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Opening Day – Toe Jam Stop #1
50 Riders Compete On Wakeskating’s Biggest Stage
The Toe Jam Wakeskate Tour kicked off today at The Projects outside of Orlando, Florida with 50 riders competing for a qualification into the next two days of riding at the Rockstar Rail Jam.
Heats were competitive with only two riders advancing out each heat (eight heats of six riders). The Sea-Doo Wake Edition delivered a solid pull with its ballast system and consistent speeds, with Pat Panakos at the helm. In one of the most exciting heats, Danny Hampson landed a boardslide bigger spin off the Sea-Doo incline rail, capping off the best run of the day. Another standout move
was a varial heelflip by Gib Gibbons. Overall, this group of riders proved that the
sport is at an all-time high. Event founder, Scott Byerly said, “Today was just a
taste of what’s to come this weekend.”
Toe Jam Tour -Stop #1
RESULTS
Wakeskate (all levels)
Qualifying Round Heat #: 01
1 Hansen, Reed USA76.00
2 Little, Bret USA65.00
3 Humpsch, Dieter 60.00
4 Gregory, Chase USA50.00
5 Rivet, Cody USA40.00
6 Genis, Josep Dosta 11.67
Wakeskate (all levels)
Qualifying Round Heat #: 02
1 Cambell, Steven USA53.33
2 Dosta Vidal, Enric SPN40.00
3 Giesey, TJ USA40.00
4 Manzari, Matt USA35.00
5 Vanoli, Ludvico 20.00
6 Sutherland, Bobby 10.00
Wakeskate (all levels)
Qualifying Round Heat #: 03
1 Doyle, Ryan CAN70.00
2 Shinn, Stuart USA55.00
3 Norman, Josh 40.00
4 Watson, Reed USA30.00
5 Wamsley, StephanieUSA20.00
6 Lima, Yuri USA10.00
Wakeskate (all levels)
Qualifying Round Heat #: 04
1 Horan, Ben USA65.00
2 Thomas, Brandon USA50.00
3 Gibbons, Gib USA40.00
4 Byerly, Scott USA35.00
5 Becqueriaux, Luis SPA30.00
6 Gilanfarr, Jennifer USA20.00
Wakeskate (all levels)
Qualifying Round Heat #: 05
1 Taylor, Nick USA66.33
2 Gardner, Ross USA65.00
3 Steele, Blake USA50.00
4 Danielo, Drew USA45.00
5 Fortenberry, AndrewUSA20.00
Wakeskate (all levels)
Qualifying Round Heat #: 06
1 Hampson, Danny 96.33
2 Pastura, Andy USA80.00
3 Daniels, George USA60.00
4 Doran, Travis 55.00
5 Coleman, Matt 30.00
6 Jaquess, Renee USA20.00
Wakeskate (all levels)
Qualifying Round Heat #: 07
1 Tompkins, Clint USA90.00
2 Grubb, Brian USA80.00
3 Roberts, Grant USA60.00
4 Lemons, Ryan USA50.00
5 Bowlby, Keaton USA40.00
6 Brightwell, Russell 20.00
Wakeskate (all levels)
Qualifying Round Heat #: 08
1 Hooker, Matt USA70.00
2 Harlos, Nick 55.00
3 Reed, Aaron 50.00
4 Danzat, Nicholas 30.00
5 Kovacich, Tim USA20.00
6 Mulvaney, Patrick USA10.00
7 Park, Evan USA DQ
After it's first nationwide tour in 2007, the Toe Jam is going international this season, to feature the world’s best wakeskaters competing for the most coveted titles in the sport. All photos Walt Ostarly.
    Founded by Scott Byerly, the Toe Jam is designed to challenge wakeskaters in four categories including rails, wake riding, cable park, and winch-towed sessions. The newest addition to  the tour will be in Wasaga Beach, Canada, at the former site of Wakestock. This stop and two others will  give all riders a chance to qualify for the fouth stop (the main event), the Byerly Toe Jam in Orlando this September.
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