For some it started with a four drive from Vegas, while others made the 2 hour drive from Salt Lake, but once you got to Delta everyone had the same goal, to conquer the sixty foot rail that stood perched outside of the Webster’s house. Those who decided to come up the night before were rewarded with a night session that went till around 2 am. After starting a fire on the beach and throwing a couple of spotlights on the rail, it just seemed too good of a setting to pass up. It was one of the best rail sessions I have been at. After a quick nights sleep under the stars it was time to start the competition. After talking with the riders we decided to run head to head brackets with each rider getting three hits at the rail. After everyone got a chance to hit the rail and try all the different flavors of Zotes Sunflower Seeds, it came down to a show down between Ethan Roberts, Marc Glover, & Ryan Webster. Despite some really impressive attempts by Ethan & Marc it was Webster’s consistency that got him first place.  Altogether the event made for some perfect footage for everyone who is getting stuff put together for the ‘Get into X-Dance Contest.’

Results:

1. Ryan Webster

2. Ethan Roberts

3. Marc Glover

Thanks to the Webster’s for letting everyone come down and crash their back yard and to all the sponsors: Zotes Sunflower Seeds, Fred’s Marine, Utah Water Sports, D.F.T.R.

Next Rail Jam Sept 5th Seven Peaks Wave Pool, stay tuned this one is going to be hot.

Make sure to join us the night before, for the pre-party.

Cost will be $35.00 to compete, to help cover our expenses.

Helmets and life jackets will be required for all riders along with signing a liability wavier.

This event will be a pre-qualifier to the Seven Peaks Rail Jam, which will have a limited amount of spaces available.

 Come ride the Delta Res Monster

Check out the map for a better idea of the location.

Kolton Barney is one of those guys who is good at almost everything he does. He is an accomplished Moto Cross rider who is usually top five amongst his intermediate class, with a few podium finishes. Kolton can shred the sloped on a winter board. He has also been known, in his past, to bang on a few drums, winning a few local competitions, including the Utah Talent Competition.

Luckily for WakeUtah, his friends and family, and all the bro’s he rides with, Kolton jumped on a wakeboard a few years back. After taking top honors in the IWA intermediate class last year, Kolton has moved up to the advanced class where his winning streak continues. After a gnarly crash at the Yuba stop, Kolton took care of Saratoga Springs winning first place. He then took 5th at East Canyon and 3rd at the most recent Idaho Boardstock. His winnings include 1st place at Wake in the Woods.

Kolton is continuing to progress and gain his style. He has a huge tantrum, crazy twisted up shifty, a bunch of grab variations, and loves to spin, usually throwing back to back heel and toe 3’s. Kolton is also starting to throw down on the rail scene. He keeps it clean to the end of every rail, even the new 60 foot Delta Res monster, and is now starting to learn a new move every session. Kolton is all ready starting to put the steeze on, way out on the nose and tail.

Kolton is an upbeat person who has a good time out on the water. He is easy to get along with, and loves to take people out on the boat, especially the ladies. Kolton enjoys meeting, riding, and learning from fellow riders, and is more than willing to take anyone out and even teach them a few things. Make sure to keep an eye on Kolton, who will be bringing the awesome to all the local events and rail jams. Introduce yourself or give him a shout and take a session, it will be good times.

 -Profile-

Name - Kolton Barney

Age - 18

Sponsors - WakeUtah

Board Set Up - LF Lyman 135 with LF Watson Special Edition Bindings

Hobbies other than wake sports - Moto Cross, Snowboarding, Pretty much anything that involves the outdoors

Biggest Accomplishments - Winning IWA Intermediate Division last year, all my podium finishes this year, but most of all the progression I have had on the water and on the sliders this season

Goals this Season - Keep developing my style by going back to the basics to clean up my tricks, going bigger with a few big floaty 180’s. I’m also working on a heel side front flip

Favorite Pro and Local Riders - Lyman, Greenwood, Murray, Rathy / Marc Glover, Braxton Tomlinson, Brothers Bagley

Favorite Trick to watch and perform - Kgb’s, Tantrum to blind, big floaty tricks with hanging grabs / shifty, spins, big indy tantrum

What is it about wakeboarding? Wakeboarding has a real mellow vibe. It’s all about having a good time with friends hanging out on the boat. All the self progression while riding. It makes you open yourself and you mind. When you go big it feels sick.

