TPM Episode 395: Guenther Oka, Pro Wakeboarder

Guenther Oka was looked at as the best all-around wakeboarder in the world…and then he had a devastating knee injury.  While there was uncertainty, Guenther worked his ass off during physio, put out a Red Bull project and this year, he’s back to the competition scene.  With podiums in his first 3 events back, not only has Guenther not lost a step, but he’s stepped forward with a brand-new mindset, which could be scary for his competition. On the podcast, we talk about waterski bloodlines, coming up in Ohio, Wake Nation, touring, sponsors, money, and a lot more. Aaron Grace asks the Inappropriate Questions

Guenther Oka Show Notes:

4:00:  The injury, The Wake Glade Project, coming back to contests, growing up in Ohio to water and ski bums

20:00:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

23:00:  Wakeboarding wasn’t serious at first, Wake Nation, 10th place at Wake Nationals one year and then winning it the next year

30:00:  Moving to FL conversation, living on his own at 16, his fiancé, his crew, check out award,

39:00:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

44:00:  The O’Neil Tour, mastering 3 different pulls, sponsors and money, Formats Movie, X Games, and the most fun event

64:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Aaron Grace