VANS Bowl Series - Concrete Week end - Annecy, France

Check out the video of last weekend’s Vans Concrete Weekend, which took place at the Les Marquisats Skate Park in Annecy, France. This year both amateurs and pro’s battled in the bowl and on the street for the rad cash prize of 4000€. We would like to congratulate one of our young riders Daan Van Der Linden who won the bowl competition and to Maxime Genin for the shredding the street contest and bringing home the victory. On the edge of the Lake Annecy and with the view of the Alps it w...

The legendary Annecy pool welcomes the best French and European riders for the second annual VANS Concrete Weekend. Come celebrate the beginning of summer and enjoy all that Annecy has to offer. Nestled between mountains Annecy is famous for it’s lake, it’s beach and it’s girls, a perfect location to soak up thethe sun.Prize money of €5000 will be on offer alongside some impressive prizes from our partners and the opportunity to win even more stuff with Analog Best Trick. This years...

A new saga in Combi pool history unfolded at the 10th Annual Vans Pool Party as a remarkable crop of young up-and-comers earned their ranks on the Pool Party podium. Fifteen-year-old Tristan Rennie claimed first place, winning his first-ever Pro Pool Party title while standing alongside fellow young stars Josh Rodriguez, 14, and Cory Juneau, 14. Rising from the field after winning first place in the Qualifiers, Master's division champion Brazilian pro Bruno Passos dominated the final, joining...

Highlights from the 10th Anniversary of Vans BOWL-A-RAMA Bondi 2014. Music: "I Need More" Heavy Weight LP by Wolf & Cub Videography: Luke J Smith

The Vans "Off The Wall" Spring Classic has established itself as something of a hot date in the Italian calendar, and an event that is not to be missed for the European skateboarding scene. Located right on the coast and offering an awesome fusion of sun, sand, sea and inspired mini ramp riding, the event successfully mixes Californian spirit with Italian flair. Over the past five years, this combination has created what has undoubtedly become one of the most laid back and enjoyable events in...

To introduce the special edition Vans x Star Wars collection (shoes and apparel) launching June 2014, we went to the Vans Off the Wall Skatepark in Huntington Beach, CA to film a skate contest set in 1980. After legendary skateboarder Christian Hosoi finishes his run, a rookie wookie (played by another legend — Steve Caballero) rips the bowl and receives mixed scores from the judges. Tony Alva, Jeff Grosso and Vans surf team riders Leila Hurst and Alex Knost can be seen cheering in the crowd...