Pier Parade 2025: Three wild obstacles, one epic day in Breda

Pier Parade 2025 brought together skateboarding, music, and skate culture in a way the city had never experienced before. In collaboration with Flatspot Magazine and Pier 15 Skatepark, Nine Yards created three completely custom obstacles that became the centerpiece of the event. Each one was designed to challenge skaters and surprise the crowd.

Three Custom-built skate obstacles
 

Santa Cruz Skateboards

The day kicked off with the Santa Cruz obstacle: a double spine that worked as both a mini ramp and a double rail. The design gave riders endless creative options and the session delivered. In the end, Chase Webb took home the win.

 

Photos: Marcel Veldman

 

Red Bull Skate

Next up was the Red Bull wave ledge. This nine-meter-long ledge, designed in a smooth, flowing wave shape, pushed riders into technical and visually stunning lines. Chris Hoeve claimed the cheque after a heavy session.

 

Photos: Rafael Bracke

 

Blue Tomato

The final obstacle was the Blue Tomato gap: a massive gap with a ship-chain rail suspended above a ball pit. This standout design brought pure spectacle and sent the crowd wild, with Taiga Nagai taking the win.

 

Photos: Rafael Bracke

 

Pier Parade riders and highlights

Pier Parade drew an impressive lineup of skateboarders from across Europe and beyond, including Jake Wooten, Adrien Bulard, Rob Maatman, Dannie Carlsen, Tim Zom, and many more. While the wins were spread across the three obstacles, Adrien Bulard earned the MVP title, thanks to his consistency and a jaw-dropping tre flip to flat that had the entire crowd on their feet.

Photo: Rafael Bracke

Skate culture & vibes

Pier Parade is more than a skate contest; it’s an experience. While riders were throwing down on the custom-built obstacles, DJ Redbeard and Killahtapes kept the energy high with music, and live performances by Fellatio, Pim Piet, and closing act BUG gave the day a full-on festival vibe.

 

 

Photos: Marcel Veldman