Skatepark of Tampa (SPoT)

Tampa Am 2018: Converse Concrete Jam – SPoT Life

Think of doing all of your hardest tricks possible with other skaters in your way at all times. Welcome to the Converse Concrete Jam, seems like it’s gotta be more fun to watch than skate.

Video: Christian Hunsberger & Frank Branca

Tampa Am 2018: Independent Best Trick – SPoT Life

You already know what to expect each year from Independent Best Trick at Tampa Am. Or do you!? This time Schaefer and the crew literally upped the ante with a mega launcher that was enough to turn an ollie into a hard trick. Bruno Senra’s ghetto bird over the 16 foot gap clinched it, but that’s only part of the story. Here’s the rest.

Tampa Am 2018: Tampa Am Qualifier – SPoT Life

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.

Video: Frank Branca & Alan Rosenquist

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.

Video: Frank Branca & Alan Rosenquist

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!

Video: Frank Branca & Alan Rosenquist

Harvest Jam All Ages Contest 2018

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. Video: Tristan Mershon Thanks to: Primitive Skateboarding, Boards for Bros, Ultra Slappy Wax, The Bricks and Avari Cups for keeping the courtyard lit with food, drinks and other cool stuff.

The 25th Annual Tampa Am Is Coming...

25th Annual Tampa Am
Presented by Monster Energy
November 8-11, 2018
Skatepark of Tampa

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.

Video: Tristan Mershon

2018 Damn Am NYC - Bowser's iPhone Edits

Our house photographer 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 Here's How Lucas Rabelo Won

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! Video: Frank Branca