Coverage From the Cons Project Tampa 2019
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by Chris
Last weekend, Converse brought Dolan Stearns, Ryan Townley, Andy Vasquez, Rob Collins and a handful of their team to town for a unique, DIY curb-building workshop. We learned the fundamentals of building a concrete skate block from start to finish, and the class even got to take home their own mini curbs. They also built a full sized, custom skate curb just for us, which of course we shredded. Check out some photos from the day and a short iPhone edit. HUGE thank you to Converse and the entire team for bringing this to Tampa - it was a blast.
Video & photos: Josh Bowser
Video & photos: Josh Bowser
Andy showing examples of Concrete work he has done for SPoT, like these amazing trophies he made for the Converse Concrete Jam.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Tools of the Trade.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Edwin Velez
Edwin brought his kids to enjoy the class.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Joe was here to assist Andy with anything he might need, including filling each container with an equal amount of cement.
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July 18, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Always a pleasure to get Rob Collins in town. Miss you already buddy!
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jai Tanju was here shooting photos with the Converse crew. If I had noticed his Hamburger Eyes hat earlier I would’ve tried to buy it right off his head. Great meeting you Jai!
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Rob seen doing his best Jai impression…
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Brian isn’t big on working solo, so he enlisted the help of an expert.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
The first step is to coat the molds in something to help release the dried Concrete. The kids were stoked to work on a hands on project like this.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Old friends Russ Pope & Brian Schaefer playing catch up.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Time to pour our cement into the water. And remember, two heads are better than one.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Then the cement & water mix needs to be stirred up nicely, until all the water is absorbed and it resembles something like a Frosty.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Once the concrete is properly mixed, its time to pour it into the rubber mold.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
With the mold full, the next move is to remove excess material with a trowel.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
After about 20 minutes, the concrete should be cured enough to remove from the mold, as displayed by Andy here.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
And this is the finished Mini Curb!
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Now we are going to make a full size curb, and give the students a chance to put their hands on the project.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Arianna Der
Arianna was especially hyped on the concrete mixer.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
The next step is to compact the concrete by vibrating it from underneath with a hammer drill. This causes all of the bubbles to rise to the top, creating stronger concrete.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
A piece of rebar is placed in the middle of the concrete to make the finished product even stronger. Then more crete goes on top!
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Once the mold is full, the kids smoothed out the edges with a trowel.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Dolan Stearns
Dolan added a little extra detail…
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
There she is! The full size curb we are about to shred!
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Converse Skate
Cons provided FREE PIZZA & BEER for everyone at the park and even helped us offer FREE Skating after 2pm. Thanks for hooking it up big time Cons!
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Steve Spence was also very thankful…
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ryan Townley
Ryan Townley is Rich’s biggest fan.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Josh Bowser
What happens when 3 photographers are in the same place at the same time? We take photos of each other of course!
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Uncle Sam Bellipanni
The curb is out, and so is the cash! Time for a Tricks for Cash session!
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Andy rips in case you didn’t already know; Slappy Feeble
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Wesley Box
Wes Box : Frontside Slappy
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jordi Zapata
Jordi Zapata : Slappy Crooks
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mikey Premet
Mikey Premet : Back Noseblunt
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mikey Premet
Mikey earned a few bucks for his BS Noseblunt
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Edwin Velez
I got so hyped watching Edwin put his mark on the new Curb. Front Board
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ryan Townley
Ryan Townley going head high on the Jersey Wall
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
We let this little kid announce the Tricks for Cash event. He killed it.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ryan Townley
Honored to have such an amazing crew to put this event together! Thank you to everyone at Cons including Andy Vasquez, Rob Collins, Joe Marchese, Tanner, Q, Jai Tanju, Russ Pope, Dolan Stearns, Ryan Townley and everyone else who joined us for this amazing workshop.
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Dolan Stearns
After the event, Cons was kind enough to take our crew out to dinner. Huge thank you again to everyone for making this weekend one for the books…(Not pictured, the entire Cons & SPoT squad taking over the dance floor at Castle)
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July 17, 2019
Photographer: Josh Bowser