MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE - Bastien Salabanzi

Currently rebounding from a torn ACL, Bastien Salabanzi has recently started rolling around again. It's been a slow, active healing process; one of the bigger hurdles has been relearning tricks that use to be almost effortless for him. Seeing Bastien skate again, even if he's just nailing the fundamental tricks, is truly inspiring.Subscribe to The Berrics - bit.ly/TheBerricsKZbin
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[@iiiphase4606]

I'm not sure if people realize how gnarly this dude is. Guy has been ripping forever.

[@47tunes23]

Mr HVAC An killing it in Primitive

[@unlikeportraits4099]

I´ve seen him skate a contest when he was 14 years old and he killed it. He landed kickflip front board on a rail every try.

[@perfectjaffa]

Legend you know that

[@130world1]

Mr HVAC exactly why I wouldn't mind him learning a few new tricks whether he's off the board

[@shayrubino9862]

I remember a picture of him doing a backside 180 down the biggest set of stairs I had ever seen.

[@CarroT0P]

The greats go through hard times and come back stronger.

[@polandman6127]

Chris Hansen then explain Andrew Renalds

[@samaxeman123]

hes been through hard as fuck times. addiction battles

[@luigilol]

Poland man bro he's like 50 chill out

[@DilluminatiTV]

Poland man you don't even know how to spell "Reynolds" so clearly you must not know much about him. He's doing just fine.

[@macdiddles7000]

Was and still is my favorite skater. If you haven't seen them watch his flip sorry parts. His skating was so ahead of its time during that era

[@basicbraindead347]

Risto-Matti Kutila i remember that too. he did craziest run i have ever seen live

[@whatshendrix]

He had tricks on lock that today people have a hard time even attempting on film... And he did them in competition... In his early teens... Bastien is unreal!

[@jonianttalainen1194]

I was there too :D

[@zaneinsanedlc8178]

Bastien is my favorite skater! He's awesome!

[@otjunior]

Can wait till his at 100% dude is crazy!

[@LukeToTheHoop]

Everytime I hear this person talk, he seems very honest and positive. I hope he gets to where he wants to. And seeing him skate at what he calls a 100% would be really cool for me too. Go Bastien!

[@JosieOo]

The most beautiful and strongest person I'll ever know. Such a big heart, and so much energy.

[@JosieOo]

Whats with all that hate? I don't even know you... and I meant everything I wrote. Bastien really has a huge heart.

[@shipmaker14]

Woah! Who failed you as a child, you sad little imp

[@Morbidia]

I remember seeing Bastien Salabanzi back in late 90's when he was a kid in london at a contest and he never missed Kickflip backside lipside down a 12stair rail once. Truly amazing natural skilled skater with amazing board control. So great to see him still skating.

[@ThatsMistaTwistToYou]

So good to see you getting back on the board, man! We've missed you!

[@berrics]

We've missed Bastien too!

[@feverXdream]

I'm so glad he's making a full recovery. He's so good, his switch is just as clean as his reg! I remember being really stoked on his part when Flip Sorry came out when Bastien was like 14 or 15...

[@SammyStoneify]

Wow. As a young skater, I somehow never paid much attention to the man, but I knew he was a veteran and I knew he had balls like most, if not all pro skaters. You forget sometimes that these guys are pro athletes, but are also human beings that bend and break like us. I could never picture someone as solid as Luan or Joslin or Walker tearing an ACL or anything like that, but it is possible and you hope for it not to happen, but sometimes it does. It really just makes me respect these guys even more. This is one of those sports where if you aren't sore after a session, you probably didn't give it everything you had. Can't wait to see you fully recovered man.

[@ro_dawg4720]

well said

[@christopheralfaro1340]

Joslin skated n filmed his true part with a torn acl theres lots of interviews with him talking about it

[@christopheralfaro1340]

Joslin skated n filmed his true part with a torn acl theres lots of interviews with him talking about it

[@saiiiiiii1]

Joslin on the other hand is NOT human.

[@MrFlashwall]

Nyjah also skate sls with bad injury

[@UrbanLikwid]

Amazing all these crazy tricks this guy has done and filmed throughout the years and no injury to now, wow!

[@brianholden9386]

He's one of the G.O.A.T. in skateboarding history!

[@NinjaLifestyle]

Good luck w/ speedy recovery dude!

[@draco3271]

NinjaLifestyle fuck you ninja

[@nickmtini]

NinjaLifestyle yoooo

[@TheYuzirneym]

haha my fav youtube skate channel's owner comments on one of my fav skater's video that's makes me feel good peace ninjalifestyle

[@dutchybag]

takes balls to get back after it, all that work you've put into recovery knowing the same thing could happen again. what makes skating so gnarly to me

[@matheriault1]

Great edit, great guy. With this healty attitude I am sure he will be back to 100% in no time. I always love to hear from injured athletes. It's important to be there for friends when they are going through a tough time.

[@Mogely]

I am so happy for bastien!!!!

[@FabienBrunod]

So glad Bastien is back on his board, he's one of my favourites skaters ever, such an amazing, powerful and energic style

[@jasonleon6594]

I think Bastien is like a breath of fresh air. Somehow watching those clips in the beginning opens my eyes to how great and amazing skating is. Also I feel like those tricks show just how long you can keep skating and be ripping shit because he is not so young but is creating a new standard for being able to skate in your 30s. No one wants to stop skating, you know. Get better Bastien!

