Dec Clifford

Ten Feet High Wake & Skate Series - Round One 2010

2010-05-21T09:20:00.000-07:00

On the 15th of May I attended the first Ten Feet High competition of 2010.

I knew the comp was going to be hard, as every rider had been away riding in hot places all winter. There were 21 riders in the pro category consisting of some of the best riders in the UK.

There was some really good runs throughout the comp and it was a sick start to the season. I was very happy with my riding that day after putting a run together that got me the top spot on the podium. First win of 2010 and hopeful many more to come!

Big thanks to all the guys at Ten Feet High was a sick competition and I'll see you next month. Peace x

WWA & King of Cable Comp

2009-09-22T23:46:00.001-07:00

Friday 18th Sept - I headed to Princes Club, London for the WWA & King of Cable Comp. I entered Junior Men category, as I stood a better chance of being in the King of Cable final... which is a head to head of all the winners of each category.

The runs were straight off the dock and you did one complete circuit of the cable... if you fell you got picked up once. My first run was good but I knew I could have ridden better. I qualified 2nd which I was really pleased with.

Day 2 I had to get up early for the finals, my category went out at mid-day. I was second from last off the dock - I had a good run, including some of my hardest tricks, 313, Tweety and a 7 off the kicker. Everyone rode really sik and it was a close comp .. I came 3rd .. so on the podium but unfortunately not in the King of Cable final. Results here.

After the comp there was a fancy dress party .. I went as a chicken!
We had a great time .. Ash Templeman won dressed as Lego Man.

Happy Days !!!

WakeMK Summer Jam 2009

2009-09-16T00:03:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Nick Davies for winning Summer Jam 2009 with an absolutely awesome run! Lewis Cornwall followed with a close 2nd & Dec Clifford with an amazing 3rd place in the pro mens category. Big thanks to WakeMK for another amazing Summer Jam comp.

J-star/Jobe New Line Sneak Peak

2009-09-10T06:46:00.000-07:00

European J-Star/Jobe team were riding for 2 days at WakeMK & Box End Park to shoot some photos for an upcoming ad campaign for the 2010 line. Keep checking the Jobe website for info on the amazing new products.

For more sneak pics click here Alliancewake.co.uk.

Jobe Team - The World's Most Wanted

2009-09-09T03:17:00.000-07:00

Link here.

Team Jobe's overall win at Ten Feet High

2009-09-09T03:13:00.000-07:00

Ten Feet High Series SEPTEMBER results :
1st Will Mans (Team Jobe)
2nd Declan Clifford (Team Jobe)
3rd Lewis Cornwall

Ten Feet High Series OVERALL results :
1st Declan Clifford, Will Mans (Joint)
2nd Christian Koester aka CK (Team Jobe)

Ten Feet High Series LADIES OVERALL results
1st Kirsteen Mitchell
2nd Sophie Cordery
3rd Chloe Goudie

Full article here.

OVL Magazine Interview

2009-09-09T03:08:00.000-07:00

Local Ouse Valley Living Magazine met Declan at his home cable Box End Park in Kempston, Bedfordshire for an interview. Magazines are distributed free to 16,000 local homes & are available at selected outlets throughout the county, so keep your eyes peeled for a copy!

Ten Feet High - Final Round

2009-09-07T01:35:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Dec after winning a joint first at the Sheffield Waterski, Ten Feet High Wake & Skate competition.

Ten Feet High - Round 4

2009-08-18T01:14:00.000-07:00

The Ten Feet High Wake and Skate Series is one of the most famous wakeboard competitions of the UK. The competition recurs monthly at the Sheffield Cable Waterski Park. On Saturday the 15th of August the fourth stop of this competition was held resulting in 3 Jobe/Jstar riders on the podium!

Results Pro Men
1. Will Mans
2. Christian Koester (CK)
3. Declan Clifford

ECWC & CWWC - Finland

2009-08-18T00:36:00.000-07:00

On the 27th of July I headed out to the European’s in Finland, Ukkohalla with the British Cable Wakeboard Team where I would also enter the CWWC tour stop.

The first day we went to the cable to check it out, the obstacles and the cable looked sick. Our accommodation were amazing log cabins which I shared with Nick Davies, James Young, CK, Freddy Carter, Connor Jones, Kerry Gospel, Will Mann’s and Ralph Young the Team Captain.

After no sleep at all due to there being no darkness in Finland I was told to get up at 7am for team training... good times lol. I got on well with the cable and was happy with my days riding.

On the friday I qualified 3rd in my group, taking me to the semi-finals which I was very happy with.

The next morning I was up nice and early again for the semi finals. I was first of the dock and landed my run which put me into top spot. I was sitting in 3rd position but knew I had to step up my game. Next run saw me landing the same as before but just going down on a back side 540, so I was not going thought to the finals.

The next day there was the CWWC (Cable Wakeboarding World Championships) tour stop where I came 4th. Shy of 3rd place by only 1 point. But I was still happy as I’d had a sick time and was looking forward to getting back to the UK.

I would just like to say a big thanks to all the British Team all my sponsors Alpinestars, Jobe, Box End Park, Trap 5 and Justoffbase and also a big thanks to my mummy for making it all possible.

Dec.

European Championships - Finland

2009-07-28T03:59:00.000-07:00

Dec heads to Finland with the British Squad to compete in the European Championships.
Good luck!

Loving it...

2009-07-26T00:41:00.000-07:00

Dec loves his Alpinestars clobber. Pic thanks to Neil Bowles.

British Cable Wakeboarding Nationals

2009-07-25T04:05:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Dec for 2nd place Junior Men!
Photographs courtesy of Adrian Potts.
Podium pic courtesy of www.cablewakeboard.net

Ten Feet High Round 3

2009-07-23T12:26:00.001-07:00

3rd stop of ten feet high & the competition is getting harder & more riders attend as they try to get a spot for themselves. Crowds and riders have a sik time at the Ten Feet Comps, the riding is awesome, all the guys are really friendly & the parties are fun as hell.

I went out for my first run going down on my wildcard which put me at 3rd as Will & Lewis came joint 2nd so I'm not so sore. Sik comp, big thanks to all the boys n girls down the valley & a big thanks to my sponsors, Jobe, Alpinestars, Box End Park & Trap 5.

Pro Mens

1st Place (Joint) - Will Manns/Lewis Cornwall

3rd Place - Dec Clifford

Wakestock 2009

2009-07-23T12:24:00.001-07:00

The 10th anniversary of Wakestock a mixture of sunshine, strong winds, pouring rain, some sick live music & amazing riding from all new and old riders.

Day one & riding well I qualified from Amatuers to ride in Pro Mens. Day 2, the wind picked up & a mixture of the choppy sea water & a bit too much partying the night before, I rode badly & was really disappointed with my run. Seeing Nick Davies riding, we all knew that he was going to take the Wakestock Championship & he did. Sick riding Nick.

Back on the festival site we all had great fun in the mud. The music was awesome & the bad weather didn't seem to spoil anyones fun.

Wakestock Yeya!

Boat Nationals

2009-07-06T10:07:00.000-07:00

Big thanks to Adrian Potts for the pics.

Ten Feet High - Round Two

2009-07-01T06:45:00.000-07:00

This Ten Feet High was even better than the last one... with more riders and the lake was the flatest I have ever seen it. 14 riders in the pro catagory all riding at such a high standard the competition was really hard. So to come 2nd was amazing. Big thanks to all the guys down at Sheffield cable, they always make everyone feel so welcome and the BBQ is tops!

Pro Mens

1st Place - CK Koester

2nd Place - Dec Clifford

3rd Place - Simon Chapell

Alpinestars sponsor Dec!

2009-07-01T06:26:00.000-07:00

A massive thankyou to Alpinestars! Dec is very excited to be part of the Frontline crew & looks forward to bringing them the latest in Wake action.

Dec gets invited to Wakestock 2009!!!

2009-06-24T03:33:00.000-07:00

I HAVE BEEN INVITED TO RIDE IN THE AMATEURS COMP BEHIND THE BOAT, CANT WAIT!!! ITS GOING TO BE AMAZING WOO... BIG THANKS TO THE GUYS WHO INVITED ME AND JIMMY BOY AKA SOLID, PEACE. SEE YOU THERE, WISH ME LUCK.

