Wakeboard champ continues to Propel the sport's popularity

The dealership continues the former world champion's mission to grow the sport of wakeboarding in Australia by aligning quality boat brands - Tigé and Lewis - with the stable of leading products available through his national chain of Deja Vu Ski and Board superstores.

According to Watkins, selecting boat brands for Propel Sports was simple.

"Tigé has always been a unique wakeboard boat...the Convex V hull with TAPS2 wake-enhancing technology makes it the most versatile, family-friendly boat on the water," said Watkins.

"With Tigé's new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Texas, USA, and a production team dedicated to making the brand the number one wakeboard boat company in the world, the quality is now better than ever!

"We've worked very hard to establish and maintain a competitive price for these impressive boats in the Australian market, which we're able to offer through Propel Sports," Watkins said.

Having introduced thousands of youngsters to the sport and nurtured them through their development, the inclusion of an entry-level boat in Propel's range was also of utmost importance to Watkins.

"There is no better entry level boat than a Lewis," he said.

"Lewis has been building boats for 25 years and is the most-recognised waterski boat manufacturer in Australia...the boats have an excellent price point and produce a great wake.

"You need only look around your local lakes to see Lewis boats that were built 10 to 20 years ago are still going strong, which should give customers a huge amount of confidence in the longevity of their investment," Watkins said.

Watkins expects the association between his Deja Vu Ski and Board store, Tigé, and Lewis will create some exciting opportunities for customers to get further involved in wakeboarding.

"Our upcoming events calendar for Queensland proves the fusion of these three companies will offer wakeboarders plenty of fun, grassroots events that everyone can come along and enjoy," said Watkins.

To join the mailing list and keep up with the event calendar, email: labrador@dejavuski.com; sales@propelsports.com.au or drop into Propel Sports at 3/5 Taree Street, Burleigh Heads, Qld, phone (07) 5522 0082.