It truly is a sad day..We lost such a talented shredder..Thoughts and prayers go out to the wastell family...Van was truly an amazing skateboarding but now hes shredding with keenan and up there with fausto and all the rest of the greats...KRKD FOR LIFE VAN FOR LIFE
“There are some things in life you can never prepare for. I received a call from DLX’s Jim Thiebaud yesterday, his voice calm but unsteady. What he went on to tell me was seemingly unbelievable. On Friday Sept. 5th, Van Wastell fell from a Berlin hotel window
i got so fuckin pissed off when i found out he was gone man.
i remember reading a article back in an issue of transworld
he was like "skateboarding doesnt belong in the olympics"
i was so hyped when i read that
i guess this just proves that bad things do happen to good people. Van will be missed but never forgoten. just remember, "Legends never die, they just move on"
That sucks! I first saw him in a video only a month ago, and was instantly turned on to his syle. He had my favorite part in Gnar Gnar, and I was excited to watch him grow as a pro.
Rest In Peace Van. I never met you, but from one skater to another, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Enjoy those hassle-free spots in heaven bro. Skate and Destroy...
well man van was a real shredder ,i can tell you this i grew up with him and his family and them some real good people ,i remember skating the wastells ramp in newberry park up on the hill the first half pipe i ever touched and there was little van maybe 7 or 8 shit if that ripping me up and i was 5 years older i was like wow this kid will b someone some day and the rest is history van u will b tryely missed by the hewitt family ronnie jeff and kevin keep ripping bro R.I.P.
From everyone in the UK skate community, we're all truly saddened by this but we will not be down, we will remember, not by being down, but by shredding in his name, along with Shane and any other skaters who have moved on to the great skatepark in the sky.
2 months ago patrick O'Brien said:
i liked your style alot van, alwys were into ur trick selection and fast big popping amazingness. you will be missed
2 months ago tizzle said:
NOOOO
2 months ago Paddy said:
holy shit that sucks soooooo much
2 months ago KonsPeEraSeE said:
R.I.P
keep on skating in heaven with the other cats...
2 months ago Budo said:
Super bummer, what happened? He had a truly smooth and solid style. I'm watching his Krooked parts as soon as I get home.
2 months ago RIP said:
You will be missed Van. You were the fucking sickest
2 months ago marky said:
What??? How?? That's terrible.
2 months ago scotty said:
wow, whata bummer
2 months ago =[[[ said:
RIP homie
2 months ago c dubz 732 said:
It truly is a sad day..We lost such a talented shredder..Thoughts and prayers go out to the wastell family...Van was truly an amazing skateboarding but now hes shredding with keenan and up there with fausto and all the rest of the greats...KRKD FOR LIFE VAN FOR LIFE
2 months ago djtonto101 said:
fell out window on vans tour in berlin, reminds me of the weird way kit erikson and keenan milton died
2 months ago rick james said:
A truly sad day in the skateboarding community :(
2 months ago Frederik From The other side of the sea!!!! said:
why does all the good skaters die? why not football players og bladers?!?
Rest in Peace! go shred whit Shane ;)
2 months ago paul said:
god damn...why all those good and young skaters passin away sooooo early:(((RIP Van!
2 months ago 4wheelstofreedom said:
check the matix site
“There are some things in life you can never prepare for. I received a call from DLX’s Jim Thiebaud yesterday, his voice calm but unsteady. What he went on to tell me was seemingly unbelievable. On Friday Sept. 5th, Van Wastell fell from a Berlin hotel window
2 months ago Lukas said:
R.I.P. Van, you will be missed sorely. One of my favorite styles of today
2 months ago skoop said:
this is just a mean joke isnt it, he just went pro for krooked go check the dlxsf catalog
2 months ago skoop said:
damn i went to the dlxsf site and it says the same god i hope this isnt real, he just went pro if this is real than RIP in peace
2 months ago neil blender said:
R.I.P.
2 months ago Pal said:
RIP
2 months ago dalton said:
WE WILL ALL MISS
YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS
ALSO YOUR A GOOD FATHER
2 months ago 'til said:
shit men i loved that guy
2 months ago torris said:
i got so fuckin pissed off when i found out he was gone man.
i remember reading a article back in an issue of transworld
he was like "skateboarding doesnt belong in the olympics"
i was so hyped when i read that
i cant believe this shit
2 months ago home said:
wow man this cought me off guard. rest in paradise. you left a legacy to many....
2 months ago insuranceboy said:
words, hmmm how can we really every describe what happens to a person who just kill it !!! just keep the passion alive for what every you do ! R.I.P.
2 months ago JS said:
Rest in peace.
2 months ago matahari said:
TURUT BERDUKA CITA
SEMOGA ARWAH VAN WASTELL DITERIMA DISISINYA
AMIN.
van wastell is a great skateboarder
2 months ago Ek said:
R.I.P.
2 months ago Daniel Hoyer said:
R.I.P
2 months ago dannyg said:
like everyone else, it hits close to home cuz of the skateboarding. but when a guy as rad as him goes, it sucks so much worse.
this statement seems to be fitting. "you're my number one guy"
2 months ago Paddy said:
i guess this just proves that bad things do happen to good people. Van will be missed but never forgoten. just remember, "Legends never die, they just move on"
2 months ago shred the gnar said:
He was a good dad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1SoDY2grUU
2 months ago mick vrouhas said:
that sucks always keep skating van
2 months ago Devan said:
why? why? why must all good skateboarders die? why not a jock? why not a fruitbooter? why not a fag? is always the coolest people who die?
Rip In Peace, Van, go party in the clouds with Shane
2 months ago hectic said:
Salud to the Brother! love to his Family!
2 months ago Jeff Moog said:
That sucks! I first saw him in a video only a month ago, and was instantly turned on to his syle. He had my favorite part in Gnar Gnar, and I was excited to watch him grow as a pro.
Rest Forever, bro
2 months ago iubire said:
Rest In Peace Van. I never met you, but from one skater to another, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Enjoy those hassle-free spots in heaven bro. Skate and Destroy...
2 months ago Martin said:
R.I.P!
"Skaters don't die, they'll live forever in the eternal skateparks."
Say hi to Shane!
2 months ago Josh said:
FUCK, WHY?
Van, you will be missed!
2 months ago Jules said:
Rest in Paradise, Van.
2 months ago newbury park locs said:
Newbury Park skate scene will miss him. justin case mike tayor
2 months ago pier said:
DAme fool that sucks so bad that u died i will miss u and remember taht day we where skating togeter r.i.p buddy
2 months ago jacob nunez said:
why couldnt sheckler have died?
2 months ago grahamlin said:
Ride In Peace
2 months ago kevin hewitt said:
well man van was a real shredder ,i can tell you this i grew up with him and his family and them some real good people ,i remember skating the wastells ramp in newberry park up on the hill the first half pipe i ever touched and there was little van maybe 7 or 8 shit if that ripping me up and i was 5 years older i was like wow this kid will b someone some day and the rest is history van u will b tryely missed by the hewitt family ronnie jeff and kevin keep ripping bro R.I.P.
2 months ago pilla said:
i love van westell this is so wierd rip van westell love you van
2 months ago Joe Burwell said:
From everyone in the UK skate community, we're all truly saddened by this but we will not be down, we will remember, not by being down, but by shredding in his name, along with Shane and any other skaters who have moved on to the great skatepark in the sky.
4 weeks ago Robbie said:
R.I.P (rip it up) In heaven with Johnny Romano!