Tampa Am 2023: Thursday Practice Photos
Tampa Am 2023: Thursday Practice Photos by Josh Bowser
Photos by Josh Bowser
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