade. And they’re also having fun with some joint speculation about how today’s fierce pack of top competitors will shake out in upcoming title events. You’ll also learn about  what’s up at TWBC, The Waterski Broadcasting Company owned by Ben’s brother, Vincent, featuring lively interviewers like none other than Wade Cox! Check out TWBC’s full slate of programming at this link or follow the action @Instagram. And don’t miss the new hoodies (fun colors!) and trucker caps now available at the Ski With Wade sports shop. You can also click here to find out about Wade’s upcoming tour and clinic dates or visit the archives to listen to previous Ski With Wade Podcast shows.   BLOG: Benjamin Stadlbaur is one of those multi-threats. Not only is he a consistent top finisher in the world of competitive waterskiing, he’s also a talented entrepreneur and incredible ambassador for his native Switzerland. We got together recently for a really fun chat on The Ski With Wade Podcast. We covered everything from the Swiss Waterski Resort, his family’s multi-generational ski school in Clermont, Florida, to the fantastic things going on at The Waterski Broadcasting Company. In the years since TWBC was founded in 2010, this outfit has made significanSupport the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

Join us as Wade’s World collides with the world of entertainment. Host Wade Cox is sharing the mic with the versatile and talented vocalist Melanie “Melba” Rosales on this episode of Ski With Wade. How did this powerhouse singer – who has performed with the likes of Bonnie Raita and Muddy Waters – stray into Wade’s path? Find out about how these two met, get a peek into Melanie’s favorite backstage memories and a sense of what life is like on tour. You’ll also come away with a list of musical options (have you heard of Jett Jenkins yet?) for your next road trip and learn what it is that sets Melanie apart. She’s a gifted musician (ukulele, guitar, piano, even drums!) who for decades has been a key player in the Minneapolis “sound” scene. Catch this fun conversation before Wade and Melanie – an avid water skier – head out to enjoy all Crosslake and the whole Whitefish Chain have to offer!Liked what you heard? Click here to check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. You can also find all kinds of great new merch (awesome straw hats and hoodies in a range of colors!) at my Ski With Wade sports shop or click here to find out about my upcoming tour and clinic dates.Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

It’s a virtual walk through the history of world-class waterski jumping when Host Wade Cox sits down with his amazing bestie, Jim “The Cannonball” Clunie. Wrapping up a week of coaching kids together at the Saskatoon Waterski Club in the far northern reaches of Jim’s native Canada, Jim and Wade are swapping memories from their own early days on the water. The pair recall what it was like training and coming of age together under the watchful eye of legendary water ski coach Jack Travers (and his wife Leilani) in the 1980s and marvel at the level of competition they experienced on the pro tour. Jim took home a truckload of top honors over the years, landing him in the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. As a jump specialist, he helped lead Canada’s National Team  to world championship medals in 1991 and 1993 before ultimately retiring to go into his family’s trucking business. These days, as president of the Saskatoon Waterski Club, Jim is inspiring new generations of young water skiers to embrace the sport he loves almost as much as he loved the sentimental (and competitive!) journey he took with Wade back in the day. Enjoy this memorable episode of Ski With Wade!TOPICS COVERED:  ·       A quick overview of Jim’s amazing waterskiing career in Canada and around the world.·       How Jim and Wade first met as teen-agers at Jack Travers’ ski school in Florida, forging a lifelong relationship through shared training, coaching, bunkbeds and laundry!·       What it was like to be a couple of middle-class teen-agers training alongside larger-than-life gods of water skiing in the 1980s.·       Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jack Travers Waterski School and the who’s who of graduates who have led the sport for decades.·       How slalom differed from jumping out on the pro tour circuit, including some unexpected challenges that required intense focus.·       About a big turning point in 1989 that shaped Jim’s entire future vision and work ethic based on lessons learned from Geoff Carrington, whose career was cut short by a crash that left him with speech and mobility issues.·       How training for jump events has evolved, including a lot more time dedicated to conditioning at the gym and changes in approach to ramp time and training.·       The shifting landscape among various nationals competing forSupport the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

This episode of Ski With Wade introduces us to the water skiing champion’s secret sauce: His dad, Larry Cox. While he couldn’t have done it without the support of his whole extended family, Wade pauses to shine a special spotlight on the man from whose shoulders he got his first glimpse of the wake. You’ll learn about how Wade’s water skiing career got started (from his earliest days) as well as the unexpected injury that could have been a low point from which the young competitor never came back. Instead, of course, we know how the championship titles stacked up – all of which Wade credits to his dad, along with his work ethic, decency and big appetite for fun on the water and off! Enjoy this memorable tribute to the power of family! Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

