Acai berries – what is it?

Acai berries are harvested as food. In a study of three traditional Caboclo populations in the Amazon region of Brazil, acai palm was described as the most important plant species because the acai fruit makes up such a major component of diet (up to 42% of the total food intake by weight) and is economically valuable in the region (Murrieta et al., 1999).

The juice and pulp of acai fruits (Euterpe oleracea) are frequently used in various juice blends, smoothies, sodas, and other beverages. In northern Brazil, açaí is traditionally served in gourds called “cuias” with tapioca and sometimes sugar. Acai has become a fad in southern Brazil where it is consumed cold as açaí na tigela (”açaí in the bowl”), mostly mixed with granola - a fad where acai is considered as an energizer. Acai is also widely consumed in Brazil as an ice cream flavor or juice.

As acai deteriorates rapidly after harvest, its raw material is generally only available outside the immediate growing region as acai juice or acai fruit pulp that has been frozen, dried acai, or freeze-dried. However, several companies now manufacture acai juices, other health drinks, and sorbets made from acai berries, often in combination with other fruits.

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Wakeboard Magazine presents WVM Volume 1. Wakeboard magazine is the longest running Wake Mag in the industry. WVM 1 is the first release in their video series.

FEATURES

Rider Profile: Danny Harf

Detour: Road trip to key west

Rider Setup: Scott Byerly

Domain: “the Mikker” Cobe

Factory Tour: Billabong factory tour

Event Coverage: Tige U.S. open

OVERVIEW
Regional video released in late 2003 with some of the hottest Texas wakeboarders!

There are a lot of places in the world where there are riders going off, so videos that focus on specific areas like Who Knows are a great thing to showcase some of the hidden talent that exists out there.

Who Knows features some Texas riders that you’ll see at the top of the pro ranks in the future, so it’s time to check out what the Lone Star State has to offer on the water! See the Trailer link below to get a glimpse of Who Knows.

FEATURED RIDERS

Joey Arcisz

Richie Mckee

Joey Bradley

Scot Levelett

Justin Keifer

Brian Sasser

Duston Swafford

Plus more….

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Welcome is a team video from Hyperlite that was shot at Radar Lake in Washington, which happens to be Hyperlite’s very own private lake.

The whole Hyperlite Pro Team was out with Sidewayz as well as photographers Joey Meddock and Josh Letchworth to put together one of the greatest videos in wakeboard history.

One lake with 8 of the best riders in the world and four gnarly sliders. Some insanity is bound to go off, and it did. Normally videos like this are just plain riding with some music. This one in particular has much more “soul.” This is a must see.

FEATURED RIDERS

Shaun Murray

Scott Byerly

Chad Sharpe

Erik Ruck

Brian Grubb

JD Webb

Danny Harf

Parks Bonifay

VIDEO TRAILER
Click here for Welcome Trailer (Quicktime, 22 MB)

SPONSORS

Hyperlite

Sidewayz
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Okay, here’s the deal. The previous movie that these guys from Texas made was called Who Knows. It was pretty much one of the better regional wakeboarding films that we’ve seen in a while. Wave Theory looks to be even better than the last one. The riding in it is pretty sick, the film quality has been up’d a notch, and the music in it is the kind where…well, lets just say you’re not gonna fall asleep during this one. The overall feel you’ll get from Wave Theory is the kind where your heart starts pumping, your adrenaline starts running, and you just get stoked to go ride and kill it. Hey! Don’t mess with Texas!

FEATURED RIDERS

Richie McKee

Gabe Lucas

Brian Sasser

Scot Leverett

Joey Bradley

Duston Swafford

Chris Ramirez

Hank Carter

Justin Kiefer

Jack Scanio

Billy North

Joey Arcisz

Billy Garcia and more

OVERVIEW Waketrix Wakeboard Instructional Video
There’s a new instructional hitting the streets called Waketrix. This movie reveals the “true movement” of wakeboarding technique. Even all you so-called “advanced” riders will benefit from the foundation drills.

Approved by the top Wakeboarding Associations and Wakeboard Camps, Waketrix is truly the professional wakeboard coaching tool. It’s the most comprehensive easy-to-use instructional, plus it features some new training and fundamental trick drills that are revealed for the first time. Waketrix has the coaching secrets and tips that have helped the pros get where they are today. So, quit lying about how good you are and learn something new.

