Posts tagged Tony Alva
Tony Alva is #8 on TWS Most Influential List
Posted May 3, 2013, 2 a.m.
As one of the main catalysts for skateboarding’s second wave via the Z-Boys and Dogtown in the ’70s, Tony Alva introduced charisma, attitude, and superstardom to professional skateboarding, right alongside being credited with the first vertical airs in “action sports.” He was also one of the firsts to own his own company. Deservedly, number 8 on Transworld Skateboarding's list of The 30 Most Influential Skaters Of All Time.
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Cardiel & Alva Coming to RI, NH & IL April 12-14
Posted April 12, 2013, 1 a.m.
Come check out the three new Vans Stores in Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Illinois opening in April and meet Vans skateboarding legends Tony Alva and John Cardiel. There will be autographs giveaways and more for all attendees. See you there!
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Vans Skate Team Year in Review
Posted Dec. 30, 2012, 6 a.m.
As we enter a new year and take a step closer towards the Vans video now in progress we must bid a fond farewell to 2012 and all the good times we had. From Gilby going pro to Elijah getting Year's Best Am to the release of the Stage 4 to celebrating 20 years of the Half Cab and teaming up with Metallica for the anniversary to all the covers and coverage and contests; the guys have been kicking ...
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Tony Alva's Art Show Recap on Espn & TWS
Posted Dec. 4, 2012, 3:24 a.m.
Last Friday Tony Alva held his 3rd Annual Die Posers Die Art Show in LA with skateboarders Steve Olson, Lance Mountain, Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Chris Pastras, Clint Peterson, Geoff Rowley and more. Check out the Die Posers Die recap on ESPN and on Transworld Business.
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Cab, Hosoi & Alva Bastard Bowl Session
Posted Nov. 28, 2012, 4:09 a.m.
In Italy for a product launch Christian Hosoi, Steve Caballero and Tony Alva checked in to visit old friend Max Bonassi and skate his very own Bastard Bowl with Giorgio Zattoni and some of the Bowl Locals.
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Alva & Hosoi Signing at New Vans Store tomorrow 11/3 in Atlanta
Posted Nov. 2, 2012, 5 a.m.
This Saturday, November 3rd Tony Alva and Christian Hosoi will be signing autographs at our newest Vans store in Atlanta at 2pm.
If you're in the ATL area head out to
Vans Store
Town Center @ Cobb
400 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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The Vans Team Footage At Metallica's Orion Fest on AWC
Posted Oct. 12, 2012, 9:49 p.m.
As you well know by now, 2012 marks the 20-year anniversary of skate pioneer Steve Caballero’s cut down, mid-top pro model, the Half Cab. 2012 also marks the 20-year anniversary of the pioneering metal band, Metallica’s Black Album. Doing the simple math, it only made sense for the two legends to collaborate on a Metallica Half Cab to celebrate this momentous year. And what’s a celebration without a party? In June, Metallica threw the Orion Music Festival ...
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Classic Tales—Tony Alva: Frog Tosser
Posted Oct. 11, 2012, 6:46 p.m.
Tony Alva has mastered a lot of things but did you know that frog throwing happens to be one of them. Watch as he reveals the risks and rewards of his favorite pastime in this latest installment of Classic Tales from Off The Wall.tv.
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Half Cab 20th Anniversary Party, TONIGHT, October 4
Posted Oct. 4, 2012, noon
Vans BOWL-A-RAMA NYC Presents
Half Cab 20th Anniversary
Celebrating the Birth of an Icon
Thursday, October 4
7 pm, 21 and up only
House of Vans
25 Franklin Street
Brooklyn
DINNER and REFRESHMENTS provided courtesy of Vans
SKATEBOARDING
The World’s Greatest skaters in the House of Vans bowl
MUSIC
Agent Orange (with Steve Caballero)
Drunk Injuns
G.F.P. (feat. Tony Alva)
ART
Half Cab charity art auction* featuring original works by over 20 Contributing Artists, hand-selected by Steve ...
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Cab Twenty Party/Photo Show Amsterdam Footage
Posted Aug. 3, 2012, 1:07 p.m.
The opening reception of the Vans Downtown Showdown Amsterdam presented by Monster Energy brought skateboarding legends, Pro’s, Ams, local Dutch media and skate enthusiasts together to celebrate 20 years of the iconic Vans Half Cab Shoe with photography, art, skateboarding and music.
Twenty years, twenty skaters, twenty photos and one shoe, was the premise for the selection of images curated by Lance Dawes, to celebrate the legacy of the iconic Vans Half Cab shoe. Twenty customised Half Cabs complemented ...
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