Not sure what year this was but it is for sure the early 80′s. This is from Kona’s archive, they have a couple more of these that I will link to and then we can move on. Check out this crazy run from Steve Caballero culminating in a switch invert. Crazy.
Jason
Kona From Above
Photo Jeff Roenning
Photoshop Heroics Jason Oliva
I have never been to Kona in Florida, not even sure if it still exists. I first discovered its existence in 84 when I saw a picture of a young Stevie Cab winning a contest there. Truthfully the place always seemed mythic to me like Avalon, Valhalla, or Cherry Hill. Jeff made the journey at a young age and came home with this early morning picture.
Kona Skatepark, FL circa early 80′s
Photo Jeff Roenning
Here is a pic that Jeff sent me ages ago of Kona from above, back in the day. I noticed today on Apples News page there is a slide show with images from present day Kona…This place really has evolved…
Kona Skatepark, located in Jacksonville, FL, was built 31 years ago and offers up two mind-boggling features. The first is the Snake Run, which drops 100 feet by the time you travel its 700 yards from top to bottom. Once you’re done riding out the long and winding run, you can check out the park’s other signature feature: the Tombstone. The Tombstone is a six-foot wall attached to a 12-foot deep bowl. Skaters from around the world have tried out tricks on this unique set up, including world famous pros like Tony Hawk and Bob Burnquist. But Kona isn’t just for experts: the park offers free classes for beginners every Saturday morning.
Checkout the pics and vids of the current Kona: HERE LIQUID INSANE-O!!
Thrasher March 1981 Issue #2 Chris Miller Cover
Thrasher September 1981 Issue #9 Steve Caballero Cover (Wins at Kona)
Thanks for the link Dave (the relaxed guy) sorry I took so long to post it.
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Bernie O’Dowd and Chris WEEP Blank Dorkin Around circa 1987
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Dan Wilkes Frontside invert Kona Skatepark Florida 1981
Photo by J Cab
Well here is another vintage J Cab photo of our good friend here at The House of Steam Dan Wilkes. I believe this was during or around the time of a contest at Kona in 1981 and Dan always one to innovate is throwing back a crazy frontside invert.
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Bernie O’Dowd and Chris WEEP Blank Dorkin Around circa 1987
Super 8 footage by Ben Cornish
Team Steam at Matt Klein’s New jersey Circa 1987
Super 8 from Ben Cornish