Old Man Bowl Jam 2023
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on Wednesday, February 01, 2023
by Matt Shail
Old Jam Bowl Jam 2023 Coverage by Matt Shail and Jason Malley
Most people look forward to their 21st birthday as a rite of passage. These guys look forward to turning 30 so they can see who can skate the longest in a hot warehouse in Tampa, FL. It's the Old Man Bowl Jam and it's back for the 13th time.
Video by Jason Malley • Photos by Matt Shail
Who Dat?
It's the Old Man Bowl Jam but this dude is dressing better than the 30 and under kids!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Elvin Ramos
Elvin kicking things off with a really good slam. I don't even know what happened to him, but both of his ankles are black and blue at work this week!
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February 01, 2023
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Woody the drillmaster doing his thing so we can feed these hungry old dudes!
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February 01, 2023
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Alex Vestal
Alex had to open up the venue so we could serve out the window. It's been a while!
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February 01, 2023
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Clint Smith
First thing you gotta do when you show up to a contest is check in with the main man Clint. He will get that nice headshot in our system and enter you into your Jam.
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February 01, 2023
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Elvin Ramos
Back to Elvin - wrapping the ankle so he can hop back in the bowl.
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February 01, 2023
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I got a new lens so I was testing it out in the courtyard. Here are some under 30 skaters standing out in the concrete course
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February 01, 2023
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Pete Kelly
two legends in the building. Pete Kelly and Mike Rogers catching up before practice
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February 01, 2023
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Kyle Randall
Kyle Randall is the man that makes it all happen. He got all of the promo from our sponsors and really outdid himself this year. Thanks Kyle!
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February 01, 2023
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Brian Schaefer
It wouldn't be an event without Brian giving us all a pep talk!
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February 01, 2023
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Brandon Quick
Brandon getting the pads on in the courtyard before heading into the warehouse for practice.
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February 01, 2023
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Who Dat?
Getting a good stretch out after seeing those prizes from Strangelove!
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February 01, 2023
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Alex Bowers
We had DJ Albow in the building so that the tunes were right all night.
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Jud Heald
It's the Farm Boy himself, Jud Heald, in the building. This dude built the bowl decks on Friday and then ripped the bowl to shreds on Saturday!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Bobby curnutte
Bobby follows Jud over the hip but takes a different approach. Upside down and inside out
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February 01, 2023
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Alex Johnson
Wait guys don't start just yet! We gotta get these stickers from Powell put on the bowl!
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February 01, 2023
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Matt Shail
Back outside to the grill cause I wanted to scoop a hotdog. Things are looking solid - let's head back in
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February 01, 2023
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John Whiteman
John practicing the longest grind in those classic D3's he is always wearing
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Mike Rogers
The classic front rock from Mike Rogers
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February 01, 2023
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Kyle Randall
Jason Information with Kyle and Alex filming the intro for the edit - which is at the top of the page!
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February 01, 2023
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BC aka BC
Nothing can stop BC. He is pure speed
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February 01, 2023
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Jimmy Marcus aka The Greek
The Greek in the house!
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February 01, 2023
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These old dudes got fans of all ages.
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February 01, 2023
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Mike Peterson
Who doesn't love a hug from Mike Peterson
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February 01, 2023
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Brian Schaefer
Alright Alright let's get this thing going! Brian hops in the bowl and kicks it off with our co-host of the evening, Alex Johnson
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Mike Rogers
Mike brings the front rock back for the crowd. Look at the back foot!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Rocco Caravelli
Rocco broke his foot during Concrete Jam at Tampa Am. He couldn't stand not being able to skate so he sawed off his cast in the dungeon and stretched that bad boy out!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Charlie Crank
Charlie Crank going frontside through the corner
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Jeff Thrush
Jeff Thrush poses for the camera with a picture perfect front smith
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Brian Schaefer
Had to go grab a drink from the venue, but this dude was back behind the bar playin games.
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Tyler Radford
Tyler stopped by!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Pete Kelly
Pete Kelly boostin' one over the hip frontside
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Orlando Ramos
Orlando front 5-0 through the corner for the crowd
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Craig Dupree
Craig Dupree was another contender for best dressed of the night
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Craig Dupree
Craig and Carl dapping up and spreading that love of skateboarding
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
David- Smith
This dude came from Australia and got down with us! David Smod Smith is a legend!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
David- Smith
He skated the contest and filmed an entire edit. The legend of David Smod Smith
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Myles Booker
SPoT team rider Myles Booker came by and tried to drop in and skate. These old dudes were NOT having it!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Mike Peterson
Mike Peterson all up in the camera!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Willie Stansell
Willie changed wardrobe 20 times and eventually just went shirtless. Is he Florida Man of SPoT?
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Willie Stansell
Wait where did Willie's pants go?!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Scott Spear
Scott got a second to sit down and have a beer with our fine panel of judges
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Alex Vestal
SPoT staff member and judge Alex Vestal aka the SPoT Swiss Army Knife
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Alex Vestal
Alex's son Bruce won a set of wheels from the machine in the venue. I spent like $20 on that thing last week and totally blew it.
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
We were fortunate enough to have bartenders serving cold ones all evening
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Tim Mott
Tim Mott catching up with SPoT team rider Brian Adams
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Shane Patterson
Shane Patterson came down from Ohio and hit those bowl corners with speed
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Skatepark Of Tampa SPoT
Full house and we ain't talking about the tv show
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
john may
John May with the classic 90's look on the 5-0
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
John Whiteman
John decided he was going up on the wall before everyone else and yanked back in
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Sean Manson
Sean Manson bending frontside around the camera flashes
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Shiloh Catori
Wait is that a dog!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Tyler Coffman
Alright geezers get out the way. Tyler needs to manny around the entire bowl deck.
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Tyler Coffman
Tyler got longest grind for this one. Going the distance of 42 feet!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Tyler Coffman
Congrats Tyler!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Rashard Lloyd
Red Halfcabs are definitely a look! Rashard Lloyd bringing the style on that rock n roll
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Kenny Michaels
Kenny Michaels getting blunted and sticking that one footed pop in
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Jacob Krajewski
30 and up winner Jacob Krajewski was bringing the stoke all night!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Jacob Krajewski
Congrats Jacob!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
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Carl Naegele
When we said skate til you fall, Carl Naegele said "alright, hold my beer" and skated longer than anyone. That's why he went home with the number 1 spot in the 50+ division. Ripping all night. This blunt yank in was so steezy!!!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Carl Naegele
Congrats Carl!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Mike Peterson
I've been shooting Old Man Bowl Jam for 3 years now and this is my 3rd shot of Mike Peterson doing a back boneless on the wall. It gets better every year!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Willie Stansell
Willie was having a great time. Thanks for coming out man!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Jud Heald
Jud Heald was destroying all night. Stoked he didn't leave empty handed. Best Trick on the Wall AND 1st place in the 40-49 division
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Jud Heald
Congrats Jud - that front smith pop in on the wall was nuts!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Jud Heald
Look at this group! Congrats on 1st in 40-49 Jud
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
BC aka BC
BC left with Hardest Slam and unfortunately he earned it. He went straight from the top deck to the side of his face. Glad you're alright dude!
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Tyler Coffman
Tyler did the most beautiful back nose grind through the corner of the bowl. Peep the edit above to see the best trick overall
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February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Roberto Vega
Roberto Vega didn't skate this year, but we are stoked he made it out. Thanks for Showing Up. See you all next year!
Date:
February 01, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail