SPoT Life: Tampa Am Day 2 Qualifiers
Words and photos by Aaron Austin.
Dolan Stearns
Dolan Stearns supercharged the morning with these massive airs and a unique way of skating.
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December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Dolan Stearns
Dolan had a unique sense of fashion, too. Check out these Brixton overalls. You killed it today, Dolan.
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December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Gatorade hired the right ladies for the job - keeping everyone hydrated, that is.
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December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Tony Durao
Tony Durao - switch 360 flip. I couldn't figure out what stance he was at first. That means he is really good.
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December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Nate Greenwood
Nate Greenwood on a smooth backside tailslide across the pyramid rail.
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December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Kenny Anderson
The perfect man - Kenny Anderson - is the best.
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December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
You know who else is the best? The entire crew from Nike SB China. They're so enthusiastic and genuinely stoked to be here. We're glad you guys are here!
Date:
December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Alex Bowers
AlBow aka MP3J was behind the SPoT marketing tent today with our product photographer, Marino Nicastro.
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December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
SPoT gave away a ton of stuff to your role of the dice.
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December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Bones Wheels also had a booth. They will be set up in the courtyard all weekend, so make sure you check them out for your chance to win some fresh wheels.
Date:
December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Aaron Herrington
Aaron Herrington, part of the Theories of Atlantis family, rides for Polar Skateboards, one of the raddest board companies out right now. Aaron made the trip to Tampa Am from New York City and killed it today.
Date:
December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Aaron Herrington
Aaron also did this wall jam and pulled it in to fakie.
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December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Piro Sierra
Piro Sierra was here from NYC too. It's a shame he's hurt - I would have loved to see him skate the contest.
Date:
December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Dane Vaughn
Dane Vaughn is down with Shaqueefa and the Bodfather, Scotty "The Body" Conley. Shaqueefa OG baby.
Date:
December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Dylan Witkin
Dylan Witkin qualified in 10th place today. We'll be seeing him, and possibly this frontside nosegrind, in the semifinals on Sunday.
Date:
December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Dylan Witkin
Our medic Dave Miller had to patch up Dylan's knee after he took a nice little slam. Hopefully it's good by the semis, Dylan.
Date:
December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Jason William
This is Jason Siebert's broken arm. He came from Chicago to skate but got hurt on Wednesday, the day before the contest officially opened. Bummer, Jason, but thanks for sticking around and supporting SPoT.
Date:
December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Tristan Funkhouser
Tristan Funkhouser killed it and was the only skater who transfered from the china bank to the steep quarter. This frontside ollie was huge.
Date:
December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Brodie Penrod
Brodie Penrod was the golden ticket winner, yet again. Brodie is simply incredible to watch on a skateboard.
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December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Brodie Penrod
Brodie Penrod- Switch Tre Bomb.
Date:
December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
Dominick Walker
Dominick Walker was the last person to skate today and had his own one-man-jam. He basically put on a demo, and did this kickflip frontside nosegrind just after time ended and the crowd went crazy. What a way to close out the skating.
Date:
December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin
JayJay Sharkey
And this happened... JJ Sharkey got TAMPA tattooed on his left temple. That's his face.
Date:
December 07, 2013
Photographer: Aaron Austin