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  • Oakland DIY Spot Gets Bulldozed

    Oakland DIY Spot Gets Bulldozed
    A news channel covers the dramatic last runs at a spot which was clearly a positive usage of a forsaken area. Oakland's other great DIY spot, Bordertown, is slated next.
  • Slam Demons

    Slam Demons
    When the urethane is spinning, all is well. But when concrete and flesh meet, that's a world of pain brought to you by the Slam Demons. Check out this article from the August 2011 issue.
  • Low Life Tour 2

    Low Life Tour 2
    Hammeke looks for some spots with the Baker and Deathwish dudes.
  • Thursdays with Theotis

    Thursdays with Theotis
    Theotis Beasley takes a seat and reviews Rain Darden's sponsor-me tape for Altamont.
  • BBQ Contest Winners

    BBQ Contest Winners
    Brad Staba and Dan Drehobl go through the BBQ contest videos and pick two winners, I think...
  • Baker has a Deathwish Low Life tour 2011

    Baker has a Deathwish Low Life tour 2011
    Hammeke checks in from day one of the Baker/Deathwish tour in Atlanta.
  • Save The Spot

    Save The Spot
    Caltrans recently posted a notice of encroachment at the DIY Spot in Oakland, and the agency has plans to take action against the skaters building at the site. There's a possibility they'll demolish the whole thing—sign this petition to help make the spot legal.
  • Shore Break Baby

    Shore Break Baby
    This week's episode of Shore Break Baby from Vans features an actual shore break baby, Andrew Allen.
  • Cast your Vote

    Cast your Vote
    Just a reminder to vote for your favorite shop video from the Vans x Spitfire Build Your Own Spot contest.
  • Birdhouse MIA to NYC

    Birdhouse MIA to NYC
    Birdhouse has an edit featuring Tony Hawk, Kevin Staab, Shawn Hale, David Loy, and others from the first stop of their Tech-Deck-powered tour from Miami to New York.