The Grind for Life Series expands across the country this year. Huntington Beach was our first stop ever in California. Check GFLSeries.com for all the details and schedule for the rest of the year.
Grind for Life Series at Huntington Beach Presented by Marinela
Published 7/3/2017 by Rob Meronek
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Dylan holding it down at registration. Skip this line by signing up online ahead of time at GFLSeries.com. You also save five bucks.
Young buck Myles Strampello was killing it all day. Rumor has it that he's taking this nose grind to the Hollywood 16 soon.
Luke Kahler, Nash Barfield, and Santo Diaz took home the top 3 spots for Street 9 and Under.
Logan Cogswell, Drew Beilfuss, and Stone Sullivan took home the top 3 spots for Street 13 to 15.
With this many tickets you're bound to win something.
Marinela snack breaks between divisions.
When the day is long it's best to just set up camp.
Heavy crew today.
The judging panel was all start with Neal Hendrix, Jason Rothmeyer, and Jack Fardell, who recently had an interesting conversation with us at a Vans Park Series about judging. Ryan invited him to be on the staff for a day and here you have it.
Most people use this space as run up for the big set but Mike Rogers found a better use for it.
Jake Yanko, Akeem Haynes, and Nelson Hawkins took home the top 3 spots for Street 16 to 29.
Carlos Ortiz, Mike Rogers, and Kevin Apana took home the top 3 spots for Street 30 and Up.
Myles Strampello, Daniel Yeager, and Dylan Sullivan took home the top 3 spots for Street Sponsored.
Told you all those tickets would pay off.
One impressive 7 year old.
Luke Kahler, Kai Carver, and Nash Barfield took home the top 3 spots for Bowl 9 and Under.
Cole Mertus, Serres Rossing, and Matteus Santos took home the top 3 spots for Bowl 10 to 12.
Logan Cogswell, Pedro Quintas, and Josh Forsberg took home the top 3 spots for Bowl Intermediate.
Bryce Wettstein, Jordan Santana, and Bella Kenworthy took home the top 3 spots for Bowl Girls
Steve Revord, Bennett Harada, Garret Shigenaka took home the top 3 spots for Bowl Masters.
Dan Colburn, Mike Rogers, and Garry Shuck took home the top 3 spots for Bowl Grand Masters.
Jake Yanko, Joey Boulanger, and Francisco Penunuri, took home the top 3 spots for Bowl Sponsored.
That's all from the Boardr Boys and Mike Rogers. Thanks Huntington Beach. Check GFLSeries.com for the rest of the year's schedule.
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