http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleList.html This feed will contain the newest articles as they are published Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:08:12 +1000 en-us http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=59&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=59&rssView=rssView Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:08:12 +1000 Troy Roker at Cables Wake Park from Chris Flaxman on Vimeo. http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=58&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=58&rssView=rssView Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:32:22 +1000 New specials offers on stay and ride packages at Cables Wake Park   Come and enjoy a full day of riding and a place to stay from only $89       1 night + 1 day pass= $89   2 nights + 2 day pass = $170.00   1 week stay + week pass= $376.00 (All prices are per person, conditions apply)       For bookings or more information please contact us on 0247 CABLES (222 537) http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=57&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=57&rssView=rssView Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:40:20 +1000 IWWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010 The Worlds have come to a close for 2010 and Aussie riders dominated the competition, and it was most of the riders first time competing on an international stage!!   The Australian team came third overall behind Great Britain in first place and Germany second, which is a huge achievement considering this is the first year Australia have sent a team to the world championships!   Here are the Aussie podium positions....   Ezmae Warnecke - 1st Mini Girls Quinlee McAlister - 2nd Mini Girls Call http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=56&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=56&rssView=rssView Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:38:49 +1000 Cables Wake Park is now offering full Memberships for 12 months for $1300.   With this membership you can ride as much as you like for a whole year from the date of purchase..   http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=55&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=55&rssView=rssView Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:11:06 +1000 IWWF World Championships 2010   The 2010 Fitzroy Island Australian Cable Wakeboarding and Wakeskating Team are heading to Germany for the 2010 IWWF World Championships which are being held in Neubrandenburg.   The competition runs from the 16th - 18th of July and will feature the worlds best riders...from Germany, Great Britain, Holland and of course Australia!   Check out the website for details of riders and results and hopefully a live webcam where we can watch the Aussie riders against the rest of the world! We will keep y http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=54&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=54&rssView=rssView Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:15:52 +1000 There is a new video of Ben Tolson filmed at CABLES WAKE PARK on our videos page!   The Video is filmed and edited by Chris Flaxman   Happy Watching! http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=52&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=52&rssView=rssView Wed, 26 May 2010 00:11:06 +1000 Winter Memberships   Winter is nearly here! Winter Memberships are now available, 3 months @ $395.00 with unlimited riding and also the Get wet membership, $99.00 up front then ride for 2 hours for $29.00 instead of $47.00. We have lots of yummy hot food and drinks to warm you back up after an awesome ride. Hope to see you all here!! Open Thursday- Sunday from the 1st June.   Please contact us for any more information or to sign up for either of these membership options.   Wet suits are now available in the shop so there re http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=51&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=51&rssView=rssView Wed, 19 May 2010 19:14:50 +1000   As well as having world class cable skiing facilities Cables Wake Park also offers activities for all the family. If your not on the water then there is a lot to fill your time! All extra activities are free and are open to all of our visitors.   The Beach       Jumping Pillow and Childs Playground     Basketball Court           http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=49&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=49&rssView=rssView Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:52:53 +1000 Cables Wake Park is proud to stock the GO PRO Helmet Hero....   GoPro’s HD Helmet HERO is the world’s highest performance wearable 1080p HD video and still photo camera. Professional quality 1080p / 960p / 720p HD resolutions record at 30 and 60 frames per second (60 fps in 720p). Record up to 2.5 hours on a single charge and up to 9 hours total on a 32GB SD card (not included).   Its shock, bomb and waterproof to 60 metres!!! So don't let some water get in the way of getting the shot. Proven in heavy surf from Hawaii t http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=47&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=47&rssView=rssView Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:56:30 +1000 Easter weekend only, 20% off wakeboards, jackets..... http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=46&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=46&rssView=rssView Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:26:39 +1000 The ACWN are coming to CAIRNS - May 8th - be there! http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=45&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=45&rssView=rssView Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:44:50 +1000 Starting Sunday 4th April. http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=44&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=44&rssView=rssView Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:41:51 +1000 Sign up now if you want us to be open through winter. http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=43&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=43&rssView=rssView Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:38:47 +1000 1st Place in the Mens 19-29's http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=42&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=42&rssView=rssView Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:46:10 +1000 We are now offering a pass that will take you through to the 31st May which will allow you to ride as much as you want and when you want between the hours of 10-7 everyday. Just ask at the counter to sign up for only $295 thats just $4.30 a day from now!!!! http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=41&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=41&rssView=rssView Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:08:15 +1000 http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=38&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=38&rssView=rssView Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:35:41 +1000 Cables Wake Park will go into the winter season on the 1st of June, we are offering a 3 month winter pass for the months of June, July & August for $395.  