SPoT Road Trip: Damn Am Atlanta
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on Friday, April 15, 2016
by Chris
Every year we kick off our Damn Am series at Hazard County Skatepark in McDonough, Georgia. We call it Damn Am Atlanta. Each year the weekend is consistently a gathering of the hardest rippers and close friends making memories. From fearless leader Jona Owings grilling the best damn chicken you've ever put in your gullet, to Jake Wooten ripping everything in site, there was never a disappointment. This year we took along a camera and documented our trip. Check out Marino's photos and take a trip down memory lane. - Eric McKenney Words and photos: Marino Nicastro
Sterling Gainer
Damn Am Atlanta is the very first Damn Am of the year which makes it special. It is also special because Atlanta, Georgia is so close to us that we load up the van with as many people as possible and make a trip out of it. Seen here is Sterling, one of our newest employees going on his very first Damn Am and SPoT Trip. This was a 6am meet time, maybe our earliest.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Cash Gaddes
Robby Kirkland and Cash Gaddes, Shaqueefa. When you stay up all night working at Res, you’re either first to the van or you’re last. Uber to the park at 6am for the win.
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April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Eric McKenney
We had a pretty deep squad with us and some people wanted to get picked up at the house. It all seemed easier than arguing with 9 tired people.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Uncle Sam Bellipanni
Gang. Off to Hazard County Skatepark.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Markus Jalaber
6-8 hour drive with a packed van.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Chris Colmenero
Right when we got to the park, Chris Colmenero was tidying up the new DIY Quarterpipe. Blue collar ain't afraid to get dirty.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Derick Wynn
Derick Wynn - No Comply on the sketchiest hump ever. This used to be in the course last year I believe but Hazard doesn’t waste much materials.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Robby Kirkland
After the sun went down, we headed back to the hotel and called it an early night. This was the morning's aftermath, not bad. Beer and doughnuts.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
T M
15 people, two rooms…..but don’t tell the hotel lobby that. Sleeping arrangements were first come first serve. Tristan fitting in where he can.
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April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Uncle Sam Bellipanni
Uncle Sam never gets out of bed before getting some stoke in.
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April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Uncle Sam Bellipanni
Great part about being on the team? Team spending. Show us the goods!
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Eli Williams
Saturday at Hazard County Skatepark was mostly practice and then a best trick contest along with a bowl jam. But i stayed away from the mayhem and checked out the vert ramp. Eli Williams giving reason to my decision. Crossbone.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Jack Winburn
Jack Winburn was stylish with his shit. I mean look at that hair. FS Alley Oop.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Jake Wooten
Jake Wooten might be one of the best out there in his age group. Not many kids can tweak a Stalefish like that.
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April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Eli Williams
Eli back at it again. BS Invert.
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April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Greyson Beal
Greyson Beal (one of the best) said give me two of the best...burgers you got.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Alex Bibiloni
Alex Bibiloni getting into party mode. Shotgun with a small spillage. Jack Loktu on chatsnap I think, or is it Snapchat?
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
James Cobb
Frank Branca and James Cobb, Watermelon, Watermelon. If you were following us on Snapchat, you might’ve seen Frank film this one. If you’re not, get on that shit!
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Wesley Box
The Box Family and Boards for Bros go hand in hand.
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April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Jona Owings
Jona is an amazing guy. Fearlessly leaving his park in our hands while he kills the grill. And he’ll stop what he’s doing to talk to you or even shoot a photo. He told he can’t smile but I think the southern grin works perfectly.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Deein Coats
Beer on the wound: That’ll work for Alejandro and Bibs but I don’t think Deein Coats is down with that life.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Markus Jalaber
You won’t ever catch Markus frowning. 2 Cigarillos to celebrate 3rd place in best trick. James on the Cobb is with it!
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Jereme Knibbs
Yosef Ratleff
Joseph Ratleff aka YoYo is our transplant from New Orleans/Cali. He’s a part of our family and always brings smiles. Jack reunited and it feels so good.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Jereme Knibbs
Chucky Woodard
SPoT definitely had the loudest most excited cheering section! It's your duty to make sure your friends/teammates know you’re watching and rooting.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Marcos Montoya
Marcos Montoya BS Boneless. A familiar face.
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April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Alejandro Burnell
Alejandro FS Boneless? This was a cool one to watch and he had it every try.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Eli Williams
Eli is MVP but you kinda have to be when this is your hometown skatepark. But he proves himself with the Kickflip Disaster.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Jereme Knibbs
Its about time! Jereme Knibbs came home with 1st place and the big win. He’s on the phone with the money right now.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Derick Wynn
When one of your friends wins it's almost like you won. Well almost...just without the amazing skating. Here's all the winners.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Markus Jalaber
Markus always puts on for SPoT. 3rd place Best Trick and 7th place in Street Finals. Also one of the best dudes out. Say what's up if you don’t know him already.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Product Shot. Santa Cruz Sponsored the event and the homie Monk made those steezy trophies! Alright Bet.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Cash Gaddes
Shortly after this was taken, Knibbs threw up, but the party didn’t end there. Jereme and Cash living the good times.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Jereme Knibbs
Sunday night after the contest was over, we headed to this bonfire party that Robb Hart who runs MJQ - a club in Atlanta - told us about. It was insane! BYOB, bonfire outside and a mini ramp indoors with a club-like feel behind it. We were basically the celebs there. We put on a demo and the crowd was loving it. Everyone wanted to try it. @bonfireatl - check them out.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Marino Nicastro
YoYo getting things warmed up. It was dark in there and the cold ones started flowing so I had to put the cam down and get on that ramp.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Eric McKenney
Jack knows what I’m talking about. Eric McKenney, our trip commander, finally gets to relax and double fist some brews before the drive back tomorrow.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Marino Nicastro
Good squad, good time and a great trip. Damn Am ATL is a wrap. Thank you to everyone who showed us around and let us come into your place, this wouldn’t be possible without you.
Date:
April 15, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro