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Join Date: Nov 2006
03-16-2007, 8:30 AM
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EPIC WAKE BOATS NAMES JOE UMALI AS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Umali has been involved in the wakeboard industry since 1998, from testing products, organizing events, judging tournaments, to helping market products for companies. Most recently, he, along with DPC Films, successfully released the first all-female wakeboard DVD, The Chick Flick. "I see this as an opportunity of a lifetime. It's not often one gets a chance to be involved with a company they believe in, both personally and professionally," Umali said. "Epic Wake Boats has given me the opportunity and I'm eager to get to work!" Chris Anthony, CEO of Epic Boats, said, "We are happy to have Joe on the team. His industry experience and vision for the future of the wake sports is an excellent match with everyon's views here at Epic. We look forward to a great new marketing direction with Joe at the helm and a great 2007 season supporting wake sports around the country." Epic Wake Boats, based in San Diego, California, makers of the 23V with 4,000 lbs of ballast, "Drop Zone" Wake Enhancing Hull Technology, Resin-Infused All-Composite construction, Dual Rudder "Vector Steer System," 8-Speaker Transom Audio, and many other features, with dealers in California, Idaho, Texas, Arizona and Colorado, with more to come soon.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
03-16-2007, 8:31 AM
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Congrats, Joe!!!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
03-16-2007, 8:32 AM
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Congrats Joe!
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Tyler
03-16-2007, 8:32 AM
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Nice!! congrats man
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03-16-2007, 8:33 AM
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Wow. That's pretty impressive, Joe. Congratulations.
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Join Date: Oct 2005
03-16-2007, 8:39 AM
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Nice work Joe!!! You deserve the hell out ot the opportunity and they're lucky to have you. They can't get anymore passion for the sport than they'll get from you, and that's what will make your job a breeze! When you guys head east and need some sales peeps....holla!
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03-16-2007, 8:41 AM
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Thats great, Congratulations Joe!!
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Join Date: Mar 2002
03-16-2007, 8:43 AM
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Congrats Joe, best of luck with your new adventure.
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Join Date: Jun 2005
03-16-2007, 8:47 AM
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WOW congrats Joe.
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Join Date: Feb 2005
03-16-2007, 8:52 AM
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Great... Joe i hope you team up well, and lets see that wonderful product all of us californians are looking for..Truley best of luck!!
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Join Date: Apr 2006
03-16-2007, 9:15 AM
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Congratulation!
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Join Date: Sep 2001
03-16-2007, 9:20 AM
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Joe, congrats on the new job position
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Join Date: Jun 2004
03-16-2007, 9:31 AM
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Sounds like the perfect match. Joe, Does this mean that you are no longer going to be a "Boat: Slut" as stated in your profile.
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Join Date: Nov 2005
03-16-2007, 9:38 AM
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Congratulations on the job... I'm sure you won't mind going to work in the morning..lol
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Join Date: Oct 2001
03-16-2007, 9:59 AM
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Looks like Umali's moving yet again..... Congrats!
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Join Date: Jan 2004
03-16-2007, 9:59 AM
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awesome!
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Join Date: Jun 2005
03-16-2007, 10:12 AM
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Congrats Joe, so does that mean that this is yours to demo around?
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Join Date: Dec 2004
03-16-2007, 10:25 AM
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Congrats Joe. well deserved.
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Join Date: Jun 2005
03-16-2007, 10:37 AM
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I forsee Epic doing well in 2007
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Join Date: Apr 2001
03-16-2007, 12:38 PM
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Very impressive Congratulations
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Join Date: Jul 2001
03-16-2007, 1:04 PM
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Congratulations Joe. I love seeing people follow their passion and be involved in something they love.
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Join Date: Oct 2005
03-16-2007, 1:05 PM
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Well deserved Joe, congrats. Does this mean you will posting more or less
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Join Date: Feb 2001
03-16-2007, 1:19 PM
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randy, haven't you noticed a decline in my posting frequency the last couple of months? i wouldn't say my posting frequency will change any. i'll still be me, just not as harsh. thanks everyone! i couldn't be any happier! i wish that boat in my pic was mine. i'll get my own soon enough!
