What's Up Posts Tagged: Skatepark of Tampa Celebrates 20 Years

Luan Oliveira: SPoT ''20'' Year Experience - Episode 18

Posted by Schaefer, Thursday, March 14, 2013 5:35 PM

Originally from Brazil, Luan dreamed of making it to the good 'ol USA with skating Tampa Am as a priority. Luan knew anything was possible following the success story of fellow Brazilian skateboarder, Felipe Gustavo, winning Tampa Am 2007. Following Felipe's path to Tampa, Flip Skateboards brought him over to take the win at Tampa Am 2008. Luan set records by also taking the win again during Tampa Am 2009. Enjoy Luan's experience and be certain there will be many more Brazilians following in his path.
Skatepark of Tampa is celebrating 20 years of skateboarding. Countless memories have been created over the past two decades, and to help relive those experiences we asked 20 pros, ams, and industry leaders to share their SPoT stories with us.

Check out the Intro Episode to explain the 20 year Experience. Check out all the "20" Year Experience videos here.

Rick Howard, Mike Carroll, and Kelly Bird: SPoT ''20'' Year Experience - Episode 17

Posted by Rob, Thursday, March 07, 2013 3:21 PM

Rick Howard is up next on SPoT's "20" Year Experience where he talks about how Elissa Steamer's 360 flip over the pyramid crushed Tim Gavin's hopes of continuing his career as a pro. Mike Carroll joins in with the mandatory Mons Venus mention. Damn, he knows Gold Rush? Mike's an official Tampa local. Thanks guys for the nice words about SPoT.
Skatepark of Tampa is celebrating 20 years of skateboarding. Countless memories have been created over the past two decades, and to help relive those experiences we asked 20 pros, ams, and industry leaders to share their SPoT stories with us.

Check out the Intro Episode to explain the 20 year Experience. Check out all the "20" Year Experience videos here.

Mike Frazier: SPoT ''20'' Year Experience - Episode 16

Posted by Rob, Thursday, February 28, 2013 6:50 AM

20 year SPoT local Mike Frazier is up next on SPoT's "20" Year Experience. From the fights to the parties and of course the skateboarding, Mike takes us through some of his memories from the early days of SPoT through today with his son Reese.
Skatepark of Tampa is celebrating 20 years of skateboarding. Countless memories have been created over the past two decades, and to help relive those experiences we asked 20 pros, ams, and industry leaders to share their SPoT stories with us.

Check out the Intro Episode to explain the 20 year Experience. Check out all the "20" Year Experience videos here.

Ed Templeton: SPoT ''20'' Year Experience - Episode 15

Posted by Rob, Thursday, February 21, 2013 9:00 PM

Ed is up next on SPoT's "20" Year Experience. He has some of his SPoT trophies from the early 90's and takes us back to some amazing stories from the early days of Tampa Pro, including how Skatepark of Tampa played a part in the development of Toy Machine. Thank you for the nice words Ed.
Skatepark of Tampa is celebrating 20 years of skateboarding. Countless memories have been created over the past two decades, and to help relive those experiences we asked 20 pros, ams, and industry leaders to share their SPoT stories with us.

Check out the Intro Episode to explain the 20 year Experience. Check out all the "20" Year Experience videos here.

Lizard King: SPoT ''20'' Year Experience - Episode 14

Posted by Schaefer, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 2:36 PM

The Passion is up next on SPoT's "20" Year Experience. Lizard's contest win in his homelands of Utah provides him with a free trip to Tampa, FL. On his first ever skate trip, riding for Hollywood flow, he meets up with "Legendary Josh Beagle", Slash, and Sammy Baca. He notes, if you're not partying and skating the Contest, "you're cheating". Did you know he learned Cab front boards here before he did them down the Hollywood 12? Sit back, enjoy his experience and let's see if he can stake his his claim on winning Tampa Pro 2013.
Skatepark of Tampa is celebrating 20 years of skateboarding. Countless memories have been created over the past two decades, and to help relive those experiences we asked 20 pros, ams, and industry leaders to share their SPoT stories with us.

Check out the Intro Episode to explain the 20 year Experience. Check out all the "20" Year Experience videos here.

Lance Mountain: SPoT ''20'' Year Experience - Episode 13

Posted by Rob, Wednesday, February 06, 2013 11:32 PM

It's an honor that we have legendary Lance Mountain to share his experience with us. He reflects on the early days of the Park and makes a funny point on comparing it to the Lord of the Flies story with the "Wild West" vibe that has always been a part of Skatepark of Tampa. Remember when Dustin Dollin kickflipped off a U-Haul here? That and more history is in this 13th episode. Lance, thanks for the nice words, your great art, and all you continue to do for skateboarding.
Skatepark of Tampa is celebrating 20 years of skateboarding. Countless memories have been created over the past two decades, and to help relive those experiences we asked 20 pros, ams, and industry leaders to share their SPoT stories with us.

