60 Seconds With Karina Petroni
Posted 01/31/2008 by i am vans
Pick up the new March issue of Surfing Magazine where Karina talks about how life has changed since qualifying for the 2008 Women's World Championship Tour, and why she's looking forward to more surprises in 2008.
Timmy Reyes on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit"
Posted 01/30/2008 by i am vans
Huntington Beach shredder Timmy Reyes received the injury wild card slot for this year's ASP World Championship Tour. With a breakout performance in '06, he's back in form and ready to battle for this years crown. Hear what Timmy has been up to on the "The Daily Habit" airing Thursday, 1/31.
Main Street Course Closure at The Block
Posted 01/30/2008 by i am vans
The main street course at The Block will be closed at different times this weekend due to a CASL contest. Saturday, February 2 the main street will be closed from 6pm - 10pm. Sunday, February 3 the main street course will be closed from 10am - 3pm. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. The rest of the course will remain open regular hours from 10am - 10pm both days.
BMX Contest In Estonia
Posted 01/29/2008 by i am vans
The Vans team killed it in the Simpel Session competition in Tallinn, Estonia over the weekend. Be sure to view the recap of the 360 Double Tailwhips, Triple Tailwhips, and railrides all over their runs in this sick video!
Switches at Vans Skatepark- The Block
Posted 01/28/2008 by i am vans
Switches will be performing an acoustic set at the Vans Skatepark 2/2 at 2pm.
Andreas Wiig Wins Winter X GOLD!
Posted 01/28/2008 by i am vans
Thats right, Andreas Wiig won Winter X Games gold in the slopestyle competition on Saturday! Making it a repeat from last year, Andreas, blew the doors off the competition. Stomping his first run perfectly Andreas stuck with his first run score to hold on for first place. This was definitely his strongest field of competitors ever assembled for the slope finals and he represented VANS to the fullest. Check out his gold medal run!
Brett Metcalfe Finishes On The Podium In San Fran
Posted 01/28/2008 by i am vans
Brett Metcalfe got off to a great start at round number four of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series, convincingly winning his heat race to kick off the night and eventually crossing the checkers in a solid third-place, podium position!
Andreas Is Nominated!
Posted 01/25/2008 by i am vans
Thousands of magazine's readers got a chance to vote online for the Transworld Snowboarding Readers Choice Awards. Our very own Andreas Wiig has been nominated for Men's Reader's Choice!! Congrats Andreas!
Vans and Winter X
Posted 01/25/2008 by i am vans
The Vans Snow Team is out in Aspen Colorado at Winter X.
Vans Spring 08 Ads...What Do You Think?
Posted 01/24/2008 by i am vans
Check out the newest ads from the Vans Girls 2008 Spring ad campaign before it hits newstands. Let us know what you think! We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and ideas!
The Dasan Boot…
Posted 01/24/2008 by i am vans
Cute and stylish the Dasan Boot is the perfect complement to any outfit. This cozy boot can be worn with skinny jeans, leggings for that warm layered look, or paired with shorts or a dress. With an array of colors available anyway you wear them, the Dasan Boot is sure to be a perfect fit!
Luke Talks It Up On Fuel
Posted 01/24/2008 by i am vans
Fuel TV welcomes winner of the 2007 Orlando Dew Tour Dirt Finals and also Vans BMX team rider Luke Parslow to The Daily Habit. Be sure to tune in!
Ryan Villopoto Autograph Signing at SoCal Vans Stores
Posted 01/24/2008 by i am vans
Come meet Transworld's 2007 Motocross Rider of The Year Ryan Villopoto at two Vans store locations. We will be giving away limited edition t-shirts for the first 50 attendees and tons of great prizes. Come join us!
Guettler Shoots Mackay
Posted 01/23/2008 by i am vans
Vans BMX Team rider Colin Mackay just scored the cover of the new Sessions BMX Magazine!
Stroupe and Metcalfe Finish In Top Five!
Posted 01/22/2008 by i am vans
Round number three of the Monster AMA Supercross series rolled through Anaheim, CA this past weekend. Both riders got off to a great start, Austin Stroupe finishing third and Brett Metcalfe in fifth in the Lites-class main event. Be on the look out for the next stop in the series in San Francisco this Saturday, 1/26!
Updated 2008 Tahoe Cup Riders List
Posted 01/22/2008 by i am vans
Scotty Arnold, Jonas Michilot and Erin Comstock have confirmed their attendance for this years Tahoe Cup event. Check back each week to see who else has been added to the list...
Third Stop For Supercross
Posted 01/18/2008 by i am vans
Vans riders; Brett Metcalfe, Nic Wey and Austin Stoupe will all be competing this Saturday in Anaheim for the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki. If you can't make it to Anaheim, be sure to check out all the races live brought to you by Speed TV!
The Vans Tahoe Cup is back.
Posted 01/16/2008 by i am vans
The top pro snowboarders in the world will be shredding Northstar resort in Lake Tahoe as the Vans Cup returns for it's 4th straight year. With a field including Andreas Wiig, Hana Beaman, Markus Keller, Mason Aguirre, Heikki Sorsa and many others, the action will be intense as they compete for the $200,000 purse.
Tahoe Cup Event Schedule
Posted 01/16/2008 by i am vans
The Vans 2008 Tahoe Cup schedule has been released. Check back later this week to see who will be competing for this years title and $200,000 prize purse.
Tahoe Cup - Confirmed athlete List
Posted 01/15/2008 by i am vans
As of today, the following riders have confirmed they will be competing in the 2008 Vans Tahoe Cup.
Congrats To Keegan!
Posted 01/14/2008 by i am vans
Keegan Sauder wins the Volcom Am Reptile Rumble Jumble miniramp jam at Surf Expo in Orlando!
Gudauskas Bros. continue hot start to 2008!
Posted 01/14/2008 by i am vans
Not only has Patrick won the first event on the 2008 ASP North America Men’s Tour, the O'Neill SI Pro, he also takes ASP WQS ratings lead! On the other side of the world, Tanner made it to Semis last week at World Juniors in Australia. Congrats to both Vans riders tearin' up the competition in the new year!
Jophen Stein Opening This Saturday in Culver City
Posted 01/11/2008 by i am vans
Fresh off of his collaboration in our Vans Sky Gallery project, Jophen Stein opens his new show at Gallery in Culver City. Visit http://www.projectgalleryla.com/ for more info!
Winter X-Games and Vans
Posted 01/11/2008 by i am vans
It's almost time for the Winter X-Games again, with three new events this year and the entire competition being broadcasted LIVE in HD, there is a lot to be excited for this year!
Private Party- The Block
Posted 01/11/2008 by i am vans
Vans Skatepark at The Block at Orange will be colsed for a private party Sunday, January 20th from 4pm-6pm.
Sport Chalet's Project 59 With Oliver Peck
Posted 01/10/2008 by i am vans
Last week Vans brought infamous tattoo artist Oliver Peck to Sport Chalet's Project 59 store in the Long Beach California to check out the scene.
Our Favorite Things.. Why the Vans Girl loves Vans
Posted 01/09/2008 by i am vans
Add instant style to any outfit with the In Vested Basic Cotton Vest. A cool take on a wardrobe staple this vest combines street style and classic sophistication. The end product an effortlessly cool vest that makes a statement with out even trying.
The Nick Trapasso Experience
Posted 01/09/2008 by i am vans
This 10 page article gives us an insite to Vans rider Nick Trapasso's life growing up and some crazy answers to some random questions. Check it out all in the new issue of Skateboarder Magazine.
Cory Nastazio on FUEL's Daily Habit
Posted 01/09/2008 by i am vans
If you missed Cory's show the first time around, The Daily Habit is doing a "Best of" week and Cory's segment will be airing of FUEL again January 11. Don't say we didn't remind you!
Vans Outerwear Team in Keystone for Zumiez 100k
Posted 01/08/2008 by i am vans
The Vans Outerwear Team and the designers are out in full force on the slopes of Colorado.
Vans Girls Sp. 08 Apparel Preview
Posted 01/07/2008 by i am vans
With spring rapidly approaching it is time to retire those warm winter sweaters and wool coats, and get ready for the bold brights, prints and plaids that are ruling the runway this spring. Here is an exclusive preview of the up and coming styles in the Vans Spring 2008 collection. Let us know what styles you like, colors you love and prints that you think will give any outfit pop. Check out these trendy looks from Vans and get ready, spring fashion has sprung.
January Skate Clinic
Posted 01/07/2008 by i am vans
Wondering what to do with that board with wheels that you got for Christmas? Take your first leap into the fantastic world of skateboarding! Instructional skateboarding clinics will be offered at both parks on Saturday, January 26.
Analog Greece Tour With Jon and Dylan
Posted 01/07/2008 by i am vans
Wanna take a journey through Greece? Skateboard Mag has super good pics of the crazy skate sessions, how they made a scene, and even a trip to the emergency room. It all took place on the Analog Greece tour with Vans riders Jon Goemann and Dylan Rieder.
Blisss Interview With Omar
Posted 01/07/2008 by i am vans
In the new issue of Blisss, Omar Hassan is captured in a different way than most interviews. This is no Q&A or boring questions interview, he gives his opinion on what's happening to the new generation and his lil' bro shares some wild childhood stories.
Visit Vans at the Monster Energy/ProCircuit Kawasaki Pits This Supercross Season
Posted 01/04/2008 by i am vans
Vans announced today that it is stepping up its support of Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki, motocross’ most decorated racing team. Vans will provide team riders with footwear and apparel as well as bring a season-long presence in the pits on race days. Motocross fans can stop by the Vans booth in the pits to get freebies as well as meet team riders throughout the 2008 Monster Energy ® Supercross season.
Vans Riders Take A Trip On The Toy Machine Tour 2007
Posted 01/04/2008 by i am vans
Take a look into the new Thrasher and you'll find a huge story covering the Toy Machine Tour 2007 including Vans riders, Johnny Layton and Nick Trapasso. Read about their crazy stories and good times traveling through Europe.
Joel Tudor Trains In Martial Arts
Posted 01/04/2008 by i am vans
The former surf longboard world champion Joel Tudor, has stepped foot into a second competitive sport, Jiu-Jitsu. Placing second in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi World Championships in Los Angeles, he's sure to give you a run for your money in and out of the water.
Catch Omar Hassan on Fuel TV this week
Posted 01/03/2008 by i am vans
Now that 2007 has ended, Fuel TV's, The Weekly Update with Boost Mobile airs an exclusive episode that highlights the best interviews in 2007. Check out what Vans long time rider Omar Hassan has to say about his career in skateboarding.