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 Kraut, 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