Vans Downtown Showdown 2007: Day 1 – Practice & Hanging Out
Posted on Saturday, October 13, 2007 by Ryan
Words by Ryan Clements
Photos and Captions by Rob Meronek
After a few hours of sleep, next thing you know we’re out front of Paramount Pictures, the site of the 3rd Annual Vans Downtown Showdown. Security was tight, but more polite than you could have ever imagined. We got in and checked out some of the most unique obstacles to date. I don’t know if the ideas are running out or what, but it was definitely interesting.
You’ve got to remember, this whole event takes place on a movie set. It’s really a cool environment. The buildings that you see in the pics are actually all empty inside. The cement and mortar on the outside is fake, too. Even the sidewalks and streets are artistically designed to resemble the worn streets of NYC.
We spent the rest of the day checking in the skaters, hanging out, and watching some ripping. It was a mellow scene and everyone seemed to be having an enjoyable time. We left at about 9pm and I dropped Rob and Brian off at the Birdhouse Premiere. I skipped due to catching a cold on the plane on the way out here (awesome), but the drive down Hollywood Blvd. was cool regardless.
Ryan
Photos and Captions by Rob Meronek
After a few hours of sleep, next thing you know we’re out front of Paramount Pictures, the site of the 3rd Annual Vans Downtown Showdown. Security was tight, but more polite than you could have ever imagined. We got in and checked out some of the most unique obstacles to date. I don’t know if the ideas are running out or what, but it was definitely interesting.
You’ve got to remember, this whole event takes place on a movie set. It’s really a cool environment. The buildings that you see in the pics are actually all empty inside. The cement and mortar on the outside is fake, too. Even the sidewalks and streets are artistically designed to resemble the worn streets of NYC.
We spent the rest of the day checking in the skaters, hanging out, and watching some ripping. It was a mellow scene and everyone seemed to be having an enjoyable time. We left at about 9pm and I dropped Rob and Brian off at the Birdhouse Premiere. I skipped due to catching a cold on the plane on the way out here (awesome), but the drive down Hollywood Blvd. was cool regardless.
Ryan
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