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AND WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO THE ‘VANS DOWNTOWN SHOWDOWN’ STREET SKATE COMPETITION HELD AT PARAMOUNT STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA

The VANS Downtown Showdown’ is one of the most popular street skating competitions in the world and showcases the world’s best skateboarders.  VANS invites top skate companies and their riders to submit designs for obstacles as part of the showdown course on the Paramount Studios Back Lot. 

VANS the original action sports footwear company are giving the winner and a mate exclusive VIP passes to the comp, a meet and greet with VANS founder Steve Van Doren, the chance to hang out with the international skate legends, flights to Los Angeles, accommodation and expenses…plus loads more!

To enter the VANS Downtown Showdown competition send us a pic of you rocking out in your VANS. Hanging, skating, shredding, sleeping, throwing up on you mate’s VANS...whatever it is...go to town with your camera because the most creative pic wins a trip to L.A to the VANS DOWNTOWN SHOWDOWN, Paramount Studios, Hollywood, CA.

It’s as easy as doh, rae, me.  Send your winning shot to vans@fueltv.com.au
For more information keep an eye on FUEL TV, and catch Dustin Dollin on the Fuel TV clip, or get online at vans.net.au & slamskatemag.com.au for all the details.

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