This episode of Ski with Wade features a double-threat athlete like none other, Igor Nikolić.  At 7’1” he’s a towering giant out on the slalom course and self-proclaimed Wade Cox “fanboy” with a fascinating story of his own. He and his now-wife emigrated from Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, where he learned to water ski at the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers. Learn how Igor has adapted to life in the U.S., what it was like joining the University of Alabama basketball team (and keeping up his grades at the same time!) and how he likes to stay in shape (in addition to his time out on the water). Igor also has three questions for Wade, who shares candid insights. The two rap the show with reflections on how to keep the sport of water skiing healthy and growing. Getting kids access to affordable equipment and a venue so they can get out on the water as young as possible is an important start. And exposure to clinics and coaching of the type Wade offers also makes a big difference! Big thanks to this episode’s sponsor Russell Marine, Alabama’s largest marine dealer with four full-service marinas conveniently located on Lake Martin. The Ridge, Kowaliga, River North, and Real Island. Each marina offers sales, service, storage, gas, ship store and pro shop. Click here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more!   Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

If you want to meet a woman who has done it all, then Camille Duvall is Exhibit A. The 15-time National Champion, named to Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 Greatest Female Athletes of the 20th Century, joins Host Wade Cox on this lively episode of The Ski with Wade Podcast. They are taking us back to the peak performance 1980s, when a deep bench of talent dominated the competitive water skiing landscape domestically and around the world. Camille, who today lives in the Lake Tahoe area and sells homes for Sotheby's Real Estate in the Sierras, shares memories of her early match-ups, her advocacy for young female athletes through the Women's Sports Foundation and what it was like to find out she was pregnant while on a global tour (she kept skiing another five months!). If this episode doesn’t make you nostalgic for days gone by, nothing will! But you’ll also get a glimpse of the up-and-comers Camille sees sparkling on the competitive horizon today! You can keep up with Camille @Instagram! Or check out her book: "Camille Duvall's Instructional Guide to Water Skiing."And click here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade.Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

Most everyone knows about Don Corleone from the classic Godfather movies, but do you know about the Godfather of the “Midwest Mafia?” His turf is Indiana and the coin of the realm is water ski titles. On this episode of the Ski with Wade Podcast we meet national slalom champion Brandon Bucher, whose father (the Godfather!) built the lake and started the legacy that today includes three generations of devoted water skiers. Cindonway Lake is arguably where the Midwest’s rise in the world of competitive water skiing all began. Host Wade Cox shares the history and some favorite memories with Brandon, whose own kids are carrying on the legacy today. You’ll enjoy learning how the family blends their working Indiana corn and soybean farm with hours out on private ski lakes and at tournaments. Add a dollop of old-fashioned family fun and you’ve got the perfect recipe for Wade, who shares thoughts about his stint coaching and hanging with Brandon and the Buchers out on beautiful Cindonway Lake. Click here to check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And don’t miss the new merch and tour dates, which you’ll find at this link.  TOPICS COVERED: ·       The Bucher family is hosting Wade at Cindonway Lake in Indiana – a sentimental favorite among water skiers and all-around great place to have some summer fun! ·       Built in the mid-70s, Cindonway Lake is located in northwest Indiana on the Bucher family farm. ·       Water Ski History Alert: Wade and Brandon run through some classic images from well-loved ski venues on public waters that date back to the 1960s. ·       About Brandon: A national slalom champion in 2004, his first tournament was at the age of five and his first nationals just a few years later. Barely into his teens, he was already skiing at 36. ·       Brandon and Wade reminisce over their common bond through Jack Travers’ iconic energy and stoked competition. ·       About MVPs from Brandon’s class of collegiate and pro skiers as well as the HO equipment (including the Wade Cox CDX ski) that was a “big part of” his life. ·       Remembering when Brandon and a couple other nextgen skiers borrowed Wade’s truck to jet up to Trophy Lakes for the weekend in a bid for world ranking scores. ·       Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

