Originally from Minnesota, Cade Lybeck kills it on the skim style side of things with plenty of technical tricks that are dripping with style.
Cade Lybeck is a rising star and dedicated competitor on the Phase 5 wakesurf team, known for his technical precision, creative trick variations, and relentless work ethic in the skim division. Hailing from Alexandria, Minnesota—where he rides on local lakes with family support—Cade was introduced to the sport by his dad, Jason Lybeck (a former rider and owner of Faction Marine), starting at age 6 and making 2025 his 13th year on the water. Joining Phase 5 in early 2024 as part of the brand's expanded amateur push, he quickly made his mark with a 2nd-place finish in Amateur Male Skim at the 2023 Centurion World Wake Surfing Championships, setting the stage for his breakthrough. In 2024, Cade dominated the Semi-Pro Male Skim division, claiming the World Championship title at the Centurion World Wake Surfing Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, after consistent top performances throughout the season—including wins like the Wild West Wake Surf Shootout and strong showings in events such as Surf Minnesota King of the Lakes.
Cade thrives on Phase 5's high-performance skim shapes like the Key 50”, which perfectly suits his style with favorites like the 540 bigspin and ongoing efforts to personalize and innovate tricks. A passionate coach and content creator (filming/editing for Yung Wake Collective on YouTube), he loves sharing the sport through lessons, private sessions, and group events—recently appearing at dealer openings like Montana Wake Co. to spread the Phase 5 stoke and get more people riding. Balancing competition with school (as a recent high school grad pursuing dual-credit studies) and family/business ties, Cade embodies the Phase 5 family's drive for progression, positivity, and community—proving that dedication from the Midwest can lead to world titles and a bright future in pro wakesurfing.