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New Addition to Team Supra Boats: Nic Rapa

NIC RAPA JOINS TEAM SUPRA BOATS

MARYVILLE, TN (October 5, 2016) Skier’s Choice is thrilled to announce the addition of wakeboard athlete Nic Rapa to Team Supra.
After several podium placements, Rapa earned the 2016 Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour Rookie of the Year title and finished in the top three at the 2016 WWA Wakeboard World Championships held in Toronto with additional podium finishes throughout the competition year. Additionally, Rapa dominated his Junior Pro years by winning the 2015 Junior Pro Series, the 2015 Australian Open and was also named a two time Junior Pro World Champion.

 “Nic is a great addition to Team Supra”, mentioned Rick Tinker, President of Supra Boats. “His innovative riding and passion for the sport compliments the mentality of our boats so this partnership just made sense.” 
As Nic heads to Austrailia for training during the winter months, his focus is already on the 2017 competition season and his partnership with Supra Boats.  “I rode behind the SA 550 on the Pro Tour and got the chance to see how awesome the wake really is. I’m excited to see how training behind this boat progresses my riding,” states Rapa.
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The 2016 Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour will take place at the following locations:
  • Dallas/Fort Worth, TX – May 7, 2016
  • Mooresville, NC – June 18, 2016, at Stumpy Creek, Lake Norman
  • Monroe, WA – July 9, 2016, at Lake Tye
  • Edmonton, Alberta, CAN – July 23, 2016, at Shalom Park
  • Indianapolis, IN – August 6, 2016, at Precedent Office Park

“This is a fresh lineup of cities that strikes the perfect balance of great water conditions for the pros, venues with unprecedented fan accessibility, and hotbed markets for wakeboarding. This is the strongest lineup in years,” said Rick Tinker, President of Skier’s Choice, makers of Supra.



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Team Supra Rider Cory Teunissen Renews Contract With Skier’s Choice Through 2018

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Cory Teunissen Signs Long Term Contract With Supra Boats
Team Supra Rider Cory Teunissen Renews Contract With Skier’s Choice Through 2018.


MARYVILLE, TN (March 25th, 2016) Skier’s Choice is proud to announce that it has completed a 3 year  sponsorship extension with Supra Team Rider Cory Teunissen.

Cory has been on fire on the competitive wakeboard scene since Supra first signed him at 14. In his first year as a pro, Cory proved himself by taking home a 2nd Overall finish in the Supra sponsored Pro Wake Board Tour as well as the prestigious Rookie Of The Year Award.

“We look forward to the next 3 years and beyond with Cory. He has been part of the Supra family for several years and clearly he is pushing the sport. It’s going to be great to see what he is able to accomplish next in his pro career behind our boats” Said Justin Burke, Marketing Manager for Supra boats.

“I am super stoked to continue with Supra” Said Cory. “Look at the level of progression that has taken place behind their boats just in the last year on the tour, it was an easy decision for me to continue with them long term”

The agreement was finalized in March and extends through March 2019. Cory will compete on the Supra Boats Pro Wake Tour starting in May and begins training behind this years Official Tow Boat, The Supra SA 550 in April.

CONTACT
Justin Burke
Marketing Manager—Skier’s Choice
1717 Henry G Lane St.
Maryville, TN 37801
Voice: 865.983.9924
Fax: 865.983.9950
jburke@skierschoice.com


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About Skier’s Choice, Inc.

Skier’s Choice, Inc. is the proud manufacturer of Supra and Moomba performance inboard wakeboard and waterski towboats. Supra has been a leader in the inboard industry since 1980. The Supra brand is synonymous with innovative styling, luxurious interiors, highest construction quality, and unsurpassed wake performance. Moomba is a value-oriented brand that delivers quality and performance comparable to other inboard brands but at a price significantly less. Moomba delivers the “best bang for the buck.” The company is privately held and is located in Maryville, Tennessee.

Skier’s Choice encourages all boating participants to learn and follow safe boating practices. There are risks associated with boating and water sports activities. Be mindful of the risks, familiarize yourself with the environment, know your limits and conduct yourself accordingly.

Supra Boats Pro Wakesurf Tour Expands for 2016 with Four Stops & New Format

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Supra Boats Pro Wakesurf Tour Expands for 2016 with Four Stops & New Format
ORLANDO, Fla. (January 13, 2016) – The Supra Boats Pro Wakesurf Tour is back in 2016 with more stops and a new format, announced Rick Tinker, president of Skier’s Choice. Developed and conceived in 2015, the 2016 surf series is expanding to four stops, up one from 2015, allowing riders to show off their skills to the wake world at more locales. The Supra Boats Pro Wakesurf Tour will visit cities in the United States including Texas, North Carolina, Washington and Indiana.
Sharing venues and dates with the Pro Wakeboard Tour, the 2016 Supra Boats Pro Wakesurf Tour will take place at the following locations:
  • Dallas/Fort Worth, TX – May 7, 2016
  • Mooresville, NC – June 18, 2016, at Stumpy Creek, Lake Norman
  • Monroe, WA – July 9, 2016, at Lake Tye
  • Indianapolis, IN – August 6, 2016, at Precedent Office Park

    The new “pick your best ride” format surf and skim events into one discipline. Riders will have the option to compete using a surf or skim board to throw down their best run.
    “The CWSA is pleased to participate with Supra Boats in this new and innovative format for Competitive Wake Surfing,” said Scott Culp, head of the CWSA. “The opportunity to challenge the riders in head-to-head competition of both surf and skim style riders will be exciting to watch. This format could be a “back to the future” glimpse into the evolution of Competitive Wake Surfing.”
    The official towboat for the 2016 tour will be the all-new Supra SA550 because of its clean, consistent and massive wakes. The Supra Boats’ wakes push pros to new levels while preserving strict handling and a balanced ride for the driver and judges in the boat. The 2016 Supra Boats are powered with the high-torque ROUSH charged 6.2L Ford Raptor Engine by Indmar.
    Stay tuned for information in the near future on the rules, format, purse, athletes and more! For details, visit www.supraboatspwt.com.
    About Supra Boats: Supra Boats fuels passion for water sports with high-performance, bold designs and interior refinement achieved through precision-engineered tow boats. The flagship wakeboard boat brand manufactured by Skier’s Choice Inc., Supra Boats are the result of a quest for continual improvement in every aspect of boatbuilding. Thirty-five years of award-winning tow boats prove that fact. Everything from wake performance to ride and handling to interior refinement to production processes to the ownership experience is constantly being improved. Supra builds high-performance wake boats with a level of precision matched only by your extreme passion for water sports. Supra Boats: where passion meets precision.
    For more information on Supra Boats, visit SupraBoats.com.
    Bonnier Corp.’s Events & Entertainment Group: Bonnier Corp.’s Events & Entertainment Group manages and executes events, including the Pro Wakeboard Tour, Marlin University, the Deer & Turkey Expos, the NOOD Regattas and the fishing tournaments — Los Cabos, Offshore World Championship, Charter Boat Classic, Bermuda Tournaments and FishStock. Bonnier Corp.’s Events & Entertainment Group coordinates the scheduling, televising, global sponsorships, public relations, venue evaluation and event selection for these properties.
    About WAKEBOARDING Magazine: WAKEBOARDING is the world leader in wake-sports media by providing the best product reviews, how-to instruction, insider knowledge and high​-​quality imagery. WAKEBOARDING reaches every type of rider out there with a diverse multiplatform content-delivery method, from print magazines and digital content, to social media and more. For information, check out wakeboardingmag.com.

Top 100 Dealers from Boating Industry




Boating Industry announced the 11th annual list of Top 100 dealers at a black tie gala November 18 in Orlando. Skier's choice is pleased to announce that the following Supra and Moomba dealers have earned and been recognized as top 100 dealers in N. America.  The application process is quite rigorous, and the competition is fierce, so congratulations to the following dealers who made the list.