Sometimes you get lucky and have a chance to hang with a walking piece of history, like when show-stopper Sammy Duvall stops by The Ski with Wade Podcast for a chat about smashing records, learning lessons and stretching the bounds of sport. The conversation covers Sammy’s legendary career, changes in the industry as well as the nature of competition itself. You’ll get a front-row seat to incomparable feats – like the 220-foot jump that defined Sammy’s reputation – and insights into important influences on both his and Wade’s careers. And don’t forget to check out new merch and find out where Wade’s upcoming tour dates will be taking him!Click here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade.Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

Wow. It really took me back to sit down with my old friend Thomas Degasperi, a class act who started water skiing at five years old and has pretty much been setting the standard ever since! Born in Trento, Italy, Thomas was raised by a supportive family and of course heavily influenced by his dad, a well-known coach and owner of a water ski school in northern Italy. Having parents like Thomas’s – who have supported his dreams from an early age – makes such a difference and in this case pretty much birthed a legend. At 15, Thomas won his first medal at the European Championships and after that there was no looking back. Along with winning two World Championships, eight European Championships and multiple Moomba, Malibu Open and Masters titles, Thomas has made a phenomenal 60 appearances on the podium at events of all kinds. He also helped ignite epic rivalries on the collegiate scene, attending the University of Louisiana at Monroe as part of the waterski team and obtaining his bachelor's degree in marketing. In my day, a lot of skiers who medaled nationally and internationally skipped college and went straight to the pros, but Thomas and his posse of young collegiate competitors changed the playing field in many ways.It was so much fun to remember crossing paths back in Europe, competing and hanging out, watching World Cup soccer and even taking in historic D-Day beaches together. Back then Thomas was more or less starting out and saw me (just about ready to hang up my spurs at that point) as a “legend,” which is humbling It was good times! More recently we’ve both been avid fans of Ski Paradise, a fantastic venue based in Acapulco that we’ve frequented maybe 20 times each over the years, making new friends and cementing longtime relationships that make the sport of water skiing so special. Thomas may be humble, but he can’t hide his good looks or charisma. In addition to running his own ski school in Orlando, Florida, he is also a well-known pop figure in his native Italy, where he has been a contestant on the popular reality TV show Dancing with the Stars. In the U.S. he has been on a national TV commercial to promote 5 Hour Energy. Just a great guy with a great attitude towards life! Want to keep up with Thomas? Follow him here: Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

SUMMARY: After listening to this episode of The Ski with Wade Podcast you’ll know why the secret to greatness – on water skis or in any other facet of life – is simply this: Do the drills! Host Wade Cox is sharing the very specific routines and techniques he has developed to help water skiers of all ages improve their speeds, swing and fun on the water. He talks with a group of his up-and-coming students, who share the skills they’re working on and some of the overlap between what they’re learning on the lake and what they do in school and while competing in other sports. You’ll also hear lots of shout outs to all the people who have shaped Wade’s coaching philosophy as well as venues and support for his busy Ski With Wade Tour and clinics, happening all the time around the U.S. and beyond! Big thanks to this episode’s sponsor Gordy's Marine. Since 1955, they’ve been helping residents and visitors alike enjoy beautiful Lake Geneva in Wisconsin. Check out their boat sales, marina, water sports offerings and lakefront dining at Fontana-on-the-Lake! Click here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade.Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

SUMMARY:There’s nothing like old friends and this episode of Ski with Wade is Exhibit A. When childhood bestie Kyle Tate stops by for a chat with Wade, it turns into a free-for-all full of vivid memories, pro tournament instant-replay moments, road trips, stories about a wide circle of legendary water ski competitors, and some serious life reflections as well. Enjoy this conversation, which provides a revealing 360-degree glimpse of the host and his childhood pal – a top-notch water skier, football player, and personality in his own right!   Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

  SUMMARY:This episode of Ski With Wade does a deep dive on all things ski product development, featuring two visionaries who have worked with Wade to make HO the powerhouse it has been for decades. The podcast features Will Asher, without a doubt one of the superstar slalom champions of the past 20 years, and Dave Wingerter, a visionary product designer, and marketer at HO. Together the three water ski veterans reflect on what it takes to evolve game-changing skis, how to enjoy career longevity by emphasizing process over product. Burnout is real, but not for these longtime friends and benchmark contributors to the world of competitive water sports and professional skiing. The episode was sponsored by Syndicate Skis, a subsidiary of HO Sports, a leading manufacturer currently celebrating 40 years of designing and producing premium water sports equipment.Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

