Creative rider Leslie Kent has joined MasterCraft's wakeboarding team.

Creative rider Leslie Kent has joined MasterCraft's wakeboarding team.



VONORE, Tenn. — One of the hottest prospects in wakeboarding, Leslie Kent has joined MasterCraft's wakeboarding team, according to a press release from the company. Originally a skate boarder and a surfer, Kent developed a unique riding style, which has captured the attention of fans, athletes and photographers who've watched in compete on the Pro Tour.

"I've placed really well at Pro Tour stops and other events," said Kent in the release. "But wakeboarding is more than just a contest to me. It's my lifestyle and I'm always trying to be an innovator. I'm not always on the podium, but I get recognized a lot."

Kent often appears in magazines that cover the sport. She also has appeared national television commercials doing donuts and in May she will be featured in Elle magazine.

"Leslie brings a lot of additional talent and enthusiasm to our Pro Team and to women's water sports," said Rob May, director of marketing. "She exudes style and innovation in the sport of wakeboarding and wake skating and so does MasterCraft. We're really excited about having her on the Team and the endless possibilities for success that presents for both Leslie and our brand."