With wakeboarding now a mainstream sport, and wakeskating not far behind, the lake side innovators are turning their attentions and creative skills to a brand new water activity: Wakesurfing. And at 24, Bri Chmel is leading the way for the ladies - going from an amateur to World Wakesurfing Champ in one year.
Cooler magazine have managed to pin down the Washington, Oregon and Florida hopping nomad, to find a bit more about wakesurfing, and exactly what it takes to become a World Champ via and exclusive interview. Keep reading to see a video of Bri - demonstrating exactly how you ride a wake minus bindings and rope tow... impressive!
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