SUMMARY:This episode of Ski With Wade features Jim Kilsdonk, whose Waterski Costa Rica should be on the bucket list of anyone who hasn’t already been there! In addition to a full menu of water sports on pristine freshwater lakes surrounded by parrot-filled trees and rolling green fields, Waterski Costa Rica also offers zip lining, float trips, a volcano, and hot springs, horseback riding, hiking in the rain forest – something for everyone. On this episode, Wade and his longtime friend Jim discuss all the unique attractions this resort features (in addition to fantastic water ski coaching and training). They also swap thoughts on the evolution of the sport and some of their favorite career highlights. Two of Wade’s newer friends – guests at the resort – join the conversation, putting their favorite Hall of Fame skier on the hot seat with several rounds of fascinating questions. Enjoy learning about a water ski mecca like no other!  Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

SUMMARY:This episode of Ski With Wade features Chris Parrish, a legendary water skier who has stories to share about his record-setting performances and epic international travel adventures with Wade over the years. The two are together at one of their favorite spots in the world, Ski Paradise, an idyllic water ski venue in beautiful Acapulco, Mexico. Old friends going way back, they recall a lifetime of making memories both on and off the water. They also share shout-outs to favorite competitors and the special things that make water skiing the competitive sport – and community – that it is around the world. Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

SUMMARY:This episode of Ski with Wade features a young man who is not only a stand-out athlete but also a remarkably poised spokesman for a serious disease that hasn’t slowed him down in the slightest: Type 1 Diabetes. Rob Hazelwood – aka “Handsome Rob” – is a 22-year-old dynamo, which comes as no surprise given his lineage. This conversation features reflections on Rob’s prominent British water ski family dynasty as well as his steady progression through the top ranks of the sport. He has also started doing some coaching videos good enough to hold Wade’s attention and answers questions about peak career moments and goals on the horizon. Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

This episode of Ski with Wade features Terence Fogarty, a pro-level water skier who wears many hats. Fogarty's Lake Flower Marina is home not only to great ski and wake surf offerings, but also the stellar H2OProShop – a watersports company started by water skiers, run by water skiers and made for water skiers. Enjoy a conversation that touches on everything from the benefits of cross-training between water and snow skiing to the groundbreaking hard-shell bindings that have taken ski tech up a notch. We also welcome to the chat an old friend, John Wilkins, who is a regular fixture in western New York each summer in addition to serving as an all-around Maître d’ the rest of the year at La Point Ski Park in Florida. Previous episodes of the Ski with Wade podcast are available here.  Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

How do you cram 34 years of inspiration, competition, memories and laughs into one podcast episode? You don’t! But this episode of Ski with Wade covers a lot of ground as Hall of Famer Carl Roberge sits down for a chat at his office in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. With more than 100 professional victories, including 21 U.S. Open and eight Masters championships under his belt, Carl is not only the consummate athlete, he has also been a design innovator and mentor to many – including Wade, who knew at age 11 that competitive water skiing was his thing after witnessing Carl out on the water at 16. In no time they were not only competitors but friends, which is the vibe throughout this fast-paced, wide-ranging conversation! “It sort of happened in the universe that I got under (Carl’s) wing and it was the best wing to be under,” says Wade. “I’ve had a great life alongside this guy’s great life!” Want to see Carl and Wade on the water, slaloming in the 1980s? Click here. You can also find your way to lots more links, merch and info about Wade’s clinics at www.skiwithwade.com. Click here to check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade.Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

SUMMARY: This episode of Ski With Wade takes place not far from the Missouri site where Wade had his first-ever pro tour win ever, back in 1989, followed by another title just a few years later. It’s a sentimental journey that also has the feel of old home week, with a family reunion-style chat with old friends from the area.  You’ll hear Wade’s check-in with the gang, and also get the scoop on Wake Effects by Big Thunder Marine. Whether you need additional water sports equipment, life jackets, cool swimsuits or a new boat, you can find this fantastic outfitter online or onsite at Missouri’s Osage Beach, Lake of the Ozarks. TOPICS COVERED:  ·      A little bit about what’s up and who’s sponsoring the podcast.·      How Terry Rogers came up with his vision for creating Rhineland Valley Lake.·      Meet the rest of Terry’s gang and hear about memories on the lake.·      Wade shares some anecdotes from his college days and beyond, as well as a little advice for young adults setting out in life. QUOTES:“(Rhineland Valley Lake) is one of my favorite spots not only for the lake and hospitality but also for the food.” “Terry wanted to create this environment for people not only to enjoy themselves but also to raise their kids.” “I’ve learned it’s always the fault of the supply chain manager!” “Taking on a water ski course (for a little kid) can seem like the insurmountable challenge, like the Mt. Everest of water skiing.”  Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

