Malibu’s very own, Oli Derome looked extremely comfortable as he relied on the wake of the M235 to nail down his signature double grabbed 360, which was followed up with a mix of technical tricks and spins, such as a toeside 900. The Rockstar sponsored athlete took the win in Heat 4.
For the grand finale, a total of 12 riders who had earned their Pro Card earlier in the day battled it out for supremacy and bragging rights. Multiple riders laid down their best runs of the day in hopes of capturing the top spot, however, it was Malibu’s Derome who rode to victory in the finals. Pierce Homsey claimed the runner up spot in second, while Maxim Van Helvoort rounded out the top three.
- Marc Kroon (NED)
- Pierce Homsey (USA)
- Juan Mendez (USA)
- Damien Adam (MRI)
- Christian Primrose (CAN)
- Vincent Knapp (USA)
- Maxim Van Helvoort (NED)
- Ian Cole (USA)
- Gordon Harrrison (USA)
- Freddie Wayne (USA)
- Danny Thollander (USA)
- Sam Carne (GBR)
- Oli Derome (CAN)
- Robbie McMillin (CAN)
- Brenton Preistley (AUS)
- Bob Chin III (USA)
- Oli Derome (CAN)
- Pierce Homsey (USA)
- Maxim Van Helvoort (NED)
- Gordon Harrison (USA)
- Robbie McMillin (CAN)
- Marc Kroom (NED)
- Freddie Wayne (USA)
- Christian Primrose (CAN)
- Brenton Preistley (AUS)
- Vincent Knapp (USA)
- Juan Mendez (USA)
- Danny Thollander (USA)
The Top 15 pros on the 2015 Wakeboard World Rankings retain their Pro Card for the 2016 season. All other riders must obtain their Pro Card at one of the six qualifying events. For the full list of WWA Pro Card rules visit TheWWA.com/ProCard.
Number of Pro Cards to be awarded is based on total number of entries.
All riders must hold a current WWA Amateur $60 membership to compete. Riders awarded a WWA Pro Card may upgrade from a WWA Amateur membership to a WWA Pro membership. WWA Pro Membership is mandatory for a WWA Pro Card to be valid.
2016 Malibu WWA Pro Card Qualifiers & Rider Experience Dates
Host Dealer: Boulder Boats
Lake Las Vegas
Las Vegas
May 13-15Pro Card Qualifier – #3
(Rider Experience South)
Host Dealer: Promarine
Hyco Lake
Roxboro, North Carolina
June 3-5
Pro Card Qualifier – #4
(Rider Experience Central)
Host Dealer: SMG Houston
3 Palms Action Sports Park
Houston
July 8-10
Pro Card Qualifier – #5
(Rider Experience East)
Held in conjunction with Wootown Wakefest
Host Dealer: East Coast Flight Craft
Lake Quinsigamond
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 15-17
Pro Card Qualifier – #6
(Rider Experience Canada)
Host Dealer: Aqua Sport Marine
Wow Lake
St. Zotique, QC, Canada
August 12-14
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