[1] While Parks Bonifay and Danny Harf had both been recorded landing 1080s before, Malinoski was the first one to do it during an official pro tour event.
[2] Over the years, Malinoski has earned the nickname "Bone crusher" because of his powerful riding style.
[3] Malinoski won the Pro Men’s U.S. Pro-Am Championship in 2005.
[4] As of 2012 Rusty Malinoski had finished every season in the top ten.
Malinoski was featured in wakeboarding DVDs such as Bent Felix, The Butter Effect and Slick City.