Top 10
Parks Marina, Okoboji, IA
Top 100
Boat House -Elkhorn, WI/ Nashatoa, WI / Prairie Grove, IL
Buckeye Sports Center, Inc., Peninsula, Ohio
Regal & Nautique of Orlando, Orlando, Fla
Sea Ray of Cincinnati & Louisville, Cincinnati
Skier's Marine, Westover, Ala.
Slalom Shop Boats & Yachts, Lewisville, Texas
Tobler Marina, Hayden, Idaho

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**Offer valid on new Supra boats purchased in the North America and Europe for recreational use from participating dealers during qualified boat shows. Customer must take delivery by May 31, 2016. Incentive amount applied to final purchase price. Participating dealers are responsible for part of the customer incentive and this may affect the final price. Dealer sets the actual price and prices may vary. Offer subject to change without notice and may not be transferred, exchanged or combined with other promotions. See participating dealer for details. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. 

Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour Announces 2016 Dates and Locations























FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour Announces 2016 Dates and Locations
Five Hot New Venues Spread Over Two Countries
ORLANDO, Fla. (December 07, 2015) – The Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour will make five stops around the United States and Canada, including Texas, North Carolina, Washington, Alberta and Indiana.  The expanded tour plays host to five new cities and venues around North America.

The 2016 Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour will take place at the following locations:
  • Dallas/Fort Worth, TX – May 7, 2016
  • Mooresville, NC – June 18, 2016, at Stumpy Creek, Lake Norman
  • Monroe, WA – July 9, 2016, at Lake Tye
  • Edmonton, Alberta, CAN – July 23, 2016, at Shalom Park
  • Indianapolis, IN – August 6, 2016, at Precedent Office Park

“This is a fresh lineup of cities that strikes the perfect balance of great water conditions for the pros, venues with unprecedented fan accessibility, and hotbed markets for wakeboarding. This is the strongest lineup in years,” said Rick Tinker, President of Skier’s Choice, makers of Supra.

The first stop of the 2016 season will visit the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, area.  The metro area plays host to a hotbed of wake fans.
Lake Norman, near Charlotte, NC, in Mooresville, is one of the most active and largest wakeboarding lakes in the nation and is sure to attract a huge flotilla of spectator boats.  Boaters can join the party flotilla along with hundreds of other wakeboats, runabouts, pontoons and party barges that line the competition course. 
Lake Tye in Monroe, WA, is located in the heart of the wakeboard manufacturing industry near Seattle.  Visited a few years back, the fans in the northwest are plentiful and a huge turnout is expected with the return of the Pro Wakeboard Tour in the area. 
Located a few miles south of Edmonton, Alberta, CAN, lies Shalom Park - a man-made, world class water sports site nestled in the North Saskatchewan River Valley. This is the first time in over a decade that the PWT will venture back into Canada.  
The Supra Boats PWT Series Championships visits Indianapolis, IN, for the final stop of the tour at Precedent Office Park.  The park boasts a world class 38-acre lake in the heart of the complex.  After a five-year hiatus, the PWT is returning to one of the most revered venues in the sport. 

The official towboat for the 2016 tour will be the all-new Supra SA550 because of its clean, consistent and massive wakes.  The Supra Boats’ wakes push pros to new levels while preserving strict handling and a balanced ride for the driver and judges in the boat. The 2016 Supra Boats are powered with the high-torque ROUSH charged 6.2L Ford Raptor Engine by Indmar.
Stay tuned for information in the near future on the rules, format, purse, athletes and more! For details, visit www.supraboatspwt.com
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About Supra BoatsSupra Boats fuels passion for water sports with high-performance, bold designs and interior refinement achieved through precision-engineered tow boats. The flagship wakeboard boat brand manufactured by Skier’s Choice Inc., Supra Boats are the result of a quest for continual improvement in every aspect of boatbuilding. Thirty-five years of award-winning tow boats prove that fact.  Everything from wake performance to ride and handling to interior refinement to production processes to the ownership experience is constantly being improved. Supra builds high-performance wake boats with a level of precision matched only by your extreme passion for water sports. Supra Boats: where passion meets precision.  

