DVOYD x NSB SKATE OPEN
Ft. Sony A7CR x 50mm f/1.4 GM
Experience the Arts: Shred Canal
Its not everyday you see a dude on a skateboard full sending himself over a Miata. Less frequent are the days you see that happen on Canal St. in New Smyrna Beach. But that’s exactly what I saw on Thursday, April 9th.
Equipped with my Sony a7cr + 50mm GM f/1.4, I took it upon myself to document the momentous occassion, but why were there men hurling themselves over a Miata? Did someone say skate contest? Normally, when Canal St closes it’s for art or cars, but there it was, the NSB Skate Open. An event made possible thanks to the collaboration of Blake Carpenter, Mike Martin Surf Contest, and the City of New Smyrna Beach.
4pm and the street was exploding with excitement. A whole block, shut down from Jimmy Hulas to the Hub to make way for the contest area. Some handrails, couple quarterpipes, a bank/step up, and of course a Miata. If you were lucky, you got to see Jake Wooten’s bs 360 that landed him Best Trick. Everyone gave it their all. Curren’s kickflip indy was beast and made for a great photo..
Locals, vendors, fans, skaters. The whole community came out, ages 5-50+.
Some absolute LEGENDS came out
Pros and amateurs alike came to throw down. Some notable names include the likes of Jake Wooten, Brian Anderson, Blake Carpenter, the Dern brothers, Curren Caples, Kelvin Hoefler, and many more incredible athletes.
Some local legends also came out for an appearance. Jeremy Johnston with NSBInlet, Niels & Noah Schweizer, Eric Geiselmen with his band Harder Than Nunchucks. They crushed it despite Duncan having a single day to learn the songs. Great job, boys.
May the Skate Gods bless us again in ‘27
The event had many sponsors. Some notable names include Monster Energy, Vinyl Skateboards, Mike Martin Pro/AM, as well numerous local businesses like Red Dog Surf Shop and Paco Submarine.
So what does this mean for New Smyrna Beach? Hopefully it means a new standard in local entertainment. This is the sort of community event I’d love to see quarterly, but if we can solidify a return for next year I’ll be eternally greatful. Hear that Mike Martin? The people demand
If you’re new to NSB you probably arent aware there used to be a skatepark just a stones throw from where the contest was held. It wasn’t much, but it could give you 2nd degree burns on a hot summer day
Thursday, April 9th 2026, something incredible happened to the town of New Smyrna Beach. We were blessed by the Gods of badassery
