Articles Posted in 2005
by BrianS
Friday, December 30, 2005
Check out a few photos from Brian Schaefer's chill cam from the SPoT Ghetto Christmas Party...
by Rob
Friday, December 23, 2005
920 of you got in on this one. See where you placed for the Foundation giveaway.
by Rob
Friday, December 16, 2005
We had a fun time at the street plaza type skatepark in St. Pete...
by ATMurrell
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Find out all about the new Forecast DVD featuring Paul Rodriguez and friends...
by Rob
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
See if you won some limited edition SPoT shoes...
by Ryan
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
We spend a few minutes and got a few photos with Chris Pastras...
by BrianS
Monday, December 12, 2005
Schaefer just went to Mexico...
by ATMurrell
Monday, December 12, 2005
This was a damn good video: 5boro: New York New York DVD Review...
by Rob
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Photos from the eS demo, the Bro Bowl session, and random other stuff in Ybor...
by ATMurrell
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
ATMurrell gives you the full details on the free Foundation DVD...
by Rob
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Results from the latest online product toss...
by Chapin
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Chapin went to the Beautiful Losers art show and took some photos and wrote a story...
by Rob
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Random photos from the Westside video premiere and other Tampa nightlife...
by MikeD
Friday, November 25, 2005
This year, for my annual Red Bull trip, I flew the guys out to Denver, Colorado, where we hit some of the best concrete parks ever...
by Rob
Monday, November 21, 2005
Photos from the Zoo York Demo...
by Rob
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Photos from the Harvest Jam All Ages Contest November 2005...
by Rob
Friday, November 18, 2005
Silver Trucks Online Product Toss Results Full Results...
by JayG
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Details on the art show: Dirty But Sophisticated: A Night of Contemporary Art, Fashion, and Music
by ATMurrell
Thursday, November 17, 2005
A full review of 411 Volume 13 Issue 4...
by Sean
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Skatepark of Tampa is generally known for its skateboarding events, but that doesn’t mean we don’t support our BMX buddies, too...
by Ryan
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
SPoT site visitor Chad Cardoza interviews Jay Adams...
by Rob
Monday, November 14, 2005
Photos from the Old Man Bowl Jam 2005...
by Rob
Monday, November 14, 2005
A session at a backyard bowl in St. Pete...
by Mike V
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Mike V broke his ankle and had to cancel the Mike V. Man vs. Skatepark Tour...
by Rob
Friday, November 11, 2005
Check out a few photos from locals in the Park...
by Rob
Friday, November 11, 2005
Fallen Quiz/Giveaway Results...
by News
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Check out Ryan Sheckler's new shoe...
by N. Hendrix
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Photos from that new giant skatepark in China by Neal Hendrix...
by Ryan
Monday, November 07, 2005
What went down: 9th Annual Texas Skate Jam...
by Rob
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Results from the Popwar Quiz/Giveaway...
by Ryan
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Photos and a story from the Damn Am at Volcom 2005 Sunday Finals...
by Ryan
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Find out what went down for the Saturday Prelims at the Damn Am at Volcom 2005...
by Ryan
Friday, October 28, 2005
What went down: Damn Am Volcom 2005: Friday – Prelims
by Ryan
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Day one of Damn Am at Volcom 2005...
by Ryan
Monday, October 24, 2005
Find out when went down: etnies Goofy vs. Regular: Street Finals...
by Ryan
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Chill time and misc contest rant about the etnies GvR contest...
by Ryan
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Find out what went down at the etnies Goofy vs. Regular 2005: Girls Street Contest...
by Rob
Friday, October 21, 2005
Results from the Plan B Quiz/Giveaway...
by News
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Details about the Beautiful Losers: Contemporary Art and Street Culture show at USF...
by ATMurrell
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Find out what's up with the new 411 Issue 3 DVD
by Ryan
Monday, October 17, 2005
Photos and a story on what went down at the Dew Action Sports Tour – Playstation Pro...
by Rob
Monday, October 17, 2005
Photos from the hanging out and partying at the pro contest in Orlando...
by Rob
Friday, October 07, 2005
Results from the Powell and Bones Wheels Guessing Game...
by Rob
Friday, October 07, 2005
Brian's not at work today, so I took a tour through his office and snapped photos of some of the cool stuff he's got laying around....
by News
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Brandon Westgate is now on Birdhouse...
