Best & Worst: Shawn Watson
Photo: Cortese
Thing about living in Orlando:
B: There are so many different lakes throughout the city making it easy and fun to go ride with different people everyday.
W: Too many people here wakeboard so when you do go to one of the 500 lakes you’re bound to be dealing with crowds
Time of day:
B: Late morning
W: Early morning
Boat you’ve owned:
B: My current boat, 2014 nautique G23
W: 1991 outboard chaparral
Trends in wake:
B: Double flips
W: Super narrow stances
Fast food option:
B: In n Out, wish they had one in Orlando though!!
W: White Castle
Feature at OWC:
B: Henshaw Rail
W: Nessy
Movie you’ve seen recently:
B: Wolf on Wall St
W: Anchor Man 2
Tricks in wakeboarding right now:
B: Dowdy’s plethora of double flips, kid is on another level
W: Overspinning or dancing on rails
Way to pass time on a long flight:
B: Sleep
W: Forgetting your headphones and all of your electronics having a dead battery
Activity in the off-season:
B: Golf
W: Training
Photo Cred: Billabong
Photo Cred: Nautiques
March 14, 2014
Alliance needs to shoot a watson edit soon!
March 17, 2014
Watson just needs to throw in the towel. He was a respected rider back in the day but hasn't been pushing the sport AT ALL in the last few years. Almost every rider can do the tricks he does and many of them do it with just as much if not more style
March 18, 2014
For a guy who makes his living off wake, it would seem crazy to complain about too many people wakeboarding.
March 18, 2014
I think he should focus on putting out a part. Not just web but hopefully link up with someone shooting a full length. Watson is timeless and fuck bob for saying throw in the towel. Maybe he isn't double flipping but thats no reason for him to stop riding. he's done way more for the sport than most people in this industry!
March 19, 2014
Watson suuuuuuucks.. Too many people wakeboard there because guys like you dont know when to quit
March 26, 2014
It's unfortunate there are so many haters in this sport – ruins all of the positive vibes. Pros like Watson are the founders of the sport and deserve respect, regardless of age, standings, or riding ability. Respect the sport and the people, and you'll receive the same. The sport and all of its sponsors respect CHARACTER, not characters.
March 26, 2014
he may not be as infuencial now but hes still darn good and has wayyyy better style than most jrs now.
March 27, 2014
WOW, I am unpleasantly amazed day in and day out how super nasty people can be, sure have an opinion but don't be a dick about it
March 27, 2014
Keep shredding Watson! The majority still loves your style and swagger! You'll always be legendary and we thank you for that!!!
May 22, 2014
Why would any one quit? Everyone hating is just jealous