Vans Europe Presents: Natural Born Cooler | Skate | VANS

Vans Europe proudly presents Natural Born Cooler. Directed by Paul Labadie and showcasing exclusive footage of the Vans European skateboard team who travelled across Luxembourg, Spain, Austria, Cyprus and Italy last year. Kris Vile, Chris Pfanner, Victor Pellegrin, Nassim Guammaz all deliver full parts and Vans introduce Albert Nyberg to the team. The video also features the rest of the Vans European skate team including Ross McGouran, Josh Young, Alain Goikoetxea, Jonathan Thijs, Sam Partaix, Joseph Biais, Martino Cattaneo, Yeelen Moens, Flo Marfaing and Muki Rüstig.

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Back to the Streets w/ UK Ripper Kris Vile

Kris Vile, it’s fair to say, is one of the best skateboarders ever to come out of the UK. Like Ross McGouran and Chris Oliver, he’s made his way in the skateboarding world on his own terms. He’s used his talent to travel and rip, and this edit is a culmination of his latest bangers. Sit back, and feast your eyes on some good ‘ol fashioned concrete destroying from Mr. Vile himself.

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Skating Big Gaps and Gritty Spots in Puerto Rico: Color Rico – Part 2

Part 2 of Color Rico takes the crew away from the coast and into the suburban neighborhoods of Puerto Rico. Abandoned homes, unfinished buildings, and the sweltering sun makes most spots pretty gritty, but our intrepid gang of shredders Vladik Scholz, Denny Pham, Adrien Bulard, Kris Vile and Jaakko Ojanen found unexpected terrain to ride, and a few hidden gems of the treasure island.

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Tropical Street Skating in the Caribbean: Color Rico – Part 1

Welcome to Color Rico, where a handful of euro rippers charge the colorful skate spots of the Caribbean. Vladik Scholz, Denny Pham, Adrien Bulard, Kris Vile and Jaakko Ojanen set out in search of new spots and good times, uncovering the hidden skate gems throughout the region. Part 1 of the trip sees the crew skating through San Juan, the historic capital city of Puerto Rico.

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