Chris Doyle casts a shadow across the new cement trick bowl constructed in Carson during Wednesday’s practice day for X Games 15, which begin Thursday at Staples Center. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
Colin McKay works on his tricks, including his “Switch Pop-Shove-it Noseslides,” during Wednesday’s practice session for X Games 15. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
Brazilian skateboarder Karen Jonz takes off in the vert ramp during X Games 15 practice day at the Home Depot Center on Wednesday. (Jake Danna Stevens / Los Angeles Times)
Edgar Pereira, an X Games 15 competitor from Brazil, takes a spill during Wednesday’s practice session. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
A competitor prepares for X Games 15 on the big air ramp at Staples Center during Wednesday’s practice session. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
X-Game skateboarders take advantage of Wednesday’s practice day at the Home Depot Center. (Jake Danna Stevens / Los Angeles Times)
