Jack Burden

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

Ski Nautique 2026 IWWF Rejects 2026 Ski Nautique for Worlds, Citing Fairness and Timing June 20, 2025 “The new boat is completely different,” said one athlete's representative, backing the council’s unanimous call to preserve fairness.
Hanna Straltsova world record Straltsova Edges Past Longest-Standing Record in Water Skiing June 16, 2025 Hanna Straltsova may have just ended the longest reign in water skiing—beating a 13-year-old world overall record by a mere 0.3 points.
Trick Skiing’s 13,000-Point Barrier Just Got Smashed June 16, 2025 Jake Abelson just became the first to trick over 13,000 points—twice in one weekend. The 17-year-old American may have just redefined what’s possible.
Brittany Greenwood Wharton jumps at the LA Night Jam Why the LA Night Jam Left Us in the Dark — Literally and Digitally June 15, 2025 I hate when pro tournaments aren’t streamed—but not everything is for fans like me. Sometimes it’s about reaching new fans.
Erika Lang & Neilly Ross Lang Chased a Record. Ross Chased the Boys. The Rivalry Is Just Getting Started June 12, 2025 While Lang quietly etched another pending world record, Ross made a scene in Monaco. And that might be the bigger story.
Regina Jaquess is continuing to dominate into her 40s Can Anyone Stop This U.S. Team at Worlds? June 10, 2025 Experienced, decorated, and packed with world records. The question isn’t whether Team USA can defend their title. It’s who, if anyone, can stop them.
Centerline Handle by Spray Research New Tournament-Approved Handle Offers Fresh Take on Water Ski Safety June 2, 2025 The water ski handle hasn’t changed much in decades—but a new option from Spray Research is quietly challenging that status quo.
William Asher slalom skier The Relentless Reinvention of Will Asher June 1, 2025 In a sport where most of his contemporaries have long since moved on, he’s still here. Still evolving. Still building.
Brisbane 2032 Games Vision IWWF Urges Water Ski Community to Weigh In on Brisbane 2032 Olympic Vision May 31, 2025 Rumors are circulating of quiet support within the IOC for the inclusion of water skiing at the 2032 Games.
Shocking loss of Stephanie Stange Gone Too Soon: Water Ski Community Mourns Stephanie Stange May 30, 2025 Stange, 55, was fatally struck by a pickup truck while bicycling outside Denison, Texas, on Thursday evening,
2026 Ski Nautique “Drastically Better Wakes”: Pros Weigh In on the 2026 Ski Nautique May 28, 2025 “I think this will be a major improvement across the board in slalom,” said one independent reviewer after testing the new boat.
Freddie Winter 🏆MASTERS SLALOM CHAMPION 🏆 Banned, Broken, But Never Beaten: Winter Headlines Blockbuster Masters May 26, 2025 From milestone performances to long-awaited redemption, the 65th Masters was a showcase of resilience, risk, and razor-thin margins.