Displaying items by tag: Tony Alva
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3/29/2024
Burnout: AVE, too
Vans launches their most technical shoe ever with one of skateboarding’s gnarliest and most respected ––Anthony Van Engelen. Burnout investigates the LA bash. -
2/29/2024
Burnout: Off the Giant Orange Wall
Vans kicks off their fashion-adventurous OTW program with a fantastical obstacle and blow-out LA bash. Skating’s elite mixed with Hollyweird while Paris Texas and Salem brought down the house and Curren and the boys got vertical AF. You missed it? You blew it! -
10/28/2023
London Calling: Four Days of Legends, Lectures and Leisure in the UK
Pioneers from across the pond put on an epic four-day celebration of skate history with some of the wheeled world's biggest stars from the '70s and on. Get the lowdown as they unveil artifacts, squash old beefs and even get TA in the streets. -
10/11/2022
RIP IN PEACE: Scott Starr
Scott Starr was a trusted photographer for Thrasher through the late '80s and early '90s. He shot our best-selling Birdman cover as well as many greats of that era. George Nagai remembers a Santa Barbara legend. -
3/11/2022
Burnout: Lizzie's World
Vans created an alternate universe of stoke to celebrate Lizzie Armanto’s fantastic new shoe. Friends and fans flocked! -
9/24/2021
A Look Back: Dogtown and Z-Boys
Dogtown and Z-Boys found an audience outside of strictly skaters. Tony Alva, Peggy Oki, Stacy Peralta and more from the OG Zephyr scene break down why it worked and what was missing. -
9/17/2020
Vans Presents: The Tony Alva Story
Vans will livestream the first ever Loveletters full-length film on Tony Alva, with a special Q&A hosted by Hosoi immediately after. Tune in at 5pm PST and tear up with Grosso one more time. -
8/08/2019
Burnout: Show Dogs
Vans threw a big contest last weekend with a bunch of skaters you don’t usually associate with the words “organized competition.” Tyler Bledsoe, Breana Geering, Taylor Kirby, Austyn Gillette, Simon Bannerot, Mason Silva and hella more throw down the gauntlet for some fun in the OC sun. -
5/21/2019
Vans Park Series: Shanghai Photos
The Vans Park Series kicked off the 2019 year in Shanghai, China. Lots of people made it out to the finals—from legends like Tony Hawk to new-age rippers like CJ Collins. This stop was an amazing way to fire it up and we’ll see you in Brazil. —Lui Elliott -
5/17/2019
Vans Park Series 2019: Shanghai, China
This is a small taste of the skating taking place in the Far East right now. To watch the finals live, check the dates and times to keep up with the concrete demigods at this historic event.
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6/01/2024
Cordano Russell - Skater XXL
Cordano Russell is a 6 foot 4, 240 pound Christian super athlete challenging skateboarding’s norms. -
6/01/2024
Pass~Port X Vans Video
Proppin' up spots, flyin' down crusty chutes and hittin' hearty stacks in Australia and beyond, Pass~Port pops off with its Vans associates. -
6/01/2024
Alltimers X Thunder Trucks Video
ET and Stafhon hit a scenic rip around Hawaii for Alltimers and Thunder. -
6/01/2024
P-Stone Cup 2024 Video
Stoked by Preston’s eternal flame, the rev levels at Bobs are unrivaled. This year’s showdown was one for the ages, with Simon Bannerot and Mami Tezuka taking the top spots. We miss you, Big Dog. -
6/01/2024
P-Stone Cup 2024 Photos
The fifth annual P-Stone Cup brought out an all-time cast of legends and current stars. Joe Brook reports from the course to bring you a close-up view of the action.
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