For more information on Supra Boats, visit http://supraboats.com/

Bonnier Corp.’s Events & Entertainment Group
Bonnier Corp.’s Events & Entertainment Group manages and executes events, including the Pro Wakeboard Tour, Marlin University, the Deer & Turkey Expos, the NOOD Regattas and the fishing tournaments — Los Cabos, Offshore World Championship, Charter Boat Classic, Bermuda Tournaments and FishStock. Bonnier Corp.’s Events & Entertainment Group coordinates the scheduling, televising, global sponsorships, public relations, venue evaluation and event selection for these properties.
About WAKEBOARDING MagazineWAKEBOARDING is the world leader in wake-sports media by providing the best product reviews, how-to instruction, insider knowledge and high​-​quality imagery. WAKEBOARDING reaches every type of rider out there with a diverse multiplatform content-delivery method, from print magazines and digital content, to social media and more. For information, check out wakeboardingmag.com.

First-ever ROUSH-branded Boat Launches at SEMA Show

Street Power and Style on the Lake:
First-ever ROUSH-branded Boat Launches at SEMA Show
New Supra SE 550 ROUSH-edition boat from ROUSH Performance and
Skier’s Choice, Inc. features 500+ horsepower, 575 ft-lb of torque

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 3, 2015) —ROUSH Performance and Skier’s Choice, Inc. showcased the first-ever ROUSH-branded boat at the SEMA Show today.

The Supra SE 550 ROUSH Edition Wake boat comes with equal amounts of power and style. With more than 500 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque — thanks to an Indmar 6.2L ROUSHcharged Raptor engine — it brings off-road muscle from the street to the lake. Slick automotive styling reminiscent of the ROUSH Mustang, including custom metallic colors on the tower and a two-tone hull gelcoat adds to the appeal.

“We took what was already a superior boat and added ROUSH looks and legacy,” said Gary Jurick, president of ROUSH Performance. “Along with the powerful ROUSHcharged Raptor by Indmar to give watersports enthusiasts an extra kick, we added refined touches to the interior and exterior to make the Supra SE 550 ROUSH Edition a unique owner’s experience.”
580 HP Roush Powered Supra Boat At SEMA
580 HP Roush Performance Powered Supra Boat At SEMA! Supra Boats
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Exclusive benefits include ROUSH styling, more standard features than any boat ever built by Supra, and full customization — all on the largest, most comfortable boat in Supra’s fleet.

“The 2016 ROUSH edition takes everything our customers love about Supra and supercharges it,” said Rick Tinker, president of Skier’s Choice, manufacturer of Supra performance inboard wakeboard and waterski towboats. “It brings together the automotive heritage of ROUSH Performance and the precision engineering of Supra Boats.”

Key features of the Supra SE 550 ROUSH Edition include:

·      Performance. Built on the flagship Supra SE, the ROUSH Edition offers high performance features standard, like the 6.2L ROUSHcharged Raptor by Indmar 16-valve, V8 engine, a competition hull to increase wake size and stability, and the Supra Launch System to reduce drag in the water and increase acceleration.
 
·      Engineering. It contains the latest Supra technology, such as Supra Vision Touch System for easy touchscreen navigation and integrated column and steering wheel controls — an industry first — to keep adjustments at the fingertips while driving.
 
·      Design. The trademark ROUSH Hockey Stick body stripe is designed into the gel coat, and race-inspired elements are strategically designed into the trailer, tower, interior and engine compartment. For example, a ROUSH Mustang-inspired ball and 18-inch cast aluminum wheels with ROUSH center caps are standard on the Roush Edition trailer.


The ROUSHcharged Raptor by Indmar has received three awards for innovative achievement and customer satisfaction: The Boat Writers International Innovation award, Boating Industry magazine’s Top Products of 2015 award, and the National Marine Manufacturers Association CSI award for excellence in customer satisfaction.

The Supra SE 550 ROUSH Edition will be available in limited quantity this month through Supra’s dealer network.








About ROUSH Performance: ROUSH Performance, a division of Roush Enterprises, designs, engineers and manufactures completely assembled pre-titled vehicles, aftermarket performance parts, performance crate engines, and marine engine superchargers for the global performance enthusiast market. Based in Plymouth Township, Michigan, ROUSH Performance was founded in 1995 by motorsports legend Jack Roush. Visit us at ROUSHPerformance.com or call 800.59.ROUSH.

