By Byerly Toe Jam Press Release
Published: September 22, 2008
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Orlando, Fla. - Epic conditions today brought about some of the most progressive cable riding ever seen at the Orlando Watersports Complex during the final day of the Byerly Toe Jam presented by O'Neill.

16 Riders in head-to-head battles competed until Nick Taylor and Reed Hansen were left in a two-man final showdown. Under azure Florida skies, Taylor threw down a crushing first run that included a barrage of big spins and an absolute mastery of OWC's rails and kickers. Taylor ended his run with a huge switch judo 180 off the O'Neill kicker, followed by a frontside bigger spin.

Not to be outdone, Hansen imitated Taylor's frontside big spin off the picnic table for his first trick (switch), then threw down a 360 shove, varial flip, frontside flip, switch toeside frontside big spin off the kicker, and just missed a 360 flip for his final trick. It was enough to put Hansen over the top in the cable finals. Reed's consistency throughout the entire tour won him the 2008 Byerly Toe Jam title, along with some spending cash and a brand new Sea Doo Wake Edition PWC.

Winners of the weekend's events were announced after the cable finals. Hansen won the rail park, boat and cable finals, making him only the second rider in Toe Jam history to ever win three of the weekend's events, Brandon Thomas having pioneered the feat. "I'd like to thank all my sponsors and everyone who helped me get here," said Hansen. "I couldn't be happier."

During Friday night's Best Trick winch jam at the Orlando Watersports Complex, 16 riders sessioned two long rails into OWC's lake all night long. Ben Horan was on top for the longest with a backside nose slide shove until the finals when Clint Tompkins knocked it out with a back lip 270 shove to take the win. Horan earned second and Reed Hansen came in third with a massive backside 180 out of the pool.

Byerly would like to thank the sponsors of the Byerly Toe Jam including presenting sponsor O'Neill, Rockstar Energy Drink, Hyperlite, Reef, Arnette, Correct Craft and Sea Doo. None of this would be possible without their support. Some Limited Byerly 210's are available. For more, go to nautiques.com.

FUEL TV was on hand, filming for a program due out later this fall. FUEL TV is a 24/7 action-sports lifestyle network for wakeskating, skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX and freestyle motocross. A unit of Fox Cable Networks, FUEL TV was launched July 1, 2003, and is seen in 25 million U.S. homes. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit fuel.tv.

Since 2004, Scott Byerly has hosted The Toe Jam, which is recognized as the premier competition arena and lifestyle event for wakeskating enthusiasts. For more information go to byerlytoejam.com.

The 16 invited riders include:

• Brian Grubb - Past Champion '04, '05, '07
• Clint Tompkins - Past Champion '05
• Aaron Reed - Past Champion '04
• Brandon Thomas - Past Champion '06
• Reed Hansen - Past Champion '07
• Ben Horan - Past Champion '07
• Nick Taylor - Qualified at Stop 1
• Andrew Pastura - Qualified at Stop 1
• Ross Gardner - Wildcard from Stop 1
• Brett Little - Qualified at Stop 2
• Stu Shinn - Qualified at Stop 2
• Steve Campbell - Wildcard from Stop 2
• Danny Hamson - Qualified at Stop 3
• Jeff Engen - Qualified at Stop 3
• Chris Kallas - Qualified at Stop 3
• James Balzer - Wildcard from Stop 3

Day Three Results

Finals
1. Reed Hansen
2. Nick Taylor

Round of 4

1. Reed Hansen
2. Andy Pastura

1. Nick Taylor
2. Bret Little

Round of 8

1. Reed Hansen
2. Stuart Shinn

1. Andy Pastura
2. Brian Grubb

1. Bret Little
2. Jeff Engen

1. Nick Taylor
2. Aaron Reed

Round of 16

1. Stuart Shinn
2. Ross Gardner

1. Reed Hansen
2. Chris Kallas

1. Brian Grubb
2. Danny Hampson

1. Andy Pastura
2. James Balzer

1. Jeff Engen
2. Brandon Thomas

1. Bret Little
2. Steven Cambell

1. Aaron Reed
2. Clint Tompkins

1. Nick Taylor
2. Ben Horan

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