The Combi Pool is truly one of a kind—a legendary spot where an eclectic mix of park, pool, and vert skateboarders come together under one roof. Spanning generations, from the original Combi at Upland Skatepark to today, it’s a space that has witnessed the evolution of skateboarding. Icons like Christian Hosoi, Steve Caballero, Mike McGill, Steve Alba, and many more share the same terrain with the newer wave of skaters, including Arisa Trew, Tom Schaar, Greyson Fletcher, Lilly Erickson, Moto Shibata, and other rising rippers. As the late Jeff Grosso, who embodied the true spirit of Combi, once said, “I am so grateful to be a part of a group of fucking individuals that helped to shape and form it. If you ride a skateboard, I just want everyone to remember how awesome it was and how awesome it is.” The Vans Pool Party was always more than just a contest—it was a gathering everyone anticipated. Now, as we close the chapter on this legendary era, it’s a bittersweet moment for skateboarding. To honor its legacy, check out Platfrm’s latest In The Mix video, where skaters share their closing remarks on what Combi and the Vans Pool Party meant to them.
The Platfrm First Person: Cory Juneau Takes on the Final Vans Pool Party at Combi
The Combi Pool at the Vans Skatepark in Orange, California has paid homage as a replica of the original from Pipeline Skatepark for over 20 years. The legendary Vans Pool Party made it’s final hoorah at the Combi in 2025, bringing together generations of skateboarders that have been there since the beginning to first-time competitors.
Familiar with Combi bowl since he was a grom, Cory Juneau steps back to the hallowed coping for the first time in years alongside his peers and heroes alike. “Everyone is ripping a lot of old faces, old friends. Picking up where they left off. Nobody has skated it in five and it’s like nostalgic.” Cory takes us through his experience from the past two months in First Person as he rekindles old and new lines, pushes through unexpected physical pain, and feeds off the raw energy that only a place like Combi can bring on finals day.
Vans Pool Party Combi 2025 Legend’s Final Highlights
The true legends of skateboarding reunite for one final session at the iconic Combi Pool in Orange, California. Each of these skaters has been a cornerstone of vert and pool skating, shaping skateboarding from the very beginning with their unique styles, boundary-pushing tricks, and a passion that still drives them today. Watch as Steve Alba, Christian Hosoi, Steve Caballero, and more tear up the Combi coping in the 2025 Vans Pool Party Legends division highlights.
Vans Pool Party Combi 2025 Masters Final Highlights
Being part of the Master’s division at the Vans Pool Party is more than just a title—it’s a testament to being an icon of transition and a true master of the craft. Each of these master rippers has earned their place through years of experience in the pro division, with some having competed since the very first Combi Pool Party in Orange. Watch as they make their final mark in the bowl, surrounded by fans, friends, and family, in their last session at the Combi.
2025 Vans Pool Party: THE FINAL COMBI | VANS
We said goodbye to an old, great friend, the Combi Pool, with one final Pool Party in Orange. Thank you to all the skaters, friends, family, and fans who rolled out one last time to bring the energy and excitement that has made the Pool Party such an amazing event and contest for all these years.
Huge thanks also to all the past pool partiers for adding their own pieces to the legacy of the Combi Pool. While the pool may be gone, we’ll have and cherish the memories we’ve made there forever. – Vans
Pro Highlights 2019 | Vans Pool Party | VANS
It came as no surprise that Tom Schaar won the 2019 Vans Pool Party Pro contest for the third year straight but it was no walk in the park. Tristan Rennie, 2nd, and Moto Shibata, 3rd, showed up swinging to give a run for his money. Bucky Lasek, 4th, showed strong, fast runs throughout the finals and narrowly missed the podium. Watch the highlights for all the action.
2019 Vans Pool Party: Tom Schaar 1st Place Run – Pro Division | Vans Pool Party | VANS
Watch Vans Rider Tom Schaar’s three-peat winning run of the 2019 Vans Pool Party to see how he won his 4th Pro Division title at age 19.
2019 Vans Pool Party: Lance Mountain 1st Place Run – Legends Division | Vans Pool Party | VANS
Watch Lance Mountain’s best run of the 2019 Vans Pool Party to see how he took the win in the Legends Division.
Vans Pool Party 2019 | Vans
Vans looks forward to commemorating 15 years of iconic skateboarding, as the 2019 Vans Pool Party makes its historic return to the legendary Vans Combi Bowl on Saturday, May 4 in Orange, CA. Highly regarded as the premier bowl competition that pioneered the style and evolution of modern vertical skateboarding today, the Vans Pool Party showcases the undisputed Legends of the sport, alongside the world’s leading Pros and Masters to celebrate the pure creativity and athleticism that has emerged from the Combi Bowl’s legacy.
2019 Vans Pool Party Teaser | Vans Pool Party | VANS
May 4th join us in celebrating the 15th anniversary of the greatest pool party in history at the legendary Combi Bowl at the Vans Skatepark in Orange. Watch the gnarliest tranny skaters on earth LIVE at 2019 Vans Pool Party HERE.
2018 Vans Pool Party Crowns Champions | Vans Pool Party | VANS
With three divisions establishing today’s elite top Pros, Masters and undisputed Legends of bowl riding, the Vans Pool Party is unique in all of skateboarding for bringing together the biggest names in deep bowl skateboarding to battle it out in the legendary Vans Combi bowl at the Vans Skatepark in Orange, California. For more information on the Vans Pool Party including results, photos and videos, visit vans.com/poolparty
2018 Vans Pool Party: Masters Highlights | Vans Pool Party | VANS
The Masters division again celebrated iconic bowl-riding talent, crowning Sandro Dias the 2018 champion, joined by Andy Macdonald, 2nd, and Chad Shetler, 3rd.