Vans Duct Tape is a way of looking at surfing. Drawing on the past to inspire the future. Sharing experiments in board design, learning about the people who have changed the course of surfing, and having a good time with friends.

The Duct Tape Festival

A unique, all-inclusive beach celebration honoring innovation, creativity and craftsmanship in surf culture.

THE DUCT TAPE FESTIVAL FEATURES FOUR INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SURFER/SHAPERS TO PRESENT A LIBRARY OF THEIR OWN HAND-SHAPED CUSTOM SURFBOARDS  ALONGSIDE EIGHT SOFT TOP BOARDS TO SHARE WITH THE PUBLIC AND LIVE PERMANENTLY WITH THE LOCAL NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION OR CULTURAL HUB. THE EVENT REMOVES THE BARRIER BETWEEN ATHLETE AND SPECTATOR PROVIDING ATTENDEES THE CHANCE TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH ATHLETES THROUGH SURFING, ART, MUSIC AND A CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY.

Duct Tape Invitational

Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape invitational contests create a unique festival atmosphere for today’s most progressive longboarding icons.

The Duct Tape Invitational contest series represents the vision of two-time ASP world longboarding champion Joel Tudor to create a longboard event platform that showcases style and creativity through traditional logging.