WAKESTOCK
Relentless Wakestock is Europe’s largest wakeboard music festival, combining the cultures of music and the world's fastest growing watersport AKA WAKEBOARDING. Check out the website to get tickets for this sick event.

British Squad 2009

2009-06-02T03:55:00.000-07:00

Declan is proud to be chosen for the British Squad again this year.

Ten Feet High 2009

2009-05-18T02:06:00.000-07:00

Despite the terrible weather, competitors and spectators gathered for an awesome comp at Sheffield Cable Waterski Park. Dec pulled a few sick moves out of the back and landed a very well deserved 2nd place. Go Dec!!!

Box End Park sponsor Dec!

2009-05-11T14:50:00.001-07:00

Wakeboarding Diary

2009-04-28T04:43:00.001-07:00

Click here for the 2009 Wakeboarding diary of events.

Wakeboarding Diary

2009-04-28T04:43:00.000-07:00

Click here for the 2009 Wakeboarding diary of events.

Hip-notics - Turkey

2009-04-21T14:29:00.000-07:00

31st of March....Turkey. The sickest cable I've ever ridden. The kickers and sliders where amazing. A top setup setup with an awesomely sound team running the show. First day out there I meet up with a friend Freedy Vo Ostin and we rode at 10 at night, which was when I had the best ride ever.

Highly recommended to any cable rider. Food, sunshine & sounds. THe guys will open the cable at anytime you want to ride & there are speakers on every tower. Pimp. There is a 5 corner cable a 6 corner and two Rixen trainers which are sik for learning new inverts on, so get your self out there people.

Peace.

Vanity 2009 Wakeboard is sik!!

2009-01-26T08:32:00.000-08:00

The first time I rode the Vanity I knew it was the board I wanted to ride this year. I rode the Conformity last year and its the same shape with a few more improvements. I love this board!

It works well on the cable and the boat with it's progressive continuous rocker which gives you the smoothest transitions into the wake with the sickest pop. The Vanity also rides well on the cable with its 3 fins on each end of the board. This gives you the best edge for cutting out on the cable.

Also a top all-rounder board for any level rider. Beginners and pro’s, anyone will love riding this board, but the best thing for me is the graphics, no joke, I think I am in love with the girl on my board lol.

Good work jobe - j star.

Alliance Wake Magazine

2009-01-21T12:53:00.001-08:00

Dec hits the pages of Alliance Wake Magazine.

Training at Ski Rixen - Florida, USA

2009-01-12T07:36:00.000-08:00

I headed over to Florida to stay with Marc Shuster and his family, who kindly took me in for two weeks (thanks guys) so that I could get some winter riding in at the nearby cable, Ski Rixen.

My winter training started a Heathrow airport; I was travelling on my own for the first time. On the return flight I was sitting inbetween an illegal immigrant (that had to be sent home) and a screaming baby! Niiiiice.

The first day I arrived, I went straight to the cable with Marcs friend Gemma from SA. The cable is made by Ski Rixen which was really tight and sick to do inverts on. The water was really warm especially compared to the UK. The people at the cable were really friendly and I met some good riders like Josh Banks, Rob Map, Diego Shaw and obviously Marc. The obstacles there were sick!! They had an A-frame, 3 kickers, flat bar and a wall ride.

After only a few days of riding, I had already broken my toe by kicking a ladder in the water (bit embarrassing). That didn't stop me though. I spent most of each day, riding, eating mackyD’s and partying. I was starting to wish I didn’t have to go home. But I still knew I had 10 days left, so all was good.

At the weekend we went to the boat lake near Marcs and I had a wicked set. Marc also took me to a Flowrider in Miami, which was real fun. But I couldn’t do anything lol so I got off and bought some plastic bubbles (a resin that you blow up, you pinch the hole shut and can shape it) haha.

The next day, Marc, Diego and myself rocked up to the cable early, for a big air session on the indy line. I met Jimmy Larich who didn’t join in, but had more fun watching us. I tried a double backroll which was surprisingly close. I also learnt a front side 313 later on that day, which I was stoked about. Josh Banks also landed one (yea man).

The riding was coming to an end, but I still had one more night to go to Hooters, which was an experience (giggidy giggidy). Big thanks to Marc and his family, Mummy and most of all Jobe.

