With 100 of the best amateur skaters from around the world trying to out shred each other in the Tampa Am Qualifier, you know Giovanni Vianna had to bring some serious fire to snag the top spot. But there’s way more to Tampa Am than where people place, and here’s a ripping taste of it.
Tampa Am 2018: Open Qualifier – SPoT Life
If the Friday Open Qualifier at Tampa Am was a kitchen appliance, it would be a meat grinder. 161 skaters from around the globe took their best shot at making a 10 cut to the next round, and yeah that’s pretty much as harsh as it can get.
Tampa Am 2018: Practice – SPoT Life
Skateboarding doesn’t have too many “traditions,” but after 25 years Tampa Am is probably its most famous one. And so it begins. Happy Anniversary Tampa Am!
Harvest Jam All Ages Contest 2018 – Skatepark of Tampa
The last All Ages contest of the year is always the biggest, as we pay tribute to all you guys and girls that come out and help us kill it for the year. Jake Yanko is going bigger, Nash Barfield is skating like a boss, Jonny Rips is ripping harder than ever, we had one of the best Girls Division turnouts ever, and our second 30+ division left everyone wanting more. Check out some highlights from the day.
The 25th Annual Tampa Am Is Coming…
25th Annual Tampa Am Presented by Monster Energy November 8-11, 2018 Skatepark of Tampa. For more information click HERE.
2018 Boards for Bros Build Day In Honor of Matt Woods
Thanks to SPoT’s friends at Vans, they had an awesome day full of building and giving the gift of skateboarding to Tampa Bay area nonprofits. SPoT kicked off their day by welcoming VIP guests from Positive Spin, Boys and Girls Club Liberty Teen Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Each guest got to build their own skateboard, customize the grip, get a skate lesson and a yummy lunch from The Bricks. After their distribution party, SPoT set everything up in the Courtyard for their Annual Board Build In Memory of Matt Woods. SPoT welcomed a ton of volunteers and they helped us build over 200 skateboards for upcoming holiday distributions.
Always need cash donations to help fill the gaps in our donations – please donate at BoardsforBros.org
Deathwish Skateboards Invades SPoT
On Wednesday, September 26 Jamie Foy, Lizard King, Christian Henry, Pedro Delfino, Taylor Kirby, Neen, Jake Hayes, Jon Dickson, Beagle, Eric Valdez and Jeff Lenoce tore through SPoT in true Deathwish style. When the smoke cleared, they were nice enough to sign autographs and give out free stuff to the fans. Thanks to those dudes for making us a stop on your 2018 tour…check out the highlights.
2018 Damn Am NYC – Bowser’s iPhone Edits
SPoT’s house photographer Bowser tagged along on this year’s NYC trip and put together some raw iPhone edits from the contest and a little bit of street skating with the squad. Check it.
2018 Damn Am NYC: Finals and Best Trick – SPoT Life
With the entire contest going down in one day at LES, it was non-stop shredding from start to finish, and Lucas Rabelo got his first win in STYLE. And then Independent Best Trick flew completely off the rails. Best day ever!
2018 Damn Am NYC: Here’s How Lucas Rabelo Won – SPoT Life
Lucas Rabelo only does the hardest tricks, and he put them all together in the Finals at Damn Am NYC to skate away with the win. As an added bonus he’s also going straight to the Semi-Finals at Tampa Am. Yeah Brazil!
2018 Damn Am Chicago: Finals – SPoT Life
Six of the 12 skaters who made Finals in Chicago were former Damn Am winners. But everyone killed it and was in the running until the very last runs. You’ll see.
2018 Damn Am Chicago: Here’s How Marcos Montoya Won – SPoT Life
Marcos did his only kickflip front crook of the weekend when it counted most, in the Finals. And in addition to skating away with the win he goes straight to the Semi-Finals at Tampa Am. Yeah Marcos!