by The Editors on November 13, 2012
Vans has chosen to bring in the professions with the distribution rights to their big action content plays. Super world wide agency IMG will now be developing and enhancing “the international distribution of all Vans content globally across all media platforms, bringing top level action sports events to both new and existing fans,” according to Vans.
“International growth continues to be integral to Vans’ success as a brand and sharing the Vans lifestyle through our action sports events and feature content connects us with consumers in the most authentic way possible,” said Doug Palladini, Vans Vice President, Marketing. “Our partnership with IMG gives Vans’ industry-leading action sports event line-up and our growing library of rich lifestyle content a broader global platform than ever before to reach our consumers worldwide.”
Sounds like a great idea seeing as that is IMG’s business. For the official word, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on June 19, 2012
This coming week The All Girl Skate Jam will be rocking the Vans Warped Tour as it hits Pamona, Ventura, and Chula Vista, California with girls skateboarding and a casting call for a Skater Girls TV show.
To enter the contest, email TVShow@allgirlskatejam.com with a 2-3 minute video of you skating, name, age, location and brief story of why we should pick you. . . Make sure to stop by our tent under the Girlz Garage for give-a-ways. You’ll be sure to get a sneak peek of the new AGSJ Skateboard kit, which includes a complete skateboard set up, pads and helmet. Not to mention the exclusive AGSJ Vans Shoe will be on display.
To check out our coverage of last year’s All Girl Skate Jam click here or follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on May 12, 2012
The 8th Annual Pro-tec Pool Party will be live online from the Vans Skatepark in Orange, California beginning today (May 12, 2012) at 3 PM PDT.
This year’s contest will be another legendary face-off with a Pro division filled with past winners led by defending champ Pedro Barros, Rune Glifberg (’05, ’07, ’08), Bucky Lasek (’09, ’10) and Omar Hassan (’06), and a Master’s field featuring 6-time winner and Combi master Chris Miller, Steve Caballero (’10), and the iconic Tony Hawk returning to the pool for his second year.
Click play to watch live, or follow the jump for a complete schedule of events. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on April 12, 2012
Hey, Colorado. It’s time for the Hi Standard Double Big Air at Winter Park this Saturday, April 14, 2012.
Style is everything in this contest, as no spins over a 540 are allowed. The top three winners are paid out from the $4,000 prize purse, with $500 going to the Pro-Tec best trick of the day! Registration starts at 8am and discounted lift tickets are available to competitors. Don’t miss your chance to show your style.
No spins over 540? Sounds like a great contest. The rest of the info is on the flyer, right?
[Link: Vans]
by The Editors on April 9, 2012
The International Association of Skateboard Companies will host their 2012 Skateboarding Summit at the Doubletree Hotel in Orange, California May 10-11, 2012. And now, through April 16, you can get an “early-bird” registration discount.
The IASC Skateboarding Summit is a two-day event that gives the leaders in skateboarding a chance to come together in a non-competitive atmosphere to educate themselves on topics meant to broaden their perspectives, connect them with their peers, and to inspire and further their business. . . . This year’s summit will host three special events: The Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Icon Awards, as well as special screenings of the new Bones Brigade Documentary by Stacy Peralta and the new Danny Way documentary Waiting for Lightning by Jacob Rosenberg.
For more information follow the jump or click here to register. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on December 29, 2011
On December 20, 2011 Duxbury, Massachusetts based helmet manufacturer Bern Unlimited, Inc. filed patent infringement lawsuits against Burton Snowboards, Vans, and Salomon parent company Amer Sports, according to documents filed with the United States District Court District of Massachusetts.
The suits claim that all three companies continue to manufacture products that infringe patent (US D572,865 S) for a helmet with a small brim. The helmets Bern claims are infringing include the Red Mutiny, the Vans Pro-Tec Riot and the Salomon Ghost and Brigade Audio.
