BUILD is a skateboarding community initiative in partnership with skate shops and in support of local skate scenes in Madrid, Malmö, Stuttgart, and Paris. Adidas designed and created custom 3D-printed concrete ledges and, with the help of their partner shops, placed them in central locations in the city for all to skate alongside adidas Skateboarding team riders like Heitor da Silva, Dennis Busenitz, Mark Suciu, and many more.
“Roll Call’ by REAL Skateboards
This 7 minute team montage video, dedicated to James Hardy, features Ishod Wair, Nicole Hause, Dennis Busenitz, Jimmy Wilkins, Toby Ryan, Chima Ferguson, Mason Silva, Patrick Praman, Kyle Walker, Christian Henry, Harry Lintell, Zion Wright, Hermann Stene, Hayley Wilson, & Gage Boyle. We hope it inspires you to get out and roll with your friends!
adidas Skateboarding Presents /// DAN & DENNIS
Skateboarder first, visually impaired second, inspiration forever. From day one, Dan Mancina skated the Busenitz as his go-to skate shoe, and as a visually impaired skateboarder, a shoe’s fit, feel, and function are essential to Dan. He has proven that impossible is nothing. By partnering with Dan on his favorite silhouette, we can celebrate his story and inspire the next generation. This edit pays homage to the Busenitz while celebrating Dan’s signature color way of the iconic silhouette.
“SHABEATZ” – An East Coast Tour Video by Jenkem for Adidas Skateboarding
Remember demo tours? Yeah, we miss those days, so Jenkem joined Adidas in the van to bring you “SHABEATZ” a nostalgic tour video through the East Coast full of skateboarding, behind-the-scenes interviews and crusty locals. Featuring Daewon Song, Vincent Milou, Mariah Duran, Dennis Busenitz, Silas Baxter-Neal, Nora Vasconcellos, Lil Dre, Miles Silvas, Marcos Montoya, Dan Mancina, Paul Shier, Jake Donnelly, and Jamal Smith.
adidas Skateboarding /// East Coast Tour Recap
8 states, 24 riders and 2 vans. Watch the adidas team rip through the East Coast, visiting shops and your local spots. Featuring Dennis Busenitz, Nora Vasconcellos, Daewon Song, Silas Baxter-Neal, Mark Gonzales, Dan Mancina, Mariah Duran, Felipe Gustavo, Diego Najera, Kris Brown, Joey O’brien, Gui Silva, Alec Majerus, Jonathan Perez, Jack Fardell, Frankie Spears, Carlisle Aikens, Vincent Milou, Miles Silvas, Donta Hill, Jamal Smith, Marcos Montoya and Deandre Thebpanya.
Dan Mancina /// NWABA – adidas Skateboarding
adidas had the honor to team up with the North West Association for Blind Athletes to throw a unique skateboarding experience for the kids, teaching the fundamentals of skateboarding to the visually impared, hosted by Dan Manica in Portland. Speacial thanks to Dan Mancina, Dennis Busenitz, Silas Baxter-Neal, John Perez and Sam Narvaez for help with teaching and Real Skateboards and Protec for providing the gear.
Spend a day at 3rd & Army in SF with Dennis Busenitz and Hermann Stene
Watching Dennis skate 3rd & Army is something you’ll never forget. Throw Hermann in the mix too and you know the session is going to be completely bonkers. The two of them spent a day at the classic SF spot recently and REAL was lucky enough to get the whole thing on film for your, and our, enjoyment. Time to start planning your next SF pilgrimage folks!
adidas Skateboarding /// Midwest Tour – Raw Recap
Two weeks, 15 riders and 4 states. The team took the van through the American Midwest. Hitting spots, DIY’s and local shops. Featuring Mark Suciu, Daewon Song, Nora Vasconcellos, Dennis Busenitz, Felipe Gustavo, Jenn Soto, Mariah Duran, Maite Steenhoudt, Kader Sylla, Dan Mancina, Diego Najera, Alec Majeras, Deandre Thebpanya (lil Dre), Dan Mancinca, and Joey O’brien.
adidas Skateboarding /// Southeast Tour – Raw Recap
With the country opening up the adidas team was eager to get back in the streets, so they hopped in the van and hit the American Southeast. Hitting spots, DIY’s and the local shops. Here’s what 2 weeks, 13 riders, and 5 states looks like. Featuring Mark Suciu, Carlisle Aikens, Maria Duran, Dennis Busenitz, Nora Vasconcellos, Felipe Gustavo, Silas Baxter-Neal, Kevin White, Jake Donnelly, Dan Mancina, Kris Brown, Jack Fardell, and Hermann Stene.
A Day in SF with Tommy Guerrero, Dennis Busenitz & Frank Gerwer – REAL Skateboards
Tommy, Dennis and Frank cruised around Miley and the hills in the Sunset for the release of TG’s new Acrylics Collection. We hope you enjoy the vibes and it inspires you to go push with your friends or make some art!
adidas Skateboarding presents /// SHIN
In celebration of the latest addition to the adidas Skateboarding team, this edit showcases Shin Sanbongi’s effortless style on a cross-continental run with fellow teammates Filip Almqvist, Dennis Busenitz, Niels Bennett and Silas Baxter-Neal. Captured through the lens of Chris Mulhern on location in Taiwan, Detroit, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York and Paris.
Clips From The Moat: Dennis Busenitz – Tampa Pro 2011 Winning Run
Dennis Busenitz tore through the park during Tampa Pro 2011, ultimately earning himself the win. To anybody out there whose dream is to someday win Tampa Pro, this is a textbook example of what a winning run looks like.