“LEGIT” was the most frequently used word to describe the first annual Green Grass Wake Jam that went down July 19-20th in Marathon, Florida Keys. The start pool was a 40 foot long, 18 foot wide green grass lined monster, with a down-rail and ledge option, and a 5-8 foot drop (depending on tides). After the drop into the lake, riders had a choice of an incline-to-flat, compliments of JET PILOT, or a floating kicker.

Day 1 was strictly wakeskating. Just making the drop proved to be a challenge, But Kyle Hyams looked pretty comfortable.

Day 2 was for the strappers, with a bunch of the wakeskaters returning to give it a try with bindings. With a day of wakeskating under their belts, day two definitely stepped up the confidence and the competition.

Everyone that came had an absolute blast. Plans for the next event are already in the works… Those who came down for the action think that this event was kick-ass, believe us you have no idea! The grass is always greener on the oTHErside people, we’re just getting started!

We want to make sure we get one last heart-filled thank-you in to all of our sponsors: Jet Pilot, Triton Kiteboarding (it was their floating slider and kicker), Unique Marine for the enormous pump to fill the enormous pool, Anarchy Eyewear, Village Gourmet for the kickass bbq, Devotid Wakeskates, Slingshot for throwing in a board and bindings that went out as 4th and 5th place prizes (Slingshot is IT in wakeboarding right now. If you haven’t checked out their gear you’re missing out), Albert, Alex and Lucas from “Lights on for Safety” for keeping us jamming, (Albert Iquierdo is also responsible for 99% of the pictures you’re seeing. Keep that name in mind when your sponsors want some pics). Billy at Sir William Inc whose creative stylings are responsible for the Rider Jerseys, Badass oTHErside skull and cross bone flags, our entire website design and maintenance, and of course keeping everyone in the loop with web updates. Also a big thanks to the guys at Marathon Aqua Ranch for lending us their land. To everyone that helped out building, transporting, supplying tools, generators, chairs, tents, winches- without you this would not be possible. Thanks again, we out.