Unless you’ve had your head buried in the sand, or snow, for the last month it won’t have escaped your notice that the best of the British were sweating it out at the World Finals in Havasu. Suzan Moule catches up with the lads to discuss world titles, superman and america.

Britain has walked away for the first time with the Pro Freestyle World Championship. The man who clinched it for us, and who I have the pleasure to interview today, needs no introduction – it is of course the amazing Lee Stone. But in true Jet Skier style, we are not just talking to one world class rider, but three. I am also joined by Jack Moule, World Am Champion Runner-Up and Anthony Burgess, who finished 5th in the Pro competition.

So what is your opinion of Havasu lads?

Lee: It’s a great place. Lots of fun, excellent for skiing and competing no matter what level you’re at, just for the experience.

Jack: Definitely, I love it. Havasu is great. The weather, the people, loads of things to do - just everything about it. I can’t think of any negatives.

Ant: It’s basically ToyTown, motocross, quads, jet skis, boats… it’s got everything! Great fun!

Jack: ‘ToyTown’...so right Ant!

Is there anything you would change about the competition if you could?

Jack: It’s a really good competition already but I think it would also be good to have two runs for the freestyle, and the best out of them two would count, like the X Games. Because you could warm up a bit and get ‘in the zone’, and it would make it more interesting, especially as it’s the World Finals.

Lee: Yes, a bit more water time would be nice, maybe several heats would be better. Like Jack said, and in my experience, my ski broke down in 2009 and it would have been helpful if there had been another heat to ski in.

Ant: It’s ok. I was pleasantly surprised this year at how well it was run, it was different to when I was competing last time in 2008.

So how different is it compared to the British Championship?

Ant: It’s on a much bigger scale and definitely on another level. The Ams were such a high standard, which is different to Ams in the UK. Jack’s routine was great to watch, loads of variety and all his tricks were completed 100 per cent perfect, and he didn’t just backflip, backflip, backflip - that routine just a few years ago would have won pro! Shows you the progression.Jack’s definitely the one in the UK that’s got what it takes to compete to the level needed in Am Worlds. The Pro class has definitely come on as well, the level now is awesome.

Jack: Thanks Ant, that’s nice of you to say! I’m really lucky to be able to ski with Lee and watch and learn from ‘the Champ!’ The other difference compared to the British is you only get one chance at the Worlds. The British is more like a tour.

Lee: Yes, although the actual competition on the day is similar to the British, being the World Finals, the atmosphere is electric and there’s a lot at stake as well, and Ants right - the standard is amazing. Jack was great!

Jack: I’m getting worried now... you two are being too nice to me!

Did you get nervous?

Lee: Generally I don’t get nervous, more anxious trying to avoid mistakes happening and staying focused.

Ant: Not really, I didn’t feel any pressure on me. I just tried to enjoy it.

Jack: Me too! Actually I was really surprised at myself, thought I would be really nervous, but I wasn’t.

Were you happy with your performance on the day?

Jack: Yes, I skied well I think. My ski was great and I really felt prepared this year, which made me relax and feel confident. I was able to perform my tricks well. How could I be unhappy with second at the World Finals - I loved it.

Ant: No, not really for me. I think I could have skied better and the weather conditions weren’t great which made it really difficult for me as well.

Lee: Yes I was very happy. I had a lot more tricks, but like Ant said, the weather was rough and windy and I did as much as I could on the day.Right now lads, need to ask... Lee’s back flip - Superman or Kiss Of Death?

Ant: I thought it was more of a Superman. I’ve seen Ross (Champion) and Pierre (Maxient) do the Superman, and thought it looked similar.

Jack: For me I think it looked more like a Kiss Of Death (K.O.D). Because of the way Lee’s body was positioned to the ski, more K.O.D I reckon.

Lee: Mmmm…. everyone keeps asking me and has different opinions on that flip. I guess after looking at it, that it was more towards a K.O.D backflip as the body extension that I achieved was quite extreme and further than a Superman... so I will agree with Jack.

So, what’s next for you all?

Lee: Australia for me. I’m off to SeaWorld to perform daily shows on the Gold Coast throughout the winter until February. Then lots of new plans and raising the bar even more in freestyle yet again.

Ant: Daytona Freeride for me in January, hopefully.

Jack: Well good luck mates, and don’t worry about lil’ ol’ me in sunny England.No seriously, I’ve had a great time this year and I’m really looking forward to next year as well. I’ve got some really exciting new sponsors, and lots of plans and fun to be had.

Where do you all prefer, America or England?

Ant: America 100 per cent, I love it.

Jack: Let me think for a whole second… America all the way. Perfect weather, amazing ski facilities, people are so friendly and helpful, the fuel is cheap, so much to do and see. I could go on but I think you’ve got the message.

Lee: America is a great place and all the things Jack said, but I guess England is home. I have been given the opportunity to live in America though, and I’m going to give it some thought.

Jack: What!? Wow! Lucky you Lee, what are you still doing here then? Hurry up and go and live there so I can come and stay a lot with you mate.

You lads have a lot of banter and clearly enjoy what you do, but are there others you would like to thank for making it all possible?

Ant: Yes, thanks go to Jetsport.com, JetSki Centre, Loki and Gecko. Also a massive thanks to Pat at Xtreme and my Mum and Dad, if it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be able to do it.

Jack: A massive thanks to all my sponsors who have been brilliant this year. Paul and Nikki at Nitrojet, Fred and the team at SixHills, Steve, Andrea and co at SkiPimp, Mike at HydroTurf, Jobe International, Lisa and Chris at Air Time Products - my ski has been brilliant. Lee Stone at LSP, cheers mate you have been really supportive to me and we have had a lot of laughs, a massive well done on becoming World Champion. Also, absolutely everyone on Team GB out in Havasu who supported me 100 per cent and all my family and friends - and especially my Mum and Dad.

Lee: You’re very welcome Jack, it’s a pleasure. A big, big thanks to Eric and Dana for allowing me to be with them and building me a great ski that won. All my sponsors - EME, HydroTurf, Jet Pilot, MultiPower, Hard Labour Gym, Six Hills, Simon and Dan and all my family for their help and support throughout my career.

Thank you so much Lee, Jack and Ant for taking the time to talk to me. It has been a real pleasure and it’s completely obvious to see that you are all lovely lads that like a laugh and have a lot of respect for each other, which is nice to see. Hopefully other freestylers will follow the example you have all set. You are all extremely talented and I’m sure everyone will agree with me when I say you are our freestyle treasures. Good luck for next season, I think the last word has to be for Lee - a huge well done for your phenomenal World Pro Freestyle Championship win, just brilliant.