Tampa Pro 2017 - Converse Concrete Jam Coverage
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by Chris
Last night's Converse Concrete Jam was lit! And I literally mean "lit". As if the contest wasn't gnarly enough, Jenkem mag came through with some crazy portable party extension, complete with go-go dancers, a disco ball, and fire. Yes, fire. I'll just leave it at that and let the photos do the talking. Photos: Josh Bowser & Bart Jones aka "Ol' Jonesy"
Ishod Wair
Ishod couldn’t help himself and decided to start ?oating these FS Airs before the sun went down.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Chris Cole
Chris Cole was hanging out too, signing autographs for the masses.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
We had the paramedics on call right outside, just in case.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
People lined up to get their beers before the show started just outside. Thanks to PBR and Monster for getting the juices ?owing.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Then it was straight up to the VIP bleachers to get the best view.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Bob Reynolds
The industry heads had their own premium spot right on the ramp too.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Daniel Vargas
Daniel Vargas and Charlie Blair share a joke before the session begins. Charlie was sharing good vibes with everyone all week. You’re a champ Charlie!
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ishod Wair
We were all lucky enough to watch the premier of a new video from Nike SB, titled “Loud Pack”. Thanks to Nike SB for making that happen, the video was super sick!
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Brian made the obligatory announcements and the Converse Concrete Jam was off and running.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
The media crews were out in large numbers by this point in the night. ETN was here ?lming the Live Webcast for everyone that couldn’t make it to Tampa this year.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
We also had this dope SnapChat ?lter setup for everyone to use.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
As if that wasn’t enough, homie pulled out the Mini-DV to get his own shots. Lemme peep that G!
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Cody Lockwood
Cody Lockwood warms up the session with a Crailslide.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Charlie Blair
Charlie Blair - Drehobl to fakie.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Daniel Vargas
Daniel Vargas - BS smith
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Ishod Wair
Ishod Wair - BS Crail
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Cody Lockwood
Cody Lockwood - Kickflip melon to fakie.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Charlie Blair
Charlie Blair - Sal flip to fakie.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Cody Lockwood
There was a pretty gnarly collision between Cody and Charlie. No love or blood lost though.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Wes Kremer
Halfway through the contest, Brian offered Wes $500 to jump in. He declined in the most casual way possible, by heading to the bar for another beer.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ishod Wair
Ishod Wair - FS tailgrab
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Milton Martinez
Milton Martinez is a beast! Kickflip.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Tom Remillard
Someone always pushes the boundaries of these Jams. In this case, Tom Remillard literally did that with a 50-50 stall on the outer limits of the course.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Jake Wooten
Jake Wooten - BS tailslide.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
One the regular contest ended, Jenkem brought out a surprise obstacle for the Best Trick contest.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
It was called the Jenkem “VIP Lounge”, complete with disco balls, rave lights and even a few dancers to tie it all together.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Looks like all the ?lmers had lost focus on the skating by then.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jake Wooten
Jake Wooten tests the waters with a FS grind.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Erick Winkowski
Eric Winkowkski - BS Invert.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Cody Lockwood
Cody Lockwood BS Noseblunt. Damn!
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jake Wooten
Jake Wooten - BS boneless on the Jenkem party extension.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Here's a view of the Jenkem go-go dancers from the other side of the course.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Kyle Randall
SPoT OG Kyle Randall hanging out with the Monster girls.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Jake Wooten
Jake Wooten - FS boneless.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
The guys at Jenkem had one more surprise up their sleeves…
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
“The club was lit last night man…”
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Charlie Blair
Charlie Blair - FS Grinds through the ?ames.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jake Wooten
Jake Wooten - BS Air.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brandon Yarborough
Brandon Yarborough ain’t scared of a little ?re. Eggplant.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Tom Remillard
Tom Remillard - fiery frontside rock on the Jenkem thingy.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Then it got weird and we had to call it.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Just in time for a product toss. Thanks to our sponsors!
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Paul Zitzer
Time for Paul to start writing some checks too.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Riley Stevens
Riley Stevens picked up 8th place in the Concrete Jam.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Daniel Vargas
Daniel Vargas skated his way into the top 10 with a 7th place finish.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Frank Gerwer
Our Converse Concrete Jam announcers Brian Schaefer, Jeff Pang and Frank Gerwer.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jake Wooten
Jake Wooten picked up 3rd place - good job, dude.
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Jefferson Pang
That's Jeff Pang holding a pretty sweet bass donated by PBR for the winner of the Concrete Jam. And that was...
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Cody Lockwood
He also took the Jenkem Best Trick Award for that insane BS Noseblunt on the VIP Lounge.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Cody Lockwood
Cody Lockwood took 1st Place! Congratulations Cody you killed it.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Cody Lockwood
Straight into interviews…fame is rough.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Cody Lockwood
Top 3 for the Concrete Jam - Tom Remillard (2nd), Cody Lockwood (1st), Jake Wooten (3rd). Congrats boys!
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March 06, 2017
Photographer: Bart Jones
Thank you to the Jenkem ladies for coming out and having a good time with us. Time to party!
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Samurai Shotgun was our ?rst live act tonight. They have been killing the southern music scene for years with their unique style, which includes live scratching from the one and only DJ Qeys.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
They always bring tons of energy to the stage, and the crowd always responds. It got a little out of hand, in the best way possible of course.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Next up were the fellas from Arctic; Nuge, Figgy and Frecks.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Frank Gerwer
Frank snaps a quick photo. Must be a fan.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Don Nguyen aka The Nuge
“Everyone get to the f*#k up to the front of the stage.”
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Frecks Frecks
Frecks getting among it.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Justin Figueroa aka Figgy
Figgy can seriously rip on a guitar. Oh yea and on a skateboard too I guess.
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Justin Figueroa aka Figgy
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Don Nguyen aka The Nuge
Nuge and Frecks are on the same insane level. You guys killed it!
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Don Nguyen aka The Nuge
“Thank you Tampa!” No thank you Arctic. See you guys tomorrow morning for the Finals. Let’s get it!
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March 05, 2017
Photographer: Josh Bowser