Byerly Toe Jam #4 - Day 2 of 3

By Byerly Toe Jam Press Release

Another Climactic Wakeskating Throwdown At The Projects

16 Of the world’s best wakeskaters challenged each other today in the rail park at The Projects in Bithlo, Florida during the final event of the 2007 Toe Jam wakeskate series, The Byerly Toe Jam presented by O’Neill.

Glassy conditions helped produce a high level of rail riding, lip moves and flip tricks. The final four consisted of Brian Grubb vs. Ben Horan and Brandon Thomas vs. Nick Taylor. With great runs by all, the scores were close and went in the favor of the younger guns over the Toe Jam veterans.

Horan and Taylor put together amazing runs in the head-to-head final. Horan landed both switch and regular boardslide big spins, as well as a kickflip, varial flip and capped his run with a solid kickflip off the flat rail, a move that wasn’t done by anyone else all day.

That was enough to score Horan a first place finish, his first Toe Jam victory ever. After being one of the most talked-about riders of the year, Horan showed his poise in a contest arena and pulled an amazing feat, especially for a rider who was only entered in the contest by a wildcard decision.

“This was one of the best wakeskating days I’ve had in my life,” Horan said. “It’s very difficult to win this event. Going against Clint Tompkins was the most difficult time I ever had wakeskating. He’s a very, very good wakeskater. Grubby and Nick were also tough to beat.”

One of the most important aspects of the Toe Jam is the progression that it facilitates and Horan’s perfomance is a perfect example. “The whole Toe Jam is the best thing for wakeskating right now. Scott Byerly is doing a great job with these events. It just brings all aspects of wakeskating together and pushes everybody.”

Saturday will wrap up with a cable jam and awards party at the Orlando Watersports Complex starting at 10 a.m.

The Byerly Toe Jam would like to thank presenting sponsor O’Neill, plus Sea-Doo, Hyperlite, Reef, Arnette, Air Nautiques and Rockstar. For more info, go to www.byerlytoejam.com.

To learn more about The Projects, go to www.theprojectspark.com.

Special thanks to Lazy Moon for the catering.

Rail Jam

Finals
1. Ben Horan
2. Nick Taylor

Round 3

1. Brian Grubb
2. Ben Horan

1. Nick Taylor
2. Brandon Thomas

Round 2

1. Nick Taylor
2. Brett Little

1. Ben Horan
2. Clint Tompkins

1. Brian Grubb
2. Reed Hansen

1. Brandon Thomas
2. Steven Campbell

Round 1

1. Brian Grubb
2. Aaron Reed

1. Clint Tompkins
2. George Daniels

1. Ben Horan
2. Stuart Shinn

1. Brandon Thomas
2. James Balzer

1. Steven Campbell
2. John Ruark

1. Brett Little
2. Matt Manzari

1. Nick Taylor
2. Ben Kaiser

1. Reed Hansen
2. Drew Danielo

Winch Jam (8-man, 1-hour jam format Final)
1. Clint Tompkins
2. Brett Little
3t. Ben Horan
3t. James Balzer
Steven Campbell
Aaron Reed
Nick Taylor
Danny Hampson

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