All Girl Skate Jam

Before leaving the city my friend Lilly and I took the muni train to San Francisco's pier 30/32 to participate in the All Girls Skate Jam (AGSJ). The jam was held in the sweltering heat on a 5 foot metal half pipe amidst the death metal and chaos of the Vans warped tour. There was only a small number of competitors this time around (and no pros) so everyone who participated walked away with some loot.

Erin, from Ohio, and Abby, of Santa Paula California, competed for first place with a repertoire of stylish lip tricks and daring airs and inverts. Erin scored just above Abby claiming the first place prize snowboard. Lilly and I mustered up enough tricks to walk away with free boards. All the women were charging and taking good spills and getting up and trying it all over again. Everyone seemed to be having a blast skating and making new friends. Once we received our prises we got a special visit and photo op with the famous Animal Chin.

Patty Segovia, creator of AGSJ, said that next year the event in San Francisco will be going off. You can expect pros, generous money prizes, and well over 100 participants.
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