Tampa Pro 2017 - Converse Concrete Jam Coverage

Posted on Sunday, March 5, 2017 by Chris

Last night's Converse Concrete Jam was lit! And I literally mean "lit". As if the contest wasn't gnarly enough, Jenkem mag came through with some crazy portable party extension, complete with go-go dancers, a disco ball, and fire. Yes, fire. I'll just leave it at that and let the photos do the talking.

Photos: Josh Bowser & Bart Jones aka "Ol' Jonesy"

Ishod

Ishod couldn’t help himself and decided to start floating these FS Airs before the sun went down.

Chris

Chris Cole was hanging out too, signing autographs for the masses.

We had the paramedics on call right outside, just in case.

People lined up to get their beers before the show started just outside. Thanks to PBR and Monster for getting the juices flowing.

Then it was straight up to the VIP bleachers to get the best view.

Bob

The industry heads had their own premium spot right on the ramp too.

Daniel

Daniel Vargas and Charlie Blair share a joke before the session begins. Charlie was sharing good vibes with everyone all week. You’re a champ Charlie!

Ishod

We were all lucky enough to watch the premier of a new video from Nike SB, titled “Loud Pack”. Thanks to Nike SB for making that happen, the video was super sick!

Brian

Brian made the obligatory announcements and the Converse Concrete Jam was off and running.

The media crews were out in large numbers by this point in the night. ETN was here filming the Live Webcast for everyone that couldn’t make it to Tampa this year.

We also had this dope SnapChat filter setup for everyone to use.

As if that wasn’t enough, homie pulled out the Mini-DV to get his own shots. Lemme peep that G!

Cody

Cody Lockwood warms up the session with a Crailslide.

Charlie

Charlie Blair - Drehobl to fakie.

Daniel

Daniel Vargas - BS smith

Ishod

Ishod Wair - BS Crail

Cody

Cody Lockwood - Kickflip melon to fakie.

Charlie

Charlie Blair - Sal flip to fakie.

Cody

There was a pretty gnarly collision between Cody and Charlie. No love or blood lost though.

Wes

Halfway through the contest, Brian offered Wes $500 to jump in. He declined in the most casual way possible, by heading to the bar for another beer.

Ishod

Ishod Wair - FS tailgrab

Milton

Milton Martinez is a beast! Kickflip.

Tom

Someone always pushes the boundaries of these Jams. In this case, Tom Remillard literally did that with a 50-50 stall on the outer limits of the course.

Jake

Jake Wooten - BS tailslide.

One the regular contest ended, Jenkem brought out a surprise obstacle for the Best Trick contest.

It was called the Jenkem “VIP Lounge”, complete with disco balls, rave lights and even a few dancers to tie it all together.

Looks like all the filmers had lost focus on the skating by then.

Jake

Jake Wooten tests the waters with a FS grind.

Eric

Eric Winkowkski - BS Invert.

Cody

Cody Lockwood BS Noseblunt. Damn!

Jake

Jake Wooten - BS boneless.

Here's a view of the Jenkem go-go dancers from the other side of the course.

Kyle

SPoT OG Kyle Randall hanging out with the Monster girls.

Jake

Jake Wooten - FS boneless.

The guys at Jenkem had one more surprise up their sleeves…

“The club was lit last night man…”

Charlie

Charlie Blair - FS Grinds through the flames.

Jake

Jake Wooten - BS Air.

Brandon

Brandon Yarborough ain’t scared of a little fire. Eggplant.

Tom

Tom Remillard - fiery frontside rock.

Then it got weird and we had to call it.

Just in time for a product toss. Thanks to our sponsors!

Paul

Time for Paul to start writing some checks too.

Riley

Riley Stevens picked up 8th place in the Concrete Jam.

Daniel

Daniel Vargas skated his way into the top 10 with a 7th place finish.

Frank

Our Converse Concrete Jam announcers Brian Schaefer, Jeff Pang and Frank Gerwer about to announce the top 3.

Jake

Jake Wooten picked up 3rd place - good job, dude.

Jefferson

That's Jeff Pang holding a pretty sweet bass donated by PBR for the winner of the Concrete Jam. And that was...

Cody

He also took the Jenkem Best Trick Award for that insane BS Noseblunt on the VIP Lounge.

Cody

Cody Lockwood took 1st Place! Congratulations Cody you killed it.

Cody

Straight into interviews…fame is rough.

Cody

Top 3 for the Concrete Jam - Tom Remillard (2nd), Cody Lockwood (1st), Jake Wooten (3rd). Congrats boys!

Thank you to the Jenkem ladies for coming out and having a good time with us. Time to party!

Samurai Shotgun was our first live act tonight. They have been killing the southern music scene for years with their unique style, which includes live scratching from the one and only DJ Qeys.