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Join Date: Apr 2006
03-16-2007, 1:28 PM
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congrats!
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Join Date: Apr 2002
03-16-2007, 1:41 PM
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Joe, You will have to bring one up to NWWF!! I think it might de pretty well in the best wake comp. Congratulations, jjakober
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Join Date: Apr 2003
03-16-2007, 1:57 PM
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Hey Joe, bout time this was announced!! Congrats!! Now....are you back down south yet??
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Join Date: Apr 2002
03-16-2007, 2:08 PM
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I am going to miss all the pot stirring on the message boards. . Congrats Joe. Looks like you have a pretty nice product to work with too.
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Join Date: Oct 2005
03-16-2007, 2:20 PM
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Way to go man!!!
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Join Date: Apr 2002
03-16-2007, 2:26 PM
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Let the boat wars begin...........
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Join Date: Apr 2006
03-16-2007, 3:03 PM
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WOW, this is awesome Joe!! Congratulations, good luck and enjoy your new endeavor!! You are the best!!
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Join Date: Jan 2006
03-16-2007, 3:16 PM
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Congratulations Joe!!!You deserve it!
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Join Date: Oct 2002
03-16-2007, 3:53 PM
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Congrats Joe!!!!! So does this mean we'll be seeing an Epic boat at the Canyon Lake contests this season...hint hint
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Join Date: Apr 2006
03-16-2007, 4:25 PM
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whoot whoot! congrats joe - that's awesome! ya!!!!!!
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03-16-2007, 4:30 PM
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I thought everyone knew this a month or two ago ? Epic is lucky to have you Joe.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
03-16-2007, 4:36 PM
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Congrats Joe!!!
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Weatherford, Texas
03-16-2007, 6:00 PM
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Ahh... Sweet. Are you sure this isn't an attempt to keep those San V pics from being released? Haha, just kidding... Congrats, and good luck! -Blake
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Join Date: Feb 2003
03-16-2007, 8:08 PM
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Yay!! Congrats Joe!
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Join Date: Feb 2001
03-16-2007, 8:30 PM
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Glad to have you back to Southern California Joe. I knew you could not stay away for too long.
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Join Date: Jan 2007
03-16-2007, 9:34 PM
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Congrats Joe! Thanks for everything! You deserve it!!!
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Join Date: Apr 2002
03-16-2007, 10:29 PM
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sweeeet... much success.....party on.
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Join Date: Jan 2007
03-16-2007, 10:53 PM
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i believe a set of booo yaaahhh's are in order for joe! yeah buddy! lets go shoot soon!
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Join Date: Feb 2001
03-16-2007, 11:27 PM
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jjakober, i'll see what i can do. robyn, packin' up tonight, and leaving either tomorrow afternoon or early sunday morning. mike, i'll still stir the pot every now and then. buffalow, boat wars are for those that need justification for their purchases. sue, when are you guys off to florida? randy, ya never know! louise, only because of the job. otherwise, i'd stay up here in norcal! i guess i should point out that frankie's super stoked to be goin' back to socal. she's not a big fan of stockton. kaesen, we'll set it up soon man! thanks everyone! stay tuned and keep an eye out for an epic demo day near you!
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Join Date: Feb 2001
03-17-2007, 1:09 AM
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Congrats Joe! I am thrilled for you. We all know that you know wakes and boats better than most anyone. Now, you get to be biased! If the 21 footer rocks, I will have my check book ready! BTW, it better rock or else I will shred it on this site. I have no bias!
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Join Date: Feb 2001
03-17-2007, 1:10 AM
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Joe, wasn't Frankie going to UC Davis?
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Join Date: Feb 2001
03-17-2007, 1:14 AM
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dane, i wouldn't expect anything less. frankie was working doing autism research at uc davis. now she gets to do the same at ucsd.
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Join Date: Aug 2004
03-17-2007, 1:24 AM
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mad props Joe, now you can help to produce a boat with features that truely represent what we want and not what they think we want.. shhhhhh on the dl you going to be giving us insider info?
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Join Date: Jan 2003
03-17-2007, 5:07 AM
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Congrats man...best of luck!
