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Drew Danielo and Sean Silveria are two of the most established and recognizable names in wakesurfing. With multiple championships under each of their belts and more hours on a board than most, we felt they were the right people to talk to about the State of Surfing. See what they had to say about it now!

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The P5 Regatta has become a staple on the event calendar for the team and now in its 4th year, it just keeps getting better with more riders and family members attending! What started as an extended hangout after our team photoshoots has taken on its own life as a full-fledged event meant to bring the team closer together.

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The team showed up and crushed it in multiple divisions and we are stoked! Some notable performances would be Luke Hutcherson and Sean Silveira taking 2nd and 3rd respectively in Pro Men’s Skim Ashley Inloes securing 2nd in Pro Women’s Skim, and young gun Phupa Sitabutr taking 1st in Open Men’s Skim! Congrats again to all the riders who made it on the podium and we’ll see you at the next one!

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Spend the afternoon with the P5 GROM SQUAD, consisting of Emma Proudfit, Collins Neal, and Heidi Jo Neal. These young rippers are all about fun on the water. Whether they're cheering each other on or riding all at once, it's nothing but a good time every time they hit the water! Check it out now.

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Cade Lybeck may not get much surfing in during the winter due to living in Minnesota, but when the season is on, it’s on! With a solid 2025 season in his rearview and his eyes set squarely on 2026, we caught up with him to chat about what’s going on. Check it out now.

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Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that Jett Lambert has been on the forefront of surf progression for the last few years. Landing new tricks, getting tricks consistent that were previously inconceivable and standing atop more podiums than any other rider, Jett has been pushing surfing like no other. No wonder he took the P5 Rider of the Year award for the second year in a row! Congrats, Jett! Check in with him below about how his 2026 is coming together!

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Beyond The Prop" is back with episode 2 featuring Jodi Grassman! Jodi has just returned to the Phase 5 team after a few year hiatus and we are stoked to have her back. The four time Women's World Champ has been killing it behind the boat for years. Starting off wakeboarding to follow in her sister's footsteps early on, she found more fun and success with wakesurfing and took to the sport with ease. Dive into Jodi's background this episode as she discusses her surf beginnings, the highs and lows that come with being a professional athlete, traveling the world to compete, and more! Enjoy!

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Caring for your Phase 5 board is simple—but essential. Each board is handmade in the USA using premium materials designed to last. With the right care, your board will perform at its best for years; without it, wear and tear can shorten its lifespan. In this video, Drew Danielo walks you through everything you need to know to keep your Phase 5 board in top condition. Whether you're new to wakesurfing or a seasoned rider, proper wakesurf board maintenance, cleaning, and storage are key to extending the life of your board and maximizing performance on the water. 

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The first stop of the Centurion World Series of Wakesurfing – the 2026 Wild West Shootout – in Peoria, AZ went down this past weekend and the Phase 5 team showed up and showed out! The conditions were killer and the Centurion wave was kicking as the team secured podium spots across all of the divisions. Check out all the podium shots from the event now!

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When it comes to skim style boards, you can ride with or without the fins, depending on your skill level and your style of riding. If you go with no fins, don't worry about this video! But if you want to ride with your fins and need some tips on how to install them for the best ride, let Drew Danielo give you the run down!

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Introducing a brand new podcast series from Phase 5: “Beyond The Prop”. In these episodes, we’ll be talking about all things surf with our athletes and influential people across the surfing scene. We’ll be taking deep dives into our athlete’s past, breaking down their most memorable moments in their surfing career, discussing what’s going on now and what they have planned for the future. We’ll also be talking tech and discussing the finer points of their pro models, and other boards in the line, so you can know all about Phase 5! So get stoked and enjoy “Beyond The Prop”! First up, John Akerman!

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So you just received your brand new Phase 5 surf style board and you're stoked to ride but need to install your fins on the board first. Where do you begin? We caught up with team riders John Akerman and Drew Danielo to give you a nice run-down of how your fins go on your new board and the benefits of different fin set ups!

