Fat Face Night Jump

(19th July 2008)

This weekend sees the second Fat Face Night Jump at JB Waterski, following the massive success of last year’s event where a new world record was set with some phenomenal wakeboard jumping wowing the crowds!

If you're not already taking part then why not come down and check out the event, with free, limited edition spectators passes available. As well as relaxing by the lake, taking in some of the best UK and international wakeboarding talent, spectators will be able to have a go at wakeboarding, enjoy the all day BBQ, bar and music plus join in the frenzy of encouraging the wakeboarders as the finals hot up!

As the sun goes down the spotlights will come on, pointing directly at the high jump right where the competitors take off. There will also be fire cannons lighting up the lake – the competitor’s centre stage.

Ian Williams, Fat Face event manager, comments: “The Night Jump is just that – a wakeboard high jump comp, staged under the cover of darkness! Competitors have to clear the bar in order to move on to the next round; the bar being raised a little more each time. If they knock the bar, they’re eliminated from the rest of the competition. The format is simple – go high or go home!

“Due to the high level of talent the event saw last year, this year it looks like there will be an even higher standard of rider with wakeboarders potentially travelling from across Europe to compete.

”We’re delighted to be bringing the event back to JB Waterski for the second year running and look forward to welcoming spectators to check out this awesome event.”

Christien "CK" Koester from Woking took the Fat Face Night Jump 2007 crown by jumping a staggering 4.6m, still with about half a metre spare! Not only did he claim the accolade of setting a new record he also walked home with £2,000 prize money.

For your chance of getting hold of the limited edition tickets to the event, just check out www.fatface.com/nightjump

The event is co sponsored by Jagermeister.