FEATURED RIDERS

Danny Harf

Darin Shapiro

Dallas Friday

Chad Sharpe

Daniel Watkins

Josh Sanders

John Nodalski

Loren Levine

Zane Schwenck

Cobe Mikacich

Jeff Solei

Mike Ferraro

THINGS YOU’LL LEARN
Boat driving, board control, and pretty much every trick in wakeboarding today.
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This combo has hours of wakeboard instruction from the top three training DVDs to ever hit the market. Higher Education, Detention 1&2 and Waketrix. Your sure to pick up some new moves with over 3 hours of film.

OVERVIEW - Higher Education
From the makers of Class In Session, Bump Films brings you the newest DVD to help you improve your wakeboarding way!

Higher Education teaches you every aspect of wakeboarding. The best pro riders and instructors in the sport give you the skills you need to be up and ripping in no time.

Instructors break down each trick for you and you get to see slow motion footage of top pros from different angles performing the tricks. This DVD takes you step by step through the series and with this extended DVD you get both Volumes 1 & 2.

FEATURED RIDERS

Parks Bonifay

Darin Shapiro

Sane Bonifay

Shawn Watson

Rob Struharik

Kyle Schmidt

Charley Patterson

PJ Marks

Zane Schwenk

TRICKS YOU’LL LEARN
Vol I covers:
Equipment Set Up
Boat Set Up
Riding Position
Deep Water Starts
Dock Starts
Turning And Carving
Butterslides
One Wake Jumps
Two Wake Jumps
Half Cab
Grabs
180s
360s
Back Rolls
Tantrum
… and much more

Vol II covers:
Advanced Equipment
Front Rolls
Front Flips
Scarecrow
540s
720s
900s
Off Axis Spins
Double Ups
Raley
OHH
Krypt
Hoochie Glide
Batwing
Whirlybird
Fruit Loop
Tootsie Roll
Dum Dum
Crow Mobe
KGB
Pete Rose
Moby Dick
911
Slim Chance
Osmosis 5
Double Back Roll
Speed Ball
Orbital 5
… and much more

SPONSORS

Mastercraft

Liquid Force

Blindside

CWB

Wakeboarding Magazine

OVERVIEW - Detention 1&2
The most famous instructional video series ever is Detention starring Shaun Murray. This DVD is two full length videos all on one DVD!
Detention takes a school approach with Shaun Murray acting along with some other pros in a classroom to go over equipment and wakeboarding tricks. There is quite a bit of humor in it, which lightens up all the instructional content.

Detention covers all the basics in wakeboarding as well as many of the advanced moves that can be done on a wakeboard. The video is shot on 16mm film by Sidewayz and the angles are great as you see Murray himself pull off amazing tricks on his board while he walks you through it.

If you’re serious about getting better at wakeboarding, or if you’re just a big Shaun Murray fan, Detention is a must-have for your DVD collection.

FEATURED RIDERS

Shaun Murray

Gerry Nunn

Parks Bonifay

SPONSORS

VANS

Hyperlite

JetPilot

Wakeboard Magazine

Spoon

A.D.D

Special Features

English and Japanese

Easy Trick selection

Outtakes: Scare Chair, longest grass start and more…

OVERVIEW - Waketrix
There’s a new instructional hitting the streets called Waketrix. This movie reveals the “true movement” of wakeboarding technique. Even all you so-called “advanced” riders will benefit from the foundation drills.
Approved by the top Wakeboarding Associations and Wakeboard Camps, Waketrix is truly the professional wakeboard coaching tool. It’s the most comprehensive easy-to-use instructional, plus it features some new training and fundamental trick drills that are revealed for the first time. Waketrix has the coaching secrets and tips that have helped the pros get where they are today. So, quit lying about how good you are and learn something new.

FEATURED RIDERS

Danny Harf

Darin Shapiro

Dallas Friday

Chad Sharpe

Daniel Watkins

Josh Sanders

John Nodalski

Loren Levine

Zane Schwenck

Cobe Mikacich

Jeff Solei

Mike Ferraro

THINGS YOU’LL LEARN
Boat driving, board control, and pretty much every trick in wakeboarding today.

