Back again for it’s 4th time around is the always intense, Pro- Tec Pool Party. Coming at you May 17, check out 40 top pros, masters and ladies ride it out in a clone of my hometown’s infamous bowl, the Upland Combi. There’s a healthy $90,000 bones at stake, and a whole lot of action to been seen amongst these top shredders. If you can’t make it, grab some brews, flame up the barbie and check into www.vans.com on Saturday, May 17 from 1:00 pm to 9 pm to watch it on the web. More info, click on over to vans.

Expected Riders Include:
Pros – Rune Glifberg, Bucky Lasek, Omar Hassan, Bob Burnquist, Benji Galloway, Bruno Passos, Josh Borden, Lincoln Ueda, Sergie Ventura, Nolan Johnson, Remy Stratton, Jimmy the Greek

Masters – Chris Miller, Steve Caballero, Jeff Grosso, Lance Mountain, Steve Alba, Lester Kasai, Ben Schroeder, Buck Smith, Micke Alba, Mike Barnes, Tony Magnusson, Pat Ngoho, Steve Steadham

Ladies – Cara-Beth Burnside, Lyn-Z Adams, Mimi Knoop, Julie Kindstrand, Jodie MacDonald, Apryl Woodcock, Holly Lyons, Heidi Fitzgerald, Nicole Zuck, Cressey Rice, Amelia Brodka, Annie Sullivan

Judges – include Christian Hosoi, Steve Olson and Bryce Kanights

Dayum! This should be hot! See you there.