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Damn Am Woodward West 2016 Indy Best Trick & Vert Contest Photos

Posted on on Sunday, September 04, 2016 by Chris

Deep in the mountains of Tehachapi, California lies a skate paradise known as Woodward West Camp, and it's home to our second to last stop of the 2016 Damn Am Series. Over 100 skaters came out to showcase their skills and get a shot at auto-Qualifying for Tampa Am in November. Saturday was the Vert Comp and Independent Trucks Best Trick, which makes today the main event. Here's some photo evidence that modern skateboarding kids are actually, probably hybrid robots. Photos: Bart Jones
<!--daww16-day2--> The locals upon our arrival say... PEEEAACCEE MAANNN!!
Bart Jones

Bart Jones

The locals upon our arrival say... PEEEAACCEE MAANNN!!
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Was also greeted by FL legends: Zitzer, King Of Ybor, and Big Milly.
Paul Zitzer

Paul Zitzer

Was also greeted by FL legends: Zitzer, King Of Ybor, and Big Milly.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Someone's gotta get things started; this time around it’s Ryan Alvero with The Benatar!
Ryan Alvero

Ryan Alvero

Someone's gotta get things started; this time around it’s Ryan Alvero with The Benatar!
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Where’s professor Schmitt? Lets do this!
Paul Schmitt

Paul Schmitt

Where’s professor Schmitt? Lets do this!
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> The legend Tron aka Bobby Long abides by the 15 pieces of flare minimum.

The legend Tron aka Bobby Long abides by the 15 pieces of flare minimum.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Jeremy Knibbs Boardslides some dude in a red shirt.
Jereme Knibbs

Jereme Knibbs

Jeremy Knibbs Boardslides some dude in a red shirt.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> SQUAD!!

SQUAD!!
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Good to see Harrison Murray that took a hefty tumble at Damn Am Costa Mesa is back on his feet walking again.
Harrison Murray

Harrison Murray

Good to see Harrison Murray that took a hefty tumble at Damn Am Costa Mesa is back on his feet walking again.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Greg Valencia don’t need your tricks, he’s got his own; Nollie Backside 180 Tail-Grab North.
Greg Valencia

Greg Valencia

Greg Valencia don’t need your tricks, he’s got his own; Nollie Backside 180 Tail-Grab North.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Watch out Frank “the tank” Branca! There’s a new sheriff in town.
Frank Branca

Frank Branca

Watch out Frank “the tank” Branca! There’s a new sheriff in town.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> High as the Sierras.
DJ Wade

DJ Wade

High as the Sierras.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Turns out Alex Midler has got Hopkins.
Alex Midler

Alex Midler

Turns out Alex Midler has got Hopkins.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Woodward’s Gossip Circle: OMG totally! No Way! Chuhhhh, He did not!? Whatever!!
Eric McKenney

Eric McKenney

Woodward’s Gossip Circle: OMG totally! No Way! Chuhhhh, He did not!? Whatever!!
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Remember the time lapse camera is watching.

Remember the time lapse camera is watching.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Mike Piwowar on some new shit, Nollie Flip FS Noseslide.
Mike Piwowar

Mike Piwowar

Mike Piwowar on some new shit, Nollie Flip FS Noseslide.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Big Pink and Billy came out to see what all the hype's about.
Mike Sinclair

Mike Sinclair

Big Pink and Billy came out to see what all the hype's about.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Meanwhile in the editing bay...
Frank Branca

Frank Branca

Meanwhile in the editing bay...
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Bobby Long finds the high point of Woodward west and grinds the ever living shit out of it.

Bobby Long finds the high point of Woodward west and grinds the ever living shit out of it.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> The homie Chris follows promptly.

The homie Chris follows promptly.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Big shout and thanks to the Boyle family for hooking up the cookies. King of Ybor Allen Russell indulges.
Allen Russell

Allen Russell

Big shout and thanks to the Boyle family for hooking up the cookies. King of Ybor Allen Russell indulges.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Indy best trick meets innovation.

Indy best trick meets innovation.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> This is a still of JP Oliveira’s Cab Flip Backlip, Not a lot of justice to be given.
JP Oliveira

JP Oliveira

This is a still of JP Oliveira’s Cab Flip Backlip, Not a lot of justice to be given.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Congrats to JP for grabbing 1st at Independent's best trick comp.
JP Oliveira

JP Oliveira

Congrats to JP for grabbing 1st at Independent's best trick comp.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Dashawn gets the vert contest started in an unorthodox way with a freestyle walk leap over the foam block viewing area.
Dashawn Jordan

Dashawn Jordan

Dashawn gets the vert contest started in an unorthodox way with a freestyle walk leap over the foam block viewing area.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Toby Ryan hangs on loosely to a Nosegrind Tailgrab.
Toby Ryan

Toby Ryan

Toby Ryan hangs on loosely to a Nosegrind Tailgrab.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Archer Braun digs the Nosegrinds too.
Archer Braun

Archer Braun

Archer Braun digs the Nosegrinds too.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> More Archer kicking around.
Archer Braun

Archer Braun

More Archer kicking around.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> True life story; 9 year olds that can Frontside Invert, and his name is: Gavin Bottger.
Gavin Bottger

Gavin Bottger

True life story; 9 year olds that can Frontside Invert, and his name is: Gavin Bottger.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Matthew Wilcox screeches by with an FS Tailslide.
Matthew Wilcox

Matthew Wilcox

Matthew Wilcox screeches by with an FS Tailslide.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Daisuke Ikea just spinning out!
Daisuke Ikeda

Daisuke Ikeda

Daisuke Ikea just spinning out!
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

Daisuke Ikeda

Daisuke Ikeda

Daisuke again this time with a Kickflip Indy.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Shea Donavan will Stale your face and his own as well.
Shea Donavan

Shea Donavan

Shea Donavan will Stale your face and his own as well.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Congrats Matt!
Matthew Wilcox

Matthew Wilcox

Congrats Matt!
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> Big-ups to Daisuke on snagging that 2nd place spot.
Daisuke Ikeda

Daisuke Ikeda

Big-ups to Daisuke on snagging that 2nd place spot.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

<!--daww16-day2--> And on behalf of the SPoT crew: a giant congratulations to Shea Donavan on taking 1st!! Good Stuff! Stay tuned tomorrow for some more ill maneuvery.
Shea Donavan

Shea Donavan

And on behalf of the SPoT crew: a giant congratulations to Shea Donavan on taking 1st!! Good Stuff! Stay tuned tomorrow for some more ill maneuvery.
Date: September 04, 2016
Photographer: Bart Jones

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