The overly-creative minds of some of wakeboarding’s cutting-edge thrill seekers combined with a little old fashioned ingenuity has lead to the development of the high-speed, gas-powered winch (called the Urban Rider) and one of the newest and most exciting developments in the sports young history. It has given riders the ability to take their sport “to the streets” with the use of portable pools, separated by rails and sliders, and pulled by the winch. Called a “Pool-Gap” or a “Rail Jam”, its action sports up close and in your face and it’s as exciting for the riders as it is for spectators. “Sliding” or “grinding” on rails has been a part of wakeboarding for the past couple of years, but until now it has all happened behind a boat or PWC and on a lake. Now, instead of watching the riders from 100 yards away on the shore, spectators can be just a few feet away from the action.

 

While the core constituency of action sports events can be found in Gen-X and Y consumers, the industry has caught the attention of a mass audience. Whether you’re 16 or 60, from Asia or North America, action sports events have a vast universal appeal, transcending any language, culture or ethnicity. You just need an appreciation for gravity.

 

The wakeboard rail jams that we have produced are great marketing tools for our sponsor/partners and a great way to drive traffic to a venue or enhance an existing event.

A wakeboard Rail Jam can take place either indoors or outdoors during the day or at night and in most cases can be set up and ready to go in 6 hours. The space requirements are approximately 200’ long x 50’ wide of level ground (see attached footprint) and access to a city fire hydrant or other water source.

 

 

We currently have (4) separate set-ups.

 

 

Pictured below is the rig 1. It includes

 (1) 40’ x 8’ raised starting pool

-       (1) 60’ x 30’ landing pool

-       (1) 40’ x 8’ kicker pool

-       (1) 40’ down rail

-       (1) big air kicker

-       (1) high-speed winch

 

Pictured below is rig 2. It includes

-       (1) 25’ x 50’ starting pool (2’ deep)

-       (1) 25’ x 50’ landing pool (4’ deep)

-       (1) Big Air Kicker

-       (1) 40’ Roof top Rail

-       (1) Fun Box

-       (1) high-speed winch

As you can see, there are multiple opportunities to brand the rails/pools with sponsor signage. The set-up can be utilized with spectators viewing from one side or from both sides depending on venue and space.

Not Always is there ample space for each of our set ups. Step Up Productions has the ability and inventory to provide a 3^rd set up where space restrictions / obstacles apply. Please give us a call if you think your event may have specific  limitations that may require utilizing our 3^rd set up.   

 

Pictured above is our biggest set up. It includes

-       (1) 25’ x 50’ starting pool (2’ deep)

-       (1) 100’ x 50’ landing pool (4’ deep)

-       (1) Big Air Kicker

-       3-4 Custom Rails built for each event

-       (1-2) high-speed winch

 

 

-       Complete set-up and filling of pools/rails (approx. time: 6 – 8 hours)

-       Complete teardown and emptying of pools/rails (approx. time: 4– 6 hours)

-       Coordinate with municipal water service provider to obtain water-meter and tap into on-site fire hydrant

-       Provide top local and/or professional riders to demo or compete (number TBD)

-       Complete coordination and running of demo/contest

-       Commercial PA system for event announcing and music

-       Announcer to MC event

-       Event sanctioning through World Wakeboard Association (WWA)

-       $1 Million Event Liability Insurance

 

*Step Up Productions can also assist in booking additional entertainment to enhance each event. Please contact us with any questions.

 

 

 

-       Level area approximately 200’ long by 50’ wide for set-up

-       Access to water

-       Barricades to keep spectators a safe distance from pools/rails

-       $12,000 event production fee*

 

* Plus $1500.00 per day for events longer then one day.