Congrats Sakura Yosozumi and Tom Schaar on winning Womens and Mens divisions at the first Global Qualifiers stop of 2018. Sakura wrapped up her winning run with a backside noseblunt revert while Tom capped his with a big spin backside lipslide in the deep end. The level of skating from everyone bumped up yet another notch. Check out a few Acosta photos and some of our own sprinkled in below. Find out how the entire Vans Park Series works and how you can follow the path to the World Championships in Shanghai at TheBoardr.com/Vans.
Tech jumble behind the scenes.
All the Vans Park Series Global Qualifiers stops are live on ETN.
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There's a mini-ramp in the village at the contest.
Sao Paulo and Vancouver are both battling for 1st in the Best Crowd Ever department.
An entire temporary office complex for people who run the event.
Jerry Badders gatekeeping.
Right before we go to live broadcasting, The Boardr Live hands off data to a new system that runs everything from scoring to animated graphics to stats and other tech stuff. The entire VPS staff used it for the first time this weekend. I call it the WOPR.
Views from Dylan's cell phone: the calm way before the storm.
Views from Dylan's cell phone: a ripping local meal thanks to the local homie Davison.
Views from Dylan's cell phone: the best acai bowls.
Views from Dylan's cell phone: street art.
Views from Dylan's cell phone: spot check. Recognize it?
Views from Dylan's cell phone: spot check. Recognize it?
Views from Dylan's cell phone: The Boardr Room!
Views from Dylan's cell phone: this is the part of the crowd that couldn't get into the stands.
Views from Dylan's cell phone: hotel views.
Views from Dylan's cell phone: hotel views.
Views from Dylan's cell phone: there was a gas strike!
Views from Rob's cell phone: coffee shots at work.
Views from Rob's cell phone: street food.
Views from Rob's cell phone: street drink.
Views from Rob's cell phone: local shop.
Views from Rob's cell phone: found some kid's math homework at the spot.
Views from Rob's cell phone: acai and mini-ramp break.
Perks of Delta One.
