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A new saga in Combi pool history unfolded at the 10th Annual Vans Pool Party as a remarkable crop of young up-and-comers earned their ranks on the Pool Party podium. Fifteen-year-old Tristan Rennie claimed first place, winning his first-ever Pro Pool Party title while standing alongside fellow young stars Josh Rodriguez, 14, and Cory Juneau, 14. Rising from the field after winning first place in the Qualifiers, Master's division champion Brazilian pro Bruno Passos dominated the final, joining...

Highlights from the 10th Anniversary of Vans BOWL-A-RAMA Bondi 2014. Music: "I Need More" Heavy Weight LP by Wolf & Cub Videography: Luke J Smith

Traveling is part of the essence of skateboarding. Pushing your wheels in new places gives you a completely different satisfaction than walking on the same paved road. That’s the reason our skate team keeps exploring and venturing the farthest. The different smell of the air, the colors, the landscape. Meeting people that lead a different life from yours and still, having the same big passion: skateboarding. This year, the Italian Vans skate team featuring two special guest, Flo Marfaing a...

The Vans "Off The Wall" Spring Classic has established itself as something of a hot date in the Italian calendar, and an event that is not to be missed for the European skateboarding scene. Located right on the coast and offering an awesome fusion of sun, sand, sea and inspired mini ramp riding, the event successfully mixes Californian spirit with Italian flair. Over the past five years, this combination has created what has undoubtedly become one of the most laid back and enjoyable events in...

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...