Last Saturday, our good friend and filmer Jean-Luc Vida premiered his new video 2 years in the making: Inequality. Featuring a handful of local homies and some SPoT team riders, the video turned out to be even better than we all expected. Over 200 people packed out the Muvico Centro Ybor theater, putting it over capacity, and everyone showed so much love. We sat down with Jean-Luc to get some perspective on such an epic project and what went into making it happen. Check out his SPoT On interview.
Alejandro Burnell Skates the new DLX Build Project Ledges
After a lot of sweat and dust, and with help from the community and Deluxe SF, the Turtle Ditch spot in Tampa has been upgraded with some new DIY ledges. Here’s Spitfire flow rider Alejandro Burnell putting them to good use.
Adidas Away Days Premiere at SPoT
Adidas’ newest video, Away Days has been making the rounds and snapping necks, so we were stoked to be able to premiere it here at SPoT a couple weeks ago. Add in a Best Trick Contest to the mix and free giveaways, and it turned out to be a pretty rad day.
The Deluxe Build Project – Tampa
The Build Project is a worldwide fundraising effort that included 250+ skate shops and local crews to help raise money to build/fix DIY skate spots in their areas. It is the brainchild of the brands behind Deluxe Distribution out of San Francisco, CA.
2016 Damn Am Brazil: Finals
The levels of tech and consistency at the Finals in Santos looked like more like a Damn Pro than a Damn Am. The Brazilians went for it from beginning to end, and here’s a look at the best of it all. Lets just hope this one becomes an annual tradition.
2016 Damn Am Brazil: Qualifiers
186 South American skaters came out to Santos Brazil with the goal of ripping the course to shreds. And they did, pretty much surpassing every expectation imaginable. With perfect weather, an amazing vibe, and more hype than any am contest ever, this might have been the greatest day of Damn Am Qualifiers ever.
Converse Triple C’s: Episode 10
Night time is the right time for a Downtown Tampa session with Alejandro Burnell, PJ Castellano, Derick Wynn and Jack Loktu, laced up with four pairs of the Converse One Star Pro OX. Special rare appearance by Schaefer’s legs.
2016 Damn Am Atlanta: Finals – SPoT Life
Damn Am Atlanta always goes off, and this one was true to tradition. 100 plus ams came out to rip knowing a top 10 finish guarantees a spot in Tampa Am, and it was a shredfest that came down to the wire. Hesh vs fresh vs tech. Congrats to Jereme Knibbs, Niko Howard and Eli Williams.
Vans 50 Year Anniversary Party at SPoT
Vans has been a household name in skateboarding since the beginning and they’re still going strong after 50 years. To celebrate their birthday last week, SPoT threw a proper mixer with free skating all day, BBQ, free cake, free waffles, giveaways to the first 50 customers and more.
Tampa Pro 2016: Converse Concrete Jam
The Converse Concrete Jam and TWS Door Gap Best Trick are everybody’s favorite new tradition in Tampa. This year, no exception, will forever be remembered for pros, bros, and boobs. The jam was pure bedlam and you’ll see it’s sort of a miracle that nobody had to leave on a stretcher.
Carlos Ribeiro 2016 Tampa Pro Run
Street League throws it back with this highlight reel of Carlos Ribeiro’s run in the 2016 Tampa Pro Finals.
Tampa Pro 2016: Moat Race – SPoT Life
Swamp juice down the shorts and eggs to the face can only mean one thing: The Moat Race at Tampa Pro. Looks fun doesn’t it? You’re right, no it doesn’t.