LIVE REVIEW: ROCKAWAY BATTLE AT THE BEACH

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Best Trick Winner Andre Beverly accepting his prize money from Steve Rodriguez.

 

Brandon Johnson has been skating for close to 10 years. Was picked by Steve as ‘one to watch’ Excited about the community, seeing everyone out, especially his little brothers.

Chaz Slater performing in the final heat, won 2nd place in 11 and up overall.

Trinity skates with an all girl group called the Icon Skate Team
From left to right, Shiki Rodriguez, Jiro Platte, Miles, Chaz Slater and Jason

Gizmo, been skating for 33 years, very stoked to see so many people out. Fave trick. “These days, just getting on the board”.

Karim with Missy, The Clipmode Mascot Dog and pic below skating. His  fave trick is the backside big spin.
Kenny Gonzolez has been skating 4-5 yrs. He is the 1st place winner in the overall competition ages 11 and up. His  fave trick is the sex change.
Kevin Godette performing in his heat of the overall competition, Steve pointed him out as ‘one to watch’
Nico Ramos has been skating for 7 years. His favorite trick is the backside 360.
Paul Godette performing in his heat of the overall competition

Paul and Jango, members of the Clipmode squad. The brothers helped organize the event and are happy to see so many people come out. They say hi!

Ryan King, skating for 5yrs. Fave trick, the kick flip.


The Battle at the beach was put on by MC Steve Rodriguez. Steve has been skating and putting on skateboarding events since the mid-80s. Between 50-60 skaters competed in the day’s event.
Jiro Platte performing in the final heat, won 3rd place in 11 and up overall.



Photos + captions / Jena Cumbo