Vans Clash of the Crews 2020
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on Friday, January 24, 2020
by Chris
The only thing that comes close to Tampa Pro is having a bunch of friends from your favorite skate shops come battle it out in a head to head competition right under your own roof. That's just what Clash of the Crews is, and this year did not disappoint. Check out the weekend's carnage.
Video: Jason Malley
Photos: Josh Bowser
Video: Jason Malley
Photos: Josh Bowser
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Jake Yanko
Jake is hyped to be here…
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Drew Hoffman
This photo needs a little word bubble coming out of dude’s mouth… Drew Hoffman : Frontside Ollie
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Keenan Lewis
Keenan Lewis : Alley Oop 540!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Eli Williams
Eli Williams : That Flick Tailgrab
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Griffin Faulkner
Griffin Faulkner : Back Smith Stall w/ a Disaster into the Quarter for safe measure
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jake Yanko
This is what happens when you forget how fast Jake skates…
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jake Yanko
Jake Yanko : Back Tail Revert
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Wesley Box
Big Wes, Big Texas Plant
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jake Yanko
Congrats on taking First Place in the Bowl Jam Jake!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Time to die in the Vans Death Race! Brian signing up the Crews.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
The launch zone at the start was hectic!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jake Yanko
If you didn’t die on the Pyramid, you still had to survive this sketchy turn on the Quarter Pipe.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jake Yanko
Tons of the guys fell victim to this pole near the little Quarter, all three of these dudes ended up running into it at once…
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Fast fucking faster!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson was enjoying Flag Duty. “I could just get nasty with this thing…”
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
A very stylish way to cross the Finish line.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Connor Lock
Lucha Connor was ready to go full speed ahead!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Connor Lock
“Lets do this”.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Connor Lock
The final race begins…
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jonah Childs
After some insane slams and recoveries, Jonah Childs takes First Place!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jonah Childs
Congratulations to the winners and thank you for the entertainment tonight!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Black Sheep Skateshop
The day begins at the Boards for Bros tent, where a few guys from the Black Sheep crew helped assemble skateboards for kids in need.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
John Gow
SPoT Family John Gow and the next generation of Gow rippers.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Tim Gasiorski
Big Tim G with a strong Front Tail during Practice
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Sean Powderly
Sean Powderly : Nollie Heel the A Frame every try
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Antonio Massey
Antonio Massey : Half Cab Noseslide
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Shane Carter
Shane Carter : Back Noseblunt
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Noah Pollard
Noah Pollard : Gap to Back Smith…heavy
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jack Mckee
Jack Mckee : Feeble thru the Kinks
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Alex Szlabonyi
Alex Szlaboni keeps the Judges attention with a big Gap to Lip.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
James Cobb
SPoTTeam rider James Cobb w/ a powerful Kickflip over the Rail
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Austin Schneider is a ray of sunshine.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
John Montesi
John Montesi reppin for Westside and Gary Smith repine for Vu Skateshop. Thanks for coming out fellas!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Catalyst Skate Shop
Catalyst represent!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Elijah Allred
Elijah Allred wearing All Blue on this Front Feeble.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Marcos Montoya
Front Feeble Inception with Marcos Montoya and Elijah Alred.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Marcos Montoya
Marcos Front Crooks the Distance, Down, Across and Down Again.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jeff Zielinski
Cali Jeff likes to go Upside Down.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Tyler Kirshenbaum
Tyler Kirschenbaum with a Proper Hardflip.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Tyson Zane
Tyson Zane : Switch Back Lip
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jake Yanko
Apparently I missed whatever the crowd was watching when I shot this Back Noseblunt from Jake Yanko. More proof that Vert is dead.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Cris Lesh
Cris Lesh : Nosegrind Grab over the Door Gap.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
James Cobb
James Cobb : Fakie Flip.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Markus Jalaber
Markus Jalaber : Varial Heel.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Keenan Lewis
Keenan Lewis : Cab Back Lip.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Markus Jalaber
Markus Jalaber : Front Shuv 50-50
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Vans
Role Call with the Vans Crew. Morgan, Pat and Brad.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Yonis Molina
Alex Johnson & Yonis Molina, Peace Bros.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Cris Lesh
Cris Lesh, Stark Photo & Mikey Premet
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Robby Kirkland
SPoT Team members Markus Jalaber & Robby Kirkland.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Sam Sneed
Black Sheep rider Sam Sneed is really good! Gap 270 Lip during the Best Trick Contest.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Lester Cepero
Lester Cepero blowing minds with this Kickflip Front Noseblunt during Best Trick
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Matt Savidakis
Matt Savidakis : Front Nosegrind Pop-out
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Keenan Lewis
Keenan Lewis : Gap to Smith
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Markus Jalaber
Markus Jalaber : Gap to Front Feeble
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Permission Skateshop
The Permission Crew came through with a ton of used decks and wheels for Boards for Bros when they arrived. Thanks guys! This earned them a “Thanks for Nothing” Award.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Bluetile Skateshop
The Saturday / Blue Tile Crew earned one for camping in the park and just being rad dudes. Thanks guys!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Bluetile Skateshop
And in usual form, they offered us a rad gift…
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Bluetile Skateshop
TEQUILA!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Bluetile Skateshop
Cheers guys!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Bluetile Skateshop
One more Crew photo now that we are drunk!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Vans
The Vans Team held it down all weekend. This contest would not be possible without the support of Vans and we can’t thank them enough for that. Here’s a little award to show our appreciation.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Lester Cepero
Brian hands Lester that Best Trick loot. A cool $250
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Lester Cepero
Congratulations Lester. You are insane!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Graffiti Skate Zone
6th Place : Graffiti Skate Zone
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Permission Skateshop
5th Place : Permission Skateshop
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Westside Skateshop
4th Place : Westside Skateshop
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
John Montesi
It’s all love…John Montesi & Brian Schaefer
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Black Sheep Skateshop
3rd Place : Black Sheep Skateshop
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Vice Skate Co.
2nd Place : Vice Skate Co.
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Skatepark Of Tampa SPoT
1st Place : Skatepark of Tampa! Proud of you guys!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Skatepark Of Tampa SPoT
The Top 2 Crews celebrating together...and that's a wrap! Thank you so much to Vans for another ripping Clash of the Crews, and thanks to all the shops and crews that made it the best one yet. See you at Tampa Pro!
Date:
January 27, 2020
Photographer: Josh Bowser