The 8th annual Clash at Clairemont went down this past Saturday in San Diego. Hundreds gathered to watch heavy legends and grom rippers tear up the Clairemont YMCA to benefit the Grind for Life organization.
Huge thanks to Mike Rogers, Chris Conway and all the Grind For Life crew that made the 2014 Clash at Clairemont happen. Until next year…
Super cool short documentary on the good dudes of Dreamland Skateparks.
Don’t ever need a reason to skate pools with good friends, but this day we rode in honor of skateboard legend, Shogo Kubo. Ozzie lined up the venue and called up Salba, KB and Riverside Shawn the week prior to clean up this epic Rossmore Blue Haven.
That very next Sunday we all met out front and listened to stories past of Shogo. Then stepped into the backyard to begin one of the best sessions I’ve been a part of in a long time. Just pure stoke.
Thanks to everyone for a great day and epic session.
Check out Ozzie’s story here: http://ozzieausband.wordpress.com/2014/06/30/shogo-kubo-tribute-session/
CA Ramp Works just released the confirmed course renderings for the 2014 Van Doren Invitational. Looking pretty similar to last year’s Marseille setup, but with a squared off bowl instead of the round.
The 2014 Van Doren Invitational Contest will take place in Huntington Beach during the US Open of Surfing the last week of July, with the finals on Sunday, August 2.
On Tuesday, July 29 be sure to check out the Van Doren Invitational Women’s Bowl Contest at 4 pm.
For more information visit: http://carampworks.com/rampworks-designs-2014-van-doren-invitational-course/
Check out our coverage from last year’s Van Doren Invitational here:
http://radballs.com/2013/07/25/van-doren-invitational-practice-photos/
http://radballs.com/2013/07/28/van-doren-invitational-qualifier-photos/
http://radballs.com/2013/08/01/more-van-doren-invitational-photos/
Hot slappy action and a new part from Chris Livingston. Epic to say the least.
The Vans Pool Party 2014 went off last weekend. The level of skating was insane. Watching the new generation confirms that the future of skateboarding is bright.
Tristan Rennie 1st Place Pro. He had lines for days all over the combi.
Chris Miller 1st Place Legends
Bruno Passos 1st Place Masters
Jeff Grosso took this 50/50 all the way through the round
Christian Hosoi’s laybacks are always classic
Josh Rodriguez
Trey Wood blasting a huge stalefish
Brad McClain
Tom Schaar
Andy Macdonald
Here are the Results:
Pros
1. Tristan Rennie
2. Josh Rodriguez
3. Cory Juneau
4. Trey Wood
5. Brad McClain
6. Tom Schaar
7. Andy Macdonald
8. Josh Borden
Masters
1. Bruno Passos
2. Brian Patch
3. Darren Navarrette
4. Sergie Ventura
5. Steve Revord
6. Darin Jenkins
7. Justin Lynch
8. Jed Fuller
Legends
1. Chris Miller
2. Jeff Grosso
3. Christian Hosoi
4. Eddie Elguera
5. Nicky Guerrero
6. Eric Nash
7. Lester Kasai
8. Steve Caballero
Huge congrats goes out to Tristan Rennie for killing the Vans Pool Party contest this past Saturday and taking home first place! Thrasher posted up a few of his runs that sealed the deal.
We will have a few photos of the contest posted up soon.
Heavy rippage from Chris Gregson, Little Chris, Cody Lockwood, Mason Merlino, and more.
Over 50 and still rips harder than most… plus an all around great dude. El Gato rules!