by News
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
After seven years of free wheelin’ independence, we at Accel. have finally decided to settle down...
by Rob
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
A story and photos from the West 49 Canadian Open Pro Contest...
by Rob
Saturday, October 01, 2005
Photos from West 49 Canadian Open Battle of the Brands Day 1: Friday...
by News
Friday, September 30, 2005
Full details on the upcoming Etnies Goofy vs. Regular Contest...
by ATMurrell
Friday, September 30, 2005
Find out what's up with the Red Bull 'Seek and Destroy 2' Video...
by ATMurrell
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Find out what's up with the DVS Skate More Video...
by ATMurrell
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Find out what's up with the Real Roll Forever Special 3rd Edition Video...
by ATMurrell
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Find out what's up with the Ipath Preview DVD...
by Rob
Saturday, September 24, 2005
The Listen team stopped by SPoT for a free demo this weekend...
by ATMurrell
Friday, September 23, 2005
ATMurrell gives his two cents on Baker 3...
by Rob
Friday, September 23, 2005
Results from the Odessa Watches giveaway...
by News
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Texas Skate Jam IX for the Make-A-Wish Foundation info and schedule...
by Ryan
Monday, September 19, 2005
Volcom hosts a $20,000 Mini Ramp Jam at Surf Expo in Orlando...
by Mark
Friday, September 16, 2005
A short interview and nollie cab sequence of Ryan Gallant...
by Rob
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Photos from the Mike Jones show and other ASR antics...
by Rob
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Results and photos from the eS Game of SKATE 2005 Am Finals...
by Ryan
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Every skateboarder loves a good game of SKATE. This one had $15,000 dollars on the line....
by Rob
Saturday, September 10, 2005
The full details directly from eS about the Game of Skate at ASR....
by Rob
Friday, September 09, 2005
I came back to the hotel room to get some work done, rub one out, and post some photos from ASR where we're at right now...
by Rob
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Photos from the Zero warehouse session at ASR...
by Ryan
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Results, photos, and the full story on what went down at on the Zero Bank/Stair Set...
by Ryan
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Results, photos, and the full story on what went down at on the Girl Torture Totter
by Ryan
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Results, photos, and the full story on what went down at on the Foundation Big Six
by Ryan
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Results, photos, and the full story on what went down at on the Scion Bank-to-Bank...
by Ryan
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Results, photos, and the full story on what went down at the Tylenol Street Gap...
by Rob
Monday, September 05, 2005
Results and photos from this weekend's Vans Downtown Showdown in Hollywood...
by Rob
Monday, September 05, 2005
Humidity Skateboards in New Orleans has set up a message board for people affected by Hurricane Katrina to meet back up again.
by Rob
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Vans came up with one helluva concept with their Downtown Showdown and we’re stoked to be a part of it...
by Rob
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Results and entertaining comments from the Baker 3 giveaway on the site...
by Furlong
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Anthony Furlong has a story for you about how sketchy it can sometimes get at the made for TV contests...
by Rob
Monday, August 29, 2005
It was a long day with 133 people taking a run. That’s a little bit more than an average day during Tampa Am...
by Rob
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Every year, these pro skimboarders come to our park and have a skate contest between themselves...
by ATMurrell
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Video reviews of Chris Cole's Hot Wax and Pig Wood's Slaughterhouse
by News
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
304 page hard cover book with DVD directed by Ted Newsome (former art/film director of Transworld Skateboarding) including interviews and videos by Andy Howell, Shepard Fairey, Ed Templeton and other artists and skateboarders...
by ATMurrell
Monday, August 15, 2005
This is 411’s second video using the all new format they have. It comes with the DVD, a 32 page zine, a poster, and a music sampler featuring some of the music in the video...
by Rob
Monday, August 15, 2005
Results from the recent Fallen online product toss...
by Rob
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Photos from the premiere and after-party. Drink up!
by Ryan
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Photos and coverage from the Mega Ramp contest at X-Games 11...
by Ryan
Monday, August 08, 2005
The vert ramp was ridiculously gigantic. It was constructed by Team Payne and consisted of a 6’ wide channel, two opposing bowl corners with hips, and a really long extension...
by Ryan
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Girls Street and a Session at the Girl/Chocolate warehouse.
by Ryan
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Rob and I had thrown around the idea of heading out to LA for the X-Games for the past couple of months. It was then decided that he was going to and I wasn’t. But a last minute change of plans sent me out to California, too...
