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Originally posted by Hyperlite
Redmond, WA – Today, HO Sports Company, Inc. announced the signing of 22 year
old Josh Palma of Maitland, Florida as the company’s first apparel contracted athlete.
Palma has been representing the company’s wakeboard division (Hyperlite) since 2004,
which is the same year he won the Global Rider Search. The Global Rider Search was
the first-ever online wakeboarding competition; it required participants to send in footage
of themselves that was eventually reviewed by a panel of industry judges. This event,
which quickly put Palma on the map, was sponsored by Ambush Boarding Co. and
Buywake.com. Palma is now officially part of the team through the signing of a multiyear
deal focusing on the apparel segment of the company.
Palma, who recently graduated from Rollins College with a degree in Psychology and a
3.9 GPA, is coming off a knee injury that prevented him from finishing his first year on
tour in 2006. With seven months having passed since the injury and a grueling
conditioning regiment on and off the water, Palma is solely focused on wakeboarding and
training for the 2007 season. As a result of becoming involved in competitive
wakeboarding just several years ago, Palma looks forward to gaining more tournament
experience in the upcoming year. His future in competition is promising due to his
consistent performance in collegiate events. Additionally, Palma tied for first in the
Sport City Shootout of 2006, which is a Pro-Am Invitational held in Ocala, Florida.
Hyperlite will be launching their exciting 2007 Apparel line this April. The apparel line
will be critical to retailers and distributors, as it provides them with an opportunity to
increase sales while simultaneously promoting the Hyperlite/HO brand through a highend
apparel line.
After signing with HO Sports Company, Inc., Palma noted the following: “Ever since I
rode the Juvi 131 when I was fourteen, I’ve always dreamed of riding for Hyperlite.
Hyperlite’s cutting edge products have made them an industry leader for years, and the
upcoming apparel line will only affirm that position. I am extremely grateful and
fortunate to be a part of the Hyperlite family.”
About HO Sports Company, Inc.
HO Sports Company Inc. based in Redmond, WA is the premier water sports company
by designing, manufacturing, distributing and servicing innovative and reliable products
which are the brand of choice from the novice to the most proficient water sports
enthusiast. HO Sports Company Inc. is comprised of the following brands: Hyperlite
Wakeboards, which designs, markets and distributes wakeboards, wakeboard bindings,
wakeskates, wakesurfers, apparel and accessories; HO Skis which designs, markets and
distributes waterskis, kneeboards, inflatable’s, and accessories; Accurate Lines which
designs, markets and distributes water ski and wakeboard tow lines.
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For Further Information Contact:
HO Sports Co, Inc.
800-938-4040
old Josh Palma of Maitland, Florida as the company’s first apparel contracted athlete.
Palma has been representing the company’s wakeboard division (Hyperlite) since 2004,
which is the same year he won the Global Rider Search. The Global Rider Search was
the first-ever online wakeboarding competition; it required participants to send in footage
of themselves that was eventually reviewed by a panel of industry judges. This event,
which quickly put Palma on the map, was sponsored by Ambush Boarding Co. and
Buywake.com. Palma is now officially part of the team through the signing of a multiyear
deal focusing on the apparel segment of the company.
Palma, who recently graduated from Rollins College with a degree in Psychology and a
3.9 GPA, is coming off a knee injury that prevented him from finishing his first year on
tour in 2006. With seven months having passed since the injury and a grueling
conditioning regiment on and off the water, Palma is solely focused on wakeboarding and
training for the 2007 season. As a result of becoming involved in competitive
wakeboarding just several years ago, Palma looks forward to gaining more tournament
experience in the upcoming year. His future in competition is promising due to his
consistent performance in collegiate events. Additionally, Palma tied for first in the
Sport City Shootout of 2006, which is a Pro-Am Invitational held in Ocala, Florida.
Hyperlite will be launching their exciting 2007 Apparel line this April. The apparel line
will be critical to retailers and distributors, as it provides them with an opportunity to
increase sales while simultaneously promoting the Hyperlite/HO brand through a highend
apparel line.
After signing with HO Sports Company, Inc., Palma noted the following: “Ever since I
rode the Juvi 131 when I was fourteen, I’ve always dreamed of riding for Hyperlite.
Hyperlite’s cutting edge products have made them an industry leader for years, and the
upcoming apparel line will only affirm that position. I am extremely grateful and
fortunate to be a part of the Hyperlite family.”
About HO Sports Company, Inc.
HO Sports Company Inc. based in Redmond, WA is the premier water sports company
by designing, manufacturing, distributing and servicing innovative and reliable products
which are the brand of choice from the novice to the most proficient water sports
enthusiast. HO Sports Company Inc. is comprised of the following brands: Hyperlite
Wakeboards, which designs, markets and distributes wakeboards, wakeboard bindings,
wakeskates, wakesurfers, apparel and accessories; HO Skis which designs, markets and
distributes waterskis, kneeboards, inflatable’s, and accessories; Accurate Lines which
designs, markets and distributes water ski and wakeboard tow lines.
# # #
For Further Information Contact:
HO Sports Co, Inc.
800-938-4040