75 members is our minimun goal to sign up for the membership to ensure that the park will remain open for winter.    To sign up please see the front desk at cables or call on 47 222537 and ask to sign up to the winter membership.   Please do not just hope that everyone else will sign up as this will not keep the park open we must hit the 75 members mark to be open. &nb http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=37&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=37&rssView=rssView Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:46:46 +1000 German pro rider Dominik Guehrs is at Cables Wake Park. Come down and see him ride and maybe see him throw a crowmobe 5, 1080 or a double s to blind.    Check out the video below of him riding last year. http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=35&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=35&rssView=rssView Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:39:10 +1000 After things have calmed down for the awesome weekend that was Brostock OZ we have managed to get a few photos and videos up.   Click here to see the photos, and here for the videos.   Keep your eyes peeled for more videos soon.... http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=34&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=34&rssView=rssView Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:57:31 +1000 http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=33&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=33&rssView=rssView Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:49:07 +1000   A big congratulation go out to Both Matty and Clayton for the awards they were given over the weekend and the Riders Choice Awards.   Clayton was given the award of industry icon for all his has done for the sport, he was thanked for all his hard work over the years within the sport and for the numerous riders he has helped get to where they are today.   Matty was also crowed cable rider of the year, Matty who is currently leading the Liquid Force rail jam series has spent the last year traveling all over the world from the Ph http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=32&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=32&rssView=rssView Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:39:25 +1000 With Panthers Brostock OZ 2010 all packed up and over it is set to go down as one of if not the best event on the Australian calender this year.   With perfect conditions and a fantastic crowd a great weekend was had by all. The level of riding was amazing to see and there were many very close battles. Below are listeded the final results for the rail jam.           Here are the remaining results,   Cable:1st - Tom Fooshee2nd - Harley Clifford3rd - Sam Collins S2 :1st - Tom Fooshee2nd - Harley Clifford3rd - B http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=30&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=30&rssView=rssView Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:25:07 +1000   Please click on the small print button to the top right of this page             2010 Liquid Force CAIRNS Rail Jam Registration Form     Athlete Name:   Male/Female   Address:   City:   State:   Postal Code:   Phone:   Fax:   Email:   Age:   Date of Birth:                                 Divisions: (Pleas http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=29&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=29&rssView=rssView Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:15:29 +1000 Accommodation is now available for Brostock, please see our accommodation page for a full list of prices and options.    Call now to book your place to stay at cables wake park for Brostock 2010, with riders coming from all over the world such as Sam Collins, Aaron rathy, Tom Fooshee, Dean Smith, Ben Greenwood and Shawn Watson its set to be a massive event with some amazing riding.   Ph: (02)47222537 http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=28&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=28&rssView=rssView Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:04:38 +1000 Aaron Rathy is now confirmed to be here at cables wake park for the Brostock event. Fresh from winning the world championship and king of the wake in 2009 its set to be pretty exciting watching him battle it out with riders such and Shawn Watson and Sam Collins for the title the ultimate rider.   BROSTOCK entry will be free so make sure you come down and watch the action as it unfolds.       http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=27&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=27&rssView=rssView Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:01:16 +1000   Please note; Due to the BROSTOCK event the cable will not be open for public riding on SATURDAY 20TH FEB, although the park will be open so you can come and check out the event.   Come and watch some of the worlds best wakeboarders compete in Australia's Brostock...there will be a cable competition, rail jam, winch competition and double up too!    Please click here : Tom Fooshee and Shaun Watson coming to visit! http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=26&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=26&rssView=rssView Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:36:23 +1000 Tom Fooshee and Shaun Watson are coming to visit Cables Wake Park and Cable Ski Cairns http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=25&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=25&rssView=rssView Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:25:37 +1000 All the crew at Cables Wake Park meeting the man himself.. Mr Parks Bonifay.   Thanks to Parks for making the trip to come and see us!         The Photos below show Parks riding the new Ronix Ibex available in our Pro Shop                              Reprinted by permission of Penrith City Star, Fairfax Community Newspapers. Photographer: Mike Szabath.       http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=24&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=24&rssView=rssView Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:54:38 +1000 Bro Stock OZ Feb 20-21 at Cables Wake Park. http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=23&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=23&rssView=rssView Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:07:09 +1000 There will be a showing of the new PARKS BONIFAY documentary on the 8th Jan at Panthers Leagues Club in Penrith. Entrance will be FREE and will be hosted by Parks himself!! Parks is over from the USA visiting the new Cables Wake Park.   