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Nike SB Damn Am Chicago 2016 - Saturday Finals & Best Trick Practice Photos

Posted on on Sunday, August 14, 2016 by Chris

We had a little better luck today, with Mother Nature deciding to give us a break. The Indy Best Trick got bumped too, so it was sensory overload, with over 100 skaters pulling out all the stops. Check out some of Bart's photos of the day and stay tuned for the SPoT Life episode coming later. Congrats Yoshi! Photos: Bart Jones
<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Due to Friday's nasty weather, we still had a lot of prep work. Good thing this is far from Brian’s first rodeo, as he got things poppin’ rather quickly.
Brian Schaefer

Brian Schaefer

Due to Friday's nasty weather, we still had a lot of prep work. Good thing this is far from Brian’s first rodeo, as he got things poppin’ rather quickly.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Kevin Scott gives 'em all a sneak peek.
Kevin Scott

Kevin Scott

Kevin Scott gives 'em all a sneak peek.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Not too much tranny at Grant Park, but Braden Stelma makes due with this lonely quarter pipe.
Braden Stelma

Braden Stelma

Not too much tranny at Grant Park, but Braden Stelma makes due with this lonely quarter pipe.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> This is an accidental photo when I ran up the big quarter pipe not knowing there was a big puddle at the top that soaked me and my camera.
Bart Jones

Bart Jones

This is an accidental photo when I ran up the big quarter pipe not knowing there was a big puddle at the top that soaked me and my camera.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Pretty safe to say Yoshi knows what he’s doing in these dang comps.
Yoshi Tanenbaum

Yoshi Tanenbaum

Pretty safe to say Yoshi knows what he’s doing in these dang comps.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Either you got it or you don’t… I don’t, Wes Box does.
Wesley Box

Wesley Box

Either you got it or you don’t… I don’t, Wes Box does.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> The colorful people.

The colorful people.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> David Dixon is really good.
David Dixon

David Dixon

David Dixon is really good.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Riley Vaughn Wallrides with not a lot of room to spare.
Riley Vaughn

Riley Vaughn

Riley Vaughn Wallrides with not a lot of room to spare.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> This kid was a riot.
Who Dat?

Who Dat?

This kid was a riot.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Wait your turn! Dashawn Jordan is b/s 180 Nosegrinding.
Dashawn Jordan

Dashawn Jordan

Wait your turn! Dashawn Jordan is b/s 180 Nosegrinding.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Matthew Carter knows a good Back(Smith)Drop when he sees one and puts it to use.
Matthew Carter

Matthew Carter

Matthew Carter knows a good Back(Smith)Drop when he sees one and puts it to use.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Post up and act like you’re the artist… Nice…
Who Dat?

Who Dat?

Post up and act like you’re the artist… Nice…
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Whip it around and bring it back - Logan Mozey 180 Nosegrind Rewind.
Logan Mozey

Logan Mozey

Whip it around and bring it back - Logan Mozey 180 Nosegrind Rewind.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> The power of a freight train, Zion Wright comes barreling through with a Smith Grind.
Zion Wright

Zion Wright

The power of a freight train, Zion Wright comes barreling through with a Smith Grind.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> PawnShop in Chicago!? No smiles when you rep The Cove.

PawnShop in Chicago!? No smiles when you rep The Cove.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Jereme Knibbs will Back Smith your head off if he has to! #Savage
Jereme Knibbs

Jereme Knibbs

Jereme Knibbs will Back Smith your head off if he has to! #Savage
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Kevin Scott grabs right down the middle and takes flight.
Kevin Scott

Kevin Scott

Kevin Scott grabs right down the middle and takes flight.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Let’s sign em up!!

Let’s sign em up!!
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Do It For The Crowd!! Marcos Montoya knows best.
Marcos Montoya

Marcos Montoya

Do It For The Crowd!! Marcos Montoya knows best.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Josh Campos screeches a Back Tail in a tight spot.

Josh Campos

Josh Campos screeches a Back Tail in a tight spot.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Fun Fact: it was so hot and bright out that I shot some of these photos out the back of this van; The more you know.
Bart Jones

Bart Jones

Fun Fact: it was so hot and bright out that I shot some of these photos out the back of this van; The more you know.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Crooks Up!? Nope sorry just Midler with a B/S 180 Nosegrind. Not too shabby tho.
Alex Midler

Alex Midler

Crooks Up!? Nope sorry just Midler with a B/S 180 Nosegrind. Not too shabby tho.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

David Dixon

David Dixon

David Dixon can do it all.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Jereme Knibbs Front Blunt Slides all on his lonesome.
Jereme Knibbs