by Rob
Friday, July 29, 2005
Tommy Sandoval went to the DC Shoes Skate Plaza Hammers vs. Bangers Contest back in June and came up on some cash. How did he spend it?
by Rob
Friday, July 29, 2005
Damn, how many cars are going to end up in the moat?
by Rob
Friday, July 29, 2005
Finally, a public park around here that doesn't suck...
by News
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Plan B Skateboards’ elite team of Paul Rodriguez, Danny Way, Colin McKay, Ryan Gallant and PJ Ladd proudly welcome the addition of Darrell Stanton to the line up...
by News
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
If you see a Skatepark of Tampa shirt on TV, it's probably this guy. SPoT team rider Anthony Furlong gives us an update...
by News
Monday, July 25, 2005
Get and update from the Popwar and Stereo crew...
by News
Monday, July 25, 2005
With its latest round of grant awards, the nonprofit Tony Hawk Foundation has exceeded one-million dollars in grants to communities building free public skateparks...
by News
Monday, July 25, 2005
Find out what the Emerica team is up to as of July 2005.
by Rob
Saturday, July 23, 2005
John Montesi brought his entire crew out today to endure the heat and put on a demo for us before the Krux Kickflip Challenge started...
by Schaefer
Saturday, July 23, 2005
I always have tons of pictures from my travels, so I have decided to start posting them on the site...
by Rob
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Yonnie’s been messing around with my camera stuff lately and is taking some decent photos, including some nice upskirt shots...
by Ryan
Saturday, July 16, 2005
So what do you say when you’re asked to fly to an exotic island to run a skateboarding contest?
by Rob
Saturday, July 16, 2005
The qualifier heats for the K.R.3.A.M Am 2005 Contest in Puerto Rico...
by Rob
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Results and photos from the eS Game of SKATE at SPoT 2005...
by MikeS
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
A short Q&A session with Zero's Tommy Sandoval...
by Rob
Friday, July 08, 2005
Top two in this online giveaway won a deck and a Steve-O DVD...
by News
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
The 2005 recipients of the Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship, the nation’s only college scholarship program for skateboarders, have been selected...
by Rob
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
At some mini ramp contest in Texas, SPoT team rider Chris Lehman took home four grand for getting second behind Omar Hassan...
by MattS
Monday, June 27, 2005
SPoT local Matt Seleog is in Europe right now. Check out a few chill shots from his trip so far.
by Rob
Friday, June 24, 2005
Check out the full results of the Listen Skateboards Online Product Toss...
by Rob
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
The Shorty’s How to Go Pro video features the Shorty’s ams and some of their pros....
by Rob
Monday, June 20, 2005
We had two great shows here this weekend at Transitions Art Gallery...
by Rob
Sunday, June 19, 2005
It was nice to see how many girls are skating at the Park lately. I hit a few of them up for some photos along with some other random locals...
by Rob
Saturday, June 18, 2005
The Sponsored Division in this contest had some Tampa Am style runs that made making top five pretty tough...
by MikeS
Thursday, June 16, 2005
The first ever skate plaza opened today with the Hammers vs. Bangers Contest...
by Ryan
Friday, June 10, 2005
It’s been an entire year since I’ve done this drive, and DAMN it’s far...
by Rob
Saturday, June 04, 2005
Check out some photos from our annual free day and high ollie contest...
by Rob
Friday, June 03, 2005
The text of the phone call Bam's girlfriend Jen made to a radio station in Philly saying Bam hooked up with Jessica Simpson...
by Rob
Friday, June 03, 2005
Results from the recent DVS online product toss...
by The Body
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
The Shaqueefa Swap Meet/ Demo is the first opportunity for the general public to meet the hottest new team in skateboarding, as well as watch them skate...
by Rob
Monday, May 30, 2005
Go Skateboarding Day is June 21. What's your local shop doing?
by News
Friday, May 27, 2005
A press release about Element shoes...
by Rob
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Check out the full results of the contest here...
by Rob
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Another sketchy video review by Rob Meronek...
by Ryan
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Another trip to California to help run a contest? No problem at all. This one was Battle of the Shop in Carlsbad, CA...
by Rob
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Results for the Birdhouse Product Toss...
by Rob
Thursday, May 19, 2005
I wasn't at the Ben Hill demo the SPoT team did last Friday. I don't know what went down, but from the looks of the photos, it was pretty hurting...
