EPISODE 189: GREG NELSON

Greg Nelson has done everything you can do in the world of wakeboarding.  He was an early pro who started the first rider owned company, he’s worked retail, and nowadays he calls the shots over at Hyperlite.  Greg is a legendary dude in the world of wake and his life and times are full writing the history of the sport.  Another must listen episode…..

Greg Nelson Show Notes:

3:00:  Seattle sports, old Seattle, and getting on the water

6:00:  Making his own wakeboard, snow,  team sports and music

16:00:  National Title, Fraternity, and finding himself

12:00:  K2 Wakeboards, Roadkill, and High Cascade

17:00:  Pro Wakeboard Tour, graduating, and HO

21:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast

10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone

23:00: Double ups in Spray, the old guard, and starting Double Up

28:00:  The Double Up Experience, losing Corey Krout, and a dark place

31:00:  Losing his investor, parting ways with the brand, and the end of his pro career

38:00:  Peter Glenn Ski & Sports:  Get up to 30% off your Labor Day Sale purchase with code inside

42:00:  Getting into retail, contacting for Hyperlite, and going in-house with Hyperlite

50:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Don Wallace