Watersports company, Jobe, has signed Dutch wakeboard rider, Rocco van Straten. The 20-year old, who lives in IJsselstein in the Netherlands, is one of the biggest talents in the wakeboard scene, having become 2010 European Junior Champion both behind the boat and on the cable.

Rocco Van Straten

Rocco Van Straten



In 2011 Rocco participated in the ‘Pro Men’ division for the first time, taking fifth place in the Protest Cable Call (WWA Tourstop), sixth in the European Championships and second at the Dutch Championships.

Jobe’s Marketing Manager, Henk van der Werf, said: “Recently we have been presenting a completely new wakeboard range. With this brand new range we will approach the market using an innovative vision, unprecedented ideals and revolutionary ideas. This range will be represented by the world’s best athletes and Rocco is certainly one of them. We are incredibly proud.”

Rocco is also very happy with the development: “Jobe are very committed, which creates a positive situation for the brand and for the rider. Jobe involves their riders to make the brand and products even better. I am very happy with this deal.” For more details see Jobe.