Day One of Obscura’s Trip to the Florida Keys is officially over and in the books. I’m typing using Grant’s laptop along with the Hampson Wifi connection down here in beautiful Tavernier.  To my right is Grant who I am currently keeping busy with movie theater boxes of Red Hots and Everlasting Gobstoppers.  Aaron has crashed for the evening and Dan is cruising around on his golf cart with his buddy Lee telling island tales.  Our Obscura Chief Senior Correspondent Tony Smith is playing some internet poker and deciding on competitions we are going to have between the rookies tomorrow night.  All in all a good day and since I know Tony will be writing some beautiful prose for print at a later date I’ll call it a day as well and hit the sack.  I’ll sleep tight knowing this guy is on our side.

photo: Grant Roberts lighting by: Travis Doran

On my way to Florida for our next filming trip. Can’t wait to see everyone!

My mind is still blown from yesterday, which was all about making moves AND movies. Dan, Trav and Grant decided to cruise down towards the Keys while hitting some winch spots to and from. Balzer and I tagged along in our own cars because we could only film with them for the day. I was looking forward to spend some time with Grant because we haven’t ridden together (outside of an event) in about three years. He was nice enough to be my co-pilot on the way down so we had some quality time together. He’s a good kid, I can see why Tex and Dan like him so much.

We hit some nice gems that I found a while back. Everyone filled up their clip bin, even Dan got in on some of the action. It was great seeing ol’ C E back on the water, he’s rested his knee for a while now but he’s still got it. This final product of ours is going to be awesome I tell you. All in all it was a productive day filled with hammers and camaraderie. You boys have fun down south.

Man, the Orlando Magic just handed the LA Lakers their third straight loss since February of 2008. It was a great game because even though we listened to it on the radio, it kept us on the edge of our car seats. A lot of wakers have taken part in the excitement of a Magic game, just about everyone in the industry when you think about it. Looks like they are on their way to another stellar performance in the playoffs and finals. But I think the only thing we need now is a good distraction for the opponents when attempting their free throws. Maybe we can use something like this…

Thanks to Allstate productions for sharing this video of Obscura demo days stop 1 at The Wakeboard Camp.

Obscura wishes Yan Lecomte a speedy recovery.  This makes me cringe.

On wendsday night i was lucky enough to get to go to the magic game with Tony Smith, Letchworth, and Josh McWilliams. Orlando stomped Golden State and we had really good seats so  good times were abundant. This is Orlando so you know their were some wakes in their. So many wakes that the place could have flooded to be honest. Check the pics and big thanks to everyone for a great night.

Almost courtside

look at these guys

hey buddys

Is that a toy camera?

hey josh

Dan loves kitties no matter where he goes. Los Angeles February 2010.

Thanks for the kind words and positive vibrations Brian. Irie bruddah!!!!Irie!! Here is the second teaser to the video. Wild and crazy action. If this doesn’t do it for you i don’t know what will.