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For the World Finals. The Japanese ace of Freestyle with his unique Irie Custom (x-2 look alike) Freestyle race craft will not attend the World Finals this year. He will focus on participating at King;s Cup in Thailand since the price money is tempting. Spectarors will be missing his front seat back flips...

“I arrived on Thursday morning from South Africa. I got to test my new K1 on Friday afternoon for practice. Dustin and Steve set up my ski perfectly, I didn't change anything on the ski, it just felt perfect and I felt super comfortable on it. This was my first time on a K1 with a full open motor in it. I was nervous for the first race on Saturday as I had not lined up for pro ski since kings cup last year, but as we took off from the start I felt calm and really confident. Dustin got the holeshot in the first race with me close behind in second, I just wanted to have a solid first race so I was happy chasing him, but around three laps from the end he broke a tank strap which pinched the fuel line and I got the win. First moto on Sunday morning I got the holeshot and felt good the whole race but made a big mistake down the rough back straight and went down, Dustin got past me and I finished second, but I was happy with that as I was ahead on points. For the final Moto my plan was to ride a consistent race as I wanted the over all. Jimmy Wilson got the holeshot with me in second, he made a mistake over jumping a wave on lap two which allowed me to pass him for the lead. Around two laps later Dustin passed Jimmy for second and I felt happy with Dustin behind me. The final race was extremely rough but our K1 hulls work so well in the rough and I felt comfortable out there, I tightened up a few times during the race but still managed to get the win in that Moto. So I went 1-2-1 for the overall. I really enjoyed the race and there is no better place to race than the ocean. I would like to thank Dustin, Steve, Kommander Industries for my amazing boat, plus all our team sponsors, Rockstar energy, Burn, Villon and Z-Craft.

The IJSBA National championship was an awesome event. The AquaX team really did a great job and the event was run and set up really well. In the motos I was leading moto 1 but ended up breaking the tank strap in the rough conditions so, the tank moved and pinched off the breather line so the tank vapor locked and caused me to dnf. Moto 2, I came from mid packed and got into the lead about 2/3 I to the race. Moto 3, I got a 4 the place start passed into second behind Tyron and rode smart to the end . Our Kommander K1s worked really well in the rough conditions and the racing was very tough but fun. The races lasted approx 15 minutes each so it was great training too in the super rough conditions. Thanks Rockstar, Kommander, burn Villon, Jettrim and Skat-Trak for all the support. Photo: Chane Moore

Awesome weekend of racing for Canadian ace Mike Klippenstein. “Perfect team, brings almost perfect results. Three Moto wins on the Deans Team Factory 212 Yamaha in the 300hp Aqua X races and 2nd overall all in Pro Ski GP at the P1Grand Prix National Championships! The surf proves to be challenging and yet so much fun with some of the fastest and best surf riders in the world. Special thanks to the following: All the P1 Aqua X organizers, staff, racers, and TV crews for yet another great event! The whole Charier family, Abdullah Al-Fadhell, Brian Alan Baldwin and Family. Travis Zielasko and Jason Russo for the side bets. Scott Waterman, Dustin Charrier, Chris Anyzeski, RonJon Silver for ski starts. Bill Carmouchi, Bibi, Brian Boell for the use of there awesome open ski. All the sponsors who make this possible once again: Deans Team, Yamaha USA, Riva Racing, Fisher Power Line, McMurray TV, Gasket Technology, Quakysense, Hurrican Industries, Kali Helmets, Oakley USA, Jettrim, VP Fuels, Devas Bling, Skat-Trak, Blackfoot Motorsports, Pirhanhapainting and Design.”

British rider and winner of 2016 P1AquaX in Britain, Phil Pope announced that he will compete at the World Finals in USA with Porda Racing Team. The German team will bring its brand new carbon-hull turbo powered FZR in Lake Havasu and give the opportunity to Pope to compete among the best riders in the world in two classes, Pro Runabout GP and Pro Ski Open.

Another year over for the P1 Aqua X Championship. And again happy to Take the 300 title on a Yamaha. Thanks to all my family and sponsors that make it all possible Jet Porda , Ria pope , Yamaha motors , Aysha Rensink , RNR Goggles , Rock oil , Hydro turf , IPD , Thomas Porda , Quakysense , BNJ Parts and Yuki , Paint Tec.

After 10 years of hardwork, dedication, and one hell of a year riding in contests in Australia, Portugal, France, UK, and oregon the IFWA world tour. I am finally able to say today that I am the 2015 Freeride World Champion! I didn't end up winning the contest like I had hoped but I was taken out by my brother in freeride @zbfreeride took the podium finish at surfslam. I also won 2nd place in the big air showdown. so many great things happened this weekend. I can't thank everyone who has ever supported me enough. This is a cloud 9 moment. Thank you all so much including my 2015 sponsors:mystiklubes, worxracing, ht_traction, liquidmilitia, tcfreeride, jetpilotcompany, dasaracing, bombereyewear, Skat-Trak, thrustinnovations, blowsion, jet.renu, saltyinvestments.