Vans Park Series 2018 Rider Profile: Tom Schaar | Skate | VANS

At age 12, Tom Schaar landed skateboarding’s first 1080. It was a career defining trick that gained Tom international attention as well as a bit of a stigma within the core skateboard community as an ‘air baby.’ Since then Tom has proven himself to be more than a one-trick-wonder. From video parts for Element Skateboards in backyard pools to dominating the Vans Park Series Pro Tour, Tom has shown he’s able to adapt to any terrain. In this Rider Profile we visit Tom’s house in San Diego California to discuss his career, his goals for the future, and to follow him on a filming session at Washington Street skatepark with his friend and filmer Chris Gregson.

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Element – Keith Haring

Presenting the Element Keith Haring capsule collection, a partnership done in collaboration with Artestar, which represents highprofile artists, photographers, designers, and creatives. The collaboration merges Skateboarding and Street Art bringing to life the elements of New York City skateboarding subcultures of the ‘80s. The artist’s recognizable work is applied across a range of staple pieces suited for Fall focusing on Element’s brand legacy colors: Red, Black and White. The capsule collection including apparel, skateboards, footwear and
accessory will be sold through skateboard and urban stores globally dropping Fall 2018.

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DC SHOES – JIMMY GORECKI – YOURS FOR THE TAKING

Originally from Philly, Jimmy Gorecki has quite the story to tell. From skating Love Park with legendary locals during the 90s, to being a member of Pharrell’s Ice Cream skate team––and now running multiple apparel brands. Jimmy has experienced a unique perspective as a skateboarder, consultant, marketing director and designer/owner of Jimmy Sweatpants and Standard Issue. He sits down and talks to us about what Yours For The Taking means to him.

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