Tampa Am 2023: Thursday Practice Photos

Scott Spear

Good morning from SPoTTampa! We are neck deep in Tampa Am prep and the skaters are starting to arrive! Gonna be another wild weekend in our dusty little warehouse.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Brian Schaefer

Brian is still putting the final touches on the Vert Ramp, so I snuck in this hero shot of him working hard.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Scott Spear

Our resident sign painter Scott is keeping those lines straight.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Kyle Randall

The new “Opera Skateboards” artwork is looking tight.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Matt Shail

Event Overlord Matt Shail on banner duty.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

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The Innectech Crew is super busy too, stocking all the new #30YearsofSPoT Apparel that we just launched. Buy some in the shop or on the site now!
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Jack Loktu

Product manager, Jack Loktu, handling the business
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Matt McDole

In other news, Matt McDole is on the scene, adding some new details to the Pro Course that he painted for Tampa Pro. Always great to see this guy in the building!
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

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Beesley Electric hard at work adding brand new LED lights to the Course. Thanks for the quick work guys.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

DJ Carruthers

Our hallway is even getting some love in the form of a fresh coat of Gold (not yellow) paint. DJ and Elvin are looking like some Pros.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Matt McDole

Tools of the trade for Mr. McDole
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Matt McDole

Sometimes you just have to lay on the ground and contemplate everyyyyyything…
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

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LOTS of VIP gift bags to make…
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Matt McDole

LOTS of artwork to hang…
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Matt McDole

Matt prepping up for his Art Show on Friday night at the Bricks.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Matt McDole

Michelle Sawyer came through to help hang photos for the Static 6 Art Show, which is going down tonight!
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

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It’s all about precision when it comes to hanging art.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Matt McDole

It's okay to cry.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Matt McDole

Matt does more than paint. He also helps us finish the ramp by sanding down all those rough spots.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Matt McDole

He also brought his original Playstation copy of THPS to get signed by a special guest who may or may not be coming to skate the Vert Ramp.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Paul Zitzer

Unofficial SPoT Party Animal, Paul Zitzer, always brings the party to Tampa.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Jake Yanko

Okay maybe we should do a quick walk through to see who’s at the Park. Jake Yanko and Matt Savidakis are in the house “practicing hard as fuck”. Keep your eye on these two.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Leslie Morrison

The good homie Lez came all the way from Adelaide, Australia to skate with us! Cheers Lez.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Gabriel Lavallee

Whoever said Skate Dads aren’t cool never met these two.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Manny Santiago

Manny in the house.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Eric Weingart

Finally some skating; Eric doesn’t always skate switch; sometimes he skates Nollie too! Nollie BS Flip over the Bump to Bar
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Gabriel Lavallee

Gabi is skating his first Tampa Am this year. Back Smith
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Jalen Willis

You know it’s hot when you can squeeze the sweat out of your insoles…gross
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Gabryel Aguilar

Gabryell is one of my favorite people to watch at Am. Flick Back Lip
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Gabe Vigliotti

Gabe Vigliotti is from a little place called Youngstown, Ohio, a small town known for two things. One is Gabe Vigiliotti and the other is…
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

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This…Come heavy or don’t come at all.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Liam Brocks

Liam locked in on a Front Feeble
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Gabryel Aguilar

Gabryel again Nosesliding from flat
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Wesley Box

Already plenty of people skating
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Keenan Lewis

Keenan with a signature of his. 180 Switch Crook
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Matt Savidakis

Matt Sav on a Losi Grind. Or a Overwilly if your under 30.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser

Aimu Yamazuki

Aimu Yamazuki ends the day with a wild one. Nollie 180 Bennett Grind.
Date: October 25, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser