We went to Tsawwassen Skatepark to warm up and throw down his 5 tricks in 5 tries. This  gem of a skatepark was the only place were it was sunny and dry.

Watch as Mike steps up to do 5 tricks in 5 tries.

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The first part was an obstacle contest on a Fridge. This was incredibly hard to skate. The few tricks that were landed were super hard to do. The winner was a feeble stall on the top of the fridge.

Then the Mini Ramp Jam started. The little ramp had an interesting bend in the middle. Don’t know what I mean, watch the video.

Music:

Song: Supernaut

Artist: 1000 Homo DJs

This year Hippie Mike introduces us to the competition and demonstrates a proper ‘Jitterbug’ in the tub. At the end Dan from Maniac Skateboards tells us the ‘other’ acronym for SNFU.

Here is a video of the JAKS skate comp from 2012.

Music:

Artist: Controlled Bleeding

Song: Words (of the dying)

I have been podcasting for 7 years now. What a lot of fun it has been. Let me know if you have been enjoying the videos.

This episode:

While skating the Squamish contest this August, Micheal James stepped up to do another, 5 tricks in 5 tries.

He had done one back in episode 32. He asked the skaters at the White Rock bowl stop of the Bowl series, to select his tricks. It didn’t work out well.

This was his chance at Redemption. Round 2 Watch the video to see how he does.

The skating started out with a best trick on The REAL skateboards extension. Then the first of two contest runs were followed by at finalists jam.

Watch the video to see who won. Big thanks to Kevin and Strato for the hard work putting this contest on.

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At the last stop of the 18th Annual Bowl Series, the King was crowned. There was one winner of all three previous contests. Can Adam Hopkins go Four for Four? Could he be the second skater to ever win all of the contests in the Bowls series?

Seylynn, Griffin, White Rock, and Whistler. Four stops and Adam has already won three. Watch the video to find out if he takes it all.

No Music this episode. Both Strato and Hippie Mike did such a good job on the mic, we wanted to share the experience with you.

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The format was two runs each and a final jam. All the skaters put themselves on the line with huge airs and tech tricks. Adam Hopkins, Eve, Donald Bushman, and Andy Anderson all put in epic runs. The contest was followed up by a Best Trick on the Vert wall and over the gap.

Music was provided by Reverter. The first song was Anodyne and the second was Slinty Dance.

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The contest went off great. There was a good turn out and Andy Anderson even showed up after taking a bus all the way from White Rock, BC. Adam Hopkins ruled the day with huge airs and tech tricks. Danny Hagge was convinced to skate after first complaining that his back was hurting from hauling timber for his company Vancouver Urban Timberworks.

There is no music in this episode so the viewer can get a feel for the event. The sounds of the skatepark and Cuz on the mike. Cuz did a great job of announcing this year’s contest.

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Enjoy this summer of 2012 clip show. Some good skateboarding and some not so good skateboarding.

Music:

Artist: Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah!

Song: Heavy Metal

The distance from Vancouver makes this stop the smallest turn out every year. Big thanks to Micheal James for taking the mic and making this event happen. The skaters that do show are dedicated.

Music:

Artist: Bison

Song: Earthbound

The volunteers have been keeping this alive for many years since the demise of The Boarding House. Originally conceived by John Ramondo, owner of the boarding house, the bowl series has kept on going. It celebrates skating’s history and allows today’s skaters to show the old bowls some love.

Enjoy the video.

Music by Reverter, Song, Future You.

Thanks to Mike Moore for helping with this edit.

Some of the Best freestyle skaters flew from around the world to compete in a weekend long contest.

This is the highlights of the best trick and a run from the finalists.

Music provided by Reverter, song Tranny Song.

Chocolate skateboards put up money for the Best Trick on the Chocolate box.

The East Vancouver skatepark was destroyed by the likes of Colin Nogue, Riley Boland, Adam Hopkins, Cameo Wilson, and Rob ‘Sluggo’ Boyce.

There was alot of excitement as the guys competed for cash and prizes.

Check the video for details.

The local heavy hitters came out to compete for cash and prizes. Adam Hopkins, Colin Nogue, Rob Boyce and Steve Denham were just a few of the skaters that put their ass on line line in the backyard pool style bowl.

Watch the video below to see who came out on top and who paid in blood.

There was a couple of jams and then a Canadian Flyout Contest. Good times.

Musical Artist: Public Enemy Song: Welcome to the Terrordome.

• BLVD
• Antisocial
• Coastal Riders
• Underworld 

They shutdown Granville Street and had a contest where each shop brought its own obstacle. Every shop team would skate the obstacle for 10 minutes and the judges would award $1000.00 to the winning team on each obstacle.

Watch to see who brings the most money home!

Some great skateboarders ripped the park. Adam Hopkins and Riley Bowland battled all day to see who would take home the top spot.

Watch the video below to find out who won.

This local bowl contest has had a long history. 17 years of contests at all of the major bowl style skateparks around BC.

The Boarding House skateshop (RIP) started this series. After closing its doors, the local skate community has picked up the cause. Local skaters have organized the contest every year since. No financial interest. No cool guy credit. No big sponsor paycheques. Just a strong love of skateboarding drives these contests.

Respect.

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What better way than getting together with a few hundred skaters and starting the Bowl Series 2011? This year was a beautiful day filled with skating, drinking, fireworks and some crashes.

The contest itself is loosely organized and judged on a scale of Rad. The big winners each year aren’t the Advanced or Sponsored guys. Its the Beginner category that walks away with armloads of gear to stoke them out and keep them interested. Always remember to support the generation behind you.

Thanks go to all this years sponsors: RDS apparel, Skull Skates, Vans Footwear, Sector Nine and many more that I can’t remember. Oh yeah “Auto Repairs R Wee” gave away shirts and decks. Wee, you’re awesome! Thanks for fixing my truck.

We left the music and commentary on the audio because it makes you feel like you were there. It may get a little hard to listen too but the feeling is there. Looking forward to 2011.

Some great skateboarding went down that day. It was super hot but that didn’t stop the skaters.

After a few quick heats the finals really blew minds.

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1st song

Artist: The Kingpins Song: Party in JA

2nd song

Artist: Common Rider Song: Time Won’t Take Away

Michael James aka Giver has been skating the Bowl series for the last few years moving up from intermediate to advanced. In this 5 tricks, Michael tried a new twist. Ask other skaters to call your 5 tricks.

Watch the video to find out how he does.

Artist: Matt and Kim Song: Daylight

Brian from Mosaic Skateboards introduces Jordan. Then the 5 tricks are called:

1. Switch Bluntslide
2. 360 Ollie
3. Switch Flip
4. Frontside Feeble
5. Crooked grind pop over flat barGuest star is Micky Papa throwing down a couple of quick tricks in the intro.

Artist: Kid Lithium Song: You Ain’t Got Nothin’ to Say

Music in this episode was provided by Slush and the song was Seeing Stars

Watch the video to see the celebration of skateboarding.

The Women’s contest went off. There was a record number of competitors.

The Men’s advanced included Mike Pragnell, Steve Denham, Nate Lacoste, Mike Connolly, Adam Hopkins, Adam Tagg, Giver, and many more.

Thanks to everyone who was a part of this great adventure.

Justin Allain accepts the challenge for 5 tricks in 5 tries. This is where a skater calls 5 tricks and has 5 attempts at each.

After Danny Alcorn joins Justin on a handrail session. Gilbert shut the park down with a giant leap.

Music:

Artist: Meanest Man Contest

Song: Some People

This was a low key contest that only had 3 obstacles. Some great skating went down on a ledge, flat bar and a wedge ramp.

Big thanks to RDS, Coors Light, Nixon, and DC.

The music in this episode is done by  East Side Magic.

The event was the first time that this many skaters shredded the skater built and Lee Matasi inspired skatepark. It included Marc Tison and Barry Walsh from Quebec. Cory Klim, Gary Harris and Jeff Logan were the locals to watch tear this rough skate park up.

The music for this episode was provided by East Side Magic.

The music was provided by Bison and the song was The Curse.

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