The ‘Vans’ Category:
Florentin Marfaing And 10 Years On Vans Video
January 10th, 2010 / 1 Comment » / by Jonathan Young
Over 10 minutes of technical and stylish skating with Florentin Marfaing Read more…
The Big Push 2009 – All Videos Right Here
November 22nd, 2009 / No Comments » / by Jonathan Young
Some comments have been coming in, asking just about if I have been sleeping while the Big Push 2009 has been all over the media. Easy answer – no, I wasn’t sleeping 
I’ve been reading the Sidewalk Skateboard Mag, watching videos and just enjoying it while thinking for myself: who am I going to vote for. Six teams involved, the judges points are in and now it’s up to us to help decide which team wins fame and fortune. What was the difference to last year?
a) Each team was allocated a specific geographic area – hopefully meaning less repeated spots and a more comprehensive sessioning of the country.
b) Each team were set regional specific tasks – i.e. everyone doing certain tricks at certain spots, set concrete parks to visit and film a line at, obscure trick list to fill out and, most importantly NBD challenges at one iconic spot per area.
c) This year the winner will be chosen 50% through online voting and 50% through points garnered through completion of set tasks.
That’s all folks – voting will close on December 10th 2009 and for all of those who don’t have a copy of the latest Sidewalk Skateboard Magazine, I’ve added all of the videos in here (thanks to Mpora.com) – 6 videos to choose from. The link to the voting page is after all of the videos, click on the following link to watch all of the videos!
Video recap Vans Downtown Showdown 2009
September 30th, 2009 / No Comments » / by Jonathan Young
The action at the Vans Downtown Showdown 2009 was over the top yet again this year and if you didn’t catch it live or on Fuel.tv (which you still can by the way…) then watch it right here and check out who took away a chunk of the $85,000 bucks.
Vans Downtown Showdown 2009 with Fuel.tv webcast
September 25th, 2009 / No Comments » / by Jonathan Young
The Vans Downtown Showdown 2009 is back in the States about the European excursion to Italy and will be at the the Paramount Studios in California for another mad gathering of top pros and evil obstacles which will test the skills of the skaters involved to the max.
As usual us “normal human beings” can’t get in there and I would have to invest a fortune even if I could to get there. Once again, this is when the loved and hated Internet saves the day (or night hours for me in Hamburg, Germany) as Fuel.tv is putting it all live on the net with a webcast! Great stuff and you can win some serious prizes just for watching! There’s even a car up for grabs – you have to sign up right here for that AND, unluckily for everyone else, you have to live in the US of A to be eligible.
- Click right here for the webcast on Fuel.tv from 17 pm until 21 pm PST on Saturday, September 26th, 2009!
- Vans Downtown Showndown 2009 blog page
What: Each team will session four unique, custom-made obstacles in a round-robin format with awards going out for top team, best pro, top am and best performance by obstacle
When: Saturday, September 26 at 5 pm (doors open at 4 pm)
Where: Paramount Studios Back Lot
Prize Purse: $85,000 in cash and prizes for individual and team winners
Vans European Downtown Showdown 2009 videos
September 15th, 2009 / No Comments » / by Jonathan Young
The 2009 Vans European Downtown Showdown took place this past weekend in Torino, Italy on top of the legendary Lingotto Building (former Fiat factory) with six European board brands taking part with their teams – watch more of the action right here!
- Link to SkateMap’s article with good photos and Italian text!
The Big Push 2009
September 14th, 2009 / 1 Comment » / by Jonathan Young
Just making sure that one of most traditional 5 day contests in the UK is getting started tomorrow, September 15th 2009 and it runs until September 19th 2009. Here’s the “official” announcement from Sidewalk Skateboard Magazine which has taken over as the host as Document Magazine had to close shop:
Now in its fifth year, the Big Push is a well-established and highly anticipated part of the UK skateboard calendar. Created by Percy Dean of Document magazine, the Big Push aims to pit the premium skateboard teams in the country against one another on a whistle-stop tour of the hottest and most iconic skateboard destinations that the UK has to offer.
“This year, the Big Push sees the reins being taken by the UK’s largest skateboard publication Sidewalk and aims to be bigger and better than ever before. With teams from Vans, Nike SB, DC, Adidas, Etnies and Team Shiner, and pre-assigned area specific tasks for each team, 2009 should see the most varied and explosive Big Push yet.”
Vans European Downtown Showdown live webcast!
September 12th, 2009 / No Comments » / by Jonathan Young
The first European version of the Vans Downtown Showdown is taking place today, September 12th 2009 in Torino, Italy with six European board brands taking part with their teams who will compete in a jam session on each obstacle designed by Blueprint, Heroin and Cliché – check out the live webcast right here!
Vans Downtown Showdown in Europe September 12th, 2009
September 7th, 2009 / No Comments » / by Jonathan Young
Can’t miss out on this delicious piece of news now can we? I’ll post the official info so I don’t miss out on anything but even if you can’t make it, there’s a webcast just waiting right here…
For the first time ever, the legendary Vans Downtown Showdown will cross the pond and take place in Torino (Italy) on the 12th September 09. The roof of the Lingotto Building (former Fiat factory) will play host to this innovative skate event that will bring together skate board teams from across Europe.
Built in 1916 and opened in 1923, the old Fiat factory is a famous part of the city’s skyline. In the 1930s many car models were produced, including the famous Fiat 500 of 1936; the roof of the building was also used as test track for new Fiat models. The old factory was then rebuilt and today is a modern complex, with concert halls, shopping arcades, hotels and the recognisable rooftop (which was used in the original Italian Job film): the perfect setting for this skate jam.
Six European board companies will be invited to create an original and challenging obstacle idea, the best three will then become part of the course and skated in separate jam sessions. If past designs are anything to go by there are sure to be some surprises that will keep spectators and riders entertained. Each of the six board companies are invited to submit a team of their top sponsored riders to take part in the contest and compete for a slice of the 50,000 Euros prize purse.
The Vans Downtown Showdown concept was created for skaters by skaters and has been running in Hollywood’s Paramount Studios, with huge success, for four years. Involving legends such as Jamie Thomas, Alex Olson and Rick McCrank and companies such as Girl, Zero, Toy Machine and Alien Workshop, who each year, create their own Off the Wall ideas to be skated. Get set to add some European flavour to this renowned event this September that will lead the way for future skate contests.
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