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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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Men’s Highlights | Sao Paulo, Brazil – Vans Park Series

The 2018 Vans Park Series Pro Tour kicked off in Sao Paulo with a brand new skatepark built to VPS specifications. Tom Schaar (USA) continued his impressive form from 2017 to take the win ahead of local hero and winner of the previous 2 Brazil stops Pedro Barros (BRA). Tristan Rennie (USA) earned his first podium result in 3rd place.

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Tom Schaar’s 1st Place Run | Vans Park Series: Sydney

Twenty of the worlds most talented park terrain skaters battled it out in Sydney at the first stop of the Vans Park Series. 17 year old perfectionist, Tom Schaar, ollied into the bowl with eyes dead set on the podium and didn’t let up for a single trick. His banger of run resulted in a 90.26 and a well deserved first place, surprising a stacked line up of the world’s best. Check out his winning run and watch the full event replay on Red Bull TV!

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