Article posted in Skate on September 25th, 2008 by admin
Like a foam pit for BMX or Motocross, a flow rider for surfing, or a swimming pool for ski jumping, every aspiring wakeskater needs a trampoline. As frustrating as it is to learn...
Article posted in Skate on September 24th, 2008 by admin
When I was asked to write an introduction to Steve Campbell’s interview, so many descriptive thoughts came to mind. So many that I wasn’t even sure how to put them all into one...
Article posted in Skate on September 23rd, 2008 by admin
The start up roller is your chance to get the most air riding behind the ski. As the jetski starts, it digs into the water, and creates a bigger wake. It only lasts...
Article posted in Skate on September 20th, 2008 by admin
Not since 2006 has one rider taken the title in all three main Toe Jam events. Yeah, it was only two years ago, but that’s a long time in “wakeskate time.” Anyway, Reed...
Article posted in Skate on September 19th, 2008 by admin
Friday may go down in history as the longest day in Toe Jam history, since it included not only the boat final but a night winch jam across town from the Projects at...
Article posted in Skate on September 19th, 2008 by admin
It was a Toe Jam first, as the pool jam/winch contest moved from the muddy shores of the Projects to the sandy shores of OWC. Scott Byerly and several of the other riders...
Article posted in Skate on September 18th, 2008 by admin
Today began the start of a three day saga known as the Toe Jam Finals in Orlando, Florida, and if things keep going the way they did today we are in for one...
Article posted in Skate on September 17th, 2008 by admin
In preparation for the final stop of the Byerly Toe Jam starting tomorrow, let’s look back real quickly at the whirlwind of a summer it’s been. Three stops, across two countries, qualified 10...
Article posted in Skate on September 16th, 2008 by admin
By Brad Arnold
Known as the City of Fountains, Kansas City seriously has some great winch spots. Most occur in the suburbs, generally in newer housing developments. I found this beauty a few years...
Article posted in Skate on September 14th, 2008 by admin
Surf Expo is officially over, which leaves us with nothing to do but reflect on the three days of our lives we can never get back. I don’t think I am supposed to...
Article posted in Skate on September 13th, 2008 by admin
Day two of surf Expo ’08 has come and gone. The highlight of the day for wakeskaters was definitely the Fun Boots! Teaser premiere in the Alliance booth. Some technical difficulties hooking up...
Article posted in Skate on September 12th, 2008 by admin
Day one at Surf Expo is almost over and so far it’s been a good one. Things started off slow. Despite arriving at 11, I didn’t even have to park that far away....
Article posted in Skate on September 9th, 2008 by admin
The front board is one of my favorite rail tricks and is my warm up trick on most rails. To me it feels steezier than a back board, but once you get the...
Article posted in Skate on September 5th, 2008 by admin
Age: 17
Home: Denham Springs, LA
Years riding? 2..ish
Sponsors? Rukus Board Sports, Parents
Favorite spot? Amite River
Regular or goofy? Regular
Boat, PWC or Winch? Yep
Wake or sliders? Sliders
Film or photos? Film
Skateboard or wakeboard? Skateboard
Inclines or boxes? Incline
Pool...
