DATE: 08/23/2004

SUBJECT: Scott Kane in October Transworld Skateboarding

After months of chasing down Vans rider Scott Kane, Transworld Skateboarding
settles for some photos. Check out the October issue of Transworld Skateboarding where Scott lets his skateboarding speak for itself. Some how www.skateboarding.com did catch Scott after the mag came out and strangled a couple words out of him. So log on and read it.

 
DATE: 08/19/2004

SUBJECT: Vans Teamriders travel to the Carbondale Run

Vans team manager Dave Smith has loaded up the van and is on his way to Carbondale, Colorado for the Carbondale Run with team riders Omar Hassan, Scott Kane, Johnny Layton, Andrew Allen and special guest BOOSH. Check out the website at www.carbondalerun.com. If you are in the neighborhood come down and check it out. Fun will be had by all. Thrashers King of the road contest will also be passing through with Vans riders Tony Trujillo and Darrell Stanton.

 
DATE: 08/03/2004

SUBJECT: Just Announced !! Trujillo Headed To X Games

Vans team rider Tony Trujillo is joining an already steller group of Vans team riders including Geoff Rowley, Bucky Lasek and more heading to the X Games X this weekend at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

 
DATE: 07/29/2004

SUBJECT: Free Admission to the Free Basin Exhibit

On Saturdays throughout the month of August, students 18 and under get in FREE to the Free Basin Bowl and the Beautiful Losers Show at the Yerba Buena Center in SF. Mention the ad in this week's SF Bay Guardian or SF Chronicle to take advantage of this offer.

 
DATE: 07/22/2004

SUBJECT: Hey Baltimore! Meet Bucky This Saturday At The White Marsh Mall

Bucky Lasek is coming home to Baltimore and you have the chance to meet him this Saturday from 2 to 3 pm at the Vans store in the White Marsh Mall (8200 Perry Hall Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236). Be sure to stop in and say hello to Bucky as he'll hang out and sign autographs.

 
 
DATE: 07/21/2004

SUBJECT: Catch the Mystic Sk8 Cup This Weekend On the Web

The Mystic Sk8 Cup has been the favorite event on the European part of the WCS Tour with over 150 riders from more than 20 countries competing in the MSC every year . You can catch all the action this year on the web as the event will be broadcast live from Prague.

 
DATE: 06/21/2004

SUBJECT: Omar Wins At Marseille, Tony Takes 2nd

Big congrats to Omar Hassan who won the the quiksilver bowl riders contest over the weekend in Marseille. 2nd place went to Tony Trujillo.

 
DATE: 05/20/2004

SUBJECT: Best Trick Contest At Wallenberg

At the Best Trick contest at Wallenberg this past weekend, Darrell Stanton delivered a switch backside 180° , see it here

 
DATE: 05/14/2004

SUBJECT: Vans "No Half Steppin Tour" To Hit Canada

Vans "No Half Steppin Tour " kicks off May 20th and heads from Vancouver to Montreal.

Riders:
Geoff Rowley
Scott kane
Dustin Dollin
Tony Trujillo
Steve Caballero
Ray Barbee
Terry Kennedy
Johnny Layton
Danilo Cerezini

Dates:
May 20 - Vancouver - Demo at Hastings Bowl @ 4pm
May 22 - Calgary - Demo at Millenium Parc @ 1pm
May 23 - Edmonton - W49 Store @ 2pm, Demo at Mildwood Parc @ 4pm
May 25 - Toronto - Demo at Missisauga Parc @ 6pm
May 27 - Montreal - Demo + Vans Bowl Grand Opening at South Park @ 6pm

 
DATE: 05/04/2004

SUBJECT: Tony Video From Slam City Jam

From Steve Luther... Tony won the gap contest ollie-ing over a gap of 18 feet and 6 inches.nothing more exciting other than that.

 
DATE: 05/03/2004

SUBJECT: Lasek and Lutzka take Titles at Slam

Congrats to Vans team rider Buckey Lasek who took home the Vert Title and also to Greg Lutzka taking the Street this past weekend at the Vans Slam City Jam.

 
DATE: 04/16/2004

SUBJECT: New Van Wastell Video Spot

Check out this new Krooked video featuring Vans AM Van Wastell

 
DATE: 04/08/2004

SUBJECT: Black Lights Light Up New York

The Vans Blacklight Series posters light up the corner of Lafayette and Bleecker in New Yory City.

 
DATE: 03/19/2004

SUBJECT: Win A Pair of Dr.T's and More

Enter now to win a pair of Tony's Trujillo's brand new Signature Model, the Dr.T's along with an Antihero Rockin Van XL deck and Spitfire Classic Wheels

 
DATE: 03/10/2004

SUBJECT: Vans’ “Pleased to Meet You” Skateboard Tour – Tampa Update

The Pleased To Meet You Tour hit Florida and here's some highlights from their recent stop at the Skatepark of Tampa

 
DATE: 03/3/2004

SUBJECT: Vans’ “Pleased to Meet You” Skateboard Tour – Florida March ’03.

The Vans skateboard team, featuring the world’s best street skaters including Geoff Rowley, Steve Caballero, Ray Barbee and Jim Greco, will hit Florida March 4 - 8. Starting last summer with both European and American legs, Vans’ “Pleased to Meet You” skateboard tour is the most ambitious skate trek put together in Vans’ 38-year history with more than 15 riders taking part and the team hitting more than 35 cities in eight countries.

