2005 Slam City Jam

Check out pics, photos and results from North America's biggest skateboarding event - the 2005 Slam City Jam in Vancouver, BC.

Slam City Jam - P-Rod Rocks, PLG Goes Big

Two time X-Games gold medalist Paul Rodriguez won the Slam City Street Comp with a couple of great sessions, highlighted by several sweet tricks on hand rails and ledge jams. Jereme Rogers finished second in the Street Competition, while former Slam City winner, Ryan Sheckler finished third.

In the Vert Comp, Canadian Pierre-Luc Gagnon beat out skate legends, Bob Burnquist and Bucky Lasek to win first place. This was the second major skate comp victory for Gagnon, who also won a gold medal in Vert Skateboarding at the 2005 X Games.

Slam City Jam - Girls Go Big

The 2005 Slam City Jam was a big event for girls skateboarding, with a record number of skaters and prize money.

Cara-Beth Burnside took first place in the Vert Comp, while Amy Caron won the Street event.

Teenage skate star Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins pushed her limits with several innovative tricks but ended up finishing third in the girls' Vert Comp and left with her arm in a sling, after a nasty wipeout in the half-pipe.

Slam City Jam - Slam City TV

North America's biggest skateboarding event will be shown on Fusion TV on the Outdoor Life Network on October 11th at 6:00PM EST. The event will also be rebroadcast several times over the next year. For more info, head to www.olntv.com.

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