Forward Wakeboard Magazine Edition 2 | Page 17

Once again the Groms kicked things off. With the overall titles and prizes including the sought after Liquid Force Pro Model Wakeskate hinged on their ride, they stepped up to the mark, laying down 5’s, tantrums and taking their tricks out into the flats. Angus Grey was the standout Grommie of the day, taking home the win. Next up was the Ronix sponsored Womens division. With a few new names in the line-up it was a bigger division than the Girls cable, which is always a good thing for the sport. For the vast majority of the ladies this was their first boat competition, they took it in their stride - the title going to Jess Tucker who set a technical run including a backside 180, going down on a toeside backside spin. Up next was the Mens division. This was a huge division - you can take my word for that as I was behind the wheel, taking rain to the face for the entire division. Johnny Whittaker was looking to extend his winning streak from his past two competitions. However, after some difficult judging the winner was named as Ben Comber who threw some of the most stylish tricks of the weekend, putting himself in second behind Johnny for the overall title - who took home the wakeboard fr