Tampa Am 2015: Sunday Semis and Finals Article at Skatepark of Tampa

Tampa Am 2015: Sunday Semis and Finals

Posted on Monday, November 16, 2015 by Chris

Words and photos: Bart Jones
Ryan Bobier gets the final day of Tampa Am 2015 set-off with a Backgrind across the box. Sinchin’ on that toe side, Yikes!
Kevin Baekkel made the Semis and then hit the wall.
Paul Hart didn’t make the finals but he did nail this Nollie Backside 180 Fakie 5-O down the Hubba, still seems like a pretty sweet deal.
You’ve heard of the Rob & Big Show but have you ever heard of the Rob & Frank Show?
Yoshi Tanenbaum is another one who didn’t quite make the Finals, but aye screw it! He’s Damn Am Of The Year baby!!
Zion Wright feels the vibes of his father's drum circle outside and lofts a 180 what some people might consider the hard way.
Alex Midler… Completely Oblivious.
Ivan Monteiro ended his run with some crumpin' an swagin’
Julian Christianson does his best imitation of Nosegrinding the Rockies.
Two words.. OPEN BAR!
If Jamie Foy stayed on he could’ve possibly won this thing, regardless Big Boy Foy is holdin’ it down for all the heavy setters.
Christian Dufrene might seem like a calm man but he is a vicious beast.
Lil Pool Shark.
Axel Crusher flies by on a BSTS at lightning speed.
Previous Tampa Am winner Jagger Eaton gets from point A to point B with a Nosegrind.
Mad Faded.
Sealing off the Semi’s, Tanner VanVark put together quite possibly one of the most amazing lines a lot of people saw yesterday. This Fakie Switch Crook is just the tip of the berg.
Christian Dufrene polishes up on his Front Feebles moments before Finals begin.
“Vern Laird dresses like when a girl sleeps over” –Matt Price
Axel Cruysberghs’ Slurricane.
Tanner VanVark has the choice nugg bag of tricks. 180 Fakie Pivot Grind Frontside HalfCab Out.
Attention Paid.
As finals go underway, the trophies are prepared.
Lehi Leite got the classic Golden Ticket jinx. First in qualifiers..last in Finals. Still killt it though regardless.
Maurio McCoy squeezes in a Kickflip Blunt Fakie.
Nate Greenwood, Alley-Oop Backside 180 Nosegrind.
Cody Chapman gotta Booboo while Blake Johnson saves some mustard for later.
Christian Dufrene claims he’s not good at stairs... Liar! Switch Heel.
Gabriel Fortunato goes pinnacle with a Crook Grind.
Yosef and Lil Wayne letting us know how they really feel.
Jack Olson was sorta hurt but still managed to get himself 6th place. Not too shabby.
Hometown favorite Jereme Knibbs pokes a Lien Air in our faces. If this dude had won, there would have been riots.
Jack of trades at SPoT Walter and Schaefer take a break to chum it up.
Just hours before his flight home to Belgium, Axel Bluntslides into 4th Place. Yea Axel!!
Like mentioned before, if Tanner stayed on he could've won this dang thing.
Since Tanner is so sick we’ll give you one more photo of him. Switch Front Nose.
Jagger steps down from 1st this year and Frontside Flips into 2nd place, heck yea Jagger!!
If you build it they’ll come.
Congrats to Yoshi and Aurelien that both won a spot at the next year's Street League Pro Open. Good looks guys!
Franks for nothing.
Ladies and Gentlemen, your Tampa Am 2015 winner is... Aurelien Giraud from France!!!! CONGRATULIONS AURELIEN!!!
A big shout-out to all the dudes in the comp, the sponsors, parents, media, janitors... EVERYONE!!!! Until next year, another great Tampa Am.

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