Bart de Jong
VANS GEARS UP FOR ITS DEBUT AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE FAMED US OPEN OF SURFING IN HUNTINGTON BEACH
Jun 12, 2013
Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, is ramping up for its first year as title sponsor of the highly anticipated Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California. Since announcing a three-year partnership with IMG, owner and producer of the US Open, six months ago, Vans has been setting the stage for the ultimate Vans cultural experience in surf, skate, BMX, art, and music. The Vans US Open of Surfing will take place July 20-28, 2013. “With just a few weeks remaining until the Vans US Open of Surfing launches, we are very excited about the progress being made. 
When Bob Haro took a bold step into the business world of BMX in late 1978, who could have predicted the impact of that decision on American and global youth culture. This book charts the story of the Haro brand from Bob's humble beginnings as a BMX racer and aspiring entrepreneur in southern California, through the years working for the BMX Action magazine as a staff artist, and into the infamous 1980's - an unrivaled period of intense progression and creativity for the new sport. As the story evolves through the decade, and new brands enter the scene, Haro Designs scales up and leads freestyle into a new era. Through these 144 pages, you will find unique insights and imagery from Bob Haro, his riders and team managers, the Vice president of the company and other influential personalities from this era. This is the beginning of our sport. A celebrated period where the blueprint of a modern day Action sport was being
Come join the Tree Team at Plan Nine Skatepark in St. Louis for the first ever Tree Open House. This is your chance to ride and hang out with Tree Team riders Clint Reynolds, Timmy Theus, Alex Magallan, Andrew "Scootie" Krakeel, David "Bink" Seavey and the whole Tree staff. We'll be doing different events throughout the day including Foot Down, Games of B.I.K.E., Knock Out, Foam Pit Joust, Best Trick Jams, Team Demo, Learn from the Pros and more. On top of that all Tree products will be on sale with savings up to 60% off. Hubs as low as $100, sprockets as low as $15, T's as low as $5 and much more. Saturday, June 29th from 10am to 9pm at Plan Nine Skatepark, 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood, MO 63042.
Vert results:1 Vince Byron
2 Simon Tabron
3 Dennis McCoy
Street:
1. Jeremiah Smith
2 Brad Simms
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.