tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69279488676377138422024-03-14T11:28:56.405-07:00BusStop MagBusStop Magazine from Jacksonville, FLNorm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.comBlogger694125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-55387222867437907592019-11-18T19:31:00.001-08:002019-11-18T19:33:40.834-08:00Skate Park Guide - OP Park, Updated
View from Street via Google Maps
The Orange Park Skatepark, more commonly referred to as OP Park. Yeah, like Orange Park Park. I'm pretty sure it's the only skatepark open to the public within Clay County. This place has been through a lot of changes over the years, with the last two iterations of the place being the best. Most recently, this place was totally rebuilt and the fantastic Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com01006 Fromhart St, Orange Park, FL 32073, USA30.1741286 -81.7150889999999782.7976211000000006 -123.02368299999998 57.5506361 -40.406494999999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-30308164757146405502019-05-13T07:47:00.001-07:002019-05-13T07:47:27.427-07:00Where's Norm? - An UpdateHello. It's been a while, hasn't it? I've taken some time off away from the zine and website - for good reason, as some of you know. Well, skateboarding has continued to grow in Jacksonville, and there have been so many changes to the scene since my last regular post. So where are we going from here? I have a few ideas that I'm not able to discuss at the time, but they are coming!
In the Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-72234170138726688092017-07-11T07:03:00.000-07:002017-07-11T19:05:34.663-07:00In Memoriam - Markis Rubio I didn't know Markis personally. I did see him quite often, as he always seemed to be at every skate event I went to. He skated a number of contests I have been involved in under the name Markis Rhoden. I've read nothing but good things about him this week, it's a shame he couldn't be here to read them all. Sorry to hear you were hurting, Markis. If you'd like to make a statement about Markis, orNorm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-77380403838868591382016-12-12T06:33:00.002-08:002019-11-06T18:36:36.783-08:00Music Mondays Interview: Eagle Johnson
When I first met Eagle, I knew him as Chris. I don’t remember where I was, but know it involved skateboarding. He was the little kid on the miniramp that would ollie above the lip and smack his trucks hard when pivoting around on the coping. We became good friends thanks to our time at Kona skatepark. Skateboarding seemed to come easy for him, though I’m not sure how hard he actually Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-89374897617454213252016-09-05T08:31:00.000-07:002016-09-05T08:31:33.812-07:00Snaps - Go Skate Day 2015
I think this was a Kickflip Double Grab. Unknown Skater. Do you know this person? Let me know!
Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0Five Points, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA30.316649372952611 -81.67622566223144530.313222372952612 -81.681268162231447 30.320076372952609 -81.671183162231443tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-67531331699216448532016-08-23T17:57:00.000-07:002016-08-23T17:57:16.842-07:00The Wait is Almost Over for Orange Park's Skatepark Rebuild
Drone Pics from Jim Harris via OP Skatepark's Facebook Page
OP Skatepark has been teasing us with photos and video clips of the park's new layout from Team Pain, and if the current open goal date stays true, we could be skating at the park again as soon as early September. The new concrete, transition-heavy design seems like a significant departure from the previous wood ramp designs, but let Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-7698432392202889852016-05-12T06:06:00.002-07:002016-05-12T06:06:50.606-07:00Trouble in Kooktown - Interview on the Block's blog
There hasn't been much in the way of local skate news and opinion in social media lately, but the Block has been quickly changing that with their on-point blog. Their most recent post, is an interview with Tyler Fort by resident rad dude Trenton Tarpits. In the interview, the subject of Kooktown's seemingly volatile end is discussed. It's worth a read! You can check out the blog post here.Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-12271591128987830092015-11-27T07:58:00.000-08:002015-11-27T11:18:00.057-08:00Skatepark Guide: Orlando Skatepark
In an effort to revive and modernize the skatepark guide, I stopped by Orlando Skatepark a few weeks ago. Having lived in Orlando in the late 90s, I have to say that with the help of places like this park, Orlando has leapt exponentially forward into the present. I'm not quite sure who built this park, but it doesn't seem to be a Team Pain project. Having said that, the design of Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0400 Festival Way, Orlando, FL 32803, USA28.548719 -81.3459609999999883.0266844999999982 -122.65455499999999 54.070753499999995 -40.037366999999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-68989349284963754892015-06-16T21:09:00.005-07:002015-06-16T21:11:52.924-07:00Grady Smith's part from Criteria for Failure 2
It's been out a while, and there's no reason not to get this video if you don't already have it.Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-27312079801208220802015-05-18T11:25:00.000-07:002015-05-18T11:25:06.107-07:00The Boardr Sets up Shop in Gainesville, Opening Celebration EnsuesIf you guys follow Norm on social media, you might have caught wind of the Boardr grand opening party down in Gainesville. If not, well - it happened! You can check out their summary on the Boardr website here.
You could also check out this clip, if so inclined. Thanks to Clem for the heads up!
Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-73199903316012160522014-10-02T19:28:00.000-07:002014-10-02T19:28:21.648-07:00Interview - Photographer Dylan Wynne
Dylan as shot by L. Holt.
I want to start of with Skateboarding. Most skateboarders that do photography that I know are heavily influenced by skate photographers. Would you say that the same was true with you when you started shooting photos, or were other types of photographers more influential to you?
