tony alva : 5 videos

► In this first installment of "My Garage," join Huntington Beach's finest for a trip down memory lane featuring a magic surfboard, a personal gift from Tony Alva, a Pipe Masters trophy and more. While only 19 years old, Igarashi has collected a lifetime of stories that span the corners of the globe — a masters degree in world knowledge for the kid from Huntington Beach. We linked up with Igarashi between events to see how the kid is living, talk magic sticks, first sleds, lucky jerseys and...

To introduce the special edition Vans x Star Wars collection (shoes and apparel) launching June 2014, we went to the Vans Off the Wall Skatepark in Huntington Beach, CA to film a skate contest set in 1980. After legendary skateboarder Christian Hosoi finishes his run, a rookie wookie (played by another legend — Steve Caballero) rips the bowl and receives mixed scores from the judges. Tony Alva, Jeff Grosso and Vans surf team riders Leila Hurst and Alex Knost can be seen cheering in the crowd...

On Saturday, 20th August 2011, Old Spitalfields Market in East London hosted the biggest skateboard event the UK has ever seen - the VANS Downtown Showdown 2011. The competition concept was created for skaters by skaters and after successful events in Turin, Italy and Hamburg, Germany, Britain’s capital served as the next exciting new venue. Over 10’000 people visited throughout the day, witnessing ten of Europe’s best skateboard teams battle it out against each other. The incredible obstac...

On Saturday, 20th August 2011, Old Spitalfields Market in East London hosted the biggest skateboard event the UK has ever seen - the VANS Downtown Showdown 2011! Over 10’000 people visited throughout the day, witnessing ten of Europe’s best skateboard teams battle it out against each other. The incredible obstacles from Cliché, Superdead and Death Skateboards were selected in recognition of their inspired and creative designs. They were brought to life and installed in Old Spitalfields Marke...