Jereme Knibbs

Jereme Knibbs Front Blunt Slides all on his lonesome.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Kevin Scott might be fresh, but that don’t mean he can’t get Slobby once in awhile.
Kevin Scott

Kevin Scott

Kevin Scott might be fresh, but that don’t mean he can’t get Slobby once in awhile.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> The red hat with the shoes to match - Dashawn knows the code.
Dashawn Jordan

Dashawn Jordan

The red hat with the shoes to match - Dashawn knows the code.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Kevin Scott is always doing cool shit. 180 Fakie 50/50 and brings it back where it came from.
Kevin Scott

Kevin Scott

Kevin Scott is always doing cool shit. 180 Fakie 50/50 and brings it back where it came from.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> I never saw that dude on the left with a shirt on once this weekend. Then again, I never saw Dashawn miss one of these Noseslides either.
Dashawn Jordan

Dashawn Jordan

I never saw that dude on the left with a shirt on once this weekend. Then again, I never saw Dashawn miss one of these Noseslides either.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> SPoT’s very own Zion Wright qualified 1st midday.
Zion Wright

Zion Wright

SPoT’s very own Zion Wright qualified 1st midday.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Kevin Scott cinched the finals with moves like this, among others.
Kevin Scott

Kevin Scott

Kevin Scott cinched the finals with moves like this, among others.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> I seen Jonathan Reece on some big rails before, probably making this lanky 5-O easy-for-cheezy.
Jonathan Reece AKA Tall Tee

Jonathan Reece AKA Tall Tee

I seen Jonathan Reece on some big rails before, probably making this lanky 5-O easy-for-cheezy.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Marcos Montoya with everybody’s universal favorite, the elusive Backside Noseblunt Slide.
Marcos Montoya

Marcos Montoya

Marcos Montoya with everybody’s universal favorite, the elusive Backside Noseblunt Slide.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Zach Saraceno sure knows how to put together an outfit and Barley Grind back to straight as well.
Zach Saraceno

Zach Saraceno

Zach Saraceno sure knows how to put together an outfit and Barley Grind back to straight as well.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> John Pankus Nosegrinds in the distance with a bunch of cement in the way.
John Pankus

John Pankus

John Pankus Nosegrinds in the distance with a bunch of cement in the way.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Dashawn is always gonna come thru with some new shit. Frontside Bluntslide transfer low to high.
Dashawn Jordan

Dashawn Jordan

Dashawn is always gonna come thru with some new shit. Frontside Bluntslide transfer low to high.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

Robert Neal

Robert Neal

Robert Neal laughs his way all the way to the bottom of this Feeble Grind.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Damn same siders! Zion puts down the Front 180 Switch Crook from the same side.
Zion Wright

Zion Wright

Damn same siders! Zion puts down the Front 180 Switch Crook from the same side.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> What the..?! Yoshi came out kicking with this Fakie 50/50.
Yoshi Tanenbaum

Yoshi Tanenbaum

What the..?! Yoshi came out kicking with this Fakie 50/50.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Thanks For Nothing.

Thanks For Nothing.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

Mike Sinclair

Mike Sinclair

Mike Sinclair aka Big Pink hung out all weekend.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> The product toss still has its ways.

The product toss still has its ways.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> No Brainer: Dylan Witkin wins the Bronson Speed Killer Award.
Dylan Witkin

Dylan Witkin

No Brainer: Dylan Witkin wins the Bronson Speed Killer Award.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Best Trick's Top 5.
Dashawn Jordan

Dashawn Jordan

Best Trick's Top 5.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Once again and again! Ladies and Gentlemen! This month's Damn Am winner is Yoshi Tanenbaum! Congrats Yoshi! And also to Robert Neal coming in 3rd, and Zion Wright breaking into 2nd place.
Yoshi Tanenbaum

Yoshi Tanenbaum

Once again and again! Ladies and Gentlemen! This month's Damn Am winner is Yoshi Tanenbaum! Congrats Yoshi! And also to Robert Neal coming in 3rd, and Zion Wright breaking into 2nd place.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Congratulations Yoshi.
Yoshi Tanenbaum

Yoshi Tanenbaum

Congratulations Yoshi.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--da-chicago16-sat--> Another amazing Damn Am for the books. Come out and see us at Woodward West next month, or if you're on the east coast, in NYC. Thank you and let the Skate Gawds be with you.
Paul Zitzer

Paul Zitzer

Another amazing Damn Am for the books. Come out and see us at Woodward West next month, or if you're on the east coast, in NYC. Thank you and let the Skate Gawds be with you.
Date: August 14, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

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