Pro Course Construction 2015 (Part One)
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on Friday, October 09, 2015
by Chris
Photos: Frank Branca Words: Chris Preston
Here we go with another Pro Course Demo / Rebuild to switch it up for Am and Pro. Most of us have no idea what it's going to look like until it's finished. This is Jay Hammond, who has been heading up construction on the new course for the past few years. I bet he knows...
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Looks like they took out the QP to rail-bank-thing and now it's going to flat. Is that an extension??
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Every year we see some new faces with hand tools working on the course. Don't know this dude's name, but thanks for pitching in.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Don't forget to follow us @SPoTTampa.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
We've got a GoPro set up so when it's all over, you get to see a rad time-lapse video of the whole thing.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
More shots of the progress so far...
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
More shots of the progress so far...
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Relics from Ams and Pros past... We've dialed down the sticker branding a little since the old days.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Brian Schaefer
Schaefer always straps on a belt and gets in the mix. I bet he knows what the completed course will look like...
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
That's Allen Russell and Allen Russell's brother-from-another-mother, Gene Rosman. You might see him out in Ybor occasionally.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Jay and Sterling putting in work on this QP / Hip addition.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Derick Wynn
Meanwhile, the shop's getting some renovations of its own... You always gotta have that one guy that points while everyone else does the work. It's construction 101.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Overview of the course so far...
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Austin Gage
Austin Gage of SPoT Maintenance takes a break from drilling to catch a quick session out in the courtyard.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Wesley Box
Did I mention there's FREE SKATING until we finish the Pro Course?? Wes Box taking advantage of the new (temporary) courtyard obstacles.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
This setup won't last long, so come take advantage.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Kris Clayton
...Kris Clayton is.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
More shots inside. Looks like they're revamping the pyramid / rail / ledge obstacle that hosts all the Best Trick contests.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
I wonder if the hip and stairs are staying where they are?
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Allen Russell
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
That's long-time SPoT homie, Aaron Burkett showing off his power tool skills.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca
Alex Sandino aka Dirt Weasel
Don't forget: the concrete course, courtyard and kid course are still skateable and FREE right now. Dirt Weasel knows what's up...FS air. Stay tuned for more updates as the work continues.
Date:
October 09, 2015
Photographer: Frank Branca