Steve Caballero: a living legend, Cab has been a mainstay in the skate world over the past 20 years. An original member of the Bones Brigade, Cab is one of a few skaters who can lay claim to having tricks named after them a la the Caballerial.
Geoff Rowley: one of the most influential and recognizable skaters in the world, Geoff was named the 2000 Thrasher Magazine Skater of the Year.
Jim Greco: No one throws down hammers like Greco. The kid has been on fire and this is a great chance to see him live and in person.
Ray Barbee: One of the original street skaters and an influential member of the Bones Brigade.

Plus rippers Scott Kane, Danny Cerezini, Van Wastell, Darrell Stanton and special guests. (not all skaters will be at every stop).
Check the link below for the detailed date and time schedule of each stop in FL.

DATE: 02/26/2004

SUBJECT: Ebay Auction For A One of A Kind John Cardiel Deck

This ONE OF A KIND skateboard was built by John Cardiel's Team Manager for Independent Trucks, Joey Tershay. They are auctioning it off on Ebay this off to raise money that will go directly to John's family.

 
DATE: 02/23/2004

SUBJECT: Cardiel Update

John is doing a lot better. He has beend moved to anew hospital to begin rehab. Check the link below for more info.

 
DATE: 02/06/2004

SUBJECT: Cardiel Benefit Contest

On Sat. February 14th Ride Skateboards will host a benefit contest to support the John Cardiel Trust Fund. The contest will be held at the new City of Homewood skate park. The contest entry fee consists of a $5.00 donation to the Cardiel Trust Fund

 
DATE: 01/26/2004

SUBJECT: New Cardiel Update

Update from Melbourne Australia

I just finished a visit with John for the second day. I was traveling to Australia on Business with Steve Caballero and as soon as I got to Melbourne we stopped by to say hello to John. He is looking good and I got to meet his mother and sister who have been with John over the past month and said he has been thru a lot this past month. John really appreciates all the nice e-mails he has received and all the support he has gotten especially from the local Australian Skaters. John has recently been moved to a new location in Melbourne to a rehabilitation type hospital and he seems to like it a lot. He is mostly flat on his back and has a rigged brace on his back. His attitude is great and he has only one positive thought and that is to rehabilitate himself. His Mother said he has made great progress and I saw him wiggle his right foot and lift his left foot up off the bed. John is a very strong person but he still has a long way to go and will probably will be in this location for the next 2 to 3 months. E-mails are great but anybody who can drop him a package of Magazines, DVDs, or anything to remind him people are thinking of him. It was great to see him and visit with his Mother and Sister who are really special people. They were heading home today. John is looking forward to a real busy month concentrating on his rehab.

Notes from Steve Van Doren


 
DATE: 01/05/2004

SUBJECT: Cardiel Update

As many of you know, Vans team rider John Cardiel was seriously injured in an accident while on a skate trip in Australia. John is getting the best care that Australia has to offer and will be staying there for the near future. It's a long road back from this type of serious back injury, but John is strong and we will keep you updated as we get news. You can send John an email get well message by clicking on the link

 
DATE: 12/22/2003

SUBJECT: Cardiel Injured In Australia

It is not easy to write something like this but today we received news that our friend John Cardiel was seriously injured in an accident this past weekend in Australia. The extent of his injuries are unkown at this time. Our thoughts are with John and his family at this difficult time. We know with John's strength and the supporthis loved ones he will pull through this. As soon as we receive more information we will pass it along.

Sincerely,

Steve Luther

 
DATE: 12/05/2003

SUBJECT: Tony Takes Bowlriders Cup

Tony Trujillo set the pace for the Anti-Hero Australia tour by taking 1st place at the Australian Bowlriders Championships fresh off a 16 hour plane ride. The contest was held at Caloundra skatepark on the sunshine coast. Tony was skating with Cardiel, Stranger, Hewitt and Schaaf as well as locals and various visiting pros at the contest for the weekend.

 
 
DATE: 12/03/2003

SUBJECT: Rowley 1 Man Demo

Luther just dropped off this video of Rowley in Mexico rippping it up at a one man demo

 
DATE: 11/25/2003

SUBJECT: Win A Pair of Greco 2's

Jim's all over town, his bus benches that is. Greco 2 bus becnches are out throughout So Cal, take a photo of one, send in the location and if you are one of the first five, you win a pair of Greco 2's Send the photos to contest@vans.com

 
 
DATE: 11/24/2003

SUBJECT: Tony Sports Thrasher Cover

Check out Vans team rider Tony Trujillo sporting the cover of the January issue of Thrasher Magazine

 
DATE: 11/07/2003

SUBJECT: More Video From Luther

Here is the third and last video from the north east tour. Potomac Mills was packed with around 500 kids on a monday night with only a week to promote. My hats off to Katie and all those that made it possible. What an amazing finish to some great demos.

 
DATE: 10/30/2003

SUBJECT: Pleased To Meet You Tour Video Just Received

Steve Luther just rolled in from the East Coast with some video from the Pleased To Meet You Tour-East Coast. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the team

 
DATE: 10/23/2003

SUBJECT: NEW VIDEO

Vans own Steve Luther has just turned in some brand new video taken while out on his adventures with the Vans team across the US.