About Skier’s Choice, Inc.: Skier’s Choice, Inc. is the proud manufacturer of Supra and Moomba performance inboard wakeboard and wakesurf towboats. Supra has been a leader in the inboard industry since 1980. The Supra brand is synonymous with innovative styling, luxurious interiors, highest construction quality, and unsurpassed wake performance. Moomba is a value-oriented brand that delivers quality and performance comparable to other inboard brands but at a price significantly less. Moomba delivers the “best bang for the buck.” The company is privately held and is located in Maryville, Tennessee. Skier’s Choice encourages all boating participants to learn and follow safe boating practices. There are risks associated with boating and water sports activities. Be mindful of the risks, familiarize yourself with the environment, know your limits and conduct yourself accordingly.



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For More Information:
Gregg Voss | TSN Communications

Justin Burke | Skier’s Choice, Inc.
865.983.9924 x109 | jburke@skierschoice.com













Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour Returns with More Stops in 2016

Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour Returns with More Stops in 2016



ORLANDO, Fla. (September 10, 2015) – The Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour is propelling its way into the New Year growing the series from four stops last season, to five stops in 2016, it was announced today by Rick Tinker, president of Skier’s Choice, manufacturer of Supra Boats.  Pushing the boundaries with innovative products, the 23-year track record of the Pro Wakeboard Tour extends to 2016 serving up star-studded performances, all-new tricks, intense competition, more viewing options, sponsors and greater sport exposure.
“The 2015 Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour was an extreme success with Bonnier’s Events team,” said Tinker.  “The audience, athletes and sponsorship throughout the tour gave us an overwhelming positive response to the product and competition that was on the 2015 calendar.  In 2016, we are adding an additional stop and are committed to seeing this historic event grow in the future.”
The 2015 season was a year of many firsts, including the first-ever wake-to-wake 1080 landed in a contest by Supra Boats Team rider, Cory Teunissen.  Teunissen, along with teammates young-gun Daniel Powers and veteran Austin Hair, are expected to return in 2016, putting their bodies on the line to edge out reigning champion, Harley Clifford.
“We are excited to announce the expanded partnership with the team at Supra Boats and Skier’s Choice to further this iconic wakeboarding series,” said Terry Dorner, vice president of Bonnier Corp.’s Events & Entertainment Group.  “Innovative formats, bigger purses and larger-than-life jumbotrons allowed it to grow outside of its means.  We will see many of the same things for the near year and this tour’s events involving Supra not only pioneered ground-breaking ways to run the series, it showed the passion for the sport is bigger than ever before.”
Through shared media properties owned by WAKEBOARDING, the 2015 tour was the most widely viewed in history.
The Supra SE550 is the official tow boat for the elite tour because of its clean, consistent and massive wakes. The Supra Boats’ wakes are expected to push pros to new levels while preserving strict handling and a balanced ride for the driver and judges in the boat. The 2016 Supra Boats are powered with the high-torque 6.2L ROUSHCHARGED Raptor Engine by Indmar.
Stay tuned for information in the near future on the schedule of dates and selected city stops of Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour schedule, money purse, athletes and more! For further information, visit, visit www.supraboatspwt.com

Reed Hansen Wins 8th World Title

 Supra Boats would like to congratulate #TeamSupraBoats Athlete, Reed Hansen (@reedhansen) for winning his 8th Wakeskate World Championship Title this past weekend at the Supra Boats Wakeboard World Championships Prestented by Rockstar in Portugal!

The conditions were not the most ideal, as the wind was unpredictable on the beautiful Lago Azul in Portugal. Reed pulled through and won his semi-finals heat and was going into the finals the next day! The following morning wake skaters took to the dock, everyone was going big behind the SE550 despite the choppy conditions. Reed was last off the dock and he had his work cut out, after falling twice on his first pass he was able to get up and stand up his entire 2nd pass with some of his more advanced tricks which placed him in 1st, for the 8th time! 

Congrats Reed! Here are some photos from the event.  (This is also right after he had won wake skate trick of the year at the Wake Awards! Reed is on a roll and we are #suprastoked for him!)


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