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After a five year hiatus, Jodi Grassman is back on the Phase 5 team and we are hyped! Originally from Lake Placid, FL, Jodi has been in the surf game for quite some time and has the accolades to prove it! We are super stoked to have her back representing Phase 5 as she spreads her positive energy and talent to every rider she comes across. So help us in welcoming Jodi Grassman back to team Phase 5!

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So you just got your Go Foil package and you're ready to go, but you need to put it together first. Well don't worry because ew've got your back! We connected with foil rider extraordinaire John Akerman to show you how quick and easy it is to assemble your Go Foil package! Whether it's the Go Foil Cruise or Go Foil Flip package, this tutorial applies to both.

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These days, it seems like everybody is riding a foil! And now it's your turn! Foiling is a fun step away from surfing that gives you a whole new feeling of riding on the water. So you just got your Phase 5 Ether Foil set up and you're ready to get going. Check out this video where John Akerman walks you through the proper way to set the foil up on your board and gives you some insight on how to really dial in your ride.

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Hi, everyone! And happy Friday! Today, we’re throwing it back to this gem of a video that gives some pretty solid tips and tricks when it comes to getting your kids behind the boat. The name of the game is PATIENCE when teaching, especially young kids, and team rider Stacia Bank knows the game better than most! Stacia has long been known for her coaching prowess and having three kids herself, she has plenty of experience when it comes to teaching kids. Check out the video now and use some of these helpful tips to get your kid shredding this season!

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Music is what gets the people going! And when you're out on the boat, you want everyone to be having a good time. In this series, we'll catch up with our pro riders to see what tunes they've been bumping out on the water. First up, Parker Payne!

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The age old question in wakesurfing – “Should I ride a surf or skim style board?” Well, team riders and surf legends John Akerman and Drew Danielo are here to help you decide. Surf and skim style boards look and feel very different while riding and if you understand those differences, you can choose the right type of board for you and really maximize your time on the water!

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The latest addition to the Phase 5 team is a local Florida boy and longtime P5 fan – Todd Chapdelaine. Todd can be found riding around the Orlando area, always with a huge smile on his face. He’s been known to catch sets with team riders like John Akerman and Sean Silveira over the years so you know a bit of their talent rubbed off on him. Get to know him a little better and congrats again, Todd!

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With plenty of foil options out there these days, we wanted to do a quick dive into our available foil package set ups to give you an idea of how they ride and what kind of rider would benefit from each set up. Check out each of our three foil packages below and get flying this season!

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We are stoked to be partnered with such awesome coaches and wakesurf schools all over the world! Long time P5 team rider, Caro Villeneuve, operates the H2O School Ltd on Lake Koocanusa in British Columbia, Canada. Check out this awesome video that showcases their incredible set up! Check it out now.

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Check out this awesome review of the Key “Jett Shreds” model by Board Co! This super-progressive shape is made to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the water.

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Is your surfing a little stale? Are you ready to try something new? Well, let Whitley Stewart teach you step by step how to conquer the switch body varial! This is a great maneuver that can really open the gates to riding switch and getting comfortable riding that way. 

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When two legends meet, you know the content is going to be amazing! I’m speaking of course of Sean Silveira and wakeboarder Shaun Murray. Shaun Murray has been on the water for longer than most and with his infectious personality and amazing talent, it’s not hard to see why.

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The ultimate weekend warrior board, the Zilla v2 is all about having a good time behind the boat. Its long outline keeps your speed up and in the pocket of the wave while the fish tail gives you a playful feel on the water. In true longboard style, we’ve outfitted it with a singular 8” surf fin for those long, drawn out bottom turns!

