Downtown Showdown Video #4: Foundation Obstacle Video

Posted 10/19/2007 by i am vans

Skateboarding on a giant skateboard placed on a parking block, by far the gnarliest obstacle of the whole contest. It dosen't get any better than this.

Things we wish we never said...

Posted 10/18/2007 by i am vans

Maybe there was an ominous air about things. Blame it on the rain...

Vans Downtown Showdown Video #3 Real Obstacle

Posted 10/18/2007 by i am vans

From the Vans Downtown Showdown 2007, it's Real Sacto Rebate Obstacle. This is a throwback obstacle tribute to skateboard contests of the past and proved a real challenge on Saturday.

Vans Open House

Posted 10/17/2007 by i am vans

Vans threw a little party to celebrate the public opening of our new offices on October 4th complete with Wahoo's Fish Tacos, a Steve Van Doren barbecue, plenty of drinks, performances from MXPX and Royal Crown Revue and a kicking session on the new mini ramp.

Girl Gonz Wild Obstacle Video

Posted 10/17/2007 by i am vans

This obstacle was a huge hit on Saturday and plays tribute and replicates the world famous Gonz Gap at EMB in San Francisco. You gotta see this video.

Downtown Showdown Video #1 Creature Obstacle

Posted 10/17/2007 by i am vans

Check out this video from the Showdown of the Creature Passage Obstacle. It was given many names but whatever you call it, call it gnarly. Take a look.

Vans and Active Ride Shop Partner Up To Bring You The Music

Posted 10/16/2007 by i am vans

If you love music, and concerts are what you live for, be sure and enter to win a pair of tickets to the concert of your choice presented by Vans and Active Ride shop. You will get the choice to see Paramore, Gym Class Heroes, or Cute Is What We Aim For, plus much more in prizes from Vans and Active Ride Shop. Be sure and check it out.

Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands Winners Announced

Posted 10/16/2007 by i am vans

The votes are in! Thirteen thousand bands entered this year’s Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands – the worlds largest battle of the bands competition – but after months of fan voting, grueling live performances and industry exec-driven judging, Ernie Ball is proud to announce the four winning bands chosen to perform live at the world renowned Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands 11 Showcase party.

Hana Beaman Interview

Posted 10/15/2007 by i am vans

Check out this interview with Hana Beaman, professional snowboarder and Vans team rider

The Green Contest

Posted 10/15/2007 by i am vans

If going green is the newest trend in fashion, tell us how you are in style!

Oliver Peck Slipisode 9

Posted 10/15/2007 by i am vans

Renowned Tattoo artist Oliver Peck speaks about his shoe and penny collections and how his new Vans are a dream job come true.

Showdown Sequences And Recap From Transworld

Posted 10/15/2007 by i am vans

Our friends over at Transworld posted up a nice recap and a few animated sequences from Saturday night. Take a look.

Sequences

Recap