Raphael Derome
Raph Derome | Pro Athlete
Residence: Montreal,QC,Canada
Hometown: Coteau du lac, Qc,Canada
Age: 26
Current Boat: 22 MXZ
Number of Years Riding Behind a Malibu: 12-13 years. it’s been a while.
How did it Start?: When we started a wake school on our lake we signed with Malibu that first year for our tow boat.
What advice would you give anyone starting out?: Take your time, step by step, and make sure you listen to whoever knows more than you to learn.
Personal Best: Wakeboarding and Alliance ROTY
Equipment & Set-up, Make of Board / Bindings: RDX 138 cm , Idol boots 6-8
Line Length: 77
Boat Speed: 23
Favorite Trick: Tantrum to blind
Favorite Place to Ride: Home
What tunes are you currently listening to before or when riding?: Any music that suits my vibe on the day. normally mellow music is my preference
Favorite Food: Sushi or Pizza
Which rider inspires you?: Louif Paradus, Dylan Rieder, Jake Kuzyk
Best career moment: Wake Open
An ideal day in your 22 MXZ consists of: From sunrise to sunset, with friends and or family on the boat doing whatever
Plans for 2018: Munich mash, factory pro and to start filming a video project.
Interesting fact most people do not know about you: Huge MMA Fan
Your review of your 22 MXZ: I love my 22 MXZ, its the best wake and boat for the price and size in my opinion, it will always be my boat of choice.
Hobbies: Snowboarding, guitar, piano
How can people attend your clinics: Rider experience and Just ride Malibu tour!
Career achievements:
Wake Open Champion,
Alliance Roty,
Wakeboarding Roty,
Wake The 3 Times Champion
Sponsors: Malibu, Liquid Force, Sesitec, Unit
