Video by Sports Illustrated photographer Bill Frakes and Laura Heald
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.
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