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What Really Happens At A Skate Contest – Red Bull

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It is genuinely unbelievable how many things can go wrong while running a skate contest. Spilt-drink slipouts. What time’s my run? The police are here. Where’s the judge? Someone in the crowd has fainted. I think I missed my run. Can my brother get a wristband? Lost boards. What time’s my run, again?

We mic’d up some of the skaters involved in the Vans Park Series stop in Chelles, France and the Red Bull Bowl Rippers in Marsielle for backstage antics and crapshoots from the platform of two back-to-back skate events during summer in Europe.

Press play to get an inside scoop on what really happens at a skate contest!

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Triple Quest Paris – Volcom

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Invited skaters had to battle during 9 days for the VolcomTriple Quest in Paris in collaboration with Free Skate magazine, from September 11-19, 2019 to get a trick on each on the three chosen spots.

Heated sessions with skate buddies, sweat, beers and good times were had by all, as there was no one-minute-run stress or jam session hassle from “regular” skate comps.

Tons of tricks, including a couple NBDs, went down at the three spots: Creteil Ledges – The Volcom Stone place de la République – a two trick line at Le Dôme including the double set.

In the end only four winners claimed their bite at the 1000€ prize money under beer showers during the award party last Friday night…

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Happy Birthday Mechelen DIY – Volcom

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Happy birthday Mechelen DIY ! May this day always be a special one to remember.

To celebrate the 10 years of a skatepark built by so many passionate people, a heavy crew gathered to clean every dusty coping corner on that day with their trucks.

To spice things up, there was five bands playing live, money for challenges, DJs, Beer showers on demand, fireworks, bonefires, a photo exhibition of the past 10 years action, and even some skate Karaoke… you name it…

Check out the photos and clip for a recap of the action and you might hear some extra tales of that action-packed day at your local hangout…

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Teaser Triple Quest – Volcom

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Volcom presents Triple Quest Paris, a truly out there skateboarding contest, September 11-19, Paris, France, in collaboration with Free skateboard magazine. Three spots, three tricks, One big week, 4 winners. 11000€ prize money! Invited competitors will have 9 days to skate the three following spots and post on Instagram their clip submissions including one trick at each of the three spots, tagging #VolcomTripleQuest

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