by News
Monday, May 16, 2005
News and other info from Element.
by News
Monday, May 16, 2005
For years, fans of Pig Wheels top quality urethane have been asking that we take our 15 years of experience and launch a Pig Wood team...
by CCCP
Friday, May 06, 2005
Check out a list of who's getting the most coverage from the big skate mags...
by News
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Let the countdown to the grand opening commence...
by News
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
88 Footwear goes out of business.
by Rob
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Check out Instant Winner's DVD: Nickels and Dimes
by Rob
Sunday, May 01, 2005
I just finished watching The Filmbot Files DVD and took some notes about it. This one is worth the $20...
by Rob
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Last night, I planned on doing nothing but getting some chill time in. I took several videos out of the Shop and decided to get all skate-nerd on you and take some notes while watching them. The first three are are here...
by JasonR
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
3rd Lair Skatepark in Minneapolis (Damn Am host, remember?) recently held their 3rd Annual TOP SHOP Contest...
by Ryan
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
I thought that I was tough with my F-350 4x4, but this thing that we were riding around in was slightly tougher with its six-wheel-drive...
by Rob
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
We got an online order the other day for 15 DVD's. Sean-line Albright crept out of the ASS (Asian Sweat Shop - online order packing) to show me the order and look over the strange mailing address. Turns out this large DVD collection was going to Baghdad...
by Rob
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
A session at Dave Bergthold's mini ramp...
by News
Monday, April 18, 2005
Dates for the world premiere of DVS's Skate More...
by Rob
Friday, April 15, 2005
Captain Corporate's charts showing the most popular answers and winners on the SPoT Online Product Toss III...
by News
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
A press release from Stereo
by Rob
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Here's some things I remember about this long day today...
by Mike
Thursday, April 07, 2005
On Friday, April 1st, Zero's "New Blood" video premiered in San Diego, California...
by News
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
For one day, skateboarders will take over the world...
by Ryan
Friday, April 01, 2005
Unfortunately, Brian chose not to come because his back was hurting him. But we were able to add Chris Lehman to the roster...
by Rob
Monday, March 28, 2005
Check out the winners in the Tampa Pro 2005 Online Product Toss II...
by News
Saturday, March 26, 2005
After countless rumors and endless speculation, Danny Way and Colin McKay, in association with Syndrome Distribution, proudly present the official relaunch of Plan B Skateboards and the new Plan B team...
by Rob
Friday, March 25, 2005
Check out results and comments from the Tampa Pro 2005 Online Product Toss...
by Ryan
Monday, March 21, 2005
The SPoT crew heads to Jacksonville for the Old Mil Bowl Jam at Skatelab Skatepark...
by Rob
Monday, March 14, 2005
It was nice to see everyone hanging out after the contest on Sunday. Masquerade was pretty packed...
by Rob
Monday, March 14, 2005
Check out some video footage from Tampa Pro 2005
by Rob
Monday, March 14, 2005
Some interesting and not so interesting things about Sunday at Tampa Pro...
by Rob
Monday, March 14, 2005
Get tarred in sewage for free skate stuff...
by Rob
Monday, March 14, 2005
Photos from the awards at Tampa Pro 2005...
by Rob
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Random lurkers at Tampa Pro 2005...
by Rob
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Greg Lutzka and Dennis Busenitz got today's golden tickets and go straight to the Finals on Sunday...
by Rob
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Neal Hendrix has been to every Tampa Pro Vert Contest. His runs during the jam put him ahead of PLG who was also ripping as usual...
by Rob
Saturday, March 12, 2005
The heats show which skaters are skating and in what order...
by Rob
Friday, March 11, 2005
I swear, this isn't rigged...
by Rob
Friday, March 11, 2005
It was another pretty mellow day today. I think I spent more time skating than I did taking photos....
by Rob
Thursday, March 10, 2005
I think Thursday night is one of the best nights of the contest...
by Rob
Thursday, March 10, 2005
As usual, today was pretty mellow. The park was just about empty with only about 20 or 30 pros getting here early...
by Rob
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Check out a few photos from the Trailer Park Pool
by News
Saturday, March 05, 2005
Remember when Molly Ringwald was on the Facts of Life? Sweet Jesus was she hot!
by Rob
Thursday, March 03, 2005
This was almost not funny because Josh Lehman almost died in this accident...
