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Last weekend the Vans Shop Riot Finals took place in Milano in Italy. We sent two of our favorite correspondents Peter Buikema and Sara Parson-Texas to the event with some analogue camera equipment. Both of them came back with their own version of the events as they unfolded. Part 2, this part is Peter’s vision of their 46 hours in Milan.

Sketchy side-mission.
Sketchy side-mission.
Thoughtful look.
Thoughtful look.
Local hero Jacopo Carozzi replaced Jordan Sharkey in the contest, the Black Sheep teamrider got injured on the first day.
Local hero Jacopo Carozzi replaced Jordan Sharkey in the contest, the Black Sheep teamrider got injured on the first day.
Familiar face-tat.
Familiar face-tat.
Bulky shoes on glitter grip.
Bulky shoes on glitter grip.
Dawgies.
Dawgies.
Hardflip.
Hardflip.
Media room fun.
Media room fun.
Burnside won!
Burnside won!
John Cardiel was behind the decks on this birthday party.
John Cardiel was behind the decks on this birthday party.
Fashion.
Fashion.
Real recognize real.
Real recognize real.

Last weekend the Vans Shop Riot Finals took place in Milano in Italy. We sent two of our favorite correspondents Peter Buikema and Sara Parson-Texas to the event with some analogue camera equipment. Both of them came back with their own version of the events as they unfolded. Part 1, this part is Sara’s vision and words of their 46 hours in Milan.

46 hours, that is the exact time we spent in Milan. Pretty much in and out!
First stop: the hotel, to drop our stuff and off we were to Milano Centrale where everybody met up to skate… have a beer… and… witness a random fight between some local drunks (not the skaters).

An honourable mention goes out to Victor “doobie” Pellegrin for killing it, even though he had multiple: “I can’t skate today” and “the spot actually sucks” type of comments!

Later on the same day, we went down to the Bastard Shop for the first event, a session in a crazy suspended bowl… an exhibition… Italian buffet and… of course drinks. A few glasses of wine and a dislocated elbow later we all danced to Dj Juan Love a.k.a. John Cardiel’s set until the early hours.

The following day was spent at the Pinball Skatepark where both the finals and the best trick took place. The weather was horrible and we were all half hangover but in a good mood none the less.
All the teams really went for it, and during Burnside’s run, I was “live” with Dallas Rockvam, sending him updates about Rob and his teammates! In the end, they actually did it, the Burnside boys won the finals and I believe Rob also won the best trick… Hey Rob! What did you have for breakfast that day mate?!

After all the rain… party… gin tonic… dance moves… more gin tonic… popping out of wardrobes… rain again… sleep (sort off) we got on the train… plane… and we touched the ground, back in Berlin 46 hours later!

Sara would like to give some extra thanks to:
Alex Forbes, Danny Wainwright, Sam Partaix, Doobie Pellegrin, Jacopo Carozzi, Sebastian Vijverberg, Val Bauer, Joseph Biais, and all the others for being good partners in crime.

Finals Results:
Burnside (Netherlands)
Traektoria (Russia)
Skate.CH (Switzerland)
Gilis (Israel)

Nike SB Teamfahrer Ben Raybourn ist vor kurzer Zeit nach Portland, Oregon gezogen und führt euch in diesem Clip durch seine neue Heimat. Wir dürfen einen Blick ins Ben’s bescheidene Hütte werfen, sehen ein paar richtige Banger im Burnside Park und erfahren wieso Ben sich in Portland wohler fühlt als in Kalifornien. Eine Frage bleibt jedoch offen: Wieso trägt Bens Freundin ihr Board an der Achse durch die Gegend?

Zückt die Terminplaner, es stehen ein paar Dates an. Zwar nicht mit irgendwelchen heissen Frauen, dafür aber mit tollen Events im ganzen Land.

Am 19. Mai präsentiert Telum Skateboards in Stuttgart den “Thanks-A-Lot Michael Majerus” Miniramp Contest. Das ganze findet findet auf der 42m breiten Minirampe auf dem Schlossplatz statt.

Ebenfalls am kommendem Samstag beginnt in der bayrischen Landeshauptstadt die “Munich´s Beast Tour 2012”. 4 Stops, 4 Shops, aber nur ein Beast – für insgesamt 3.000 Euro Preisgeld. Alle Infos zur Serie auf dem Flyer.

Am Sonntag geht es dann weiter nach Heilbronn, wo der Burnside Shop zum “Summer Opening” einlädt. Im Skatepark am Frankenstadion gibt es ein BBQ, einen Best Trick Contest und einen glücklichen Local, der ins Flow Team kommt. Also alles was das Skaterherz begehrt.

Ebenfalls am 20.05. findet in Siegburg unter der Brücke der “BSMT Spring Jam” statt.

Am Donnerstag, dem 24.05. sollte man sich die “Rollberg” Skate und Party Session nicht entgehen lassen. Alle Berliner sind dabei und das verspricht verrückte Tricks, nasse Menschen und eine Menge Spaß. Ab 20.00 Uhr geht´s im Cube los. Oha!

Auch wenn es noch eine Weile hin ist, kann es nicht schaden, sich den “BSMT Bowl Contest” schonmal in den Kalender einzutragen. Am 01.07. geht´s in Siegburg wieder mit ordentlich Schwung durch die Betonschüssel, präsentiert von Basement Skateboards.