18/06/2013

Business news : adidas gets behind the scenes with adventure sports biggest stars

London 2013 – Whether it is performing a dyno onto a two finger hold in bouldering or completing a kayaking cartwheel in white water rapids, the pros make it look so easy. adidas takes a look behind the scenes with adventure sports stars in a brand new ‘how to…’ video series.

adidas outdoor has been working with three inspiring adventure athletes: The UK’s bouldering champion Shauna Coxsey, seven year British Climbing Champion Gaz Parry and world renowned kayaker Jon Haylock. Taking a close look at the skills these athletes embody, adidas has created an exciting video series that will enhance any viewer’s ability to mimic their idols.

Inspired by French free climber Catherine Destiville at the age of four, Shauna Coxsey’s ability in bouldering is uncontested. She has risen to take the title of British Lead Climbing and Bouldering Champion and is currently ranked 3rd in the World Bouldering Cup. In the new adidas series, Shauna takes to the camera to share her knowledge from warming up and conditioning to footwork and dynos.

Having started climbing at the age of 12 years, Gaz Parry has a wealth of experience, including seven British Champion titles. He has climbed the world's highest sea cliffs, bouldered 8b, climbed 8c+ and onsighted 8a+. Bringing his experience to the screen Gaz demonstrates what is needed to combat rockovers, tricky holds and find the all-important perfect balance.

After many years paddling some of the most extreme rivers in Scotland and taking people on guided sea trips around the world, Jon Haylock is renowned in the world of kayaking. In this new video series Jon takes viewers on a journey from the start with tips and advice on essential skills, including turning, paddling and rolling as well as guides budding enthusiasts on the progression to white water.

Whether a seasoned athlete or a complete novice, be inspired by the adidas outdoor series.

adidas continues to support athletes in the outdoors with a wide athletic mountain sports collection. The focus is on lightweight equipment that is especially designed for mountaineers, alpinists, climbers and other dedicated outdoor athletes. adidas combine their expertise in performance clothing and footwear with unbeatable technologies including Gore-Tex® Pro Shell, Active Shell and WINDSTOPPER© to make an supreme range. 



For more information contact:

Ben Goldhagen /Senior PR Manager /adidas Press Office /0207 670 2754

Source adidas 



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