Dec.

Jobe News

2009-01-06T07:34:00.000-08:00

http://www.jobesports.com/Jobe/en-us/news/060109.htm

Winter Session with Pro Riders

2008-11-05T08:47:00.000-08:00

A cold ride at BEP with Nick Davies, Lewis Cornwall & Taylor Dell.

Dec hots up for Almere

2008-09-11T09:55:00.000-07:00

Next stop Jägermeister Wake Riderz, Almere, Netherlands. Good luck Dec!!!!

Pre-qualified riders for the men catagory are:

Mike Ketellapper (NED, New Schnitzel)
Marcel Doorgeest (NED, Liquid Force)
Sjors vd Kerkof (NED, Jobe)
Christian “CK” Koester (UK, Jobe)
Richey Hiney (UK, Jobe)
Will Manns (UK, Jobe)
Declan Clifford (UK, Jobe)
Norbert Vasko (HUN, Liquid Force)
Emil Tzolov (BUL, Rope)
Dennie Sturm (NED)

WakeMK Summer Jam 2008

2008-09-11T09:33:00.000-07:00

WakeMKs fourth Summer Jam event went off with a bang. Riding was hot (unlike the weather) & the moment the riders hit the water the crowd was hooked. Groups included a new Slider & Kicker style, Pro Men, Amature Men and Juniors, Pro Women, Amature Women and Juniors & Wakeskate. Awesome riding & some hardcore crashing was seen throughout various catagories but the real buzz was when Dec landed his wildcard (Double S Bend) & received 1st place for Pro Men. At just 16 years of age the boy is a machine with so much more to come.

Big up to all the staff at WakeMK for a top day.
Video link courtesy of Rich Wilder 'Click here'
Other youtube click

Board Board Board!!

2008-09-11T09:31:00.001-07:00

Dec takes a break from the water to soak up some rays and watch a bit on the box with a couple of his 'bored' buddies.

Bedford River Festival

2008-09-11T09:29:00.001-07:00

Bedford River Festival took place over the weekend of the 12th and 13th July. The water sports arena on the river itself included, canoe polo, wakeboarding, Stand up board canoeing, thundercats speedboats and freestyle kayaking. With a kicker from Box End Park, Pro's were towed with a jet bike driven by Lee Debuse to demonstrate inverts.

Riders included:
Declan Clifford
Kath Moore
Dan Jordan
Jonty Green
Lee Debuse

Return Of The Jedi

2008-09-11T09:25:00.000-07:00

After a bout of illness Dec returned to the water 2 stone lighter & as pale as a pint of milk. Didn't stop him throwing some shapes on the water though, hell no. But returning back to where he belonged Dec capped the final stage of recovery to enjoy some summer riding with his friends.
Yeehar....

Ten Feet High Wake & Skate Series

2008-05-28T03:48:00.000-07:00

The 1st of the 5 comps held at Sheffield Cable. Over 50 wakeboarders & wakeskaters hit the water with a mixture of levels competing from rookie to pro. Managed to secure 2nd place with team mate Will Manns coming in 3rd whilst still fighting an ankle injury from Toulouse.

Pro Category
Simon Chapel
Declan Clifford
Will Manns

www.sheffieldcablewaterski.com

Hurley Sponsorship

2008-05-28T03:34:00.001-07:00

Big shout to Hurley who have just announced my sponsorship.
Another top brand. Thanks guys.

Bank Holiday Weekend

2008-05-28T02:14:00.000-07:00

Washout... The rain kept on coming but I was well up for some new stuff. Been trying a few new tricks, mostly Toe Side and Switch Toe Side which is fun to learn. Still tryin to get my Double S Bends down. I land one like sweet and then try it again later and full aka DIE haha but they are getting better evey time. Weird trick. I'm landing 540s every way and Swich Toe 720s most of the time, but still need to keep spinning haha.

WWA Wake Park World Series - PPA - Toulouse

2008-05-09T05:40:00.000-07:00

First of the 4 WWA stops, Toulouse. The buzz is running high here, world class riders strutting their stuff & getting used to the left foot cable. Lots of sick mobes & air tricks & obstacles to hit hard. It is awesome competing against people that I thought I would never even meet & a real privilege to be riding with them.

