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[zealoptics]

See Wake Differently With Brian Grubb (And Win ZEAL Shades!)

At ZEAL Optics and TransWorld Wakeboarding, we see the lake, and wake differently. The world is our canvas, and it's all about exploring more to find the next spot, the next feature, and the next challenge.  We've teamed up this week on an Instagram contest called #SeeWakeDifferently (give @zealoptics a follow to learn how to win shades!), that looks at how our brands, athletes, and YOU see wake.

We caught up with ZEAL team rider Brian Grubb in between global missions to learn more from his perspective:

What's your first memory of wakeskating?

My first memory wakeskating was in high school. My friends and I put grip tape on an old wakeboard and rode around behind a pwc. We saw Byerly doing it in the mags and wanted to try it.

Five words that describe your love affair with it:

Wakeskating is fun! Try it!

What picture on your phone best describes this passion? 

How about the most epic place you've ridden that you've captured on your phone? 

This is from a trip I recently did to the Philippines to wakeskate the rice terraces of Banaue. It's the most epic looking winch spot I've ever hit and the whole project was a great experience to be a part of. 

How do you continue to see the lake differently each day and year, keeping the creativity flowing and adding to the Stoke?

Wakeskating is cool because you can ride behind anything that will pull you and have fun. If I've been riding a lot of boat I'll go ride cable or winch to change it up. There are always new tricks I want to learn and that keeps me coming back to the lake. 

What's on your list of accomplishments to check off next year and beyond?

I want to win a few contests and get more people psyched on wakeskating. Sure, wakeskating is challenging but that's what makes it fun! I'm always looking for new and unique places to ride all over the world so hopefully traveling to some new zones this year too. 

What sunnies are you rocking this season and why?

I'm rocking the ACE and SAWYER this year. Love both those frames and the polarized lenses. 

Why are you down with ZEAL?

I'm down with ZEAL because I see the world the same way ZEAL does. Explore more! Thanks to ZEAL for supporting wakeskating and the Wakeskate Tour!

[zealoptics]

See Wake Differently With Mike Dowdy (And Win ZEAL Shades!)

We've teamed up this week with TransWorld Wakeboarding for an Instagram contest exploring how our athletes, and YOU, see wakeboarding. 

We caught up with Mike Dowdy for his take:

What's your first memory of wakeboarding?

When I got to learn to ride from Gerry Nunn. My dad signed me up for a clinic to ride with him and I won. After two days of trying to get up, I finally got it and then my dad bought me my first board. 

Five words that describe your love affair with it:

Haha lets see:

1. inappropriate

2. she likes to get wet

3. she’s always clean

4. she’s good looking

5. she has a good personality. 

Love it! What picture on your phone best describes this passion?

I chose this photo basically because it shows the fun part of wakeboarding which I love most about it, and its the same reason more and more people are getting into it. 

How about the most epic place you've ridden that you've captured on your phone? 

This is my home lake, Brighton Lake, in Brighton MI.

How do you continue to see the lake differently each day and year, keeping the creativity flowing and adding to the Stoke?

I just try and make the most out of every situation. There's always a reason to be positive even if it doesn’t pop out right at you. Finding these positive notes helps keep me stoked on riding 

What's on your list of accomplishments to check off next year and beyond?

Basically to just try and keep pushing up. Trying to invent some new tricks as well as do well in contests, and get as much magazine coverage as possible. 

What sunnies are you rocking this season and why?

I'll most likely rock multiple pair, but I’m a huge fan of the ACE. Super light and comfortable. 

Why are you down with ZEAL?

I'm stoked to be a part of the ZEAL family because they have a really cool vibe about the company. They are super cool and laid back and everyone is friendly, and they are always coming up with new innovative products, pushing the limits of sunnies and goggles. Stoked to be a part of such a rad team!

[joeymeddock]

Check out my twigs on pg. 84 in the April issue of Transworld Wakeboarding Mag

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