2017 Damn Am Costa Mesa Practice Coverage
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by Chris
We're back in sunny California this weekend for another year of Damn Am at Volcom HQ. Over 100 skaters showed up today to rip, and practice is already nuts. Check out Bart's photos from yesterday and follow us @SPoTTampa for real-time coverage. Photos: Bart Jones
Gavin Denike
Greeted this morn by the ever so punctual Prince of NHS and Bronson Bearings Kingpin, Gavin Denike. Don’t worry Gavin, we got your banners looking tite!
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Keyaki Ike
When you come all the way from Osaka, Japan to skate you’re gonna wanna show up and get your licks. Keyaki Ike got more than a few, Switch 180 Five-O.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Nick Merlino
Nick Merlino also showed up early for some rippings, then got to work with his new business venture: making Açaí Bowls.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Jackson Davis
Like Flypaper, Jackson Davis jumps up on the wall and sees whats stickin’.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Nick Merlino
Uh-Oh! Now Merlino got ahold of a microphone and is holding impromptu contests, winner gets an Açaí Bowl!
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
CJ Collins
Double Trouble!! CJ Collins & Keegan Palmer.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Bali Mosberg
Child’s Play!
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June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Daisuke Ikeda
Daisuke Ikeda, Tre Flip Lip.
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June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Brian Schaefer
Brian diggin’ this dudes SPoT tattoo.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Mike Piwowar
Switch Backtail down the shelf, just a wee bit more difficult than pronouncing Mike Piwowar’s last name.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Derick Glancy
SPoT’s very own Wes Box and Derick Glancy doing some performance art in the backlot.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Grant Amspacher
Grant Amspacher was trying to vacuum the sound out of the speakers. Whoa mann... trippyyyy!
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Jake Ilardi
By midday, the park was pretty packed. Jake Ilardi plays it smart staying above the crowds with a Backside Air.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Matt Milligan
No Photo! No Paparazzi!!
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Matt Milligan
“Oh you just want to see my Açaí Bowl? Well, I guess that’s cool”.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Lazer Crawford
Lazer Crawford gets the Primitive Boyz attention with the Hardflip Backlip.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
DJ Wade
“Yo DJ Spin That Wheel!”
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June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Alex Midler
Pink Powered 180 Switch Crook performed by Alex Midler.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Malik Jordan
Malik Jordan wanted the FS Wallride photo. Ask and you shall receive my friend.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Keyaki Ike
Keyaki Ike strikes again, this time with the Switch Front Feeble.
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Paul Zitzer
After a long day of planning and preparing this contest, Paul Zitzer still has time to get out on the course and film some traction. He’s the best no matter what he’s doing or how busy he looks. Don’t hesitate to ask him to film you; he’s always down! Check back tomorrow for Qualifier Photos and more classic hi-jinx!
Date:
June 10, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones