TRASH - Vans may acquire Shorty's, other skating news

Thrasher Magazine, Oct, 2001

Flissa Steamer

"And if I get got, oh well guess that's just the price of ice" --Rob Dyrdek

"We have to market the idea that these sports car be done at top level only in the best facilities, in specially designed skateparks and not on street corners." --Steve Van Doren Vans

"The relationship makes absolute sense Now we will have a balanced global skateboard brand."

Steve Douglas, president Giant Distribution

"It important that you do not make any comments to the press or competitors."

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