In this episode Mike Vallely starts off by going through his routine which consists of answering emails, responding to people on facebook and twitter and also communicating with fans via snail mail. Then its time to pack everything up and we go to a private ramp at the Van’s offices and see some classic Mike V style.
Mondays With Mike Vallely
After that its onto Murdy Park in Huntington Beach which is probably one of the worst skateparks every built! Adam Dyet shows up at Murdy Skatepark to put in his two cents as well. The whole Murdy park things is actually pretty funny cause its such a shitty little park but a classic thats been around forever. We have all skated there. Then its off to the Vallely household for a nice dinner with the family.
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Come celebrate the Grand Opening of the newest Vans Store @ Belmont Shore in Long Beach, CA on Saturday, August 15. Johnny Layton, Tony Alva, Christian Hosoi and Ray Barbee will be signing autographs followed by a live acoustic performance by Barbee. The Vans “What If” skate bus will be parked outside the store all day, so bring your board and try out the mini ramp.
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Adriana Matthews, Vans
2008 Vans Downtown Showdown Watch the Webcast and Win the Ultimate Vans Prize Pack!
Watch the live webcast of the Vans Downtown Showdown this Saturday October 11 for your chance to score some great prizes!
We’re giving away a custom Downtown Showdown Epiphone Les Paul Jr guitar signed by the competitors, plus a killer prize pack that will outfit you in head-to-toe Vans gear. Just complete the entry form, cross your fingers and tune in to vans.com to see if your name is called on air as the winner. The last day to enter is Friday, October 10 so be sure to visit www.vans.com/showdown today!
More on the Vans Downtown Showdown: Join Vans on Saturday, October 11 to see skateboarding’s top pros and ams shred for their chance at $85,000, as the 4th Annual Downtown Showdown invades Paramount Studios’ Back Lot. We invited top skateboard companies and their riders to submit designs for one of four custom obstacles that were chosen and built as part of the Showdown course.
Those that can’t make it to this year’s Showdown can catch all the action at www.vans.com, including a live webcast of the entire event, plus plenty of photos and up-dates. The Downtown Showdown will also air on January 19, 2009 at 8:00 pm EST/PST on FUEL action sports network.
Who: The top teams in skateboarding including Deathwish, Foundation, Toy Machine, Girl, Real, Element, Habitat, Creature, Black Label and Blind.
What: Each team will session four unique, custom-made obstacles in a round-robin format with awards going out for top team, best pro, top am and best performance by obstacle.
When: Saturday, October 11 at 5 pm (doors open at 4 pm)
Where: Paramount Studios Back Lot
Prize Purse: $85,000 in cash and prizes for individual and team winners
The Vans Downtown Showdown is made possible by the support of Rockstar EnergyDrink, Scion, Epiphone and Skateboard.com.
For updates, check out vans.com/showdown
Here is a picture of the Creature Obstacle from the 2007 Vans Downtown Showdown Contest
