Jack Burden

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A collection of article’s by RTB’s editor-in-chief.

Jaimee Bull undergoes surgery 2024’s Unofficial Professional Water Ski Rankings November 10, 2024 We proudly present our unofficial rankings, offering an arguably more complete picture of the competitive landscape over the course of the full calendar year.
Brando Caruso at the Miami Pro Slalom Brando Caruso Captures First Pro Win in Thrilling Miami Pro Slalom Finale November 3, 2024 Caruso, who became the 10th different winner in men’s slalom this year, emerged victorious against a field filled with world-class talent.
Erika Lang sets a pending world trick record Lang Strikes Back in Texas, Setting New Pending Record After Ross’ Feat November 3, 2024 Lang seems to have replicated Ross’ record-breaking run, learning and perfecting the sequence in the few days between the two events.
Neilly Ross sets a pending world trick record Neilly Ross Sets Pending World Record at Okeeheelee Tournament October 27, 2024 Ross' performance surpasses the current record, held by Erika Lang, by 20 points, potentially ending Lang's eight-year sreak as the record-holder.
King of Darkness Water Ski Tournament King of Darkness Take A Bow: Jump Finale Shows What Water Skiing Can Be October 27, 2024 Professional water skiing at its core is a show, and King of Darkness exemplified this with perfect choreography.
Auckland Water Ski Club Cash Prize “Flip-Off” Set for University World Water Ski Championships October 24, 2024 Along with a cash prize, the winner will receive a joyride in a MiG fighter jet over the scenic Coromandel Range.
Jonathan Travers - professional water skier Jonathan Travers Speaks Out: Inside the Controversy that Ended a 14-Year Sponsorship October 20, 2024 Earlier this year, veteran athlete Jonathan Travers found himself at the center of a storm—both literal and metaphorical.
Hurricane Milton in Florida Hurricane Milton Hits Central Florida, Wreaking Havoc in the Water Ski Capital of the World October 14, 2024 Home to many of the world's top water skiers, the region's lakes were left flooded and overflowing, with significant damage to properties and infrastructure.
Kennedy Hansen U21 World Overall Record Hansen and Jacobsen’s Junior World Records Ratified by IWWF October 13, 2024 Kennedy Hansen from the United States and Maise Jacobsen from Denmark, have made history by setting new IWWF World Records in their respective age groups.
Lucas Cornale Wins Travers Grand Prix Nineteen-Year-Old Lucas Cornale Shines with First Pro Victory at Travers Grand Prix October 7, 2024 The Australian becomes the youngest male to win a professional slalom tournament this century.
Joel Poland slaloms at the 2024 WWS Travers Cup Poland Sets Back-to-Back World Records at WWS Travers Cup September 25, 2024 Poland had as close to a flawless weekend as perhaps anyone in the sport has ever had, breaking the overall world record in both the preliminary and final rounds.
Jbilet Mountains Watersports Complex K1000 Marrakech Pro Site Closed Due to Local Backlash September 23, 2024 The Jbilet Mountains Watersports Complex, a man-made waterski facility in Morocco, has been shut down amid growing local opposition.