{"title":"Madness Skateboards","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMadness Skateboards: Extreme Construction and Out-of-Control Skateboarding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadness Skateboards is one of the most innovative, aggressive, and technically advanced brands to emerge on the modern skateboarding scene in recent years. Since its inception, the brand has immediately captured the attention of skaters worldwide thanks to boards that are completely different from traditional standards, advanced construction, and a team capable of taking skateboarding to extreme levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadness isn’t your typical brand that simply produces standard decks with graphics on them. Every board is developed with meticulous attention to detail, both technically and aesthetically. Carbon inserts, custom shapes, sculpted wheel wells, Resin-7 presses, and three-dimensional details make Madness Skateboards instantly recognizable the moment you pick them up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven today, the brand remains a top choice for those seeking modern, high-performance skateboards built to a quality superior to the market average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/8986\/5796\/files\/madness_skateboard_rider.jpg?v=1779057538\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDwindle Distribution and the Birth of Madness Skateboards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadness Skateboards was officially launched in 2018 within the legendary Dwindle Distribution, one of the most important distributors in the history of global skateboarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwindle had already revolutionized the industry through iconic brands like Blind, Almost, Enjoi, and Darkstar, but with Madness, the goal was even more ambitious: to create skateboards that were technologically more advanced, more meticulously crafted, and higher-performing than most decks on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project was thus born with a very specific philosophy. Not simply to create “just another brand,” but to develop a brand capable of truly standing out thanks to innovative construction and a very strong visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadness boards are designed using Resin-7 and Impact Construction technologies, advanced systems that increase pop, strength, and durability while maintaining exceptional lightness and an extremely responsive feel underfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its very first releases, the brand immediately captured the attention of the global skateboarding scene, quickly becoming a top seller in the most hardcore skate shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/8986\/5796\/files\/madness_decks.jpg?v=1779057540\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMadness Decks: Unparalleled Build Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the main reasons Madness Skateboards has become so popular is undoubtedly the build quality of its decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadness decks are designed with a completely different approach compared to classic standard popsicle boards. Each model features extremely well-crafted custom details that enhance both performance and overall feel while riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the most appreciated features are wheel wells carved directly into the deck to reduce wheel bites, carbon inserts in the Impact Light versions, carefully engineered concaves, and different shapes capable of adapting to bowls, transitions, street skating, and modern technical riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadness shaped boards have also become extremely popular thanks to their aggressive designs and constructions that strongly evoke 1980s skateboarding culture, yet reinterpreted with modern technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadness boards offer a very crisp pop, great elastic response, and an incredible sense of control, especially during transition skating, bowl riding, and high-speed skateboarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it is precisely this combination of technical innovation and old-school style that has allowed the brand to immediately stand out from all the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/8986\/5796\/files\/madness_pro_skaters.webp?v=1779057538\" width=\"772\" height=\"512\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMadness Skateboards and a team completely out of control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the very beginning, Madness has focused on a select few riders, but with a style so powerful that it makes the brand instantly recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Madness Skateboards team is made up of skaters who interpret skateboarding in the most extreme way possible. Gigantic bowls, mega ramps, massive airs, insane speed lines, and tricks executed at breakneck speeds perfectly embody the brand’s identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the most iconic riders are Clay Kreiner, Sam Beckett, Jack Fardell, and Axel Perelson. Each brings a completely different style but shares the same Madness attitude: aggressive, lightning-fast, and limitless skateboarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClay Kreiner is considered one of the most spectacular riders on the global scene thanks to massive tricks performed on mega ramps and gigantic bowls. Sam Beckett, on the other hand, brings a powerful and stylish skateboarding style to transitions, while Jack Fardell is known for his out-of-control speed and pure hardcore attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand’s motto, “Extremely Foolish Behavior,” perfectly captures the mood of the Madness team: constantly pushing beyond limits without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/8986\/5796\/files\/madness_skateboard_deck_never_die.jpg?v=1779057967\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFriends of the Desert and the Brand’s Global Success\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the moments that definitively cemented Madness Skateboards’ reputation was the release of their first major video, “Friends of the Desert,” in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe video immediately made a splash on the global skateboarding scene thanks to completely out-of-control skateboarding. Huge bowls, brutal speed lines, massive airs, and tricks performed at absurd spots transformed Madness into one of the most talked-about brands of the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe video’s success further skyrocketed board sales and cemented the team’s reputation as one of the heaviest in the entire modern skateboarding scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently, other major projects followed, such as “Mentally Well” and “Foolish Behaviour,” videos that continue to showcase the technical evolution and incredible power of the Madness riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; left: 50%; right: 50%; margin-left: -50vw; margin-right: -50vw; width: 100vw; max-width: 100vw;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" title=\"Madness Skateboards video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bQrLaWZN4-w?si=6e6rWnGO5h6jAXrq\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMadness Hazard Wheels and the apparel line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to skateboard decks, Madness has also developed a complete line of apparel and wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hazard Wheels produced by the brand use high-quality urethane developed to offer grip, speed, and control even during very aggressive sessions in bowls, parks, and fast transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadness wheels are available in different shapes and hardnesses to suit different riding styles, always maintaining a strong graphic identity perfectly aligned with the brand’s vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Madness apparel line has also become very popular thanks to its wild graphics, aggressive artwork, and an aesthetic that perfectly captures the spirit of modern hardcore skateboarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"654\" width=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/8986\/5796\/files\/hazard_wheels_madness_skateboards.webp?v=1779057845\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Return of Bill Weiss and the Future of Madness Skateboards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Madness Skateboards has gone through one of the most challenging periods in its history. Although the brand had managed to build a very strong identity in the global skateboarding scene thanks to innovative boards, a killer team, and a style completely outside the box, the original Madness project underwent major internal changes related to distribution management and the new dynamics of the modern skateboarding market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Bill Weiss explained directly in one of his latest videos released in 2026, much of the Madness project was essentially “taken away” after new financial strategies and corporate investments entered the distribution sector. Many of the team’s historic riders and several key figures within the brand subsequently joined the new Opera Skateboards project, a brand built around a new, much more corporate business structure that strayed far from the original philosophy that had made Madness so strong in its early years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor countless core skaters, this transition felt like the loss of one of the freshest and most authentic companies to emerge in recent years. Madness, in fact, wasn’t just a brand of high-tech boards, but represented a specific vision of skateboarding: powerful, creative, fast, and completely out of control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important news, however, is that Bill Weiss recently confirmed the official return of Madness Skateboards. And this is a huge deal for the entire global skateboarding scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re talking about one of the most important figures in the history of modern skateboarding. Bill Weiss isn’t just a team manager or a businessman, but one of the creators of some of the most iconic brands ever, from Blind to Madness. His return means that Madness could soon be reborn under new leadership, while still maintaining that original philosophy that made the brand so unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many skaters, this new phase represents a real chance to see Madness finally return to the hands of someone who truly understands skateboarding, far from the overly corporate logic that has transformed several historic brands in the scene in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd honestly, given the cultural impact Bill Weiss has had over the last thirty years of global skateboarding, the return of Madness could become one of the most exciting revivals of the new skate generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"504\" width=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/8986\/5796\/files\/bill_weiss_is_back_on_madness_skateboards.jpg?v=1779057538\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMadness Skateboards and Pleasures Milano\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Pleasures Milano, we select only brands that truly bring innovation and authentic skateboarding culture to the global scene, and Madness Skateboards is undoubtedly one of the most interesting brands to emerge in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re talking about boards built with impressive technical care, a killer team, and a philosophy completely focused on the most powerful and creative skateboarding possible. From bowls to mega ramps, through shaped boards and advanced impact-resistant constructions, Madness continues to represent one of the highest levels of modern skateboard technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Pleasures Milano, you’ll find a selection curated by those who have lived and breathed skateboard culture every day for over twenty-five years, choosing only products that are truly suitable for hardcore, technical, and uncompromising skateboarding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/8986\/5796\/collections\/madness_skateboards_decks_clipped_rev_1.jpg?v=1779061525","url":"https:\/\/pleasures-milano-official.myshopify.com\/en\/collections\/madness-skateboards.oembed","provider":"Pleasures Milano Official","version":"1.0","type":"link"}