In their “Prayer For Relief” Bern lawyers from the Boston, Massachusetts firm Birnbaum & Godkin are requesting that Burton, Vans, and Amer Sports enjoin from further infringement and that Bern Unlimited, Inc. be awarded “damages in an amount to be proven at trial” and “multiple damages, costs and attorneys fees.”
The patent, awarded to Jonathan Baker of Thornton, New Hampshire on July 8, 2008, shows a helmet that looks much like a batting helmet with no ear covers and a shorter brim. It will be interesting to see if lawsuits based on helmet brim length do in court.
For a full view of the patent (and the lawsuit filed against) follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on August 26, 2011
Tom Gregg, a California surfer who suffered a “deep gash” on his right leg while surfing in France in 2009 filed suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, against Channel Islands Surfboards claiming:
“The surfboard, fins and their component parts were unsafe for their intended use. . . Gregg’s attorney, Jeffrey Karpel, said the fins are so sharp some surfers cover them with protective sleeves. Gregg was not aware of that before the injury, Karpel said.
According to the story Channel Island’s GM Scott Anderson says this is the first liability claim that he has heard of. While this kind of injury is no surprise to surfers or companies like SurfCo Hawaii (makers of Pro Teck fins), it does seem a little like Gregg is blaming his equipment. It will be interesting to see how Burton lawyers proceed with this one.
[Link: LA Times]
by The Editors on August 11, 2011
Confession: we’ve skipped out on every single opportunity we’ve had to attend the Vans Warped Tour. Apparently, in contrast to Blink-182, we actually could “wait for the summer and the warped tour.” Seventeen years, as it turns out (sorry Steve Van Doren).
Yesterday, however, thanks to the All Girl Skate Jam (pictured above), we found ourselves in Carson, California for the fifth to last stop of the 2011 Vans Warped Tour. And, we’re happy to report, the kids are alright.
Follow the jump for some photos. . . [click to continue…]
by The Editors on February 14, 2011
Vans’ Doug Palladini appears pretty damn happy to announce today that Vans has successfully hired former Altamont and Emerica Global Brand Marketer Justin Regan as their new skate marketing manager.
“We’re really happy to bring on someone of Justin’s caliber to drive the direction of our skate initiatives,” said Doug Palladini, Vans’ Vice President of Marketing. “Justin’s skill set, experience and stature in the skate industry combine to make him the perfect fit to lead an already strong Vans skate program.”
For his part Regan appears to enjoy the fact that he’s bumped himself up a level or two.
“It’s a total honor for me to join the team behind the world’s #1 skateboard shoe,” said Regan. “And I’m looking forward to the privilege of working together within the skate program to contribute even further to Vans’ continued and phenomenal success in both footwear and apparel.”
Looks like one more person has escaped Lake Forest. Follow the jump for the official release.
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by The Editors on November 16, 2010
Recently, more and more smart companies are putting all their video efforts together into one place online ala Vice’s VBS.TV. Volcom has been running Stoneyour.TV for a while now. Burton launched their video blog Lifeline.TV earlier this year and now Vans is doing something similar with Offthewall.TV.
Mirroring a traditional television network but operating exclusively on-line, Offthewall.tv will include original content developed weekly as well as video from Vans’ vast archives in a platform that is easy to navigate, is searchable, easily shared and available worldwide. The heart of Offthewall.tv is an intuitive, proprietary player accessing hundreds of videos that allows viewers to subscribe for notification of new episodes of their favorite series, to search for videos by categories and search terms, share via Facebook and Twitter or embed links their own sites plus even edit certain videos to their own liking via a Mashable player.
The show we’re most looking forward to is Get Down with Grosso. Sadly, Jeff Grasso’s show isn’t online yet, but when it is, we’re down.
For more Offthewall.TV info follow the jump.
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Vans has chosen to bring in the professions with the distribution rights to their big action content plays. Super world wide agency IMG will now be developing and enhancing “the international distribution of all Vans content globally across all media platforms, bringing top level action sports events to both new and existing fans,” according to Vans.
