Wakeskating

Having spent 6 weeks visiting some of South America’s finest Wakeskating and travel locations, Matti Buys bring you – I’m Gringo. Wakeskating in Brazil and Argentina. Lucky enough to have an amazing crew guide, they managed to not only get some of their best wakeskating in but also see some true natural and cultural gems. Filmed by Tim Woodley and Pedro Rosas.

As South Africa’s best in Wakeskating and hot off his recent project with Red Bull, Reflections, Matti Buys is in the spot light. To add to the stoke Matti has officially joined team O’Neill – we catch up with him to talk about the deal and opportunity. You’ve just joined the O’Neill team. What does this new partnership mean to you?  ...

Reflections, the latest Wakeskate video project offering from Red Bull released on Monday and has since been the topic of discussion through the industry. Matti Buys (SA) and Brian Grubb (USA) are featured wakeskating some of Durban’s most iconic spots including the Durban Point Waterfront Canals, uShaka Marine World and the Beachfront Pools. Ramps and kickers were put into place ...

Local wakeskate athlete, Matti Buys recently invited one of the most influential pioneers of the sport, USA’s Brian Grubb, to South Africa to explore and session some of the most prominent spots around Durban. What transpired was an epic Wakeskating video project titled ‘Reflections’, which not only showcases Durban’s flair but some of the most imaginative trick lines and obstacles. ...

Backyard Sessions – The first stop of the 2018 South African Wakeskate Tour took place at The Boarder Post on the South Coast of KZN. The event, which is the perfect mix of development and progression for the sports of Wakeskating and Wakeboarding in SA, saw a diverse group of Juniors, Ladies and Pro’s take part. After a windy and challenging day of ...