Vans Archives – BMX UNION

“Shimmer” – A Vans BMX Film

Vans have released their new “Shimmer” video online for your viewing pleasure. This BANGER of a BMX video features riding from Ty Morrow, Dakota Roche, Andrew Castaneda, Calvin Kosovich, Sean Ricany, Lewis Mills, Travis Hughes, and Bruno Hoffmann with incredible riding, excellent spot and fantastic film work by Calvin Kosovich! This is 14 minutes of footage you are going to want to enjoy over and over again, so hit play on this BMX video right now! It’s an absolute MUST SEE.

“SHIMMER represents Vans BMX at its core, with a look into the riders that keep the streets talking, featuring Ty Morrow, Dakota Roche, Andrew Castaneda, Calvin Kosovich, Sean Ricany, Lewis Mills, Travis Hughes, and Bruno Hoffmann.
A years worth of travels, friends, clips and memories make up “SHIMMER” by Calvin Kosovich and Vans BMX.

Music Credits:
“Big Store (feat. Mandra Gora)”
Performed by Nikki Sudden & Mandra Gora
Courtesy of Easy Action Recordings LTD
Written by Nikki Sudden

“Short Memory”
Performed by Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders
Courtesy of Self Portrait Records
Written by Tim Kenneth Rogers
Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing (AU) PTY Limited

“The One”
Performed by Venice Music
Courtesy of Gaga Music
Written by Ryan Downey
Published by Rough Trade Publishing
By arrangement with Bank Robber Music” – Vans

Vans – Ty Morrow Signature Shoes

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The crew over at Vans have been on fire with the BMX specific signature shoe options lately, especially since they’ve introduced the BMX specific sole that has a lot of riders stoked! Now, we get a look at the brand new Ty Morrow signature shoes that we’re sure you’ll be stoked on! First up we have the Old Skool Pro in this “Biking Red Gum” colorway that looks real good, then we ALSO happened to stumble upon these Ty Morrow signature Style 112 Mid Pro BMX‘s in a Macadamia Gum combo that looks real good too when we searched Ty’s name on the Vans website. Check out both styles of shoes below!

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Vans – BMX ’79 SK8 Hi Pro

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Vans coming through with a new shoe celebrating 40 years of Vans and BMX for you to get your hands on! The new Vans BMX ’79 SK8 Hi Pro takes the classic SK8 Hi Pro Shoe and gives it a Marshmallow and Black colorway with Blue Accents and a screen printed shot of Bob Haro jumping through a flaming ring on the side and the new BMX specific Waffle sole on the bottom! You can learn more and pick up a pair for $70 in sizes 6.5 – 13 over on the Vans Website now!

“The BMX 79 Sk8-Hi Pro, a Vans classic upgraded for enhanced performance, features sturdy canvas and suede uppers, single-wrap foxing tape, UltraCush HD sockliners to keep the foot close to the board while providing the highest level of impact cushioning, and Vans original waffle outsoles made of a rubber that offers grip and support. The Sk8-Hi Pro also includes DURACAP reinforcement rubber underlays in high wear areas for unrivaled durability, and Pro Vulc Lite construction to deliver the best in boardfeel, flex, and traction.” – Vans

Available in sizes 6.5 – 13 now in the Vans Websote!

What do you think of the Vans ’79 BMX SK8-Hi Pro’s? Are you digging them? Do you have any questions? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments below!

Note: This post contains affiliate links and we could receive a small commission if you do buy a pair of the shoes from one of our links. We would never tell you about a product unless we were completely stoked on it!

2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup Series Australia Official Highlights

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There was no shortage of bangers going down in the Five Dock Skatepark this past weekend for the Vans BMX Pro Cup stop in Sydney, Australia. Here’s a highlight reel Vans put together giving you a look at all the madness! After you check this out, you can get a look at the final results right here!

“Watch what went down at the first stop of the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series at the Five Dock Skatepark in Sydney, Australia!

Music:
Zig Zags – Killer of Killers” – Vans BMX Pro Cup

Sergio Layos & Teresa Azcoaga Win Vans BMX Pro Cup 2019 Australia Stop

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The first round of the 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup in Sydney, Australia went down earlier today and it looks like the momentum that Sergio Layos and Teresa Azcoaga has rolled into the new year with both of them finding their spots in the number one spot on the podium once again! Check out the full press-release and results below!

“Sydney, AUSTRALIA (April 13, 2019) – The adrenaline is still pumping as the 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup polished off a full day of exceptional BMX competition at the legendary Five Dock Skatepark in Sydney, Australia. Vans congratulates two Spanish riders, Sergio Layos and defending women’s world champion Teresa Azcoaga, for earning their first event victories of the 2019 season.