This could be a chance for you to meet one of the most influential wakeboarders of all time.  The DVD is available to buy from the CABLES WAKE PARK shop for $54.95   Hope to see you all there!     Here is the trailer....   http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=22&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=22&rssView=rssView Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:41:44 +1000 Friday the 8th of Jan, Parks Bonifay will be here. http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=21&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=21&rssView=rssView Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:09:38 +1000 We would like to wish everyone a happy new year and all the best for 2010. We have some exciting things planned for 2010 with new obstacles planned to go in the lake early in the year and pro riders from all over the world coming in to visit. Kicking it off this Friday the 8th Jan we have Parks Bonifay here from 4pm so feel free to come down and meet Parks and also try out the latest ronix gear. http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=20&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=20&rssView=rssView Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:33:04 +1000   System 2.0    System 2.0 sessions are now available for you to enjoy. Whether you just want to have a private session on the rail or kicker or you are looking for someone to coach you through learning new tricks the 2.0 is perfect. We have two system 2.0’s one of which has a double sided flat bar and a double sided kicker and the other left blank deliberately to give the maximum space to a rider wanting to learn new water tricks.     One of the main advantages to the 2.0 is that it is just one rider out at a ti http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=19&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=19&rssView=rssView Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:46:12 +1000 Photos from the 1st stop of the Liquid Force Rail Jam series at Cables Wake Park Penrith http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=18&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=18&rssView=rssView Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:47:42 +1000 A short review of the first Liquid Force Rail Jam at Cables Wake Park. http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=16&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=16&rssView=rssView Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:54:46 +1000 New videos from Cables Wake Park filmed by visitors to the park. http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=15&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=15&rssView=rssView Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:01:50 +1000 A brief description of how to purchase gift vouchers from the Cables Wake Park Penrith  shop. http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=14&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=14&rssView=rssView Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:41:20 +1000 Videos filmed at Cables Wake Park by visitors to the park. http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=13&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=13&rssView=rssView Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:26:52 +1000     Divisions for this year will be Wakeskate Pro Mens Amateur Mens Boys under 17 Boys under 13 Women Girls under 17   There will also be year end totals and winners for the entire series - all stops will count evenly toeard the end of year totals.   Events will be obstacles only - no flat water tricks scored Heats and finals will be run in all divisions according to numbers Up to 10 riders (or the maximum number of carriers) will be on the water at all times Judges decisions are final - no protests allowed   Entry cos http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=11&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=11&rssView=rssView Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:53:58 +1000 http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=8&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=8&rssView=rssView Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:08:27 +1000   Current operating Hours: 10am - 6.00pm Thursday - Sunday (until 23rd September when we will be open 7 days a week)    1hr Pass   Adult $36    Child $31 2hr Pass   Adult $47    Child $42 4hr Pass   Adult $58    Child $53 Day          Adult $69    Child $64   All equipment included in the price!! (kneeboard, wakeboard, skis, helmet and vest) The included equipment cannot be used over kickers and sliders but Pro Wakeboard http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=7&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=7&rssView=rssView Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:07:41 +1000 A variety of affordable, low cost, accomodation is available, on site, here at Cables Wake Park http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=6&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=6&rssView=rssView Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:06:52 +1000       Winter wetsuits are now available to help you ride through the winter months!       PLEASE CALL 0247 CABLES IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING ANY OF THE PRODUCTS YOU SEE ON THESE PAGES. YOU CAN ORDER OVER THE PHONE AND WE CAN SHIP IT TO YOU!!!!   ALTERNATIVELY YOU CAN VISIT OUR SHOP AT CABLES WAKE PARK!!! (CONTACT US / LOCATION)                 Please Click on the link below for a full range of Liquid forc http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=5&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=5&rssView=rssView Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:05:21 +1000 A description of the system2 wakeboard systems available at cables wake park. Includes prices and conditions. http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=4&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=4&rssView=rssView Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:04:19 +1000 http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=3&rssView=rssView http://www.cableswakepark.com/articleView.html?articleId=3&rssView=rssView Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:59:54 +1000   Bruno Rixen is acknowledged as developing the idea of cable skiing. Mr Rixen (a german national) had the idea of using winter ski lifts for water skiing. Since the first cable ski system appeared in 1962, on a German lake called 'Sci Nautico', cable skiing has spread over the world!The first recognised cable ski championship was organised and eventually held in Germany in 1985.The sport developed legitimacy over the following few decades and in 1994 the World Cable Ski council was formed.There are now roughly 170 cable ski parks over th