Check out the Intro Episode to explain the 20 year Experience. Check out all the "20" Year Experience videos here.

Eric Koston: SPoT ''20'' Year Experience - Episode 12

Posted by Schaefer, Thursday, January 31, 2013 9:27 AM

Koston brings us back to the first Tampa Pro in 1995 when he first set foot in our "never been cleaned before" skatepark. He notes Sean Sheffey's antics from the early 90's which included Sheffey almost killing Tony Hawk. He pays respect to Chris Senn for destroying Tampa Pro 1996 along with congratulating SPoT for maintaining somehow for 20 years. With over a dozen Tampa Pros under his belt and two 1st place finishes, we look forward to seeing him on the podium this Tampa Pro, March 22-24.
Skatepark of Tampa is celebrating 20 years of skateboarding. Countless memories have been created over the past two decades, and to help relive those experiences we asked 20 pros, ams, and industry leaders to share their SPoT stories with us.

Check out the Intro Episode to explain the 20 year Experience. Check out all the "20" Year Experience videos here.

Danny Way: SPoT ''20'' Year Experience - Episode 11

Posted by Schaefer, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 6:59 PM

In 1994 Danny Way broke his neck and was afraid he would never return to skateboarding. In 1996, less than two years after his injury, he attended Tampa Pro for his first appearance back in the skate scene. His intention was to become acquainted with skateboarding. However, he did more than just that by winning Vert and placing 2nd in Street. He notes, "Tampa was the catalyst" that gave him the assurance that his skate career wasn't over and got him out "from a place of such darkness." Enjoy the episode, which explains Danny's determination and ability that allows him to conquer anything that stands in his way.
Skatepark of Tampa is celebrating 20 years of skateboarding. Countless memories have been created over the past two decades, and to help relive those experiences we asked 20 pros, ams, and industry leaders to share their SPoT stories with us.

Check out the Intro Episode to explain the 20 year Experience. Check out all the "20" Year Experience videos here.

Paul Rodriguez: SPoT ''20'' Year Experience - Episode 10

Posted by Schaefer, Friday, January 18, 2013 10:46 AM

At 15 years old, a young Paul Rodriguez riding for DNA Skateboards stepped into the battlefield of Tampa Am 2000. A self-proclaimed "Video Scientist," Paul gets to see the likes of Danny Garcia, Colt Cannon, and others for the first time in real life. Paul is overwhelmed when he realizes the caliber of what it takes to be pro seeing Mark Appleyard and Chris Cole destroy Tampa Pro 2001. Always knowing the importance of a Tampa Pro win under his belt, it finally happened by fractions of a point above Nyjah Huston where Paul took 1st place in Tampa Pro 2010. Enjoy Paul's Episode and be sure to see him on the live brodacast during Tampa Pro 2013 right here at skateparkoftampa.com.
Skatepark of Tampa is celebrating 20 years of skateboarding. Countless memories have been created over the past two decades, and to help relive those experiences we asked 20 pros, ams, and industry leaders to share their SPoT stories with us.

Check out the Intro Episode to explain the 20 year Experience. Check out all the "20" Year Experience videos here.

Tony Hawk: SPoT ''20'' Year Experience - Episode 9

Posted by Rob, Wednesday, January 09, 2013 8:00 PM

In the early 90's, Tony Hawk found one of the only vert sessions in existence happening in Tampa. He gives praise and talks of skating Tampa with former Birdhouse teammates, Paul Zitzer and local powerhouse Mike Frazier. Tampa was fortunate to make history as Tony set his sites on Tampa as the place to ride away from the first ever kickflip 540. Tony notes the importance of the contests and to "...witnessing some of the heaviest street events..." and gives respect to Eric Koston, Tom Penny, and Kareem Campbell. Not wanting to miss Tampa Pro 1998, he took a red-eye flight showing up to practice before the park even opened. Later that day he won Tampa Pro and was immediately back on a plane to skate X Games that same day. Sit back and enjoy another experience from one of the greatest contributors to skateboarding of all time.
Skatepark of Tampa is celebrating 20 years of skateboarding. Countless memories have been created over the past two decades, and to help relive those experiences we asked 20 pros, ams, and industry leaders to share their SPoT stories with us.

Check out the Intro Episode to explain the 20 year Experience. Check out all the "20" Year Experience videos here.

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