RIPCURL & ISUZU joined forces to hold the hottest watersport of the moment ‘Wakeboarding' hectic getaway weekend, astonishing sound system, LED light Tec Display alongside legendary DJ. Drum & Bass from Britain, DJ. Die. This spectacular event is taken place recently at the ISO Lake Cable “Thai Wake Park" located along Lumlukka canal 6 in Pratumthani.
Mr. Teekawat Pattamakome, Brand Manager, Rip Curl (Thailand) points out the main objective in collaborating with ISUZU for 'ISUZU D-MAX X-SERIES THE NEW LOOK PRESENTS ‘RIPCURL WAKE & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010’ is to share Extreme Sports, Wakeboarding and Wake skating enthusiasts in Thailand to be the first to experience ‘Night Ride Wakeboarding’ a remarkablyWakeboarding maneuvers perfected with incredible LED light display set in an incredible music performance by a notorious local VJ accompanied by the legendary Drum & Bass The UK, DJ. Die.’
Throughout the event; both local and international leading Wake-board/Wake-skate champions are competing for the top Cash prize worth THB 100,000; yet exceeding expectation with fun games and special performances from the "X - Series Girl" in courtesy of Isuzu.
Unwind after dusk to a soundtrack of quality music; non-stop party with The Indikator, Southside, Sing Nua Sua Tai, together with local renowned duo DJ. Pichy and VJ. Electrobacillus.
What is more, the after party is in line with Full Moon Party; there is not a better time to dance the night away with Electronic Rave Music from the 90s under the specially designed 'Blacklight' effect.
Khun Panadda Jennavasin, Vice President of TriPetch Isuzu Co.ltd., said of the new Lifestyle Pick-up Isuzu D Max X — Series is to be really well received and embraced by the younger target group those utilize their vehicle not limited for commuting but also with a need for occasional utility and recreational purposes; work hard during the weekdays and play hard during the weekend concept.
This also opened a new segment for the pickup truck market in Thailand; Isuzu has also been offering some new kind of interesting activities since the launch of the X series early last year.
With Wakeboarding increasing in popularity, Isuzu’s collaboration with premier surfing manufacturer RipCurl for such an event means there has never been a better opportunity to provide consumers with new experiences including the recently launched ‘Isuzu D- Max The New Look’
The event had many sports enthusiasts waited for; RipCurl and Isuzu have made this happen for the first time in Thailand.
Certainly, not only to hold the fun-filled event, but also to support the extreme sports athletes broaden their vision and potentially develop into the international level”
As we approached the dusk, the event was getting even more animated as the names of the winners of the competitions to be announced.
The winners of each category are as follows:
WakeSkating: each is awarded with category medal and cash prize of THB 30,000, THB 20,000 and THB 10,000 respectively
Winner is Mr. Thongchai Pongwan 1st runner-up is Mr. Chris Foo 2nd runner-up is Mr. ProdWat Larbpichertpaiboon
Wakeboarding: each is awarded with category medal and cash prize of THB 30,000, THB 20,000 and THB 10,000 respectively
Winner is Mr. Marc Shutster1st runner-up is Mr. Pattiwatt Chamchan2nd runner-up is Mr. Surat RaksachadAnd the winner of ‘Best Trick’ belongs to Mr. Pattiwatt Chamchan who has well impressed the crowed with his “Blindside 720” maneuver.
After the winners were announced; a top-notch after party to wrap up 'ISUZU D-MAX X-SERIES THE NEW LOOK PRESENTS ‘RIPCURL WAKE & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010’ was right on track. It was so animated with The Full Moon Party theme together with Beachwear and Surfwear fashion shows by Rip Curl modeled by the 10 finalists of Rush Magazine’s The Perfect Idol’ alongside the continuous of quality music by famous DJs and VJs that got all of the partygoers showing off their best dance moves.