SPoT Free Fridays / Old Man Bowl Jam Coverage
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by Chris
Last Friday, we fired up the grill, put some beer on ice, and geared up for January's Free Fridays (free skating for SPoT members on the last Friday of every month), with a special exclusie premiere of the new Foundation video "Oddity". In addition, we held our annual Old Man Bowl Jam for the dudes that still got it, even though they might need a hip replacement after each session. Josh Bowser was there to grab some photos of the day. Big thanks to Tampa Bay Brewing Company, PBR and Foundation for making this event a success. Photos: Rolo Carrillo and Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Brian handling quality control on the grill, while Jay starts tossing burgers.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mikey Perez
Mikey takes a break from helping us build our new venue to pour beers for all the thirsty old dudes.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Robby Kirkland
SPoT Team members Robby and Cash fueling up for Best Trick.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Cash Gaddes
Our humble judges: Cash Gaddes, Sly Sullivan and Jay Turner smile for the camera...
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Gabriel Jr
Gabriel Jr. warms up with a super casual Switch front Blunt.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Kevin Timmons starts the Best Trick contest with a Feeble grind.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Wesley Box
Wes Box - back smith with proper form.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Sterling Gainer
Sterling is going to Nollie Inward Heel out of this Crook.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Tyler Wolford
Tyler Wolford put down this Cab back Lip pretty quick.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jay Turner
Our judges have some tough choices to make this month.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
D'Andre Pendergrass
D'Andre Pendergrass takes home 2nd place with a grip of tech tricks.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Gabriel Jr
Gabriel Jr. brings home the top spot with his patented bag of flip in, flip out madness. Congratulations to both of our winners!
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mikey Perez
Time to take a breather, grab a free beer courtesy of Tampa Bay Brew Co. and PBR, then take a seat to watch the new video from Foundation Skateboards, "Oddity". Thank you to all of our sponsors! We can't do it without your help.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Cash Gaddes
Cash finds a good spot to watch the video. A huge thank you to Foundation for letting us premier "Oddity"; it is seriously not to be missed.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Brian giving the signal; time to get this Old Man Bowl Jam started.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson is here with his lady, Trish, to handle announcer duties and provide some youthful energy.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
"Let's get this going!"
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Paolo Vergara
Paolo Vergara sparking the session with a lengthy front 5050.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Branden Palmer
Branden Palmer - Front Feeble in heavy traffic.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brandon Knowles
Brandon Palmer takes this frontside grind over the hip.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Levi Combs
It's so fun to watch Levi flow around the bowl with very little effort. Front Tail.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Levi Combs
Levi - Back Smith.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Cash Gaddes
Cash always brings a ton of energy to every session, busting out his classic Invert type tricks. What do you call this Cash?
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Abe Stewart
Brian Schaef.....err I mean Abe Stewart carries a frontside grind through the corner.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Adams
Brian Adams full speed ahead on this over the hip 5-0.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Adams
Seriously, Full Speed Ahead.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Alex Johnson
"Give it up for Brian Adams everyone!"
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
David Diaz
David Diaz is out here representing for the Core Surf Crew. Thanks for coming out David!
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Anthony Furlong
Furlong was cruising around the bowl like some kind of pro skater...oh wait.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Miles McKinney
Miles McKinney is too young to enter the OMBJ, but that's not gonna stop him from taking a few runs. Here he is flying a frontside Air over Alex. Way over him.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Miles McKinney
Another lofty one from Miles - Stalefish.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Derick Glancy
That's it for our Under 40 crew; Who's next Derick?!
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Quick crowd check during Practice. Thanks for packing the house this year!
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Brian feeling the energy and getting the guys hyped to start the 40-49 division.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Christopher McGibbon
Chris McGibbon sparks it with a frontside grind.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mikko Malmivaara
Mikko Malmivaara came all the way from Finland for this contest; seriously! - Back Disaster
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jimmy Marcus aka The Greek
Jimmy the Greek handling a front smith in classic form.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jimmy Dennis
Jimmy Dennis came out with consistent lines to take 6th place. - Frontside Grind
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ray Gauthier
Ray G crushing it with this fakie 5-0. So sick!
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Our fearless leader making good use of his home court advantage by carrying long frontside grind through the elbow.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Victor Ulmer
Victor Ulmer bringing the energy on this frontside air.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Roberto Cortes
Roberto Cortes eyes on the prize - Frontside Grind.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Derick Glancy
Time for our judges, Alec Gabler, Derick Glancy and Charlie Brinson, to deliberate.
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February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Just enough time for a selfie with the head honcho.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Paolo Vergara
The boys, young and old, held an impromptu session during the break. Paolo put his tired legs back to work on this flyout to Ice Plant.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Kyle Randall
Kyle Randall took a handful of crazy slams for this Boardslide around the corner. Totally worth it.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
John Whiteman
Time for the awards show. First the young bucks; 25-39. John Whiteman takes home 3rd place.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brandon Knowles
Brandon Knowles takes home a respectable 2nd Place. Our 1st Place winner, Anthony Furlong was out the door before he could accept his trophy. Congratulations to the not-so-old men in the 25-39 age group.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mikko Malmivaara
Mikko snags 3rd Place in the 40-49 year old age group.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Who's that in 2nd Place?! The one and only Brian Schaefer! Looks like that home court advantage worked out this year.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Kevin Coss
And of course we have Kevin Coss taking home 1st Place. Congatulations Coss, you killed it again this year!
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers took home 1st Place in the 50+ age group, proving that you really can "Grind for Life". Congratulations Mike!
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian_ Adams
Time for the Special Awards: It goes without saying that Brian puts in 100% every time he's on the board. So of course he wins this years' "O for Effort" award.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
The fellas at PoorStar took home a "Just For Showing Up" award. Thanks for always bringing the positive energy guys!
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
John Whiteman
John Whiteman takes home the "Wall Jammer" award for his insane 50-50 Pull-in on the Creature wall.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Kevin Coss
Kevin Coss frontside grinded two laps around the Bowl to win the "Longest Grind" award. Just kidding, but he did go super far.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Kyle Randall
Kyle Randall took a gnarly one to the dome during his run, earning him the "Hardest Slam' award. Not exactly the award you want to take home, but hey, it's better than no award.
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Roberto Vega
Roberto Vega is keeping the flame lit for all of us young bucks, proving that age really is just a number. He holds the award for "Oldest Old Man" at the contest; still ripping at age 56. Hell yea Roberto!
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Well that's it for the Old Man Bowl Jam. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to show support, especially this crew! We seriously cannot do these kind of rad events without you guys!
Date:
February 09, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser