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Florida Road Trip 2005
The
original plan was to arrive in Tampa for the 2005 SPOT Tampa AM,
skate and watch the Vert Contest
on Saturday, then enter the Old
man Bowl jam on Sunday. We did end up seeing the Vert contest
finals, however a little accident ended the Saturday events early. 5
hours and 5 stitches into Suz's shin later we made it to the
SPOT 12-year anniversary party. We opted not to stick around any more and jetted
off to West Palm Beach for an incoming north swell on Sunday.
You can get more info on the contest at
SPOT website. If you are
street or vert amateur contestant this event might be for you.
Otherwise we would suggest you go elsewhere that weekend.
The
North End of West Palm beach has a very diverse break area.
This area is up Blue Heron to A1A. We were staying about a 1/2
mile north of the inlet. There is a shore break holding lefts
towards the rocks around the bend. Directly in front there were
both rights and lefts around the reef. Florida definitely
has its abundant wildlife. Just remember you are more
likely to get in a car accident. Plus, when its good, there are
plenty of other people out.
The
YMCA Olsner park was a great way to spend an afternoon waiting
for the winds to switch offshore.
Suz is such the trooper.
From the ER Room to Surfing, to Skating, to Slamming.
 
Down south in a area called Hollywood is Olliewood. Alan
Gelfands bowl. It is quite a gem and possibly worth the
trip just to go skate there. It is a private bowl so you just
can show up. Do a little research and you will find info on the
web to get you there. Sign the waiver, 5$, and just drop
in. Music is pumping. You can even bring your cooler.
Thanks to Lloyd, Chris and all the guys we met there. It was
quite a way to end the trip.
Above is Chris.
He has the Ollie Air about textbook perfect. Kind of fitting
aint it?
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