SPoT Life: The KR3W Crew Cruises
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by Chris
The last time I wrote one of these articles, I’m sure it was way too long. So in an attempt to keep the interest of any young, Instagram loving, A.D.D. riddled kids & adults who are actually taking the time to read this, I’ll keep it short. For additional info on what’s what, watch Frank Branca’s lovely Ride Channel edit & view the photos that accompany these words. I was asked by SPoT to come up & help film, shoot some photos of & interview the KR3W riders who were coming into town for the “School's Out Jam All Ages Contest” & a Sunday trip to skate. The line-up would be Taylor Kirby, AJ Zavala, Windsor James, & Nick Zizzo. Along with them would be the KR3W TM, Chris “Brownie” Brown, myself, Frank Branca, Brian Schaefer, SPoT riders Dylan Church, Uncle Sam Bellipanni, Alex Bibiloni, & Markus Jalaber. My answer was… an emphatic - yes! Yes sir, actually. To get to the gist of it, AJ & Taylor who are a part of the now famous “Shep Dawgs” crew & just put out what has to be the gnarliest homie video of all time - never stopped skating. NEVER. Except for a few hours of sleep, these guys didn’t quit, & it was amazing to see that type of drive again. Nicky Z. killed it as well. Windsor unfortunately had to take off early. The whole Sunday trip to the Bro Bowl & Bradenton was filled with eye-popping tricks by everyone who was there to skate. There was a hell of a lot of fun & good memories. So enjoy the photos, watch the edit, be entertained & keep pushing… Rob Hoovis Words and photos by Rob Hoovis, except where noted. Video by Frank Branca.
Chris Brown
TM Chris Brown is a damn good dude who likes to have a damn good time.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Frank Branca
Frank Branca is a rare human. Humble, mellow, hard working and a rad skater. I enjoy working with him emensely. Looking forward to the next adventure.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
AJ Zavala
Nick, Alex, Frank, Sam, Chris and AJ enjoying the warm water of Bradenton Beach.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Nick Zizzo
Nick Zizzo and TM Chris Brown take it easy after a long day of skating.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
AJ Zavala
This may have been the gnarliest thing I've ever seen live, in person. Shep Dawg AJ Zavala - FS Nosepick on the monster wall at the Bradenton park.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
AJ Zavala
AJ gets a FS Nosepick on 5 feet of vert - Fisheye Sequence.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
AJ Zavala
Here's another angle of that insane nosepick sequence.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
AJ Zavala
AJ - yet another still from the sequence of what is undoubtedly the sickest thing ever.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Taylor Kirby
Taylor Kirby Nose blunt slide, Bradenton.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Taylor Kirby
Taylor and AJ with their new threads.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Nick Zizzo
Nick Zizzo enjoying all that is Florida.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Rob Hoovis
Mmmmm.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Nick Zizzo
Rob and Nick.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Dylan Church
Taylor Kirby
Our squad for the day, deep in the jungle swamp of Brandenton.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Taylor Kirby
Taylor at the truckstop - happy with his rare find. Florida's gas stations and truckstops rule for this.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Taylor Kirby
Taylor's truckstop trinket.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Chris Brown
Chris Brown starting the party.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Taylor Kirby
Taylor Kirby - Bluntslide, Bradenton.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Markus Jalaber
Markus Jalaber up in this piece!
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Alex Bibiloni
Alex Bibiloni - back lip in Bradenton.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Taylor Kirby
Taylor Kirby never stops skating - ollie in Brandenton.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Rob Hoovis
Tampa, fool!
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Brian Schaefer
BS finds a Young American to snap a photo of.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
AJ Zavala
KR3W squad lined up at the start of the Bro Bowl Snake run.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Nick Zizzo
Taylor Kirby heads in with Nick Zizzo in tow.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Taylor Kirby
Taylor Kirby - Crazy Ollie North over Andrew Reynolds' Gap at the Bro Bowl.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Brian Schaefer
BS behind the scenes for Ride Channel in Ybor City.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Alex Bibiloni
The lovely and talented Ms. Alex B. showing up in Ybor.
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June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis
Knuckles !
...And we'll end it with a picture of Knuckles that will be included in every article I happen to work on. Thanks to Taylor Kirby and AJ Zavala, and everyone who made this trip happen, and big thanks to KR3W for sending these guys to Florida. See you next time.
Date:
June 13, 2014
Photographer: Rob Hoovis