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Monster Euro Tour – Episode 1

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Hop in the van & check out the first episode of the Monster Europe Tour as the crew kicks things off in the buzzing city of Bristol in the UK, followed by Hamburg & Berlin for the German stops of the tour where the local scene pulled up in their numbers to hang & skate with the boys. Big shouts to Fifty Fifty, Lobby & Civilist Skateshops for all the support.

Featuring: Ishod Wair, Nyjah Huston, Gabriel Fortunato, Aurelien Giraud, Kevin Baekkel, Jorge Simoes, Dlamini Dlamini, Justin Sommer, Charles Munro, Marek Zaprazny, Run Glifberg & the amazing locals we met along the way. Stay tuned for the next one…

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Team Dashawn vs Team Foy Round Two: THE STAIR DOWN | SLS Games III

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Fresh off a Round One tie, Team Dashawn and Team Foy battle it out down the grass gap for a 2 second head start towards The Relay. In this two team, three v three competition, skill and passion are put to the test through four rounds. The winner of each round receives a 2 second (total of 6 seconds up for grabs) head start, which applies to the final round, The Relay.

Team Dashawn: Dashawn Jordan, Zion Wright, Gabriel Fortunato

Team Foy: Jamie Foy, John Dilo, Ronnie Kessner

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Team Dashawn vs Team Foy Round One: DECATHLON | SLS Games III

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In this two team, three v three competition, where skill and passion are put to the test through four rounds. The winner of each round receives a 2 second (total of 6 seconds up for grabs) head start, which applies to the final round, The Relay. This is Round 1, the Decathlon, let’s see who secures that first 2 second head start…

Team Dashawn: Dashawn Jordan, Zion Wright, Gabriel Fortunato

Team Foy: Jamie Foy, John Dilo, Ronnie Kessner

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SLS Unsanctioned 3

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This is SLS Unsanctioned, an informal event with a twist! The format is familiar, the skaters are hand-picked, and the rules are loose, as we hit a brand new location to watch 10 of the world’s best skaters going head-to-head for unregulated glory in becoming the next SLS Unsanctioned Champion. THE SKATERS: Dashawn Jordan, Vincent Milou, Kelvin Hoefler, Lucas Rabelo, Gabriel Fortunato, Felipe Gustavo, Dominick Walker, Trent McClung and Carlos Ribeiro. THE JUDGES: Aori Nishimura, Leticia Bufoni and Rayssa Leal.

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27th Annual Tampa Pro | Tampa, FL – Monster Energy

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The 27th annual Tampa Pro lived up to the hype that surrounded its highly anticipated arrival. Monster Energy’s very own, 27-year-old Olympic skateboarder Kelvin Hoefler from Guarujá, Brazil, took 2nd place, claiming a podium finish in one of the most heated finals in event history. Representing Brazil as well, Monster Energy rider and newly minted pro Gabriel Fortunato from Suzano, put his repertoire of technical street tricks on full display. Despite landing tricks that exceeded the average; he missed the cut into finals.

Monster Army rider Liam Pace also made waves in the legendary concrete bowl at Skatepark of Tampa (SPoT), receiving the ‘You Killed It’ award in the Concrete Jam Bowl skate event. Presented by Monster Energy as the official title sponsor, Tampa Pro is the most respected grassroots contest in skateboarding. It goes without saying that the skateboarding was in a league of its own all weekend.

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MIRADOR II – Monster Energy

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Mirador 2 is back with a unique take on skateboarding making the most of an FPV drone. Kevin Baekkel, Jorge Simoes, Gabriel Fortunato, and Marek Zaprazny hit up the spots of the Mediterranean but with a difference. Gaps and ledge tech are accompanied by full loops and graceful drone flying, showing skateboarding from a new perspective.

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E.S.P. – Element Skateboards

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Brain power can imagine anything. Centrifugal force-defying nosegrinds. Death-cheating hippy jumps and wallrides. Paranormal ledge combos. Using their Extra Sensory Perception, Vinicius Costa, Eetu Toropainen, Greyson Beal, Gabriel Fortunato and Vitória Mendonça landed into unknown territories. This is ESP. A 12 minutes cerebral experience where imagination turns into reality. Is YOUR brain ready?

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E.S.P. TRAILER – Element Skateboards

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Brain power can imagine anything. Centrifugal force-defying nosegrinds. Death-cheating hippy jumps and wallrides. Paranormal ledge combos. Using their Extra Sensory Perception, Vinicius Costa, Eetu Toropainen, Greyson Beal, Gabriel Fortunato and Vitória Mendonça landed into unknown territories. This is ESP. A 12 minutes cerebral experience where imagination turns into reality. Is YOUR brain ready?

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Global AMdemic 2020 Finals

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It’s the the Global AMdemic Finals, where the best of the best amateur skateboarders in the world battle it out for Tampa Am spots, a $1,000 cash prize and bragging rights for life. Plus Independent Best Trick and feedback from judges Kelly Hart, Kelvin Hoefler, and Mike Sinclair. Hosted by Paul Zitzer and Andrew Cannon. Finals Start List: Jhancarlos Gonzalez, Marcelo Batista, Mauro Iglesias, Raimu Sasaki, Ismael Henrique, Juan Ignacio, Gabriel Fortunato, Jorge Simoes, Vinicius Costa, Daiki Ikeda, Filipe Mota, Keyake Ike and Dylan Jaeb.

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