I think Irvine no longer being a tour stop is related to several factors, 1 as Isler said is there are 3 less events on the WSM schedule. Overall the the crowd turnout at Irvine was far less than the other locations, and the cost of the facility was much higher. You also addd to that a dirty/dusty facility, that was a long ways from anything and almost didnt have enough water to have an event last year. Dont forget you also have X-games in at Long Beach, so there is going to be pro wakeboaring in the LA market, why throw a 2nd party if you on a limited budget. If or when X-games moves out of LA you may see a PWT or other event, but dont forget plenty of other large markets have never had a pro stop.
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