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Jett Lambert shreds. There’s no doubt about it. So he needs a board that can shred just as hard as he can. Since the beginning of his wakesurfing career, he has ridden the Phase 5 Key. His technical style of riding demands a board that can keep up and the Key has no issue doing so. For the second year, he has his own version of the board – the Jett Shreds Key. Complete with a brand new graphic for 2025, the Jett Shreds Key has all the same features as the normal Key. If you’re looking for a technical skim style board that can handle anything and everything, this is the board for you!

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Just like surf fins, skim style fins can drastically change the feeling of your board on the water. Whether you’re looking for a skim fin that will be loose as a goose or one that will keep you locked into the wave, Phase 5 has you covered! 

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The UAE has become a hot spot for the sport of wakesurfing and we’re here for it! With tons of access to the water and plenty of different clubs to go choose from, it’s rather easy to get on the water and surf. As opposed to the states where the norm is to have your own boat, or a buddy with a boat, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, they have “clubs” where you can call in to make a reservation to ride, with or without coaching. It takes the stress out of taking care of your own boat so all you have to do is show up and shred! Sounds pretty good, right?!

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We at Phase 5 are always looking for companies that share our values to partner with. That’s why we’re so excited about our partnership with Coastal Wake! Started by Michael Williams out of Winter Park, FL, Coastal Wake prides themselves on their “White Glove Service” to keep you and your crew stoked the entire time you’re out on the water! Serving the entire state of Florida, Coastal Wake comes to you and makes sure you have the experience of a lifetime. We caught up with Michael to chat about Coastal Wake and what this partnership means to him.

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The fins that you pair with your Phase 5 surf board play a crucial part on how the board reacts in the water. Drive, speed, pop, carving…they’re all affected by the size and shape of the fins that you have installed on your board!

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Words that we live by…that’s how it is here at Phase 5! We don’t design and produce any board that we wouldn’t want to shred ourselves. Check out a little BTS of what goes into each and every board that comes through the factory in the video above! Boards handmade in the USA, since day 1!

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Parker Payne is always making waves in the wakesurfing world, literally and figuratively. One of the most well-known names in surfing, Parker has been working with Volvo Penta and Cobalt boats to really dial in their surf wave. Let Parker break it down for you in the video now!
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The 2025 Gizmo is the OG Phase 5 foil board! It’s light, stiff, and delivers the right amount of float. Made with our FLEXtec V2™ construction, the Gizmo board takes every pump from the rider and transfers that energy effortlessly to the foil so you can ride farther and longer. Its extra wide rounded nose helps you recover after a foil breach and the pulled in bottom half keeps the Gizmo very maneuverable. You can ride it with or without straps so you always have the option! The track system runs 10.75” so you have plenty of options as to where you want to set up your foil. Push it forward for new riders who are just getting used to the lift that a foil produces and then push it back as you get more comfortable! 
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Our FLEXtec V2 construction is made to keep our boards strong, durable, and most importantly, FUN on the water. We only use the highest quality materials to ensure that every board is the créme de la créme before they’re sent out to be enjoyed by riders like you! Starting in the shaping room, each board is sanded down and shaped to the right dimensions and design. From there, it goes through many more steps where it’s glassed, reinforced, and fine tuned into the awesome shape that you’re stoked to ride! We’d go into more detail but the mystery is part of the fun! Find out more about the boards that make up the FLEXtec V2 Collection below! 

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The largest board in our line at 8’ long, the Kahuna is a longboard rider’s best friend! Whether you want to ride it by yourself or tandem with a friend, the Kahuna is a part of our “Fun Surf” line for a reason! But, have you ever tried a “pop up'' start like a traditional surfboard? If not, you should! Check out a few pointers below to help you nail it!

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Every year, we like to take some of our most popular shapes and give them a little extra. Whether that’s using some different materials to make the board lighter and stronger or a special graphic, we love a good LTD board! This year, we went with Drew Danielo’s pro models – the Hammerhead v3 and Diamond Turbo – as well as John Akerman’s skim – the MVP – and gave them the LTD trea

 

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