What do you like about the local scene? It has introduced me to a great group of friendly people and riders. Everyone feeds off each other and gets ideas from each other. Riding with the local community is making us better riders, and friends.

Who do you ride with? Marc Glover, Colton Brockbank, Ethen Roberts, D.C. Bateman, any and all locals, more everyday, and Dewey the rail man of course

-Outlaw-

1. Andrew Wallace

2. Braxton Tomlinson

3. Marc Glover

4. Dave Bagley

5. Scott Bagley

6. Adam Hegstrom

-Advanced-

1. Chance Bird

2. Travis Sprenger

3. Kolton Barney

4. Ethen Roberts

5. Bert Summers

-Intermediate-

1. Jordan Johns

2. Bradon Brockbank

3. Dylon Sprenger

4. Trent Whitney

5. KJ Redder

-Women-

1. Vannessa Bybee

2. Taylor Wallace

3. Morgan Wallace

-Beginner-

1. Morgan Winchester

2. Parker Tuttle

3. Dustin Williams

4. Andy Coffin

5. Brandon Williams

6. Courtney Dittman

-Grom-

1. Dexton Wallace

2. Ashlee Whitney

3. Zachary Whitney

4. Kolbie Warr

5. Ethan Bagley

August 9th Idaho Boardstock at Broadside Harbor in Nampa.
Online registration $35.00.
Online registration closes Wednesday, August 6th at midnight.
Limit 55 riders.
Registration the day of event will be accepted only if we have under 55 riders and cost will be $50.
Riders MUST check in the morning of the event.
Check-in 7:30 a.m.-8:15 p.m.
Mandatory riders meeting at 8:30 a.m.
Registration includes a free Hyper Tour shirt plus be entered into a drawing for the grand prize.
Food will be sold on site from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
This event is FREE to the public.
Number of riders is Limited.
All dogs must be on a leash.
This is an IWA sanctioned tournament.

Click here for more info

It’s on, Dewey’s Rail Jam II. You have seen the pictures of the rail in the sneak peak article, and on Ryan Webster featured rider article. Now you have the chance to compete with the other wake boarders out on the same rail.
When: August 16 10:00 AM
Where: Gunnison Bend Reservior, Delta, UT

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Come Ride the 60 foot rail and show your stuff to the other riders and crowds of people! Good times will be had by all!
Potential Riders contact Dewey if you are interested in riding.
Sponsors click here

 
Big thanks to Park City TV for showing an interest, and sharing our sport of Wakeboarding to the world.

Beginners:
1-Caden Handley
2-Taylor Christensen
3- Wade Dority

Intermediate:
1-Quinn Clyde
2-Chase McCaughay
3-Rad Gladfelder

Ladies:
1-Katie Read
2-Lindsay Lawlor
3-Channing Seeholzer

Advanced:
1-Kolton Barney
2-Chance Bird
3-Justin Cox

Outlaw:
1-Andrew Wallace
2-Marc Glover
3-Cole Wadsworth

The Big Winners!

As usual, Wake in the Woods tuned out to be a great contest. It got a bit breezy a few times, noticed only by the spectators who had to chase their canopies down the hill and into the water. The water, however, was not affected too much. A little rippley, but not bad at all, the whole day. I even heard a few say that this was the best water for a comp all year. It was a pretty good sized run which was entirely viewable from the seating area. Wake in the Woods is always a good time. Thanks to all the riders, friends and family, The Glovester for towing up the boat, dudes on the mic, judges, drivers, and Tim along with all who helped set up for putting on an awesome event.

One of our favorite sponsors Zotes, is letting us chose there next sunflower flavor! You know you have enjoyed the ten different flavors they have hooked you up with when you came riding with WakeUtah.com and now here is your chance to tell them another flavor you would like to try. Go to www.zotes.com/poll.html and vote for the flavors you want to try and maybe the next time your at the lake you will be enjoying some mouthwatering Whiskey Cola seeds (my pick) or another one of the scrumptious new flavors there coming out with.

Here is some good news from Tim! “For the next 5 days only Wake Utah readers/members can sign up for only $35.00. That’s right, Utah’s best grassroots comp just got even cheaper! Email wakeinthewoods@gmail.com to sign up or for more info, also check out www.wakeinthewoods.com. We’re capping this thing at 60 riders so don’t delay. We’re also adding a best costume category! The best costume worn by any rider will get some serious hook-ups. Anything goes (no nudity please), crowd favorite wins. See ya on Aug. 1st.”