Well the first skate photo I'd ever seen was an Atiba photo (Atiba Jefferson) so Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-67942419794113053992014-08-13T19:11:00.001-07:002014-08-18T20:02:37.930-07:00Transplants - Jake Sykes
I wish I could remember the first time I met Jake Sykes. It seems like I’ve known him forever. To me, he’s memorable as one of the nicest dudes ever to work behind the counter at Kona Skatepark, and it’s hard for me to picture him not smiling. Not only is Jake adept at being personable and rad in regular life, he also kills it at skateboarding. I’m thankful I got to talk to Jake about hisNorm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-35811487080939187272014-07-09T21:31:00.000-07:002014-07-09T21:31:25.480-07:00Chaos! Contest at Emerson, Shot by Nathan Cary Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-90875547027451430452014-05-18T16:22:00.000-07:002014-05-18T16:27:03.197-07:00Interview: Robert Brink
Rob at Tampa Pro 2013
I can’t say exactly how long I’ve been following Robert Brink on the internet. It’s been a while now. Having said that, I’ve never come across something he’s written that isn’t worth reading. In addition to being a known writer in the world of skateboarding journalism, he’s also a regular co-host of the successful and entertaining Weekend Buzz on the Ride Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-66292342457299734182014-05-08T19:27:00.001-07:002014-05-08T20:06:33.880-07:00On Helmut Newton – Fashion Photographer, 1920 – 2004
Helmut Newton is one of those names I’ve seen a million times. So often, in fact, it wasn’t interesting sounding at all to me. It wasn’t until recently when reading about the passing of Norman Mailer that I stumbled upon his actual work. What I quickly came to find was the fascinating story that was his life.
He found his first camera at the age of 12, and worked for a photographer in 1936Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-44503696877827480002013-06-11T17:29:00.002-07:002013-06-11T17:29:09.067-07:00Team Pain Park Trippin' - I'm always glad to hear about a new Team Pain park. Thankfully, Florida has plenty, and I have no doubt that we have the best ones, too. Video from DunesGoon904 on Youtube (aka Jordan and Spencer), Via Jake Sykes.
Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-16367139835473769222013-04-30T10:07:00.003-07:002013-04-30T10:11:21.226-07:00Jacksonville's soon-to-be Newest Skatepark - the Block
Mike Peterson is an amazing skateboarder and a bartender, and I once heard he's even great at mowing lawns. Well, this summer Mike will have another hat to wear as owner of The Block skatepark, located in a warehouse on the corner of Clarkson and Tallyrand in downtown Jacksonville. I visited the new park a few days ago, and had the warmest, friendliest welcome a person could give Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-12154782371760648982013-04-27T07:50:00.001-07:002013-05-01T09:50:07.406-07:00Benefit for 1901 DIY Skate Spot, Friday May 3rd at ShantytownNorm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-68996343919013857002013-03-31T09:50:00.000-07:002013-03-31T09:59:13.462-07:00Snaps - I think Thiebaud is playing favorites at Tampa Pro
Industry guy Jim Thiebaud shows some support for Malto.Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-81253050983957302382013-03-30T10:20:00.001-07:002013-04-02T19:23:45.230-07:00Tampa Pro 2013
My experience this year at Tampa Pro was pretty mellow. I'd already convinced myself that without a good telephoto, I probably wasn't going to get any next level action shots of the contest. So, I brought out my 50mm and just tried to take in everything that was going on.
This year, the Skatepark of Tampa is celebrating their 20th anniversary. For me, that's a little Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0Skatepark of Tampa, 4215 East Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33605, USA27.966112 -82.41048899999998427.964358999999998 -82.413010499999984 27.967865 -82.407967499999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-12529440321304099902013-03-21T21:59:00.001-07:002013-03-21T21:59:07.923-07:0010 Questions with Kyle Parisi 1 - What's the first skate trick you ever learned?The first trick I ever learned was an Ollie. I did it off a curb at the baseball fields at monument long before there was a skatepark.
2 - What's the most recent trick you learned?The most recent trick I've learned is alley-oop switch 50 50's on tranny.
3 - If you could skate anywhere you wanted to, and with whomever you wanted to, where would Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-49678095586444205852013-03-13T09:03:00.000-07:002013-03-13T15:16:59.520-07:00Transplants: Yousef Hussein
I was a little bit late to joining the
Internet, I have to admit. Lucky for me, by the time I was able to move out of
my parents' house and buy internet for myself, Yousef Hussein's Skatejax.com
was there to help me get the most out of it. Between Skatejax and Julio
Gonzales' 904skate.com, skateboarding in Jax fully had a presence on the net.
The forums were full of greatness, with skate Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-24807920315605227232013-03-11T16:06:00.000-07:002013-03-11T16:06:50.941-07:00Florida Bowlriders 2013Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0Kona Skate Park, 8739 Kona Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32211, USA30.3229134 -81.5651697999999784.8008789000000007 -122.87376379999998 55.8449479 -40.256575799999979tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-37979073089386400582013-03-01T07:48:00.000-08:002013-03-01T08:21:49.890-08:00Matt Oistacher: Criteria for an Interview
I probably don't need to explain who Matt is. If you skateboard and you are from Jacksonville, you know that Matt is responsible for creating Criteria for Failure, one of the best skate vids to come out of North Florida in recent years. Matt wants to put Jacksonville back on the map, and with efforts like this, I don't think anyone can stop him from doing just that.
Well first off,Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927948867637713842.post-48411478260129997372013-01-21T09:12:00.001-08:002013-01-21T09:31:02.923-08:00Transplants: Eric Staniford
I can't say exactly how long I've known Eric, it feels like he's always been there. When I first got into shooting skate photos when I was younger, he would always be at the events shooting the same things I was, but usually in a better spot, using more relevant equipment, and pointing his camera in the right direction. I learned some things watching him shoot, and I learned even more looking Norm Stovallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575517804594078328noreply@blogger.com0