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Join Date: Feb 2001
03-17-2007, 7:31 AM
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yea congrats bro.. I have been lucky enough to live 40 mins from the new Epic Dealer here in Dallas ,TX so i have spent some time around the shop and in and behind the Epic. its going to be a great product and from what ive seen is Epic is setting up a great network for ther product.. The size ,room ,power and handling are great on this boat..the wake is insane and the 4k of weight is no Joke..Ive been behind a lot of boats over the years that claim the weight under the floor to be all you need IE the 2400 in the MB and it was not 2400lbs of true weight where the wake looked like it should for that much weight.. However the 4k in the epic fills fast ,can be tweaked anyway you want it with each tank plus the plate and the wake is insane big..I have been known over the years as the guy who runs around saying that theres no such thing as too much weight but the Epic with 4k and 8 riders on the boat is TOO MUCH weight .. I have to admit that i asked them to drain some weight out and take some steepness off the wake with the plate so i could charge the wake..The wake was insane big all three times i rode on it and with the way they plumbed the ballast under the floor you can still store multiple boards and gear in the back/front compartments,enough for 8 riders gear and boards with onlt two board racks ! The stereo is way load with NO tower speakers so no hitting your head or attracting theifs on your boat.. I dont have the scratch to buy one now but if they come out with a 21 that is anywhere near the 23 and i can trade my boat in i would very seriously consider it.. again congrats Joe ,sounds like a dream job right in your neighborhood..
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Join Date: Jan 2003
03-17-2007, 9:04 AM
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How close are they to having the 21 footer ready? I remember Chris telling me sometime around now on these threads as did the Sacramento dealer at the Pleasanton show. I am seriously in the market right now and wish this was as option to at least look at!
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Join Date: Oct 2005
03-17-2007, 9:41 AM
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Congrats Joe! Im sure you will do great things for Epic!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Minnesnowda
03-17-2007, 9:46 AM
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Good work JOe, Next time I am out West I am gunna hit you up! If you ever need any info on dealers and spots in MN hit me up!
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Join Date: Sep 2005
03-17-2007, 11:04 AM
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Congratulations Joe - We're so happy and proud of you. We'll miss you up here in Nor-Cal, good luck on your move.
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Join Date: Feb 2001
03-17-2007, 11:11 AM
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chad, info regarding the 21 footer should be out soon. stay tuned! andy, i believe minnesota will be on epic's map soon. that's a question for the nat'l sales manager to answer though. thanks liz. let me tell you, moving sucks. speaking of moving, shouldn't you be here to help us load the truck?
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Join Date: Apr 2003
03-17-2007, 11:37 AM
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Congrats & good luck Joe
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Join Date: Sep 2005
03-17-2007, 12:38 PM
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That sounds more like a job for this guy named Antbug that I know..
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Join Date: Feb 2001
03-17-2007, 12:45 PM
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yeah, that's what we figured, considering frankie, bug and i did most of the unloading when you guys moved.
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Join Date: Feb 2004
03-17-2007, 12:56 PM
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Joe, Congrats on the new job. Can you confirm if there is a private owner of an Epic boat yet. No one seems to know on here if anybody has actually bought one yet!! It all seems to be dealer demo boats out there and not any Private owned ones yet. Enjoy SOCAL. You always have a ride up here at VAIL. And tell Frankie that Vaccines are not the reason for the rising autism rates in the USA. Im sure she will get that inside joke. Good Luck Erik GSK Biologicals
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Join Date: Apr 2002
03-17-2007, 1:16 PM
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Wow, good work. Should be great for both parties. One thing for sure Joe knows boats and has the integrity to tell it straight. Nice one.
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Join Date: Sep 2005
03-17-2007, 1:24 PM
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Yeah, but guess who packed everything while our friend went riding and who then got to unpack everything and put it all away?
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Join Date: Apr 2005
03-17-2007, 2:01 PM
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Awesome Joe...Congratulations!!!! Hope this mean we get to see you at the Canyon Lake tourneys!!!
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Join Date: Jan 2007
03-17-2007, 3:13 PM
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Congrats!! well deserved! Joe, any info on when Epic will have a dealer in Oregon?
