Displaying items by tag: Tony Alva
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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. -
4/29/2019
Burnout: Mad Doggin'
Tony Alva invented the frontside air, the skater attitude and maybe even the dirt ‘stache. It’s about time he got his own documentary! OC’s glitterati converged for the very special premier of The Tony Alva Story. -
3/18/2016
Burnout: Waffle 50
Vans celebrates a half century of skate shoe excellence with the first stop of a worldwide tour – NYC. You guys party? -
5/18/2015
Vans Pool Party 2015: Blog
Rhino comes through with some photos from the Pool Party. Check them out here. -
4/22/2015
Burnout: Propeller
The Waffle Squad shut down LA with the premier of their master opus - Propeller! -
9/03/2014
The Descent: Hill-Bomb Photo Feature
It could be considered skating's first real "make" and to this day the ancient art of hill-bombing is a timeless tradition. Take a spin with us: straight down. -
8/04/2014
World's Best Bowl Contest
Jimmy cruises around the deck to drill some of the skaters at the VDI Huntington Beach contest. -
7/15/2014
Surf Fest IV
Sid “The Package” Abruzzi’s Waterbrothers has been supporting skating and surfing since 1971, and for the past four years he’s thrown an annual shindig in Newport, RI.
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7/10/2020
Mikey Alfred's "North Hollywood" Battle
Mikey Alfred’s directorial debut following up the success of Mid90s has been snubbed by Hollywood distributors. Let’s help get this authentic skate story onto the screens of the people. -
7/10/2020
Manramp: "Birdmanramp" Episode 2
Manramp provides the perfect perch for Tony Hawk and his gang, including Andy Mac, Tom Schaar, Jake Wooten, Jimmy Wilkins, and the good feathered homie. Wow. -
7/10/2020
Skate Van Safety Manual
In the event of an emergency, airplane safety manuals address certain dangers. But what about a van full of skaters? Here are some illustrated guides to help you navigate the hazards of a multi-seater road trip. As seen in the July 2020 magazine. -
7/10/2020
Dashawn Jordan for Thunder Trucks
Dashawn gets some quick clips and shares a lil' PMA in this Q&A for for Thunder. -
7/10/2020
Creature Summer 2020 Promo
Gravette, Milton, Bækell, Ry-Rey, Lockwood, Lefty and more creep through in Creature’s infomercial from hell. This team’s nuts.
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In The Mag
Nyjah back tails the living hell out of the UCI 18, sliding squarely onto the Aug 2020 front. Crack the spine and dig into more carnage. On the travel tip, Santa Cruz devours Argentina and has the meat sweats to prove it while Indy Bondos and battles the 13 colonies. Yes, there will be blood. Interview-wise, Evan Smith gushes on Grimple and Cedric Pabich, Curren Caples and Harry Lintell all get the Heads treatment. The state of The Brooklyn Banks may be unknown, but its legacy is fully intact—check our retrospective of the East Coast stronghold and sign the petition to Save The Banks. Need a laugh? Dig into the Frank Gerwer “People I’ve Known” article. Need a pick-me-up? Pour over our “Skaters in Love” feature and feel the good vibes wash over you. Need some inspiration? Read our Run The Jewels interview in Zounds and fuel up to fight the power. Need some parenting advice? Let Trae the Tank’s dad set you straight. You’re probably going to need to wash your hands after finishing this issue because it’s F’n sick.