Tampa Am 2016: Friday Open Qualifiers Coverage Article at Skatepark of Tampa

Tampa Am 2016: Friday Open Qualifiers Coverage

Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2016 by Chris

Since we changed up the format for Tampa Am this year, today will be the official day of Qualifiers. Yesterday was more of a Pre-Qualifier into Tampa Am for the skaters that didn't place high from Damn Am, or get a chance to show off their skills all year. Congrats to Myles Willard on getting a Straight Shot ticket into the Semis tomorrow. Check out Bart's photos from the day and stay tuned for the SPoT Life edit coming later.

Photos: Bart Jones
Chris
You know the man behind the curtain in Wizard Of OZ? Welp, DJ Cub is the equivalent to Tampa Am. When he jumps you say how high! Lets fuckin’ do this!
Uncle Sam
Usually I would say the early bird gets the worm, but nahh not this time. You could be in line for the park at 6am and its gonna be packed either way, Uncle Sam feels the wrath on a Hurricane from the snowplow.
Dalton
For some of us, Front Threeing over a Manatee would be epic but when you’re born n raised in Florida like Dalton Dern that's pretty much the norm.
Alex
Dirt Weasel asked if I saw anything I liked… Front Alley-Oop Transfer?? Daddy like!
Tyler
Straight outta STL, Tyler Peterson reps the Saint Lunatics and KF Back Lips.
Billy
You know what Billy Drowne says, Keep the man bun tight and the B Smiths work right.
Plug it in, Pod it, Fish it, and let her rip. Hey, whatever works!
Zach
Damn Am of the year Zach Saraceno goes straight to Finals, but came out for a few tricks just to put these fools in check.
Jyrus
Jyrus Ferguson knows his way around an elbow with a Prang Mantis-esque Front Feeble Grind.
Ish
Ish Cepeda blowin' up like you thought he would. Heelflip Front Board.
Logan
Logan Mozey Switch God?? Maybe not quite but the Switch Smith ain’t too shabby.
Wesley
Do what you do and say what you say, but in the end Wesley Box runs this park. 50/50 yank out on the Cliffhanger where most are afraid to commit. Just jump in you wussy!
When I heard about Upper Cuts I thought I was gettin’ a knuckle sandwich!? Turns out you’ll just end up with a mad fade instead.
Matt
Where most prefer to jump over the water gap, Matt Bullinger says fuck it and plunges right in with a Half-Cab Flip.
Ish
Polls show that about a hundred dudes were doin Bigspin Frontboards on this rail today but only one Front Heeling over it. Damn Ish! Get em!!
Gabriel
Wife Beaters, Gold Chains, Track Pants, Hubbas, and Switch Back Tails: Gabriel Kwiatkowski goes with a true G classic.
Myles
Myles Willard clears the course with a Barley Grind. Photo: Josh Spitzer
Tyler
Tyler Peterson throws one down for the Ginger Army with a Switch Heel over the pond.
You thing this is a got dang joke?! Get off the podium!!
Mike
While the rest of the judges stand ignores Mike Piwowar’s S/S Back Smith, good ol’ dirty Bill takes note.
Fabiana
Fabiana Delfino does her best throwback impression of Fabio Eslama at El Toro with a Switch Boardslide.
Andrew
“Soooooo Andrew, I dunno if you knew this but I’ve done a few FS Flips of my own in my day too.”
The free tattoo room was a shit show!
Alejandro
Alejandro Burnell wants the Dyrdek.
Chris
Cookie? More like Over-Crookie... Boom.
Rad Dad Crew: they the real MVP.
Marcus
Marcus Sarsycki makes his way over the gap with a Nollie B/S Heel.
Myles
Myles
But seriously… Gigantic Congrats to Myles Willard!! That was a lot of dudes and you prevailed my son!! Good luck in Semis!! Stay tuned today for more hi-jinks, fun, and mind blowing skateboarding. Nuff Sed!!!!! Photo: Josh Spitzer

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