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.
1 year 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
1 year ago tizzle said:
NOOOO
1 year ago Paddy said:
holy shit that sucks soooooo much
1 year ago KonsPeEraSeE said:
R.I.P
keep on skating in heaven with the other cats...
1 year 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.
1 year ago RIP said:
You will be missed Van. You were the fucking sickest
1 year ago marky said:
What??? How?? That's terrible.
1 year ago scotty said:
wow, whata bummer
1 year ago =[[[ said:
RIP homie
1 year 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
1 year ago djtonto101 said:
fell out window on vans tour in berlin, reminds me of the weird way kit erikson and keenan milton died
1 year ago rick james said:
A truly sad day in the skateboarding community :(
1 year 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 ;)
1 year ago paul said:
god damn...why all those good and young skaters passin away sooooo early:(((RIP Van!
1 year 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
1 year ago Lukas said:
R.I.P. Van, you will be missed sorely. One of my favorite styles of today
1 year ago skoop said:
this is just a mean joke isnt it, he just went pro for krooked go check the dlxsf catalog
1 year 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
1 year ago neil blender said:
R.I.P.
1 year ago Pal said:
RIP
1 year ago dalton said:
WE WILL ALL MISS
YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS
ALSO YOUR A GOOD FATHER
1 year ago 'til said:
shit men i loved that guy
1 year 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
1 year ago home said:
wow man this cought me off guard. rest in paradise. you left a legacy to many....
1 year 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.
1 year ago JS said:
Rest in peace.
1 year ago matahari said:
TURUT BERDUKA CITA
SEMOGA ARWAH VAN WASTELL DITERIMA DISISINYA
AMIN.
van wastell is a great skateboarder
1 year ago Ek said:
R.I.P.
1 year ago Daniel Hoyer said:
R.I.P
1 year 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"
1 year 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"
1 year ago shred the gnar said:
He was a good dad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1SoDY2grUU
1 year ago mick vrouhas said:
that sucks always keep skating van
1 year 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
1 year ago hectic said:
Salud to the Brother! love to his Family!
1 year 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
1 year 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...
1 year ago Martin said:
R.I.P!
"Skaters don't die, they'll live forever in the eternal skateparks."
Say hi to Shane!
1 year ago Josh said:
FUCK, WHY?
Van, you will be missed!
1 year ago Jules said:
Rest in Paradise, Van.
1 year ago newbury park locs said:
Newbury Park skate scene will miss him. justin case mike tayor
1 year 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
1 year ago jacob nunez said:
why couldnt sheckler have died?
1 year ago grahamlin said:
Ride In Peace
1 year 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.
1 year ago pilla said:
i love van westell this is so wierd rip van westell love you van
1 year 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.
1 year ago Robbie said:
R.I.P (rip it up) In heaven with Johnny Romano!
1 year ago cory said:
we will miss u alot RIP
1 year ago foxrider450 said:
i followed van as a role model when i was little now that he is gone i dont know what ill do
11 months ago rigo said:
suck u had the sickest styles=/