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Join Date: Jul 2004
03-17-2007, 3:27 PM
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congrats Joe! You know if I wasn't at work I'd be there helping. We'll maybe I'd be out riding..... anyways CONGRATS to you and EPIC!
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Join Date: Mar 2004
03-17-2007, 3:29 PM
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Andy, Griff Creed is the midwest rep (former ripcurl rep). Joe, congrats and best wishes.
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03-17-2007, 3:47 PM
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Congrats Joe!! Super stoked to see someone who gives so much to the sport doing well with it. Best wishes!
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Join Date: Feb 2001
03-17-2007, 4:41 PM
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i know bug. i'm just givin' liz a hard time for (not) helping us unload your moving truck! ok, we're off to san diego! cross your fingers that we don't blow a motor again!
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Join Date: Jul 2006
03-17-2007, 11:10 PM
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I sent this guy $37K for a new epic and i still havent received it yet. The guy said he shipped it but its not here. Joe i know you worked wonders for paul and got him a new CWB do you think you can use your new position with Epic and see to it that i get my new Epic. i KNOW ITS ASKING ALOT BUT YOU'LL TAKE CARE OF A FELLOW WAKEWORLDER RIGHT? thanks joe for all your help. o yeah congrats
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Join Date: Sep 2005
03-18-2007, 9:13 AM
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37K for a new Epic???
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Join Date: Mar 2003
03-18-2007, 7:29 PM
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Joe, I can't think of a better person for the job. If anyone knows wake boats (virtually every make) its you. I'm glad to hear the move back works for Frankie as well. Best of luck to both of you. I'm feeling pretty strong on a board again so I will be waiting for my invite to a demo day. Sean
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Join Date: Jul 2005
03-18-2007, 8:07 PM
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Joe- Congrats on the position! Hope you and Frankie are doing great up there. Hope to see you guys soon. George Amodei
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Join Date: Aug 2001
03-18-2007, 8:21 PM
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congrats to umalimooch! well deserved! And most of all good luck! How many boats has Epic sold?
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Join Date: Mar 2004
03-19-2007, 2:55 AM
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Congrats Joe! I knew the main reason to move here was Frankie's new deal, but it is GREAT that this worked out for you also. Great move for you and Epic. I am sure you will be too busy to ride, but hit me up anytime. See ya soon!
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: SF Bay Area
03-19-2007, 7:44 AM
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Congrats Joe!!! Wish you all the luck & Success!!!
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03-19-2007, 11:49 AM
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i was told standard attire for work was a t-shirt, shorts and sandals. i'm in jeans, t-shirt & sweatshirt, and socks & shoes...it's freakin' cold in sd!!! we made it! we arrived in our new house saturday night (sunday morning) at 2:30am, after loading the truck all day. got up at 7am sunday to unload the truck. and here i am at work! i'm exhausted, but happy to be here! thanks everyone! it's people like you guys that made this transition a lot easier!
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03-19-2007, 12:01 PM
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It's 75 up here in God's country. I can't figure out why people like living near the beach! Congrats on the new position!
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03-19-2007, 1:09 PM
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I honestly don't know much and haven't heard much about Epic Wake Boats. I am sure that will change now that Joe is head of Marketing. What a good move on their part... Good for you Joe. Congratulations and Best of Luck from the House of Payne.
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Join Date: Mar 2002
03-19-2007, 1:13 PM
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Nice, JOE!! So when are the NorCal demo dayz?
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Join Date: Feb 2001
03-19-2007, 1:44 PM
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doc, soon...stay tuned! thanks stefani...i'll miss the delta tons, but frankie loves sd, and now, kyle loves sd, too! dave, so when do we get to ride your 50 track?
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Join Date: May 2002
03-22-2007, 12:29 PM
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Congratulations Joe. Pick on the other guys!
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Join Date: Oct 2005
03-22-2007, 2:46 PM
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Pretty good Joe when you get the big dog from Skiers Choice giving you the congrats
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Join Date: Feb 2001
03-22-2007, 4:26 PM
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yeah, that's huge! thanks rick! i'm not sure if you remember me, but we had a looooooong chat at the l.a. boat show a couple years ago. it definitely was great talking to you, and i realized that all the good things people were saying about you were not exaggerations at all! take care!
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