SPoT Course Construction 2017
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by Chris
Here's a full recap of the new 2017-2018 course from beginning to end, including Andrew Schoultz painting process. Photos: Josh Bowser
Aaron Burkett
Aaron Burkett on this episode of Grinders...
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October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Hubba hubba.
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October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
We got a lot of requests to bring the stairs back this year, so the water gap is 86'ed to make way for a four block.
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October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
You might not recognize Mean Gene without his beard, but he's back this year and killing it on construction again.
Date:
October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Allen Russell
Big Russ and Schaefer are the masterminds behind this year's layout. Here's Allen plotting out the skeleton of a new kinked hubba.
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October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
That's the other end of said hubba. Maximum launchability.
Date:
October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
...aand the finished obstacle. She's a beauty.
Date:
October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ben Johnson from Ramp Doctors carves out a hole for some railing.
Date:
October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
...and puts the finishing touches on a hubba. Thanks for the help this year, Ben.
Date:
October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
...and here's what that looks like this year.
Date:
October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Allen Russell
Looks like they're taking this section out...for what? You'll have to wait until part two to find out.
Date:
October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
That's it for now. The course is almost finished, so if you're in the Tampa area, come by and check it out. For everyone else, we'll post up some more photos in the next few days.
Date:
October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Tim Geiger
Oh wait... forgot we had a little premature after session the other night. Here's Dungeon Master Tim Geiger sticking a 360 flip up and over the new stair set.
Date:
October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Derick Glancy
And Derick Glancy with a front feeble. Yeah boys!
Date:
October 18, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Uncle Sam Bellipanni
Sam Bellipanni likes the way this FS pivot tastes on the new hubba's transition side.
Date:
October 19, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Rolo Carrillo
When Rolo's not helping you find a shoe size in the shop, he's rocking front feebles in the course.
Date:
October 19, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Shelby Meyer
Shelby Meyer - Gap to Tailslide while Tristan gets the footage.
Date:
October 19, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Marse Farmer
Spoiler alert: you'll probably see Marse do this gap to crooks at Tampa Am in a few weeks.
Date:
October 19, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Tim Geiger
Tim Geiger's a beast! 180 Nosegrind down one of the many new hubbas.
Date:
October 19, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Derick Glancy
Derick Glancy - Kickflip over the A-frame Rail
Date:
October 19, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Wesley Box
Wes - 50/50 into the small quarter.
Date:
October 19, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Wesley Box
Wes - switch wallie
Date:
October 19, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mikey Perez
Mikey aka Leopold - Kickflip Fakie
Date:
October 19, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Marse Farmer
Party Slide.
Date:
October 19, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Andrew gets started with the wall behind the judges stand.
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
This was a pretty big job, so Andrew brought along some help - his friend Brad.
Date:
November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Date:
November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Andrew takes a break from painting to stomp this 360 flip on the Kahuna.
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
At the last minute, Andrew decided he wanted to paint the Big Ass Fan!
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
The course looks super sick. Andrew crushed it... huge thanks to him and Brad for coming to Tampa and blessing SPoT with some rad artwork!
Date:
November 07, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser