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Monday, September 8th, 2008

Oklahoma City, Okla. — Fans packed the shorelines of the Oklahoma River in Oklahoma City today to witness the final rounds of the 2008 Rockstar Energy Drink WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra.

As expected, the defending world champ Phillip Soven, 19, of Longwood, Fla. reached the Pro Men’s division finals today and as the top-seeded rider. But the pressure of retaining his title got the best of Soven, as the Florida native posted a score of 82.00, landing him in third-place.
Taking the top spot in the six-man final and claiming the 2008 world title was Rusty Malinoski, 24, of Humboldt, Sask., who became the first Canadian rider to win the world title since Jeremy Kovak claimed it in 1997. Fellow Canadian rider Aaron Rathy of Nanaimo, B.C. finished the contest in second-place.

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Monday, September 8th, 2008

Oklahoma City, Okla. — Fans lined the shores of the Oklahoma River in Oklahoma City today to catch the opening-rounds of the pro divisions at 2008 Rockstar Energy Drink WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra.

After aggravating a knee injury prior to start of the contest, current women’s world champ Amber Wing shocked everyone by deciding to withdraw from the competition, leaving her title up for grabs to the top 12 pro female rippers in the world.

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Monday, August 11th, 2008

Some shots and details of upcoming 2009 products are starting to leak out.  Both AllianceWake and Wakeside are showing off some of the new products.

CWB Onset Wakeskate Bi-Level (Stu Shinn Pro Model) via Wakeside
2009 Liquid Force Groove Wakeboard (Collin Harrington) Spy Shot via Wakeside
2009 Liquid Force S4 Wakeboard (Phillip Soven) Spy Shots via Wakeside
What’s the scoop? via Alliancewake

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Kenosha, Wis. – Today marked the fifth and final day of the 2008 Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, where seven national titles were claimed.

In the Pro Men’s Division, five riders battled it out on the water for the national title. Last year’s winner Rusty Malinoski looked to have a repeat performance in the finals, but Phillip Soven threw down a near perfect run, posting 98 points to take the top spot in the finals and ride away with his first-ever national title. Malinoski finished in second-place followed by Andrew Adkison in third.

[final day results and the rest of the story after the break]

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Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Kenosha, Wis. – With seven national titles still up for grabs at the 2008 Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, the top riders in the United States hit the waters of Lake Andrea at Prairie Springs Park in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. today to vie for a spot in tomorrow’s finals.

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Monday, July 28th, 2008

The biggest Canadian wakeboard tournament of the year is in the books, and the hometown boys reclaimed the wakeboard titles from the defending Wakestock champions who were hailing from the US.  Rusty Malinoski defeated the seemingly invincible Phillip Soven in the finals for the Pro Mens Expression Session, while fellow Canadian, Aaron Rathy, took it home on the rails.

The American’s did represent in the wakeskate division though.  Stuart Shinn bested the all-American final which included the likes of Brian Grubb, Reed Hansen, and Danny Hampson.

The men weren’t the only ones on hand as Amber Wing added another impressive win to her increasingly long resume.

Wakestock 2008: Quick results

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[full press release after the break]

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Monday, July 28th, 2008

WAKESTOCK 2008 MALIBU PRO EXPRESSION SESSION WWA WORLD SERIES

Men’s Pro Finals
1 Rusty Malinoski CAN 97.50
2 Phillip Soven USA 85.00
3 Aaron Rathy CAN 82.00
4 Andrew Adkison USA 75.50

Women’s Finals
1 Amber Wing AUS 100.00
2 Barrett Perlman USA 87.50
3 Erika Langman CAN 78.00
4 Ashley Leugner CAN 74.50

WAKESTOCK 2008 BILLABONG PRO RAIL CHAMPIONSHIP

1 Aaron Rathy CDN 60.00
2 Collin Harrington USA 50.00
3 JD Webb USA 41.67
4 Keith Lidberg USA 23.33

WAKESTOCK 2008 BILLABONG PRO WAKESKATE

1 Stuart Shinn USA 73.33
2 Brian Grubb USA 66.67
3 Reed Hansen USA 56.67
4 Danny Hampson USA 36.67