adidas bumps Vince del Valle and Lem Villemin up

Portland, OR – adidas is proud to welcome Vince del Valle and Lem Villemin as the newest amateur team riders to join its Skateboarding roster. Armed with amazing skill, and emerging talent, these two former flow team riders have stepped up to join adidas Skateboarding’s Am team that currently includes: Dave Bachinsky, Nestor Judkins and Benny Fairfax, along with Pro’s Mark Gonzales, Tim O’Connor and Dennis Busenitz. adidas Skateboarding Team Manager, Bryce Kanights says, "Together, Vince and Lem represent the technical and the gnar side of skateboarding in one explosive package. They’re the perfect compliment to a diverse team of talent that we’ve been building. Their distinctive styles truly reflect solid, progressive skateboarding at the root level without all of the trends, jewelry and hype.” Kanights adds, “When you see these two guys skate, you quickly take notice." Preparing to move from his Seattle area home to the warmer, year-round climate of Long Beach, California, del Valle says, “I love shredding with the adi dudes! There’s good vibes and great skating running through the veins of Tim, Dennis, Gonz, Bachinsky, Lem, Nestor, Benny and the entire crew. It feels good to be a part of the adidas Skateboarding program." Vince’s other sponsors include: Crimson skateboards, Hurley, Destructo trucks, and Bones wheels. Stuttgart, Germany’s young phenom, Lem Villemin has emerged as a well-known face on the European skate scene for a few years now and he’s just begun to make a name for himself in the States. With an upcoming six-month return visit to America planned for this fall, Lem is psyched to take advantage of the favorable weather and some of the better skate spots with his friends and teammates. Lem states, “I’m stoked to be part of the adidas Am team. Everyone is so different, unique and original. For over four years I’ve been skating in adidas shoes and they continue to get better and better.” Lem’s other sponsors include: Plan B skateboards, Matix clothing, Oakley, Silver trucks, and Hall Eleven Skateshop. Check out the current adidas Skateboarding footwear collection, team news and additional info at: www.adidasskateboarding.com