JETPILOT WAKE
Meet the Team
The Jetpilot team is filled with some of the best riders in the world, from boat to cable and even winching in the streets. Read along and get to know the riders behind our vests.
STYLE KING
It doesn’t matter what board Felix is on, be it snowboard, skateboard or wakeboard, he is an unbelievable talent across all disciplines. Felix has created some of the best freeride videos and it seems that he produces top quality parts twice as fast as anyone else.
Hailing from Kranzeg, Germany, Felix has been an integral part of the wakeboarding community for over a decade. Releasing countless award-winning film sections and continuosly pushing the bounds of the sport, Felix has cemented himself as one of the most influential riders of all time.
At Jetpilot, we want to align ourselves with not only the best athletes, but people that we think embody our same values and love for the outdoors. Felix could not be a better match, when he is not wakeboarding you can find him skateboarding, surfing or even snowboarding, truly exploring what mother Earth has to offer.
When and where did you start wakeboarding?
Started Wakeboarding in the age of 11 at Inselsee Allgäu. Which is only 10min from where I live.
What or who inspires you?
I get inspired mostly by my friends and other sports. Watching Nico von Lerchenfeld, Yanneck Konda and Samy Kautner ride makes me want to try other things and enjoy riding more than ever. Also watching skate, snowboard and surf videos gets me hyped to do something else on my wakeboard.
What’s next for Felix?
First of all, I’m enjoying a mellow winter. Gonna be in Japan and then looking forward to start the wakeboard season around April. Will try to film as much winching as possible this year.
Top 5 songs / artists / albums
Graveyard - Kadavar - David Bowie - King Gizzard and the Lizzard Wizzard- Fugazi
3X WORLD CHAMPION
Cory has been standing sideways for almost all his life. He is one of the best riders in the world, with multiple world titles and NBDs. It is hard to remind yourself that he is only 25.
Residing in the Gold Coast, Cory has been on the water for almost all his life. With a slew of awards and multiple world titles under his belt, Cory has been able to become one of the biggest names in wakeboarding. Off the water, Cory is an awesome person, even volunteering his time with multiple charities and always encouraging the next generation into the sport.
When and where did you start wakeboarding?
I first skied when I was 3 and wakeboarded when I was 5, at my home lake, Somerset Dam.
What’s next for you? Is there anything outside of wakeboarding that you are stoked on?
Recently I have been smashing foiling as much as I can and I don’t see myself slowing down anytime soon!
Who or what inspires you?
Apart from the people around me, I have recently been taking inspiration from the foil community.
Any songs or artists you have been jamming out to recently?
Just a bit of everything.
What’s the best part of advice you have received?
Always strive to be the best version of your true self.
MASTER TECHNICIAN
Growing up in Cairns, a 5 minute walk from the Cable Park, it is safe to say that Busty might have the most time on the water out of anyone in the country. His control on a wakeboard is second to none.
Growing up in Cairns, a 5 minute walk from the Cable Park, it is safe to say that Busty might have the most time on the water out of anyone in the country. His control on a wakeboard is second to none. He will have you second guessing what you are seeing, as he makes some of the hardest tricks look like a walk in the park.
What’s next for Busty?
I'm heading to Europe again in 2024 for the contest season and then back to Gold Coast for the World Championships after that!
Do you have any hobbies not related to wakeboarding?
I enjoy all different sports, lately I have been playing a lot of golf, squash and tennis.
What’s the best piece of advice you have received?
You are the product of the 5 people you spend the most time with.
When and where did you start wakeboarding?
Cairns Wake Park, 2005
What or who inspires you?
I draw inspiration from a lot of other boardsports for my riding - snowboarding, surfing, skating. Personally, I get inspired by anyone who is top of their field and is really good at what they do.
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
Raph has been making waves in the wakeboarding community for the latest couple years now, and we thought it was about time to get him his first signature vest with Jetpilot.
Raph has been making waves in the wakeboarding community for the latest couple years now, and we thought it was about time to get him his first signature vest with Jetpilot. After placing 2nd at the world titles and releasing an amazing edit with Red Bull, the future is bright for Raph and we are stoked that he is a part of the Jetpilot family.
When and where did you start wakeboarding?
I started wakeboarding when I was 12 at Cebu Wake Park
What is your best wakeboarding related memory?
When I got the Silver Medal at the IWWF Wakeboard World Championships twice and the Silver Medal during the 30th Southeast Asian Games
What’s next for Raph?
My plans for the next season is to travel to as many competitions as I can and bag a podium finish
What does your daily routine look like?
Eat, Sleep, Wakeboard, Repeat
What’s the best piece of advice you have received?
If you fall 7 times, get back up 8. Never give up.
YOUTUBE SUPERSTAR
There are not many wakeboarders on the planet who have not heard of JB O’Neill. Hosting the most successful Youtube channel in the industry, JB is all about having fun on the water and helping the next generation of riders.
There are not many wakeboarders on the planet who have not heard of JB O’Neill. Hosting the most successful Youtube channel in the industry, JB is all about having fun on the water and helping the next generation of riders. With over 100k subscribers and millions of views, JB’s youtube and social media presence is second to none.
What first drew you to wakeboarding?
I did all sorts of sports when I was a kid — soccer, basketball, a little bit of football in middle school, and it was really fun. But around the age of 12 (or) 13, everyone starts hitting puberty. It took me till 15 (or) 16, so I couldn’t keep up in a sport where I had to run fast. Everybody started surpassing me. So I started wakeboarding because it doesn’t really matter. You have to be strong, but it’s more about coordination.
What does wakeboarding mean to you?
I don’t really know what it means to me, but it’s pretty much my whole life. After the age of 14, that’s pretty much all I’ve ever thought about and (was) trying to get good at it. I don’t know how to say what it means to me exactly, but it’s kind of everything.
Do you have a favorite place for wakeboarding?
I have two favorite places. One is Lake Austin, but every winter until COVID started, I would go to the Philippines. In Naga City, there’s a cable car called CWC, and it’s the best wake park in the world. The weather’s always good, and it costs nothing to be there. You can hang out there for six months, essentially spend nothing and wakeboard every single day.
What’s your favorite thing about wakeboarding?
Just having friends on the boat and enjoying your time with other people. That’s the best thing about it. I’ve met a million people along the way. Every cable park has (its) own crew, so you can show up and there’s a solid 15 people there every single time, and you’ll get to know all these people around the world.
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