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Vans Park Series Malmo 2017

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  vans-park-series-malmo-sweden-2017   So the casual question was put out to us at the Black Sheep Family, "Do you fancy going to the Vans Park Series in Malmo Sweden this year...?" so of course it took all of a split second to respond and the next thing we know flight reservations where emailed followed by a loose schedule for our time in sunny Sweden (*please note we got very, very lucky with the Swedish weather as normally it's pretty much like Manchester just with colder winters!)   The dates where set for the 2017 Vans Park Series in Malmo Sweden and the next thing you know we where coming into land via Copenhagen with a short trip over the infamous Øresund Bridge (go watch the Swedish TV series 'The Bridge' if you haven't already!) For those planning a skate mission to Sweden via the U.K you'll be pleasantly surprised to know your literally 20 minutes train journey away from the airport to some of Malmo's finest street spots and ridiculously amazing concrete skate parks.  So of course the first port of call stepping of the train we headed straight down to the Vans park located in Kroksback which is slightly out of the main city center of Malmo. The first sight of the park seriously leaves you questioning yourself, we've all seen footage/photos/instagram from the park but to see it in the flesh gives you a whole lot more admiration for any skater stepping up to ride the luscious concrete waves it has to offer.   sweden-copenhagen-bridge   Of course it was like the who's who from the skateboard world looking around the deck with skaters literally from all over the World in attendance. And of course Black Sheep Family lifer Andy Scott is now currently classed as a local with his recent move East so it was an added treat to catch up with old 'In a minute Mr Scott!'   The first day down at Hyllie Kroksback skate-park was a little teaser on how this competition may go over the following two days,  you could see a load of the Pro's and Am's just getting used to the place but slowly finding the groove as runs got longer and more technical in the process. Again I was still blown away of how gnarly the park is especially after rushing in for a quick roll around and quickly becoming out of my depth whilst hurtling towards the deep end bowled out section. So it was back to the shade with some powerful coffee to warn off the days early start, then sit back and relax to watch the European's first day qualifiers that soon escalated from the moments before mellow session!   Time was ticking and the first day skate was over with the talk of the town being a free Corona beer party down the local Street Lab skate shop in central Malmo where the good crew was due to celebrate their shop extension in the shape of a new Vans store in store. Rad to see the Lovenskate guys in attendance doing some one off board printing collaborating both the Vans logo and the locally recognized Street Lab branding.  Massive thanks to the crew in store for the warm welcome and even use of the WiFi to do the obligatory FaceTime call home.   street-lab-skateboard-shop-malmo-sweden   Second day came round quick sharp after our first luxury night in the hotel (not trying to show off but we're just not used to such surroundings!) and it was the five minute skate in the baking sunshine down towards the epic park and another eye opener walking in to see Ishod Wair casually destroying every piece of transition in his path. Seats where taken and it was time to sit back and watch the days silly skating unfold with some serious names now in attendance including Raven Tershey, Oskar Rozenberg Hallberg, Pedro Barros, Rune Glifberg, Sam Beckett, Alex Sorgente (last years overall Vans Park Series winner) plus many more global rippers.   ishod-wair-vans-park-series-malmo-real-skateboards     tom-schnarr-vans-malmo-sweden-element-skateboards   After the initial day of qualifiers and general mental skating it was looking good for the following day semi's and then monstrous finals on what was to be another scorching day of sunshine. You probably caught the live screening from the last day but go remind yourselves below with some official Vans Park Series footage capturing all the highlights from all of the above!       Filmed By: Rye Beres Dan Stolling Tim Fulton Edited by: Dan Stolling Massive thanks to all at Vans Europe and the Vans Park Series for one monumental memorable event! Also special thanks to Nick Grove and Becky Bowler for being the finest of hostess's.   See full finals results below-   Shop all the latest Vans Pro Skate footwear here- http://www.blacksheepstore.co.uk/vans-skate-shoes.html   Follow Vans Park Series on Instagram   Vans Park Series Malmo Sweden results-   1. Alex Sorgente 2. Tom Schaar 3. Karl Berglind 4. Cory Juneau 5. Oskar Rozenberg Hallberg 6. Roman Pabich 7. Pedro Barros 8. Ben Hatchell     Vans Park Series European Continental winners-   Men's- Rune Glifberg (DEN) Women's- Amelia Brodka (POL)   vans-park-series-winners-malmo-sweden-2017     Also check out Sidewalk Magazine for full event coverage with filming from Ben Powell and photography by Chris Johnson          
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