Tampa Pro 2006 Vert Game of SKATE
Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 by Rob
Tampa Pro 2006 Vert Game of SKATE
Words and Photos by Rob MeronekThe first ever Vert Game of SKATE had everyone trying at least a few tricks they’ve never done before. Here’s some random things I remember from the Contest:
- Some pros were super organized with it and kept a list of their tricks in their pocket. I saw Paul Zitzer referring to his list quite a bit. Paul got knocked out in the first round by Max Dufor, but he came real close to making a lot of tricks he never does such as a Sal flip to fakie and a sugar cane.
- Mike Frazier was playing a game with Jake Brown. Mike threw down a switch hurricane. Since Jake never tried that before, he spent a minute on the deck going through the motions. He dropped in and pulled it – amazing. Jake made a few tricks for the first time during this Contest.
- Neal Hendrix was the first one out in the match against PLG. Neal claimed PLG said he wasn’t going to get all 80’s on him, but then a few letters in, PLG busts out the “late for the bus” move. Neal got served up a letter for that one.
- The match ups were determined by picking names out of a hat. The person who goes first was determined by drawing cards from a deck.
- I hope everyone wants to do this again next year. For me, this was the most fun vert contest to watch so far.
- All of the riders decided to divide the $15,000 prize purse up evenly after giving $4,000 to PLG for winning it.
- Full results are here: Tampa Pro 2006 Vert Game of SKATE Results
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