Tampa Am 2023: Thursday Practice Photos Article at Skatepark of Tampa

Tampa Am 2023: Thursday Practice Photos

Posted on Friday, October 13, 2023 by Matt Shail

It's been a hectic few weeks at SPoT and Tampa Am 2023 is finally upon us! Here's a look back at Thursday's practice through the eyes of SPoT Social Media Manager and Photographer Josh Bowser

Photos by Josh Bowser
Scott
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.
Brian
Brian is still putting the final touches on the Vert Ramp, so I snuck in this hero shot of him working hard.
Scott
Our resident sign painter Scott is keeping those lines straight.
Kyle
The new “Opera Skateboards” artwork is looking tight.
Matt
Event Overlord Matt Shail on banner duty.
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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!
Jack
Product manager, Jack Loktu, handling the business
Matt
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!
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Beesley Electric hard at work adding brand new LED lights to the Course. Thanks for the quick work guys.
DJ
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.
Matt
Tools of the trade for Mr. McDole
Matt
Sometimes you just have to lay on the ground and contemplate everyyyyyything…
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LOTS of VIP gift bags to make…
Matt
LOTS of artwork to hang…
Matt
Matt prepping up for his Art Show on Friday night at the Bricks.
Matt
Michelle Sawyer came through to help hang photos for the Static 6 Art Show, which is going down tonight!
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It’s all about precision when it comes to hanging art.
Matt
It's okay to cry.
Matt
Matt does more than paint. He also helps us finish the ramp by sanding down all those rough spots.
Matt
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.
Paul
Unofficial SPoT Party Animal, Paul Zitzer, always brings the party to Tampa.
Jake
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.
Leslie
The good homie Lez came all the way from Adelaide, Australia to skate with us! Cheers Lez.
Gabriel
Whoever said Skate Dads aren’t cool never met these two.
Manny
Manny in the house.
Eric
Finally some skating; Eric doesn’t always skate switch; sometimes he skates Nollie too! Nollie BS Flip over the Bump to Bar
Gabriel
Gabi is skating his first Tampa Am this year. Back Smith
Jalen
You know it’s hot when you can squeeze the sweat out of your insoles…gross
Gabryel
Gabryell is one of my favorite people to watch at Am. Flick Back Lip
Gabe
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…
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This…Come heavy or don’t come at all.
Liam
Liam locked in on a Front Feeble
Gabryel
Gabryel again Nosesliding from flat
Wesley
Already plenty of people skating
Keenan
Keenan with a signature of his. 180 Switch Crook
Matt
Matt Sav on a Losi Grind. Or a Overwilly if your under 30.
Aimu
Aimu Yamazuki ends the day with a wild one. Nollie 180 Bennett Grind.

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