When Erik Nikstad isn’t working as a tattoo artist, he likes to spend his time on the lake—literally. Nikstad is a professional freestyle wakeboarder who practices on Lake Houston. “I love the freedom ...

When Erik Nikstad isn’t working as a tattoo artist, he likes to spend his time on the lake—literally. Nikstad is a professional freestyle wakeboarder who practices on Montgomery County’s Lake Houston.

Wakeboarders have a new place to stock up on boots, boards and other merchandise. Freestyle is opening two new stores this spring, one at Smith Mountain Lake and the other at Lake Anna. The company ...

Xiong Yinyin competes in the wakeboarding freestyle qualifications on Friday. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY/XINHUA One such talent is China's 14-year-old Xiong Yinyin, who participated in both the women's ...