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Posted on Sep 04, 2010 under Vans |
In honor of the release of our first book Off the Wall: Stories of Soul from Vans Originals, Vans asked a group of artists with personal connections to our history to provide their own interpretation of the classic Vans Off the Wall icon. This fall we are excited to present a series of tees featuring artwork from several of the pieces, including designs by Michael Sieben, Blaine Fontana, Taka Hayashi, Grime, Greg “Pnut” Galinsky and Eric Elms.
Posted on Sep 04, 2010 under Vans |
In this heartfelt “Firsthand,” FUEL TV looks at X Games Gold Medalist Stephen Murray's life after the crash that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. Take a look at STAY STRONG'S First Annual Dirt Jump Contest, a contest held to support Stephen and other paralyzed athletes. FUEL also dives into Stephen's personal life, meeting his family and learning what it's like to go from a BMX pro to being confined to a wheel chair; his rehabilitation schedule and the mental determination and devotion it takes for someone to overcome the challenges of paralysis. With all that has happened, Stephen still has an incredibly positive perspective on life. You don't want to miss this amazing show, airing multiple times on FUEL TV starting Sunday, September 5th at 5pm PT.
Posted on Sep 04, 2010 under Vans |
Skateboarder Magazine captured the Vans Skate Team's Mediterranean vacation to the Greek island of Cyprus in their November issue. Chris Pfanner, Anthony Van Engelen, Alex Olson, Andrew Allen and Keegan Sauder went along for the ride. As a bonus, Andrew Allen cruised down to the mag office in San Clemente to hit the park and shred. Enjoy the video.
Posted on Sep 04, 2010 under Vans |
After 26 successful years, the Xcel Pro at Sunset Beach, Oahu, which runs from October 28-November 10, will take on a new title sponsor this year, Hawaiian Island Creations, to become the HIC Pro. The HIC Pro will upgrade to an $85,000 ASP-sanctioned 4-star event and will be the final qualifier for the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing that begins November 12. As the final ASP regional contest of the year, it not only crowns the 2010 ASP Hawaii regional champion, but will also qualify six aspiring locals to compete on the world's premier surfing stage: the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. For more details of the event, take a look at Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
Posted on Sep 04, 2010 under Vans |
It's that time of the year again! The September Shred Street Skateboard Contest is back at each Vans Skatepark on Saturday, September 25th. This year we have a ton of sponsors and prizes. We will be running with three different divisions (Sponsored, 14+ and 6 - 13) and have cash prizes for first place in Sponsored ($500) and 14+ ($300). Find out more details about the contest and prepare to shred.
Posted on Sep 04, 2010 under Vans |
Its skate clinic time again! If you are a Vans Girl in the 6 - 16 age range and want to learn to skate or sharpen your already stellar skills, then this is for you. We are hosting an all girls skate clinic at the Vans Skateparks in Orange, CA and Orlando, FL on Saturday, September 18th from 8am - 12pm. The cost is $20 for members or $30 for non-members and both skateparks are taking sign-ups now.
Posted on Sep 04, 2010 under Vans |
TheVans BMX Team rolls into Albuquerque and shreds a famous ditch with the mountains in the background. Scotty Cranmer throws down his banger at the end of this video, so make sure your seatbelt is buckled when you see him on top of the Vans tour bus!
Posted on Sep 04, 2010 under Vans |
The Vans Get Out And Do Something tour stopped by Virginia Beach the other day and just wrapped up the second stop in Newport News, VA yesterday. Next on the schedule, McLean, VA and four cities to follow. Ray Barbee and John Cardiel are having a blast playing music and giving away goodies including Fender guitars, Vans and skateboards. Check out some photos from the road and join them if you are on the East Coast!
Posted on Sep 04, 2010 under Vans |
The packed, sun-drenched crowd that took in the 48th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships at Virginia Beach this weekend also got the chance to see 16 of the best longboarders in the world in the Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational presented by Vans. The highly-specialized event required surfers to ride 12-lb, single fin leashless boards along with some serious style and nose riding all for a $10,000 purse.
Posted on Aug 04, 2010 under Vans |
Grinderman are Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Martyn Casey and Jim Sclavunos. On September 14th they will release their new studio album Grinderman 2 via Anti-Records and follow with a tour of North America beginning on November 11th.
Posted on Aug 04, 2010 under Vans |
Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 3rd, one of The Daily Habit favorites and true vert icon and Vans Skate Team rider Bucky Lasek drops in. Joining Bucky, skatepark builder extraordinaire and owner of California Skateparks, Joe Ciaglia tells us about the highly anticipated new OC Maloof Money Cup park design. Tune in at 6pm PT on FUEL TV.
Posted on Aug 04, 2010 under Vans |
Celebrating three decades of influential, thought provoking and groundbreaking punk rock, Bad Religion will release their fifteenth studio album, The Dissent of Man, on September 28. The album's first single “The Devil in Stitches” made its debut on the world famous KROQ 106.7 in Los Angeles on Tuesday and can be heard now on MySpace. Fans can preorder The Dissent of Man now at the Bad Religion Store. Additionally, Bad Religion will kick off a North American tour in October with support from Bouncing Souls and Off With Their Heads.
Posted on Aug 04, 2010 under Vans |
Los Angeles is becoming X Games heaven as of today. Over 200 of the best action sports athletes in the world will take over ramps, rails, dirt, park and street courses until Sunday, August 1. Keep your eye out for a grip of Vans athletes competing in Skate and BMX. If you can't make it out to see records being broken, and unbelievable tricks, ESPN has all the coverage you've ever dreamed about so you won't miss anything.
Posted on Aug 04, 2010 under Vans |
Yesterday was the first day of the Vans x Surf Diva Boarding School at La Jolla Shores, and it pretty much ruled. Follow along with our girl Alexia on the Vans Girls Blog where she is posting photos and videos from the surf camp. Then be sure to check back next week for a review of Friday's session with our team rider Leila Hurst!
Posted on Aug 04, 2010 under Vans |
X Games 16 took over Los Angeles this past weekend and it was insane. Big shout to Vans team rider Pedro Barros taking top honors in Skate Park and Christian Hosoi taking home Gold in Skate Park Legends. Also making great showings were Steve Caballero, Rob Lorifice and Gary Young. Congrats to all of the Vans riders at X Games this weekend!
Posted on Aug 04, 2010 under Vans |
Straight outta Orange County, Vans would like to welcome Dakota Roche to the BMX Team for 2010. The Huntington Beach native will join a host of BMX icons, legends and all around bad-asses in representing the original waffle sole squad of two-wheeled bicycle hellions. Dakota will join Ty Morrow and Sean Sexton in the BMX Street contest this week at X Games in LA, so be on the look-out for some massive hanger 180s to go down.
Posted on Aug 04, 2010 under Vans |
Join Geoff Rowley, Lance Mountain, Andrew Langi, Curren Caples, David Gonzalez and more at the Vans Store in Costa Mesa, CA. Autographs, giveaways and more will go down on Tuesday, August 3rd at 3pm. Don't miss your favorite riders all in one place!
Posted on Aug 04, 2010 under Vans |
Check out part 1 of the Vans Skatepark Round-up on Thrasher! From Tony Alva to Andrew Langi, the Vans team showed up to the Venice park in droves for Thrasher's biggest round-up yet! Stay tuned for more footage and photos over at Thrasher.
Posted on Jul 04, 2010 under Vans |
You have one last shot to fine tune your shred before summer. Both Vans Skateparks in Orange, CA and Orlando, FL currently have 2010 Skate Camp registration open. Each park will run 5 separate weeks of camp Mon - Fri 8am - 12pm for street skateboarders ages 6 - 16. Cost is $170 for members and $195 for non-members. See details for specific camp weeks. Spots are almost full, so contact you local park to sign up today.
Posted on Jul 04, 2010 under Vans |
The August issue of The Skateboard Mag covers the Vans Am road trip to the Cowtown Phx Am contest with tons of photos and details of what went down. Also learn more about Vans team rider Bucky Lasek's backyard pool, which he refers to as “Heaven.” Don't forget to pick up a copy for yourself.