OVERVIEW UpDog

What’s Updog??? Updog is the latest video release from award winning producer, Ronnie Romero. Featuring riding from around the globe from many of the top riders around the world. Riders include: Shawn Watson, Keith Lyman, Rusty Malinoski, Kyle Rattray, Chad Sharpe, Kyle Alberts, Jeff Weatherall, Erik Ruck, Trevor Hansen, and a special tribute section from Darin Shapiro which features his current riding, as well as a montage of clips from earlier Sidewayz wake titles including Six Pack, 12 Honkeys, and Natural Born Thrillaz. It is a don’t miss video section, as it will be the last time Darin’s riding will be featured in a wake film!!!

Shot in beautiful High Definition widescreen format, Updog will visually stimulate, as well as make you wanna go out and ride! The music in Updog is sure to keep the energy level high with a soundtrack featuring the music of First Wave Hello, Slightly Stoopid, Swollen Members, Sweatshop Union, Vaux, and Catalonia.

FEATURED RIDERS

Shawn Watson
Keith Lyman
Rusty Malinoski
Kyle Rattray
Chad Sharpe
Kyle Alberts
Jeff Weatherall
Erik Ruck
Trevor Hansen
Darin Shapiro
BONUS

Crash section
“Friends” section featuring Brett Eisenhauer, Tino Santori, Corey Bradley, Mikey Marsh, Jack Blodgett, Nick Weinacker
Battle of the Updog Stars- Nintendo Wii Tournament hosted by Shaun Murray- over 35 minutes long!
Updog Idol w/ Travis Moye
Deep Thoughts w/ Darin Shapiro

OVERVIEW Transgression

Sidewayz Films and Gator Boards have teamed up to make an amazing film with some of the best wakeboarders and wakeskaters in the world. The result is Transgression. With the comeback of Randall Harris boarding for the first time in over two years this project is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Along with Randall Harris you will experience Ryan Doyle, Keith Lidberg the rail master, Kyle Rattray, Drew McGuckin, Gerry Nunn, Tim Kovacich, Ricky Gonzales, Mark Weikel, Wes Briscoe, Steve Edwards, and the newest member of the family, the prodigal child Matt Manzari. With the creative production style of Ronn Seidenglanz, Gator Boards is emerging to a new level with this film. The riders are submerged in the culture of each location, bringing their own style to the project. You will experience riding like you’ve never seen.

From the words of Randall:

Sidewayz holds the paintbrush, the GB team is the ink, and our many canvases include Florida, California, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Bali, Dominican Republic and more.

We poured blood, sweat and tears into this masterpiece. Transgression transcends beyond the mere confines of a wakeboard film. For those involved it was an adventure. For me it was a life changing experience. For you is will be an inspirational cinematic journey.

Valla Con Dios, Vandall

FEATURED RIDERS

Randall Harris
Ryan Doyle
Keith Lidberg
Kyle Rattray
Drew McGuckin
Gerry Nunn
Tim Kovacich
Ricky Gonzales
Mark Weikel
Wes Briscoe
Steve Edwards
Matt Manzari

OVERVIEW The Truth Wakeboard Video

The most talented team in wakeboarding brings you The Truth. Featuring Phillip Soven, Mike Ennen, Melissa Marquardt, Harley Clifford, Daniel Doud, Lauren Loe, Aaron Aubrey, Kevin Henshaw, Phillip Combs, Devin Rogers, Tino Santori, Phillip Basino, Steve Shoenhals, Silas Thurman, Kyle Hyams, Kyle Walton, Collin Harrington, Keith Lyman, Amber Wing, Aaron Reed, Gregg Necrason, Danny Hampson, Shane Bonifay, Shawn Watson, and Ben Greenwood.

FEATURED RIDERS

Phillip Soven
Mike Ennen
Melissa Marquardt
Harley Clifford
Daniel Doud
Lauren Loe
Aaron Aubrey
Kevin Henshaw
Phillip Combs
Devin Rogers
Tino Santori
Phillip Basino
Steve Shoenhals
Silas Thurman
Kyle Hyams
Kyle Walton
Collin Harrington
Keith Lyman
Amber Wing
Aaron Reed
Gregg Necrason
Danny Hampson
Shane Bonifay
Shawn Watson
Ben Greenwood