A New Pair Of World Records For Regina

 

After Malibu's launch of the all-new Response TXi last August, Regina Jaquess made a statement in October, 2011 by setting a new women's slalom record of 2 buoys at 41' off. Regina reflected, "When I tied the record two years ago with 1 @ 41 I was living on a cloud that I had tied a world record, then I ran 1 1/4 and then 1 1/2, and I owned the world record all by myself. When I ran 2 @ 41, I thought it was amazing, and that 3 would be nearly impossible."

On June 17, Regina found herself behind the TXi again, this time in Cedar Ridge, Mississippi with perfect conditions to see how far she could push into 41 off. After two powerful turns around the 1 and 2 ball, Regina stretched out to get around 3, dealt with her slack, and crossed back over the wakes, successfully scoring a pending world record of 3 buoys at 41 off.

Just the day before, she beat her own record, improving on 2 @ 41 to 2 1/4 @ 41. "These records are different," Regina said. "Because now I have the confidence to get deep down the course at 41 off."

A number of factors played into this new pending world record. "It was definitely a combination of my training with Cory Pickos, at the Pickos World Ski Resort in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, my Goode ski that I have been able to help develop with Dave Goode, and the new Malibu Response TXi.  The TXI has small narrow wakes that allow you to change your edge earlier going into the buoy, resulting in running the lines easier and making my skiing enjoyable. The TXI is a great looking boat, that drives incredible.  When I ski behind it, I feel confident that I will get the best pull ever, every time!" 

Malibu Wakesetter MXZ Will Tow Red Bull Wake Open

The world’s best wakeboarders are amping over what could be the best event of the summer, if not ever, for the sport of wakeboarding. Tampa, Florida will host the Red Bull Wake Open, part of the Red Bull Signature Series, on July 12-14, showcasing three categories of competition: Boat, Big Air and Park.

Malibu Boats will be the official towboat of the Boat segment and has chosen team wakeskater Brian Grubb as the driver of the 22-foot, supercharged Wakesetter MXZ. As a judge on the King Of Wake Tour, Grubb is in tune with the top tier of today’s riding, and knows how a boat needs to deliver. “I just got to drive and ride behind the actual Red Bull Wake Open MXZ at Malibu’s 2013 catalog shoot and this boat is insane,” Grubb said. “This hull and the driver controls will allow us to jack up the wake and will inspire the best wake riding possible. I’m excited to see what will go down.”

Malibu Wakesetter MXZ

This rider-influenced format will involve two passes and the rider can throw out their lower-scoring pass. Then, the run will end with a double up of their choice. The Boat event will take place on Thursday, July 12 at Sunwest Harbourtowne (a.k.a. “Blue Lake #2”). This man-made quarry sits north of Tampa and will be a great spot for photos and video, with its aqua-marine, bright blue water. Malibu’s Director Of Marketing, Nick Skally, is psyched for the event and the opportunity to partner with a powerhouse like Red Bull, “We’ve always respected what Red Bull has done with their Signature Series and unique event formats like the Wake Open are a testament to their forward thinking, progressive nature.”  Skally continued, “So, when we were looking to partner with someone and tow an event, the Red Bull Wake Open was an obvious choice.”

With use of a helicopter and the best cameras in the world, the high-quality footage will be edited and featured on NBC with the other events from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 14. Big Air will also be pre-recorded and the Park final will go down live. Malibu wishes the best of luck to team riders Phil Soven, Chad Sharpe, Olivier and Raphael Derome.

Boat Event: Invited Riders

(more to be included in Big Air and Park)

Shane Bonifay, Harley Clifford, Raphael Derome, Olivier Derome, Adam Errington, Tom Fooshee, Danny Harf, Randall Harris, Keith Lidberg, Steel Lafferty, Rusty Malinoski, Shaun Murray, Chris O'shea, Aaron Rathy, Erik Ruck, Chad Sharpe, Dean Smith, Phil Soven, Shota Tezuka, JD Webb

Schedule

Fri., July 13 (4:00pm-8:00pm)

Sat., July 14 (12:00pm-3:00pm)

Free admission; all ages

Boat Venue

Sunwest Harbourtowne                            

17251 Old Dixie Hwy

Hudson, FL 34667

727-863-1556

Park & Big Air Venue

Tampa Convention Center

333 South Franklin Street

Tampa, FL 33602

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Regina Jaquess Is "Athlete Of The Month"

Both congratulations and happy birthday wishes are in order for Regina Jaquess, who was just named the May 2012 "Female Athlete Of The Month" by USA Water Ski.

Regina just won her third Masters womens slalom title, rounding 1 buoy at 39-1/2 feet off on May 27. In the semifinals, Jaquess earned the event’s top seed with a Robin Lake course record of 2-1/2 buoys at 39-1/2 feet off. The old record of 2 buoys at 39-1/2 feet off had stood since 2003. Regina also placed fourth in women’s jumping at the Masters, soaring 162 feet in the finals.

photo: billdoster.com

Regina Jaquess skis behind the all-new Response TXi and is the current women's slalom world-record holder with 2 buoys at 41 feet off.