The Sunshine Coast Jet Sports Club put on a great event for its riders earlier this year (which The Watercraft Journal covered in detail here). SBT was the main sponsor of the first annual “The King of Freeride 2016.” This event showcased some of the best freestyle riders around. The club encouraged all riders no matter age or skill level to come out and enjoy this great two day event.
With skis ranging from older stock hulls to full carbon fiber hulls with bored over motors, lightweight handle poles, and high pitched impellers, the audience knew that the king of the competition was sure to turn some heads. It was good to see such a huge turnout for this event, the more people who are able to get exposed to events like this will definitely make this sport grow. While there were some excellent performances by riders doing all sorts and insane tricks and flips, Zane Taylor was crowned the 2016 King of Freeride.
SBT was the title sponsor of this event but there were plenty others such as Jet Pilot, Gold Coast Jet Ski World, Krash Industries, 701 Industries and many others. These companies want this sport to grow and provided parts, tools, advice and guidance which really make this huge event a great success. While it can be expensive to sponsor an event, it can be worth it because you can help grow the sport you love while still getting your business exposure to a new audience. Sunshine Coast Jet Sports Club is a club that has one mission; to grow the sport by providing a safe area, proper riding conditions and to mainly just have fun!
