Denmark’s June Fladborg has hit the headlines more than many World Cup Athletes – and all for good reasons. Finishing as the 2009 World Cup Season Jump Champion, this Sports Nutritionist also took the 2009 Moomba Masters and US Masters Jump titles plus the World Cup Jump titles in Dubna, Russia and Putrajaya Malaysia this year. Last August Denmark’s National Newspapers featured June and HRH Prince Frederik keeping photographers very busy on the podium at the Europe Africa Middle East Waterski Championships (EAME) in Vallensbaek ! The Crown Prince also happens to be a highly competent Slalom Skier and was a very popular guest at the EAME Championships.

Australia’s Ray Stokes has been involved in Waterskiing since 1974. His innovative and controversial coaching techniques have had an enormous impact of our sport over the years. Some of those who benefitted and became consistent winners included the famous

Sue Lipplegoes, World Record Holder, Park Joon Ho, Asian Jump Record Holder, Emma Sheers,  World Jump Champion, World Record Holder, Curtis Sheers, World Champion, World Record Holder, Jesper Cassoe, European Jump Champion, European Record Holder, Tom Asher, British National Jump Champion, Jason Seels,  European Jump Champion and European  Record Holder, Bojan Shipner , U21 World Jump Champion, U21 European Jump Champion, Maj Jepsen,  European Jump Champion – and of course June Fladborg, World Cup Jump Champion, Number 1 World Ranking, European Jump Champion, US Masters Jump Champion and Moomba Masters Jump Champion.

As the innovator and designer behind the famous Stokes Tips on Jump Skis, Ray Stokes actually changed the future of jump ski design over ten years ago. Now he has just launched a whole new set of innovations which feature World Cup star June Fladborg in a major new project – focused largely on Waterski Jumpers. All of the details are available at : http://www.stokesskis.com

For those looking for the latest technology and innovation in specialized Waterski Jump equipment, there is a whole new range now available, including not just Stokes Jump Skis, but also Jump Suits, Speed Suits, Speed Tops, Jump Slings, Jump Bindings, and much more.

With June Fladborg keeping Denmark’s National Newspapers busy, in a sport where every innovation can be vital for success, Ray Stokes will certainly keep all those who are fascinated by the challenge of chasing better Personal Best scores on the Jump Ramp even busier. One suggestion – check out that special pair of Stokes Fins in their ritzy looking presentation box. Looks like a good one for the Christmas Stocking !

Watch out for many more special World Cup features here over the coming months – and good luck to Ray and June.