SUMMARY: In this week’s episode, Wade visits comedian Bob Marley on his home turf in Maine to talk about old tricks and new ones too. The veteran entertainer, who has 30 years in standup and a Guinness World Record for longest continuous set, shares with Wade how moving from Los Angeles back to his home state was in large part spurred by water (and snow) skiing – and how those sports have been central to his family’s life.  Together with his kids and some of their friends, Bob peppers Wade with questions about everything from what makes water skiing so compelling to the finer points of line length and the importance of taking advice – but only from sources that know their stuff! Join Wade and Bob as they sit lakeside at the Dinner Shack in Poland, Maine, musing about their favorite sport, raising kids and keeping the comedy going in life. And of course Wade does a round of “Five Question” with the gang following on a three-day waterskiing clinic at Tripp Lake.   TOPICS COVERED:·      A little about Bob’s resume, his life in comedy, and decided to move back to his native Maine.·      The early roots of what would eventually become Bob’s (and his kids’) obsession with waterskiing. ·      Touching on some of Bob’s favorite camp experiences in California, Nevada, and Florida.·      A round of “Five Questions” for Wade, touching on how to develop technique, adapt to various race conditions, and ways Wade has gotten and stayed inspired.·      Brief wrap-up and a word about what’s available at the Ski With Wade website. QUOTES:“One of the reasons we came back was to snow ski – 60 or 70 days a year – and water ski as much as we can – from April all the way through to November.” (Bob) “Let’s get our balance and technique really good, and then I’ll speed ‘em up and shorten ‘em up.” (Wade) “Ultimately we’re trying to create space – same as in any other sport. We need a little space from our defender, whoever is trying to whack us or tackle us.” (Wade) “If you see the space out on the water and you’ve got it, then you’ve got the visual gratification: ‘Hey, this looks good.’ ” (Wade) “All this failure rate does is guarantee the fact that you’re going to fail. We need success.” (Wade) “UltimSupport the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/

Wade invites a very special line-up of young stars in the making to ask the questions on this episode of the Ski with Wade Podcast, recorded onsite this week at the Future Champ Camp in Farmer City, IL. A veteran of 40 years in the world of waterskiing, Wade has seen and done a lot. But working with young people at Future Champ Camp the past four years has been especially touching and exciting. So much young talent to coach and watch develop as time goes along.  Wade’s young interviewers put a variety of questions to him, touching on everything from his biggest setbacks to his most sentimental victories. He shares memories of what the pro tours of the “olden days” (1980s and 1990s) were like and how a broken leg – bad as it felt at the time – turned out just to be a bump along the road to an enduring Hall of Fame career followed by a new chapter coaching. Listen in to hear the voices of future pro water-skiers! And don’t forget to check out The Liquid Edge, site of the Future Champ Camp, the Ski Shack pro shop and so much more.  TOPICS COVERED:·      Future Champ Camp.·      Career high and low points.·      Bouncing back from injuries.·      Going pro and what it was like.·      Evolving the Syndicate Pro waterski brand.·      Early water skiing days and favorite victory. QUOTES:“Instead of breaking the record, I tied it and then I broke my leg.” “You have to make sure you do things better on the water so you don’t get hurt.” “Off the water, getting your body strong, that’s really the key.” “When you were in the pro tours, you saw all these people having a good time and you were like, ‘Man, I get to go out there and do this!’ It was really special. ” “I get really emotionally attached to these guys.”Support the showClick here check out previous episodes of Ski With Wade. And cruise over to my website for the latest cool merch, tour dates and much more! Follow Igor: Igor @Twitter Follow Our Sponsor: Russell Marine @Instagram Website: Website Wade’s Bio: Wade Cox’s legendary professional ski career includes multiple Pro titles and tours. Throughout the 1990’s he was on top as the HO Skis and Pro Tour poster boy. More recently he is spreading his waterski knowledge as a coach, via SkiWithWade tours and through his podcast, “Ski with Wade.” Links for merchandise, schedules and more about Wade: Website:www.skiwithwade.com @Instagram @Facebook YouTube Channel Email: skiwithwade@gmail.com Ho Sports Shop:https://skiwithwade.com/ho-sports-shop/