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Rowley On "The Daily Habit" Tonight

2009-11-20T10:19:00.000-08:00

Geoff Rowley and music producer Baron drop in on The Habit to talk about the all the action and music from the highly-anticipated Flip Skateboards film "Extremely Sorry." 9:00 pm Eastern Time (6:00 pm Pacific Time)

Andrew Langi On Thrasher

2009-11-19T13:19:00.000-08:00

Andrew Langi stopped by and crushed the Double Rock park. Watch the video.

Geoff Rowley Hits Up The Habit

2009-11-19T13:04:00.000-08:00

Geoff Rowley and music producer Baron drop in on The Daily Habit on FUEL TV to talk about the all the action and music from the highly-anticipated Flip Skateboards film Extremely Sorry. Watch it on Friday, November 20 at 6pm PT.

Tony Hawk:RIDE Just Released

2009-11-18T15:34:00.000-08:00

Vans is stoked to be apart of the newest Tony Hawk:RIDE game just released on Wii, PS3 and 360! The skate action is more realistic than ever when you ride the game's new motion sensing skateboard. Be sure to check out some game features that we're especially excited about including; Vans Team riders Dustin Dollin, Christian Hosoi, Alex Olson and Cara Beth Burnside, Dustin’s No Skool Tre SMU that is unlockable in the game with the cheat code Vans Downtown Showdown level and so much more! To celebrate, we are giving you the chance to shred on your Wii system just by entering the TH:RIDE Sweepstakes. Now, get on board and RIDE.

The Vans Team In Zagreb and Split Croatia!

2009-11-18T11:14:00.000-08:00

We arrived in Zagreb in style!

The Locals showed us a good time with some DYI spot they built!

We hit some spots before leaving to Split!

Hamknuckle is driving a Range Rover and thinks it's funny that some poor guy has to drive a Yugo!

Upon our arrival to Split, Croatia... we find this would be our home for the 5 days... Five dudes one toilet= Not Good!
We hit the town and Chima found one of his old buddy's

The sun sets on our first day in split!

We awoke to the rain!
On the days when it rained we did a little sight seeing!

Ol' Ham N Cheese! Other wise known as Joe Hammeke!!!

We found this little gem on Youtube!

Flip Feast East Coast Tour 2009

2009-11-18T10:37:00.000-08:00

"On November 14th 2009 the Flip Feast East Coast Tour begins! After putting Extremely Sorry to rest I cannot wait to hit the road and skate 24/7, the last Feast Tour was killer! This one is going to be ripping! "Werd Life!!"
--GEOFF ROWLEY

*Follow us during the tour on the official Flip Twitter!

EXTREMELY SORRY is OUT NOW!! Videos are available at your local skateshops and online retailers, including CCS, Skate Warehouse, Zumiez and many others. Collector's Edition features tons of Bonus footage and FREE gifts packaged inside the DVD!

Tony Alva & Pnut Signings @ WA And AZ Vans Stores

2009-11-17T14:34:00.000-08:00

Skate legend Tony Alva will be rolling by a few Vans stores in November. His buddy and featured Vans artist Greg "Pnut" Galinsky will also be joining him. There will be autographs, tons of Vans giveaways and limited sketches by Pnut. You might even win a chance to take home a free pair of shoes. Don't miss this one!

FLIP's Feast Tour

2009-11-17T09:48:00.000-08:00

The FLIP Feast Tour is still hitting the East Coast. Check out the last few days of the tour in NY, PA and NC.

Ray Barbee's Weekend Event Recap

2009-11-16T15:02:00.000-08:00

If you didn't have a chance to make it to Proper in Long Beach where Vans paid tribute to Ray's 20 years of professional skateboarding, peep out the night's event.

Chima's Bangin'

2009-11-06T13:23:00.000-08:00

Follow Vans Skate...

2009-11-05T11:36:00.000-08:00

On The Vans Skate Blog!
On Twitter!

Vans Eastern Europe Trip

2009-11-05T10:27:00.001-08:00

More Pics...

RED ROOM BAR PREMIERE

2009-11-04T10:51:00.001-08:00

EXTREMELY SORRY MINI RAMP TRAILER 1

2009-11-03T15:06:00.000-08:00

Check it out

Dogtown And Z-Boys Deluxe Edition

2009-11-02T17:44:00.000-08:00

In conjunction with Sony Pictures Classics, Vans announces the release of a new deluxe edition of Dogtown and Z-Boys, the famed documentary chronicling the early 70s birth of modern skateboarding in Southern California. Directed by skateboard legend Stacy Peralta, and narrated by Sean Penn, Dogtown and Z-Boys is the story of a group of gifted kids who single-handedly created a lifestyle that spread infectiously and become a worldwide cultural phenomenon. Over 30 years later, Vans celebrates the skate pioneers with a re-release of the award winning documentary that features members of the original Zephyr Skateboard Team including Jay Adams, Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta and their mentors Jeff Ho and Skip Engblom.

The deluxe edition, which will be available exclusively at Vans retail stores and at shop.vans.com this November, includes an all-new special features disc with footage of legendary riders Tony Alva, Bucky Lasek, Chris Miller, Rune Glifberg and more, as well as interviews with Alva and Lasek.

Along with the DVD, a special collection of limited edition Dogtown product will be released inlcuding two hoodies, hats and a tee featuring the infamous Dogtown cross and graffiti art from the streets of Venice Beach. In a nod to the original Zephyr rippers, two Era's in heritage inspired colorways from the early 70s will also be available. Look for Dogtown product starting this month at Vans retail stores and on the web.

Alex At The Berrics

2009-10-30T11:45:00.000-07:00

Watch Alex Perelson conquering the vert wall at the Berrics. Not only did he make the sketchy drop but he did it the first try for "First Try Fridays."

Neckface Halloween Show

2009-10-28T12:39:00.000-07:00

Vans eastern Europe Part 4

2009-10-28T08:56:00.000-07:00

It's been raining over in Croatia but the dudes are still finding things to do. Check Thrasher for part 4 to see what's going on in the East.

Vans Eastern Europe Part 3

2009-10-26T15:14:00.001-07:00

Part 3 of the Vans team in Eastern Europe in now ready at Thrasher.
Go check it.

Vans Eastern Europe Part 2

2009-10-22T08:08:00.000-07:00

Jamie's 3G isn't having the greatest coverage over in Croatia right now so check the Thrasher site for the second update from Vans Europe in Eastern Europe.

Lemmy(Motorhead) Interview Geoff Rowley Part 1/4

2009-10-21T11:01:00.000-07:00

Here's a news update from Geoff!

East Coast Rippers On Slap, Yeah Yaje!

2009-10-21T10:56:00.000-07:00

Here is the link to the article if you wanna check it.

Vans Eastern Europe Trip

2009-10-20T17:02:00.000-07:00

Trujillo, Pfanner, Chima and Andrew Allen are on a trip in Eastern Europe. Photos and an update is up on the Thrasher site. Look for more updates to come.

Tuesday 25 With Johnny Layton

2009-10-20T16:58:00.000-07:00

Check it out on Skateboarder Magazine.

Omar Hassan @ Houston, TX Vans Store

2009-10-20T14:00:00.000-07:00

Vans Pro Omar Hassan will be rolling by the Vans store at Willowbrook Mall in Houston, TX on Thursday, October 22 @ 6:30PM. Vans Ams Josh Borden & Sky Siljeg will also be joining Omar for the meet and greet. Stop by get an autograph and pickup some free Vans swag while supplies last. Don't miss it!

Vans Store
Willowbrook Mall
2000 Willowbrook Mall
Houston, TX 77070
281-469-8653