Vans Hi Standard series: the Conclusion
Posted April 26, 2013
Mission Accomplished – Vans Hi Standard series successfully brought some style to European snow resorts. Paying homage to the roots of the brand, Vans introduced a new concept in ‘competitive’ snowboarding for 2013. Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Vans’ first snowboard boots, the Hi Standard series aimed to bring the fun and style back to competition. Events took place in major European snowboard resorts throughout March and April, and featured an original big air format and rail jam. Riders were ...
Vans Hi Standard Big Air Series Scotland
Posted April 13, 2013
Last weekend the Vans Hi Standard hit Scotland for the last stop of the 2013 series, and it went out with a bang; the last Van Doren Style Dollars have been spread, the most stylish moves rewarded and the blow from the Worst Slam softened by a little recognition. The weather in the Scottish Highlands is notoriously unpredictable, but luckily the sun was shining down on us all day. The park crew had created a truly epic set-up, matching the ...
Vans Hi Standard Series Video from Whitelines
Posted April 11, 2013
With the Vans Hi Standard Series wrapping up with the final competition at Cairngorm Mountain, Scotland over the weekend, this seems as good a time as any to post the highlights from the last two legs. The first leg, in Les Arcs attracted entrants from all over the Alps. And while the Frenchies did well, we’re most stoked on the fact that long-serving British seasonnaire James ‘Honeymonster’ Phillips (him in the pink Dalikfodda beanie) apparently grabbed himself a bunch ...
HI-Standard Series Europe in Mayrhofen’s Vans Penken Park
Posted March 26, 2013
Words and Photos: Thomas “Beckna” Eberharter. The second stop of the Vans Hi-Standard Series Europe took place in Mayrhofen, Austria on Saturday, March 23rd. The comp was held on the roller jump at the bottom of the pro line of the Vans Penken Park Mayrhofen which was just the right size kicker to have some fun and allowing anything up to the limit of 720 degree spins and in between. In the end Mayrhofen local Flo Heim took top honors ...
Vans Hi-Standard Series Hits Europe
Posted Feb. 13, 2013
Vans is proud to introduce the Hi-Standard series to Europe. Events will take place in major European snowboard resorts and feature an original big air format where riders are judged on individual style, creativity and self-expression - the Vans way. Rotations over 720 are not permitted. The Vans Hi-Standard Series is going back to the grassroots of Vans, celebrating 20 years of Vans snowboard boots in an authentic way. The concept is simple as it’s all about style rather than ...
Arthur Longo - Sosh Episodes 3 and 4
Posted July 16, 2012
The Sosh Ride Sessions' "Show du Longo" is back with a couple new episodes for your viewing pleasure. First up is episode 3, where Arthur links up with fellow Vans Team Rider Eric Willett at the 10th anniversary of the Vans Wangl Tangl in Austria. Along with Kalle Ohlson, the boys put on a show as they go head-to-head against other teams of three in the insane Mayrhofen Penkan Park. Episode 4 gets even more serious, as Arthur heads to ...
Rebel TV's Wängl Tängl 2012 - Part 2
Posted June 11, 2012
RebelTV come backs with another edit from the 2012 Vans Wangl Tangl in Mayrhofen, Austria. This time they hook up with park designer Steve Gruber to explain the set up as the teams blow through the qualifying rounds. Wangl Tangl was surely one of the best events of the year, and thanks to RebelTV you can see why. Check out the video and a ton of new photos on the Vans Europe facebook page.
The Finns Win at the 2012 Vans Wängl Tängl
Posted March 24, 2012
Team "Triple Cock". Photos: Red Bull The snow finals at the Vans Wängl Tängl Presented by G-Shock in Mayrhofen, Austria took riding with a crew to the next level as seasoned veterans edged out hungry up and comers to take home cash and glory. The Finns of team “Triple Cock” chose innovative lines and stomped their landings for first place at the 10th anniversary of this legendary snow event. Out of the gate Janne Korpi, Peetu Piiroinen & Ville Uotila rapidly ...
Vans X Celtek Collboration
Posted Nov. 11, 2011
Snowboard Magazine breaks down the 2011/12 Vans X Celtek Collaboration. The boot, shoe, glove combo pack features classic Vans styling and playful Celtek colorways to produce some of most unique products of the season. The customized Celtek Hi Standard boots and Chukka Low pair with two pairs of gloves, one regular and one mitt to complete the package. Take a better look and read all about it on SnowboardMag.com.
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