STATUS: Pro Wakeboarder/ Co-Owner Phalanx Wake
Name: Ricky Gonzales
A.K.A. Ricky G
Involvement since: 1996
Origin: I started after being a snowboard instructor and went out one day to try wakeboarding and fell in the love with it. The rest is history.
Existing in: Bakersfield, Ca
Riding spot: Canyon Lake, Ca
Daily whip: 2007 GMC 2500 HD
H2O whip: 2011 23' Centurion Enzo
Deck of choice: All Phalanx wakeboard models right now, soon it will be the Ricky G Phalanx Pro Model.
Best Memory in wakeboarding: My best Memory in wakeboarding is how it all got started for me behind my $500.00 jet boat at Lake Buena Vista.
Family: One big happy Mexican family, including my two kids Dylan 13yrs old and Jaylee Rae 2yrs old.
Company Goal: To succeed in the wakeboard Industry and branch out to many more people with a great team and a great brand.
Life Quote: West Coast Por Vida
5 Direct Influences: Scott Byerly, Gator, Randall Harris, Gregg Nacrason, Mike Weddington.
5 Outside Influences: My Friends and Family.
Life style:
music, hobbies, food, animals, etc.
Caddies, Tattoos and Music that’s my life style. With food I’m picky but I have to eat a lot of it. Animals: I have two dogs a Boxer and an evil, angry, massive, dangerous 4lb Chihuahua.
History:
I have traveled all over the world and have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of great people and seeing their culture. I’ve met a lot of amazing people and have been fortunate enough to be able to do what I love to do on a daily basis and represent my sponsors to the fullest. I’ve rode on some of the best and worst waterways and I have accomplished a lot in life with wakeboarding but I’m not done yet and have a lot more to accomplish and take over.
What is your favorite thing about being a part of the PHALANX wake crew?
Knowing we have an incredible opportunity to be able to change things in this sport that I love and have been a part of for so long. We have great people backing us, and a leading foundation to build this company to the top of our sport.
Final quote: Live Life to the fullest, you only live once.
