Here’s a small glimpse of the 2011 Axis Vandall edition graphics, enjoy…

Head Meets Board

We’re a little late on this story HOWEVER Peyton Thibodeaux was wakeboarding recently and took a hard fall that resulted in a racked head, the outcome you ask? A busted artery and 25 stitches! Today we asked Peyton about her recovery, she replied with: “My head is feeling great, I get the stitches out this week and the doc said I could start back wakeboarding this weekend!!!”

We guess this wasn’t enough to scare Peyton into never riding again, watch for her as she returns to the water this weekend…

2011 Mastercraft Photos

Take a look at the 2011 Mastercraft line, if you want to see these bad boys up close and personal Bennett’s will have a 2011 X2 and X25 in stock shortly.

Stay Ahead of the Game, Protect Your Knees With CTI Knee Braces

Source: ossur.com

CTi ligament knee braces provide the ultimate combination of stabilization and protection of the knee joint.

This truly custom-made brace uses Accutrac™ hinges with extension stops to glide with the knee and breathable liners coated with bio-inert Ossur Sensil® Silicone to reduce migration and skin irritation. Flexible cuffs and buckles employ SensEdge overmolding to eliminate pressure points.

CTi custom knee braces are available in 3 models — Vapor, Standard and Pro Sport — and can be further customized with a variety of options, colors, designs and/or accessories.

Indications for Use

• ACL, MCL, LCL, PCL, rotary and combined instabilities
• Vapor model for low to medium impact levels
• Standard model for medium to high impact levels
• Pro Sport model for highest impact levels

Product Highlights:

• Total Support System™ provides support for ACL, MCL, LCL, PCL, rotary and combined instabilities
• Hand-laminated, carbon composite frame construction supplies true rigid support
• Frame shape is low-profile and contours to the leg, making it suitable for a variety of physical activities
• Anatomically-correct Accutrac™ hinges with extension stops track the natural movement of the knee
• Proprietary Sensil® padding is comfortable and reduces migration
• Skin-friendly SensEdge overmolding on buckles and lower cuff improves comfort and eliminates pressure points
• Flexible lower medial cuff provides increased protection against rotational forces and is breathable for added comfort
• Constructed from non-corrosive materials, enabling use for water sports
• One Year Fit Guarantee to accommodate changes in leg size during the first year following injury
• Choice of 12 standard colors available at no additional cost
• Custom paint available for a fee

CTI knee braces in action from Collin Harrington on Vimeo.

From First Dig to First Ride

Source: Third Coast Cables

This video is 6 months of footage crammed down into 5 mins for your viewing pleasure. Third Coast Cables is Louisiana’s first and only wake facility for riders of all skill levels and ages. We are located in cajun country right outside Lafayette, Louisiana. More videos and Grand Opening coming soon!

Reminder: Want a inside look at Louisiana’s FIRST and ONLY cable park? Become a member. A $350 discounted membership includes a year pass AND access to the system NOW, BEFORE anyone else! Grab your pass at High End Automotive or RUKUS. Hurry! The passes are going fast. Third Coast Cables grand opening coming soon…

One last thing, check out TCC in Wakeboarding Magazine’s cable park issue!

Yes the rumors are true, Third Coast Cables is now giving pulls and testing out the System 2.0! Want a inside look at Louisiana’s first cable park? Become a member. A $350 discounted membership includes a year pass AND access to the system for 3 weeks BEFORE anyone else, grab one at RUKUS. Hurry! The passes are going fast. Third Coast Cables grand opening coming soon…
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Please help the Murphy’s

Via: KATC.com

A Lafayette family is appealing for help during a tragic time.  Nicole Murphy was struck and killed by a car recently while in South Africa.  A former soccer standout at Saint Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, she travelled to the country for the World Cup along with her brother, two of her sisters and her dad.  Nicole and two of her siblings were hit by the car, her 19 year old brother Brian is hospitalized in South Africa with a critical head injury.

Not on the trip were Nicole and Brian’s older brother and sister, Lucas and Lauren and their mom Charlene.

“We’re not ok, my mom’s not ok, we’re strong for her,” said Lauren Murphy.

The challenge right now isn’t just getting Nicole’s body home, it’s getting the family home together.  Since Brian is hospitalized the family will require a special medical plane.

“Once he’s stable enough, we just found out that insurance isn’t going to cover any of these costs to get them back home, an ICU med jet is going to be in excess of hundreds of thousands to get my family back,” Lauren said.

The ICU medical jet will cost more than $300,000 and to help with those costs, a fund has been established for the family at Home Bank.

Contributions can be dropped off at any Home Bank location or mailed to: 

Home Bank
Account #: 2057873802
Attn:  Murphy Family Support Fund
P.O. Box 81459 Lafayette, LA  70598 

Lauren Murphy added– “We’re just asking people for prayers and whatever they can give, just remember us and we just want to make sure our family gets back and we can lay our little sister to rest.”

For more information about the Murphy Family Support Fund Care of Home Bank,  please contact Nick Zaunbrecher at (337) 781-8494 or Home Bank at (337) 237-1960.

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