Performance Ski & Surf | Performance Ski & Surf. Orlando, FL

Bryan's Vision:
The purpose of this film is to showcase a sport in an area that has been a long time in the making. Over Sixty years ago Dick Pope Sr. moved to Central Florida and began Cypress Gardens on Lake Eloise. He landscaped beautiful gardens on the lake that would make a perfect backdrop for his water-ski show. Soon the pictures from Cypress Gardens appeared in newspapers, magazines, motion pictures, and television around the world. When the world saw these skiers with huge smiles on their face, waving, with beautiful gardens in the background, everything we have today began. Central Florida became the ski capital of the world and people relocated to be a part of the fun. Dick held ski tournaments that brought the best international riders into town and once here, many of them decided to stay and those who didn't, went home to tell of this Florida Mecca.

Sixty years and countless influences later, this area has become the wake capital of the world and home to the movement of wakeskating. This film offers a look into the most influential lakes and riders here in the sunshine state. Another generation, another piece of equipment, another way to have fun on the water, and another reason why this is RLAND.

THE RIDERS:
Scott Byerly - Scott Byerly is a Florida native born in St. Petersburg and raised in Casselberry. His influence on the sport of wakeboarding is immeasurable as he has been the leading innovator for over 10 years. For the last few years, Scott has turned his attention to wakeskating, becoming one of the premier riders and the most respected man in the sport. He has not only brought new tricks to the table, but he has been a leading innovator in board design. At 34, Scott now resides on Lake Georgia with his wife and three kids. Scott still rides daily at the LG and the Projects.

Brian Grubb - Brian Grubb was born New Hampshire but moved to Orlando in his teenage years. Brian quickly became a force in the wakeboarding scene but soon his passion took over and he began to wakeskate full time. He has been the most successful competition rider this sport has seen and his riding behind the boat has been unchallenged for some time. Grubb is still at the forefront of the sport, riding with roomate Brandon Thomas on their home lake, Lake Jessamine.

Aaron Reed - Aaron "Freedom" Reed is a Florida native born in Stuart. Reed moved to Clermont in high school and quickly became a staple at the Wakeboard Camp. After years of wakeboarding and coaching, Aaron came into his own on a wakeskate. He has landed tricks that will still hold their own years from now. The air Reed attains makes boots seem completely unnecessary.

Brandon Thomas - Brandon Thomas was born and raised in Orlando before taking a few a years to go to school and get his degree. Brandon has been a staple at the Projects and on Lake Jessamine. One of the most stylish riders, BT can do almost anything on a wakeskate. Wake to wake, flip tricks, rails, or riding the cable, you won't find a weakness in his game. Look for his BT to continue mixing up his riding on his new board, the Vinyl .

George Daniels - George Daniels is the son of Charlie Daniels and a Florida native. After breaking on the scene at the first Byerly Toe Jam, George has come a long way in becoming one of the best all around riders. Among many other titles, George is the first wakeskater to land the backside flip. The youngest of the riders in this film at 19, Daniels has a long career ahead that will lead to many more "first to land" titles.