2018 Old Man Bowl Jam Coverage
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by Clint
The 2018 Old Man Bowl Jam went down a few weekends ago and our video coverage is available now. All of our local and out of town favorite old folks showed up and threw down hours of sweat filled runs. We even had our first ripping woman enter the contest. "You don't quit skating because you get old. You get old because you quit skating" - R.I.P. Jay Adams
Video by: Justin Santiago
Photos by: Josh Bowser
Video by: Justin Santiago
Levi Combs
Age doesn't matter in skateboarding. Even though Levi isn't smiling, I promise you these guys are good friends.
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Redneck Eric
Just a bunch of old stoners cleaning out their bowl...
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Levi Combs
Levi cruises through a Frontside Grind
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
john may
John May changes it up with a Front Salad
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Spike
Spike : Layback Front Rock
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Brian took his runs with a smile on his face the whole time. Beanplant over the Hip
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Kyle Randall
Kyle wanted to make sure we had a clear winner for the "Longest Grind/Slide" contest, so he brought this measuring wheel.
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Willie Stansell
Willie Stansell : Blasted Stalefish over the Hip
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jimmy Dennis
Jimmy Dennis is a ruler! He's brings up the energy to 1000% at any of our events. Thanks for everything you do Jimmy! Frontside Grind
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers told me the proper name for this trick but I already forgot what its called. So let's just call it a Smith Stall for now.
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Spike
Spike can cruise the Bowl equally well Regular or Goofy; it's amazing to watch. Switch Frontside Grind
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Spike
He brings the good energy also! Thanks for being you Spike!
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Holly Ryan
Holly Ryan is the first girl to enter the OMBJ, so we will probably have to change the name next year. 50-50
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Willie Stansell
Willy and Spike feeling the energy!
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Levi Combs
Levi : Knee Knocker Smith Grind
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers : Front Rock
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Anthony Furlong
Anthony Furlong : Blunt Fakie
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ray Gauthier
Ray and Furlong both knew the key to Victory; Front Blunts
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Anthony Furlong
Key to Victory; Front Blunts
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Levi Combs
Levi is gonna take this FS 50-50 another 20 feet before he cruises back in...
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
john may
John battled this Alley Oop Air over the hip for a little bit, but came out victorious. The crowd was hyped for sure
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
John Whiteman
John Whiteman took home the Trophy for Best Trick on the Indy Wall.
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jimmy Marcus aka The Greek
Jimmy the Greek hoisting his prize for the "Longest Slide" of the night. That trophy didn't survive very long.
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jimmy Marcus aka The Greek
No Kneepads Ever!
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Michael Wiegner
Michael Wiegner wins the "Best Foot Jam" award. Makes sense since he couldn't use his hand...
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Anthony Furlong
Furlong took home the "Best Slam" Award
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Willie Stansell
Willie Stansell probably had more fun than anyone else this year. Oh yea, he ripped hard enough to take 2nd in the 40-49 Division too.
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Kyle Randall
Kyle Randall helped organized and host the Old Man Bowl Jam this year, so the least that we could do was give him a little trophy and say "Thanks for Showing Up!"
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Victor Ulmer
Victor Ulmer : 2nd Place Winner and owner of the loudest voice in Tampa. You rule Victor!
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers showed those old guys how it's done and ended up winning 1st Place in the 50+ Division. Congratulations Mike!
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ray Gauthier
Ray G! You are the Champ! 1st Place in 40-49 Division. Ray has an insane bag of tricks and the best attitude to boot.
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ray Gauthier
Best attitude to boot.
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
John Whiteman
John also took 3rd in the 30-39 Division. You killed it John!
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Levi Combs
Levi Combs barely tried and he still killed the competition. Yea Levi! 2nd Place 30-39 Division
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Anthony Furlong
Furlong takes 1st Place in 30-39 for the second year in a row. Better start acting like you care Levi.
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February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Old men?? I don't see anything but a bunch of grown up kids! Thanks to all of you for keeping the stoke alive and for pouring your hearts into this year's Old Man Bowl Jam!
Date:
February 14, 2018
Photographer: Josh Bowser