Vans Pool Party Results
The 12th Annual Vans Pool Party returned to the Combi bowl, Saturday, May 14. The influential deep bowl competition that has cemented a legacy in modern vertical skateboarding, captured yet again the most dominating forces in bowlriding terrain, including the Legends and Masters who have set the bar for the next generation of pool rippers. On the heels of last year’s incredible hip transfer by pro Pedro Barros to close out the show, the Vans Pool Party turned up the heat with seasoned veterans such as Chris Miller, Bucky Lasek, Lance Mountain and Steve Caballero, plus defending Pro champion Tom Schaar alongside Cory Juneau, Tristan Rennie, Chris Russell and more!
With three divisions establishing today's elite top Pros, Masters and undisputed Legends of bowl riding, the Vans Pool Party is unique in all of skateboarding for bringing together the biggest names in deep bowl skateboarding to battle it out in the legendary Vans Combi bowl at the Vans Skatepark in Orange, California.
2016 Vans Pool Party Pro Highlights
Pool Party Pro Highlights
Pedro Barros first place Pro run
Underlining an epic journey of Combi pool domination, the unstoppable Pedro Barros demonstrated another breathtaking feat of talent, blasting through huge airs in lightning fast runs to win his third Pool Party championship title to date. Rising star and pool ripper Cory Juneau sneaks in second with a game-changing final run, while Bucky Lasek utilized a clean, technical approach to secure third. Finally, closing out the Masters division, Darren Navarette took flight and put together a flawless run in classic Navs style, ousting last year's winner Bruno Passos.
Pro Results
1st Pedro Barros
2nd Cory Juneau
3rd Bucky Lasek
2016 Vans Pool Party Legend Highlights
2016 Vans Pool Party Legend Highlights
True legends never die! In an unforgettable comeback performance, original Bones Brigade member and certified legend Lance Mountain fueled the ultimate shakeup as he earned his first championship win at the 12th annual Vans Pool Party. Edging out podium veteran Steve Caballero, who placed in 2nd, and unseating nine-time Pool Party title-holder Chris Miller, who finished in third, Mountain powered through his runs combining his timeless style with an incredible mixed bag of tricks to win the title.
Legends Results
1st Lance Mountain
2nd Steve Caballero
3rd Chris Miller
2016 VANS POOL PARTY LEGEND HIGHLIGHTS
MASTERS RESULTS
1st Darren Navarette
2nd Bruno Passos
3rd Jed Fuller
WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW: Learn from the legend Jeff Grosso and Pool Party veteran Omar Hassan as they drop critical knowledge on the Vans Pool Party.
Jeff Grosso and Pool Party
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