AlphaTrade Water Sports Team
As a forward thinking ever evolving fast paced entity AlphaTrade is a valued sponsor within the Personal Water Craft (PWC) fraternity. The AlphaTrade Water Sports Team do battle in both freestyle and open water jet ski racing competitions on a regular basis.
This high speed, high energy sport covers both the freestyle
and all out open water racing. The AlphaTrade Water Sports Team consists
of 2 top freestlye Jet Ski riders and an open water closed course
specialist. The up and coming hard charger Michael Ratti, and the
long standing Pro Freestyle National Champion, Jason Stoyer make
a big splash in the freestyle arena, while Eric Lagopoulos competes in
the intense offshore and closed course competitions where speeds over 80
mph are common place in these adrenaline fueled races.
 Michael Ratti |
 Eric Lagopoulos |
 Jason Stoyer |
Michael Ratti
Michael Ratti is currently the #1 hot property in the world of Personal Water Craft (PWC). He is heavily invested in the pursuit of the highly coveted International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) World Final Freestyle title taking place at Lake Havasu, Arizona on October 15, 2007.
Following a barn storming 5 consecutive wins in the latest 5 races of the 2007 season, Michael Ratti is not only gaining the attention of other PWC riders within the industry, but all across the USA people are noticing the serious talent of the current #1 and are throwing their support behind him.
Michael's chase for the IJSBA World Title began back in March at the start of the season culminating in the exciting World Finals event to be held on October 15th, 2007. With such a tight criteria for entry, only the top 3 riders from each national tour across the world are admitted, just getting into the IJSBA World Finals are challenge, although Michael Ratti is making it look easy.
As a Freestyle PWC athlete Michael Ratti must highlight the acrobatic abilities of his highly specialized watercraft. One of the truly extreme sports, freestyle features some of the most gifted athletes on the beach, performing two-minute routines in an Olympic-style format for a panel of seven judges. Mike's routines are made-up from a series of choreographed tricks that are performed to music. Freestyle is a firm crowd favorite, as spectators get a chance to interact with the competitors before, during and after the competition. Some of the more popular tricks and catch phrases include: Aerial Barrel Roll; Yellow Submarine; Hollywood Corkscrew; Kilowatt Flop; Ride Em Cowboy; Bull Doggin; and many other eye catching tricks.
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Eric "The Outlaw" Lagopoulos
For the past 11 years Eric Lagopoulos has worked and practiced hard to become one of the most well known competitors in the world of PWC. Entering his 7th competative year of racing at a professional level, Eric is very versatile in offshore and close course competition. Eric is the only competitior in the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) to capture back to back World Finals qualifiers. Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) awarded Sea-Doo® watercraft racer, Eric Lagopoulos $4000 for winning the 2006/7 "Sea-Doo Chase for the Booty" competition. Lagopoulos was among the top eight 2006/7 "Sea-Doo 4X Bounty" racer support program money earners invited to compete in what was the richest lap in watercraft racing history. Eric's outstanding performance earned him the highly sought honor of a special invite to the "Kings Cup" held in Thailand each year on December 1st. Eric's passion, excitement and vision for excellence has not only paid off for him, but also for the sport of Jet Ski racing, where the on-water racing lives up to and surpasses the hype generated with the world's best racers competing in the premier "Pro Runabout" open class aboard modified watercraft topping 90 mph!
Jason "The Destroyer" Stoyer
"The Destroyer" has been a driving force in Freestyle Jet-skiing for the last seven years, winning both Amateur and Pro National Titles. The first time Jason stepped on a Jet-ski, he knew he had a talent and passion for performing for people with this new found interest. Having a background in event performance and production he began to look at Freestyle Jet-skiing as a way to take these past experiences of performing for people and turn it into his career. Training hard as an amateur competitor he became a known face on the regional tour in the southern states and Florida. Then in 2002 with the right sponsors and support "The Destroyer" decided to make the change to full time riding and training. In 2003 he won his National Amateur title and turned professional. In the next few years as a Professional, Jason was at EVERY competition in the regional, national and world championships. Always ranking in the top of the field, and showing support of the sport by announcing and working events. "The Destroyer" rode harder then ever in 2007 claiming his Pro National Title! He has remained the Top Ranked U.S. Competitor for two years! Jason Stoyer is the most passionate performer on the water in Freestyle Jet-Skiing! Combining a need to perform for people with raw talent on a Jet-Ski, he captivates the crowds every time he hits the water!
Career Highlights:
2000 - 2nd in Region 7 Championships
2000 - World Finals 5th Amateur Freestyle
2000 - Hot Water Tour 1st Place Overall
2001 - Region 7 Overall Champion
2001 - World Finals 6th Amateur Freestyle
2002 - 2nd in Region 7 Championships
2002 - National Championships 3rd Overall
2003 - Hot Water Tour 1st Place Overall
2003 - Surf & Turf Championships 1st Place Overall
2003 - Amateur Freestyle National Champion
2003 - World Finals 5th Amateur Freestyle
2004 - National Championships 3rd Overall Pro Freestyle
2004 - World Finals 10th Pro Freestyle
2004 - Surf & Turf Championships 1st Place Overall
2004 - Toyota Watercross Triple Crown Nationals 1st Place Overall
2005 - National Championships 2nd Overall Pro Freestyle
2005 - World Finals 7th Pro Freestyle
2005 - APBA Eastern States Cup Champion
2005 - Surf & Turf Championships 1st Place Overall
2006 - National Championships 3rd Overall Pro Freestyle
2006 - APBA National High Points Champion Ranked #1 in U.S. Competitions
2006 - Word Finals 5th Pro Freestyle
2006 - Surf & Turf Championships 1st Place Overall
2007 - APBA National High Points Champion Ranked #1 in U.S. Competitions
2007 - Pro Freestyle National Champion