Best part of the trip so far...
Will Mann & I both made the quarter finals. SICKKKKKK!!!!

RESULTS - QUALIFICATIONS

1. Tom Fooshee – USA – 73.33
2. Will Manns – UK 60.00
3. Declan Clifford – UK – 55.33
4. Ben Hitch – UK – 66.67
5. Lior Sofer – ISR – 61.00
6. Lewis Cornwall – UK – 53.33
7. Mike Ketellapper – HOL – 83.33
8. Jonty Green – GB – 71.67
9. Chad Forrest – USA – 41.67
10. James Young – UK – 55.00
11. Sjors Van de Kerkhof – HOL – 43.33
12. Marc Shuster – USA – 31.67
13. Frfeddy von Osten – GER - 72.33
14. Donald Shelbrick – USA – 70.00
15. Bernhard Hinterberger – GER – 63.33
16. Sam Collins – AUS – 53.33
17. Tom Richter – GER – 37.33
18. Nans Petetin – FRA – 16.67
19. Emil Tzolov – BUL – 55.00
20. Laurent Peyrichou – FRA – 46.67
21. Rene Konrad – GER – 38.33
22. Khoeli Gael – 56.67
23. Damien Deville – 45.00
24. Yves Vanderhoff – HOL – 28.33

PART 2

The competition was HOT HOT HOT and I didn't make it into the semi finals but was well pleased with my result. Big up to my buddy Will though he made it through to the finals on joint 5th.

Click here for live videos

British team trials & talent spotting

2008-05-09T04:56:00.000-07:00

13th April - Sheffield & 27th April - Princes

Rocked up and rode hard for both events. Had great feedback from the British Team Manager Stuart Marston so was happy with my ride. Princes was all a bit manic with having the site closed because of a chemical spillage. It re-opened just in time for the event and competitors had to sign a disclaimer to ride. The spillage had left corner one humming like a week old prawn sandwhich. Just made sure I landed binding side up ;)

Uniwake Weekend 19-21st April 2008

2008-04-23T03:47:00.000-07:00

Louis & I rocked up at Box End Park to help out the Uniwake crew with some raley & slider clinics. The weather was stopping none of them as each & every member rose to the challenge of learning new tricks. Sunday was ace as a group took the water to compete in the Big Air competition. Top weekend.

Shout to Uniwake (especially the dude that rode with no wetsuit & turned blue. He should be nicknamed 'Smurf') Also big shout to Box End for being host's with the most.

Peace out.

Click here for video footage courtesty of Martyn Blindloss.

www.uniwake.com
www.boxendpark.com

Impact Movie Premier

2008-04-17T06:37:00.000-07:00

Christian Koester, Lee Debuse, Dec Clifford

Hosted by WakeMK the new wakeboard movie Impact was shown at Xscapes Sno Bar in Central Milton Keynes. The place was buzzing & I got to catch up with a few of the other riders before the movie kicked off.

The movie was sick, full of mind blowing inverts, I couldn't wait to get back on the water after watching it.

Big shout to WakeMK, top night guys.

Click...

Jobe Team - Sponsorship

2008-04-08T07:12:00.000-07:00

Following my birthday celebrations I headed down to WakeMK to hit the water. As I was riding Mum sat on the dock talking to the local Jobe representative. Mum waved me in & I nearly fell over when he shook my hand & said welcome to the team, it is the best news I could have had for my birthday & am totally stoked. Am now looking forward to a delivery of new gear & a board. Sick. Thanks Jobe!

www.wakeski.com
www.jobewatersports.com
www.jstarwake.com

Birthday Shannanigans

2008-04-08T07:08:00.000-07:00

Well, what a weekend... I celebrated my 16th and Louis' 18th birthday in the club house at Box End Park with friends family. It was optional fancy dress our friends dressed up as US! I couldn't believe it. One friend even dressed up as our dog Maisey. Love you guys.

Gibbo & Rich as Me & Louis

Seeing double

Woof!

Louis, my twin Connor & Justin

UK Cable Wakeboard Interview

2008-03-10T03:50:00.000-07:00

An interview with the UK Cable Wakeboard association.