Met with the GM of Hipp Marine today and discussed the terms of the new boat.  Looks like everything will be rolling in about 3 weeks.  We are getting a blue and black 2008 Calabria Pro-V.  The boat is already in storage, but it will take about 3 weeks to build a galvanized dual axle [...]

After the hours of research I’ve been doing on the new Calabria Pro V’s we’ve been looking at, the PureVert ballast system keeps catching my eye. I figured I’d write a quick article detailing this system. The gravity-fed ballast system is really unique in the wakeboat world. It is integrated into the hull, so there [...]

I hope everyone had a great memorial day, because I know we did! The WBSD crew loaded up and headed out of the horrible SD weather friday afternoon, rain pouring down almost half of the way out. It was a mess driving on the freeway in pouring rain AND towing a boat. Suddenly after dropping [...]

Well, it looks like we’ve chosen our boat. Due to our awesome local dealer, Hipp Marine, (www.hippmarine.com), and the guys at DBG Concepts, (www.dbgconcepts.com), we’re pretty much set on a 2008 Calabria Pro V. This boat is insane, here are the specs: Specs Passengers: 15 Dry weight: 3,500 lb. Draft: 23 in. Load capacity: 2,025 [...]

If you haven’t been to the boarding school in Orlando, GO. Murray and Moye are great teachers and they treat you like friends. If you are looking to become a better rider and also have an experience of a lifetime start by going to theboardingschool.com Murray rides doubles with you and teaches you good riding [...]

This is gonna have to be quick but heres what is like to ride behind a 2008 MasterCraft 40th anniversary Xstar. The wake is just the right shape. Not to rampy, not to flat. Today we had to ride with no ballast(your not supposed to for the first 10 hours) and needless to say I [...]