by News
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Sessions would like to welcome John Ponts as it’s newest addition to the team.
by Rob
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Check out a short interview with Ryan Sheckler...
by M.Sinclair
Saturday, February 26, 2005
So many people showed up last night to see the new "WHAT IF?" Blind Video that cops were called in immediately with full riot gear...
by M.Sinclair
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Fallen Team Manager Mike Sinclair did a short interview with Chris Cole and Dan Murphy. Find out what they're up to lately...
by Ryan
Friday, February 18, 2005
It’s been a while since I’ve been motivated to write an essay. I don’t know if it’s because I’m busy with my daily work, preoccupied with other thoughts, or what the deal is, but this situation I couldn’t ignore...
by Kid Will
Thursday, February 17, 2005
When you think of the people that own and run the companies in our industry, what picture comes to mind?
by Rob
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Here's a small portion of some marketing thing I had to put together for the site. It shows our traffic ranking compared to various other sites out there...
by Rob
Monday, February 14, 2005
We did a demo at a new skate park in Safety Harbor. If you're really, really bored, check it out.
by News
Friday, February 11, 2005
News from DVS...
by Nate
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Why is Nate Sherwood taking a train and not flying to Tampa?
by News
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Mike Vallely and etnies Part Ways
by John Party
Monday, February 07, 2005
Check out a few photos from the Tampa Am 12-Year Anniversary Party taken by John Party...
by Rob
Monday, February 07, 2005
Last week, we got to the part in our photography class where you learn to actually print the photos you take using the darkroom like you see in the movies or whatever...
by News
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Accel. would like to welcom our newest addition to the team, Willy Akers...
by Rob
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Thank you all for coming to our contest and thanks for checking out all this stuff we put on the website...
by Rob
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
The Finals were like a pro contest. Best Trick was amazing. Check out all the rail pics below. As Tim O'Connor put it, "It’s raining adolescents."
by Rob
Monday, January 24, 2005
Not only are these kids getting soaked in the most dirt rocking nasty suspect sewage river running past the front of the Park, they're also enduring freezing temperatures just for some free skate stuff...
by Rob
Monday, January 24, 2005
I skipped out on entering another Old Man Bowl Jam again this year due to the same reason as last year. It's at 10am the morning following our 12-Year Anniversary Party...
by Rob
Monday, January 24, 2005
Check out some photos from the SPoT 12-Year Anniversary Party
by Rob
Monday, January 24, 2005
Today's golden ticket was earned by Tommy Sandoval...
by Rob
Monday, January 24, 2005
Tampa Am 2005 Vert
by Rob
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Want to check out a bunch of non-skate photos of people you probably don't know or care about? Cool, you're in the right place!
by Rob
Friday, January 21, 2005
Tampa Am 2005 Friday Street
by Rob
Friday, January 21, 2005
There was an insane bowl session going on during the Jahmal Williams Art Show with free beer from PBR flowing during the whole session...
by Rob
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Tampa Am 2005 Vert Heat Sheets
by Rob
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Tampa Am 2005 Street Heat Sheets
by News
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
PREMISE, a full-service action sports consulting and marketing agency has openings for skateboard riders and instructors to participate in and lead national and international mobile skate camp programs...
by News
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Okay....first off...BAM bought a CUSTOM purple Lamborghini....marinate on that for a bit.....
by News
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Joel Gomez, founder and C.E.O. of Sessions has donated, from his private collection, a Christian Hosoi Sims Skateboard deck...
by Ryan
Saturday, January 15, 2005
So right when we landed I called my friend Kevin Marks. For some reason, he kept calling me all week saying, "I'll pick you up from the airport and we'll go skate my ramp."...
by Rob
Monday, January 10, 2005
I thought Grant Taylor was going to win the Volcom Nutstravaganza Am Mini Ramp Jam, but turns out Jared Lee bumped him out of first...
by Rob
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Carlos De Andrade won the Volcom Pro Mini-Ramp jam yesterday...
by Rob
Saturday, January 08, 2005
I have so many photos of Chris Haslam that he probably thinks I'm a gay stalker or something. That dude is amazing...
by News
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Element Skateboards proudly welcomes Chris Senn to the family...
by News
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
OK, fellas, it's time to brush the dust off your plank and start practicing a line for the 3rd annual Tampa Am OLD MAN BOWL JAM...