Full Name: Justin Huerter
Hometown: Big Lake, WA
Current Location: Bellingham, Washington
Birthday: 11/29/1988
Position at Bow Lake Watersports: Director of Operations
Why Watersports? Why Not? Being on the water wakeboarding and water skiing not only feels natural but its the place where I can step away from reality and enjoy the movement. Its a time and experience that I can share and socialize with people who understand the underlining message of water sports, “IT’S NOTING BUT A GOOD TIME”
Wakeboard and/or Waterski: Both Board / ski
you ride: Kine 138 slingshot and 67 HO Coefficient X
Stance: Regular
Why do you ride: Because I found pure enjoyment the moment I was shoved in the water and told “if you don’t get up its going to be a long cold day in the water!” .
Why Bow lake: Bow is not only a lake that provides great service from all the staff but its a big puddle of opportunity that continues to change for the good and still create fun experiences!
Other hobbies: Snowboarding, surfing, traveling, and art. And I don’t know if it’s considered a hobby, but I really love to eat.
Top 3 Cures for boredom: one handed push ups, running, and most of all cooking.
Tunes: All tunes, you should see me Karaoke!!!
TV: Breaking Bad
Movie: Animal House and The Big Laboski
Animal: Zebra
Favorite Lake: Bow Lake
Favorite traveling destination: Prague, Cabo
Full Name: Jake Sims
Hometown: Woodinville, Washington
Current Location: Bellingham, Washington
Birthday: 9/27/1990
Position at Bow Lake Watersports: wake/water ski instructor
My Biggest focus on the water is to shred as much as possible on the wake, rails and slalom. My focus for the future is to get my business and marketing degree from WWU and hopefully continue to stay working in the water sports industry. My lifestyle is to wakeboard and waterski as much as possible during the summer. When I’m not on the water I try to ride my mtn bike and ride motocross as much as I can!
Wakeboard and/or Waterski: Both Board / ski
you ride: Hyperlite Franchise 142 with Marek system bindings and 67” Coefficient with exo bindings
Stance: Regular
Why do you ride: I have to be on the water. I have been wakeboarding and waterskiing for while and love the atmosphere of being on the lake. And I like hanging out with other people that like watersports.
Why Bow lake: One of the nicest private lakes in Washington. Awesome lake with stadium lights, sliders and a slalom course and a ramp cant ask for much more!
Other hobbies: DH mtn. Biking, snowboarding, snowmobiling, the occasional skate and a little golf when I have time.
Top 3 Cures for boredom: jammin on the guitar, building stuff, working out.
Tunes: Hip Hop, rock, reggae, country, pretty much anything but heavy metal.
TV: Fuel TV and Fantasy Factory
Movie: Point Break Power
Animal: killer whale
(Orca)Favorite Lake: Bow Lake for sure
Favorite traveling destination: Maui and Bahamas for warm trips and Whistler for the snow and dirt.
Full Name: Michael Sandifer
Hometown: Friday Harbor, WA
Current Location: Bellingham, WA
Birthday: April 1st, 1991
Position at Bow Lake Watersports: Marketing Intern
Being out on the boat and in the sun is what I love about water sports. Wakeboarding has always been my favorite summer sport not only because its just downright fun but the atmosphere when you are out on the boat with a group of friends, well it just doesn’t get much better than that. My goals for now and for the future are to graduate next spring from Western Washington University with a BA in Marketing and a Minor in Economics, and then hopefully continue my career in the water sports industry working for a company like Hyperlite, Slingshot, or Ronix. The Spring and Summer months are the best months and when I’m not out at Bow Lake taking a few sets I play Tennis for the WWU Tennis team and love having a great time with friends.
Wakeboard and/or Waterski: Mainly Board, but I also like to Ski sometimes
You ride: Slingshot Kine w/ Shredtown bindings
Stance: Regular
Why do you ride: I love being out on the water and out in the sun. I started Wakeboarding/Waterskiing back when i was just out of diapers and have loved it ever since. The warm months of the year are the best months of the year and I love spending them out on the water.
Why Bow Lake: Bow Lake has a great atmosphere. All of the people that involved in everything from running/operating the lake to the owners of the lake are just great and friendly people to be around.
Other Hobbies: Tennis, Basketball, Frisbee Golf, Ping Pong, and almost any other sport you can think of.
Top 3 Cures for Boredom: Play a few games of Ping Pong with my roomies, Mario Kart on N64, Finding and listening to new music.
Tunes: Hip-Hop/Rap, Classic Rock, Electronic and some old school Funk every once in a while. Not a fan of Country or Hard Rock/Metal.
TV: ESPN, NBA TV, HBO
Movie: Anchorman or Ace Ventura Pet Detective
Animal: Cats…In general
Favorite Lake: Bow Lake and Lake Tahoe
Favorite Travel Destination: Lake Tahoe, Southern California, and I would love to make it to Australia sometime in the near future.
Full Name: Carl Roberge
Hometown: Bellingham WA
Position/ Rider at Bow Lake Watersports: Resident Pro, Pro Water Ski Carrier
Over 100 Pro events win.
2006, inducted into the water-ski hall of fame
USOC 1995-1996 athlete of the year
1995-1996 pro tour ski jumping champion
Pro Tour Slalom Champion 1986
Winner of every major professional water-ski event
Multiple times US Team member
8 times Masters Champion
21 times US Open Champion
Water-ski and wake surf
Brand, old stuff works best
Stance: Regular and right
Why do you ride:
I am not certain if I learned to ski or walk first. Being on the lake with friends are some of my best memories, want to keep it going.
Why Bow lake:
I have skied at Bow going back to the time when it was first developed, testing skis after building them in the Seattle area. The consistent calm water makes it one of the best ski lakes in the world.
Other hobbies: Surfing, Ice Hockey, Biking, snowboarding and skiing.
Top 3 Cures for boredom: Bow Lake, Mt Baker, Westport Wa.
Tunes: Blues, rock, Jazz, Acid Jazz
TV: what is TV? live webcast sport or movie
Movie: The Hangover, Old School , The Family Man
Animal: Tiger
Favorite traveling destination: Ocean, warm