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PHOTOS: Session with John Akerman
John Akerman is a dual threat when it comes to surfing. Put him on his skim style pro model board, THE MVP, and he can throw down some of the most stylish, technical tricks out there! Switch him up to his surf style pro model, THE AHI, and you’ll see some of the biggest airs, hardest slayshes, and more! All eyes are definitely on the water when John is riding. Well, John just picked up his new Paragon G23 so to celebrate, we caught up with him for an inaugural session.
Team Phase 5 @ Nautique Nationals & More!
The Nautique WWA Nationals went down this past weekend and we saw a good amount of Phase 5 riders make the podium! The contest was held in the Pacific northwest in Monroe, WA at beautiful Lake Tye Park. The conditions were on point as team Phase 5 made their presence known throughout plenty of divisions! Nationals is always one of the most fun and best events of the season because with so many divisions, it gives riders the opportunity to catch up with everyone and enjoy the good times that c...
Team P5 Podiums In Multiple Contests Over the Weekend!
The season is in full swing and team Phase 5 is claiming podiums like it’s nobody’s business! This past weekend was a whirlwind of events and once the dust had settled, team Phase 5 showed why they’re considered some of the best in the world! Check out the pics below of the team holding up some hardware!
2024 FlightLite v2 Board Collection
First off, you’re probably wondering what FlightLite V2 means, right? Well, it’s our fancy term for our latest board construction technique. Since every board that Phase 5 produces is made by hand, that means we have the ability to implement these new techniques right on our factory floor so we know exactly how they work. We also get to see each board go from a chunk of rough foam to a finished masterpiece so we’re checking to make sure it lives up to our standards every step of the way.
Southern Surf Slam, presented by Surf ATL
Phase 5 is excited to announce our sponsorship with the upcoming Southern Slam Surf Event on June 28th and 29th, on Lake Lanier, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted by Surf ATL and benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Atlanta, this is sure to be one of the biggest stops on the World Series of Wakesurfing calendar with a purse of $25k!
RESULTS | P5 At The “Come & Take It” Conroe Classic
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!
BEYOND THE PROP | Episode 2: Jodi Grassman Returns to Phase 5!
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 lo...
REGATTA AWARDS | Rookie of the Year – Victoria Moroski
Victoria Moroski signed on with Phase 5 last year and quickly showed us that she was here to stay! Finding herself on multiple podiums throughout the course of the 2025 season, Victoria proved that she was a great addition to the team with ease! That being said, it made it easy to name her the P5 Rookie of the Year at the 4th Annual Phase 5 Regatta. Congrats, Victoria! We’re looking forward to your 2026 season!
TEAM | Currently with Luke Hutcherson
Luke Hutcherson is a tech skim style rider who comes to us from Stillwater, OK. He recently flipped the switch in 2025 and started to compete in the professional ranks. This decision paid off for him when he took his first pro win and we couldn’t be more stoked for him. Get to know him a bit better below!
TIPS & TRICKS | How To Assemble Your Phase 5 Go Foil Package
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.
FBF | “Teaching Your Kids How To Surf - Tips & Tricks
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 ...
EVENTS | Wake United Surf + Wake Series for 2026
The Wake United Surf + Wake Series is back again for 2026. With four stops scheduled throughout the southeast, this tour gets better and better every year! Check out the dates/locations for the stops below and we’ll see you there!
NEWS | Bailey Rush & Songkrod Jomboon Named IWWF’s Riders of the Year!
2025 was a heck of a contest season for team riders Bailey Rush and Songkrod “BM” Jomboon! With multiple wins throughout the season all over the IWWF tour (and more!), they were both honored by being named IWWF’s Women’s & Men’s Riders of The Year! Congrats, guys! With all the hard work and dedication both of them showed not only to travel and compete but to take the win on this is huge. We are stoked to have them representing Phase 5 and can’t wait to see what this season holds for them.
INFO | Catch Up With Your Favorite P5 Riders at Your Local Boat Show!
Boat show season is here again. If you’re in the market for a new boat this season or a new board set up, now is the time! We’ve compiled a list below of all the boat shows we could find and which Phase 5 riders are planning on being there so you can catch up with your favorite riders!
TEAM | Random ?’s With John Akerman
John Akerman is always on the go. Get a quick catch up with him as he answers some random questions now!
GEAR | New Shapes for 2026
Check out the new shapes for 2026 and what sets them apart from their 2025 versions now! From re-designs to brand new shapes, the 2026 line has something for every surfer out there.
RESULTS | Champions Crowned at the 2025 Centurion WSWS World Wakesurfing Championship
The 2025 season is officially a wrap! With the last stop of the 2025 Centurion WSWS taking place this last weekend as the World Wakesurfing Championship in Florida, we saw plenty of Phase 5 riders being crowned World Champions! Check out the podium photos below along with Whitley Stewart and Jett Lambert’s winning runs.
NEWS | Surf Expo 2025 in Orlando, FL
Surf Expo, the largest watersports exhibition in the US, just wrapped up over the weekend in Orlando, FL and Phase 5 was there to meet, greet, and show off the brand new 2026 line. Check out some pics from the Expo now!
TEAM | Weekend Podiums with Team P5
It was a solid competition weekend for team Phase 5! With two major events going down, the 3rd and final stop of the Pro Wake Tour and the Volunteer Wake Surf Classic which was the 5th stop of the Centurion World Series of Wakesurfing, it was a busy weekend for the team with a lot of podium finishes! Check it out now!
SPOT CHECK | iWake in Dubai, UAE
After our session with Wakey Wakey Dubai, we immediately hopped boats and cruised back out with the iWake crew! Set up in the same marina, iWake has an amazing area to ride as well. John Akerman felt right at home behind their G23 and was blasting airs on the foil in no time! The desert backdrop to John’s insane foil airs really made for some epic shots.
GEAR | The 2025 Key Stewart Pro
The Key has been at the top of the most wanted list ever since its debut. Ridden by many on the team, the Key is a powerhouse when it comes to technical skim wake surfing. The Key Stewart Pro is Worlds & Nationals champion Whitley Stewart’s answer to a high-performance skim style with the ladies and smaller riders in mind.
GEAR | The 2025 Aku V2
The very FIRST surf style board that we produced was the Aku. It’s always been a fun shape but we knew we could do better. With that in mind, the Aku V2 was born. This board is a speed demon that’s made for high-power slayshes and boosting above the lip of the wave.
THROWBACK | The WWSC Surf Championship with Ryder Duczek
Ryder Duczek’s mother sent us a message recently so we decided to take a stroll down memory lane! Ryder, along with his brother Dagan, were the first Canadians we brought onto team Phase 5, and for good reason. They rip! But early in his career, Ryder showed us that he had what it took to join the team. Check out what his mom, Loree, had to say about the video above! Yeah, Ryder!
NEWS | Welcome Victoria Moroski to Team Phase 5
Victoria Moroski hasn’t been riding long but she has definitely made an impact this past season! Placing first in her division at both Nationals and Masters, Victoria spent a lot of time in Florida training with fellow team riders Sean Silveira and Whitley Stewart. If you’re going to be coached by anyone, it doesn’t get much better than those two! Victoria currently lives in Missouri and we’re excited to see what she has in store for 2025! Welcome to the team, Victoria!
VIDEO | “Built By Riders, For Riders”
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!