Pro Wakeboard Tour 2023 Stop 1 Groveland

Ben "Benny G" Greenwood — Wed, 24 May 2023 17:03:41 +0000

Cory Teunnissen (center), Tyler Higham (left), Fynn Bullock (right) at the podium following the 2023 PWT stop in Groveland, Florida, May 20, 2023. Courtesy @jeffshotthat

The first Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour event of the season kicked-off in Groveland, Florida, on Saturday, May 20.

There, the world’s best boat riders took aim at the overall titles in the Pro Wake, Pro Surf, and Jr. Pro Wake divisions. With the 2022 champions each returning in healthy form, there is always an added layer of pressure to make a statement at the first tour stop and let the field know that they are there to defend.

Cory Teunissen took top podium, at the 2023 PWT stop in Groveland, Florida, May 2023. Courtesy @jeffshotthat

Perhaps the most experienced at rising to the occasion is last year’s overall Pro Wake champ Cory Teunissen. A consummate professional, Cory secured the top seed in the finals and landed a clean run with 3 double flips, a 1080, backside 9 and a few mobe 5s and frontside 900s for good measure. Past overall champ, last year’s runner up and the man most likely to make Cory’s day more difficult, Supra team rider, Nic Rapa, was unfortunately taken down by an injury sustained in training up for the first event. The Cory and Nic battle that we have grown accustomed to seeing will have to wait.

Cory’s day was not a walk in the park by any means.

“Tyler Higham’s run could not have been done any better” stated Pro Wake Tour driver and wakeboard legend Trevor Hansen. “He landed a run that he had never put down, even in practice, stomping a toe-side backside 900. He was so close on his double-up but didn’t ride it away” Hansen continued.

Pro Wakeboard Tour Finals Results Stop #1

Cory Teunissen: 93.33
Tyler Higham: 91.33
Fynn Bullock: 87.67
Massi Piffaretti: 85.33
Maxime Roux: 80.67
Shota Tezuka: 73.67

The final trick could have been the difference in the first and second place spots.

There were new faces in the mix making noise with first time Pro division competitors Maxine Roux and Fynn Bullock making the finals. Bullock, who competes at a high level in snowboarding as well, made his first pro podium placing 3rd.

Junior Pro Wakeboard Finals Results Stop #1

Beaux Wildman
Shion Takaiwa
Daniel Johnson
Noah Bollard

Beaux Wildman placed first in Junior Pro Wake and Fourth in Pro Surf. Courtesy @jeffshotthat

Beaux Wildman, who is making a name for himself on all types of water sports equipment, made the finals in both Jr. Pro Wake and Pro Surf. Wildman took the victory for Jr. Pro wake and took the first step towards repeating his overall title.

Youngster Jett Lambert took the win in Pro Surf, riding well beyond his teenage years and holding off the top 3 overall finishers in 2022.

With the high-flying action on the water and on land with the BMX and Freestyle Motocross demos, the Supra Boats Pro Wake Tour proves to be the place to go to have your mind blown. Stop #2 in Acworth, GA comes up in a few short weeks (June 10) and with the level of riding continuing to elevate, this season will be one to stay tuned in to.

Pro Wakesurf Tour Finals Results Stop #1

Jett Lambert: 95.67
Taylor Swanson: 94.00
Camron Swanson: 78.00
Beaux Wildman: 71.67

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Meet the Pros: Fynn Bullock

Rich Aloha — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Meet the Pros is our series of articles profiling professional wake athletes. MTP strives to bring you the hard facts about your favorite pro riders, so you can learn what boats and gear help them achieve greatness. We also make sure to include some personal insights: be sure to scroll all the way down to learn what these, “Fun Facts,” are for each rider. Enjoy this installment of Meet the Pros and learn about Fynn Bullock.

Biography

Name: Fynn Bullock
Nickname: Fynntastic
Country: USA
Social Media: Instagram: @Fynn_tastic
Age: 17
Home Lake: Lake Gaston, North Carolina
Favorite Trick
- Boat: Chicken Salad Tantrum to Blind
- Cable: 3-to-1

Top 3 Accomplishments

2020 Rookie of the Year
2020 Check Out Award Winner
2019 JR. Pro Overall Winner

Fynn Bullock rides behind a Nautique G23. Courtesy Nautique

Gear

Boat: Nautique G23
Board: Liquid Force Bullox
Bindings: Liquid Force Classics
Rope & Handle: Liquid Force Pulse
Life Jacket: Body Glove Harley Clifford Impact Vest

Fun Facts

Tricks pioneered: First to ever land a wake to wake KGB 720 in contest and 2nd to ever do the trick.

Something quirky about you?: I’m a pro snowboarder in the winter! Always have my Canon EOS R5 with me to take photos and videos.

Most unexpected wakeboarding experience? I was out wakeboarding in Wilmington, NC one time and a few dolphins joined in the fun on the rollers.

What are you up to when you’re not on the water? Snowboarding, school, and editing photos and videos.

What do you do for wellness and training off the water? I train with New Dimensions Wellness for dynamic training geared towards my individual needs to excel in sports.

Fynn Bullock – Wakeboarding Mag