Damn Am La 2023: Practice Photos
Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2023 by Matt Shail
Damn Am returns to The Berrics in LA for the third time. Here's a look at some highlights from the first day of practice.
Photos by Matt Shail
Photos by Matt Shail
![Damn Am LA: Practice Photos](http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/images2011/damn-am-la-day-01-1.jpg)
Just like home! Got to The Berrics and Glancy updated the marquee to let the people know what time it is.
![Damn Am LA: Practice Photos](http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/images2011/damn-am-la-day-01-2.jpg)
I think I had my flashes setup for two minutes and Cole came out of nowhere with a switch frontside flip.
![Damn Am LA: Practice Photos](http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/images2011/damn-am-la-day-01-8.jpg)
Greg Rodriguez hits the 10 with a kickflip front 50 to make sure he can still kickflip into every grind.
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Chris Blake drove to Cali for this one. Sometimes the judges need to get out on that course too...and sometimes they're good enough to beat out the competition.
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The man behind the madness, Paul Zitzer. He hand screened these tote bags himself, flew to LA, then loaded them with prizes for our podium winners.
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Always good to see LA local Maurice back in the mix. He's been skating these contests for a minute. Classic kickflip frontboard warm up for the camera