We celebrated the launch of Curren Caples new shoe with a broken full pipe under a chandelier in the middle of the desert. The sounds of yacht rock from a string quartet, rich caviar, and smells of leather scented cologne permeating through the air.
Behind The Scenes With Curren Caples | VANS
A few legends showed up for Curren. A behind the scenes look at the commercial shoot for Curren’s all new signature pro model available May 15th.
Curren Caples: Vulcanized Perfection | VANS
The all new signature pro model by Curren Caples. Available everywhere worldwide May 15th.
Ye Tale of Doobie | The Skate Old Skool Net | Vans
Ahhhh the tale of Doobie, once a humble skateboarder from a small French village, now king of the high seas with his own colourway of the Vans Skate Old Skool. But this isn’t just any shoe; this is the mythical Doobie Skate Old Skool Net, a new take on the classic skate staple.
The Vans Old Skool Through The Eras | VANS
A symbol of rebellion, a cultural driver. Catherine Acosta’s exhibit Noise From the Archive takes a closer look at the cultural impact of the Old Skool and its significance in skating and music.
Vans Authentic High Andrew Allen | Directors Cut | VANS
Come on down to your local skate shop this Thursday, Feb 13th and grab yourself the Skate Authentic High & apparel collection by Andrew Allen.
The Platfrm First Person: Bucky Lasek Reflects on Vans Combi Bowl a Skateboarding Mecca
The lore of the Combi Bowl has been a proving ground for skateboarders to push their limits and flaunt their style, turning the Vans Pool Party event into a legendary stage that has become part of skateboarding’s history. 2025 marked the last go at the Combi inside the Vans store in Orange, California, making some of the best transition skaters reacquaint themselves with its twelve-foot walls. To truly understand the intensity Combi brings out, we tap in with three-time Vans Pool Party champ Bucky Lasek in First Person to view the preparation, mindset, and impact this bowl has made on skateboarding over the past two decades.
The Platfrm In The Mix: The Legacy of Combi and Impact of Vans Pool Party
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.
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
Vans Pool Party Combi 2025 Women’s Final Highlights
The 2025 Vans Pool Party Combi highlights continue with the women’s final session as they bid farewell to a legendary home for skateboarding. Watch Fabiana Delfino, Kareem Campbell, Chris Roberts, Willy Santos, and more icons cheer on Bryce Wettstein, Ruby Lilley, Brighton Zeuner, Jordyn Barratt, Grace Marhoefer, Lilly Erickson, Hinano Kusaki, and Arisa Trew.