White Rock Skatepark was host to another stop on the 2011 Vancouver Bowl Series. The locals and the bowl series regulars competed in a relaxed atmosphere.
There was a couple of jams and then a Canadian Flyout Contest. Good times.
Musical Artist: Public Enemy Song: Welcome to the Terrordome.
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Vans Shoes sponsored a contest between 4 skateshops in Vancouver, BC.
They shutdown Granville Street and had a contest where each shop brought its own obstacle. Every shop team would skate the obstacle for 10 minutes and the judges would award $1000.00 to the winning team on each obstacle.
Watch to see who brings the most money home!
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Underworld Skateshop put on a Bowl contest in the summer of 2011. Creature Skateboards was the major sponsor.
Some great skateboarders ripped the park. Adam Hopkins and Riley Bowland battled all day to see who would take home the top spot.
Watch the video below to find out who won.
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In this episode we go to the Griffin skatepark in North Vancouver, BC. This is the second stop of the Vancouver Bowl Series.
This local bowl contest has had a long history. 17 years of contests at all of the major bowl style skateparks around BC.
The Boarding House skateshop (RIP) started this series. After closing its doors, the local skate community has picked up the cause. Local skaters have organized the contest every year since. No financial interest. No cool guy credit. No big sponsor paycheques. Just a strong love of skateboarding drives these contests.
Respect.
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Canada Day has always been a cause for celebration. Celebrate the birth of the nation of Canada.
What better way than getting together with a few hundred skaters and starting the Bowl Series 2011? This year was a beautiful day filled with skating, drinking, fireworks and some crashes.
The contest itself is loosely organized and judged on a scale of Rad. The big winners each year aren’t the Advanced or Sponsored guys. Its the Beginner category that walks away with armloads of gear to stoke them out and keep them interested. Always remember to support the generation behind you.
Thanks go to all this years sponsors: RDS apparel, Skull Skates, Vans Footwear, Sector Nine and many more that I can’t remember. Oh yeah “Auto Repairs R Wee” gave away shirts and decks. Wee, you’re awesome! Thanks for fixing my truck.
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The Beef Under The Chief contest has been going on for a couple years now. Each year has a bigger turn out than the last. This years skating definitely stepped up. This was a two run format with the top five getting a 15 minute jam final. The bowl jam got hectic and the skaters stepped up the action.
We left the music and commentary on the audio because it makes you feel like you were there. It may get a little hard to listen too but the feeling is there. Looking forward to 2011.
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We went out to White Rock to film the Bowl Series in the summer of 2010.
Some great skateboarding went down that day. It was super hot but that didn’t stop the skaters.
After a few quick heats the finals really blew minds.
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1st song
Artist: The Kingpins Song: Party in JA
2nd song
Artist: Common Rider Song: Time Won’t Take Away
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We went out to White Rock to film the Bowl Series in the summer of 2010. We found a volunteer to do 5 tricks in 5 tries.
Michael James aka Giver has been skating the Bowl series for the last few years moving up from intermediate to advanced. In this 5 tricks, Michael tried a new twist. Ask other skaters to call your 5 tricks.
Watch the video to find out how he does.
Artist: Matt and Kim Song: Daylight
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Jordan Repin took on the challenge of 5 tricks in 5 tries. We were at the Bonsor Skatepark in Burnaby, BC. This skate park has a great street section.
Brian from Mosaic Skateboards introduces Jordan. Then the 5 tricks are called:
Artist: Kid Lithium Song: You Ain’t Got Nothin’ to Say
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Antisocial skateshop put a ramp on Main Street Vancouver, AGAIN! Some extra fun was had by the local Skate Hockey enthusiasts.
Music in this episode was provided by Slush and the song was Seeing Stars
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