Photo: Colin Mackay

Cutting through the course with expert precision, Spain’s Sergio Layos put down the ultimate impression for the judges to secure first place against the field. No stranger to the podium, Layos’ emphasis on style produced unique lines, reinventing foundational tricks that included one foot table tops, look back airs, clean transfers, and flawless toboggans. In second, representing the Gold Coast, Chris James put on a wild performance, landing an insane back flip transfer floating across the spine and topping it off with consistent airs and 540s. Smooth as ever, Canada’s Corey Walsh placed third, showing off huge transfers and an ally-oop off the tear drop onto Red Bull sub box. Honorable mentions go out to seasoned competitors Jason Watts, earning the Red Bull Best Trick, and Dennis Enarson for Best Line.

Photo: Colin Mackay

The women’s division offered a diverse showcase of the series’ best women contenders to date, including US riders Angie Marino and Nina Buitrago, plus Australia’s own Natalya Diehm. In the end, reigning women’s world champion Teresa Azcoaga took the cake, demonstrating pure confidence as she landed powerful airs and a noteworthy toboggan over the extension. Azcoaga has been a consistent player in the Pro Cup series, securing several podiums last season to claim glory in the overall series. This win puts her in a prime position in the title race, as she looks to continue her streak into Germany.

Runner up Natalya Diehm also put on an impressive show, compiling a mixed bag of tricks from big transfers and no-handers over the spine to win the judges over. Diehm also earned the Red Bull Best Trick honors with a big ninja drop from the extension. Finally, in third, Angie Marino expressed her flawless style, transferring smooth lines and table top maneuvers.

Building excitement for the world title race, the top 20 rankings from each division will advance to the next stop of the 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup Series, taking place in Stuttgart, Germany on June 16. The winners from the Sydney regional qualifier have also secured their invites to the World Championships, to be held in Huntington Beach, CA this September.

2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup: Sydney Results
MEN’S DIVISION – FULL RESULTS

1. Sergio Layos ESP
2. Chris James AUS
3. Corey Walsh CAN
4. Jason Watts AUS
5. Gary Young USA
6. Larry Edgar USA
7. Dennis Enarson USA
8. Brandon Loupos AUS
9. Boyd Hilder AUS
10. Josh Dove AUS

RED BULL BEST TRICK
Jason Watts, Decade 540 Footjam

BEST LINE AWARD:
Dennis Enarson, Ally-oop 450 from the spine to the Red Bull wall

WOMEN’S DIVISION – FULL RESULTS

1. Teresa Azcoaga ESP
2. Natalya Diehm AUS
3. Angie Marino USA
4. Nina Buitrago USA
5. Denise Cropper AUS

RED BULL BEST TRICK
Natalya Diehm, Big Ninja Drop

Converging at the beloved Five Dock Skatepark in the heart of Sydney’s Harbour, the first stop of the Vans BMX Pro Cup Tour presented a talented mix of regional BMX talent along with internationally-renowned athletes from USA, Europe, and Australia. For updates and more information on competition format, locations, athletes and more, please visit www.vansbmxprocup.com.” – Vans BMX Pro Cup

Vans BMX Pro Cup 2019 Australia Course Preview with Dennis Enarson

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Vans caught up with Dennis Enarson as he takes a look at some of the custom additions Jason Watts and the Fast and Loose Crew are building for the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Sydney. These additions should lead to plenty of extra lines being opened up, so get stoked for what’s to come this week!

“Vans BMX Team Rider Dennis Enarson takes us through the Five Dock Skatepark in Sydney, Australia with the Course Preview.”

Scotty Cranmer’s New Signature Shoe From Vans Out Now

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Scotty Cranmer‘s new signature Vans Sk8-Hi Pro BMX shoe has arrived! Above is a new video where Scotty talks about his original signature shoe, and then gives you a closer look at the new shoe that looks so good! You can learn all about the shoe and pick up a pair for over on the VANS Website now for $80.00!

“My signature Vans shoes are finally available and I am so proud of the way they came out! My shoe is a sk8- hi pro model with the color of my choice and I put my name as my youtube channel logo on the insole and I put #STANDWITHSCOTTY to say thank you for everyone that supported me! My shoes also come with the new waffle cup BMX on the bottom of the sole which makes it the best BMX shoe available! The shoes are available now!”

Pick up a pair of the shoes RIGHT HERE!

Note: This post contains affiliate links and we could receive a small commission if you buy the shoes. We would never recommend a product we weren’t 100% stoked on! Scotty rules and so do these shoes.

Vans – Classic Tales: Scotty Cranmer Smashes His Front Teeth

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Vans coming through with a new Classic Tales episode. This time around they caught up with Scotty Cranmer to tell the story of the time he smashed his front teeth out on a failed double backflip during a contest. The crash isn’t too funny, but what happened on the plane ride home is! Hit play an check it out!

“Scotty Cranmer decides during a contest run he is going to try the hardest trick of his life. He goes for it 110% and ends up with his face taking 111% of the impact upon landing. He wakes up toothless and it just gets grosser from there.

Music Credits:
“Sister Menthol” by Audacity
Original compositions by Mark Behm
Additional music by Orius” – Vans