[@ldred2604]

This video has made my day. Bastien is such an incredible skater, it is such a pleasure to watch him skate and listen to his words. Never met him but he seems quite a humble gentleman, skateboarding needs more like him. Can't wait to see him rip it again and for the next 20 years...

[@notch7751]

Legend

[@akiramatoi4158]

Bastien Salabanzi, Andrew Reynolds, Chad Muska, Mark Appleyard, Geoff Rowley. My To 5 of All Time. Love this dudes style and love his music too as also being a skater & guitarist myself. This dude is a Living Legend. Love'em while we still got'em. Dont wait til theyre gone.

[@raywilbur3478]

The berrics is pushing the limits of what skateboarding journalism can be. This type of feature gives an unprecedented look at a skateboarder's recovery and in doing so, gives us a unique perspective into the life of a masterful skater. Thank you Berrics, I look forward to joining you in the future of skateboard journalism.

[@jovanysj]

Awesome! Welcome back Bastien!!

[@tomkpaine]

really helped me this vid. i had surgery end of may from a skiing accident, been really struggling with it mentally trying to do university and rehab has been a nightmare. really nice to see that pros struggle with it too.

[@skankwave5245]

Good to see new footage of him!

[@user-oj8sg3km7i]

you are a legend! thank you for the support!

[@B0NGERSON]

always has been and always will be one of my favorite skateboarders.

[@OlivL0live]

I always admired you Bastien, it is great that you keep realizing your dream, keep up skating with your style and unique tricks, you're my French hero 😉

[@chetrok1]

Hes a ripper, always dope to see him skate, glad hes rehabbing and getting back

[@Clarke1982]

Great guy, strong work ethic, great attitude. Good luck Bastien.

[@PDillz]

I am late to this video but it was great. the whole vibe of the video was perfect. So glad he was able to make it back, Grew up watching him kill contests.

[@hazymind8684]

can't wait to see you back on the board ! Get well soon G

[@braaaptv6028]

Good 2 c ya back on track! 'hope you'll get well soon!

[@sallowdoll1987]

bless you Bastien and keep blessing skateboarding

[@majorwoody1az1]

bastien is a down to earth bad ass guy and its bad ass to see him on his board again

[@47tunes23]

Dude kills it

[@mildogslad]

Such a nice guy, best of luck to him

[@aidsbot]

So stoked! It's be so strange feeling to start over. But fun.

[@pabloenrikay]

one of the greatest to step foot on a skateboard without a doubt...

[@jasontackett6824]

I grew up watching this dude... Amazing story. I love you bro

[@kwote]

Always rad to see dudes making the most of their injuries.

[@biilybob1]

So hyped for him!

[@BeatleJesse]

Keep up the good work Bastien!

[@jasielcalixto]

Welcome back to life, dude!

[@supernewuser]

Man watching him skate around was great.

[@valentinom.4390]

The kinesiologyst did a great job, glad to see Bastien skating again.

[@LexingtonAR]

Bastien was always doing tricks way before their time. The Sorry days when he would big flip front board huge rails. Can still remember having one of his Flip digi boards. Glad to see everything went well for him in surgery

[@pokyannick10]

bravo Bastien, je te suis depuis que tu es gosse et je suis super content que tu sois en bonne phase de rémission !!

[@dw6424]

Lots of love for you Bastien!! youre the best

[@baldemarhernandez4684]

I grew up on u bastien my childhood hero I went through this also I had a ACL tear and it set me back then by the time I completely healed I got this awesome job and then I had kids I still skate but pretty much tearing my knee gave me a good job and 2 kids at the age of 26 gotta love skating.

[@baldemarhernandez4684]

I actually tore both of my ACL's at the same time

[@racketship3618]

fuck yes Bastien good to see, also this is amazing content and quality shout out to the berrics how aint this blowin up

[@filmbuff4]

those clips in the beginning...unreal...those double flips!

[@661EASTON89]

I wish people were bigger fans of Bastien. We had a Primitive demo here where I live back in Feb 2016 and all of the younger kids had no idea who he was.. me and my friends recognized him right away. Just sucks that he doesn't get that recognition.

[@ianturnbow7011]

Dope to see he's healing well.

[@mariomiller6718]

Damn, hope he'll be back soon... killing it!

[@steezyian8056]

WELCOME BACK BASTIEN !!!

[@jakerambow7030]

One of the best ever.

[@Maxtasy888]

Can't wait to see him back on the big stage! :3

[@brettweir9992]

man this is sensational! Don't know where you're at now but hope it's where you wannab

[@boneless_productions1016]

Oh snap! He's back

[@DanieleGalli79]

can't wait to see Bastien 100 % !

[@SincereDoper]

been a fan ever since i saw his part in sorry, guy is a fucking legend.

[@sethcox1500]

Yeah man...mad love for salabanzi...your best part ain't even been made yet...😌

[@MrCervantesent]

Anybody else enjoy seeing pro skaters do basic tricks with calm music? It's very relaxing.

[@KratosMayhem]

I rolled both of my ankles least year first time a slight roll on my left ankle.With a brace I was able to skate lightly until it healed all the way.Second ankle roll was my right ankle which was easy more severe and it took me off my board for 2.5 month's before I could even start ollieing again. At least after about 2.5 weeks I was able to push without pain. I could never imagine being not even able to push on my board for as long as Bastien did glad he's skating again.

[@shelbymiller2323]

One of the greatest

[@snatchback5598]

good to see him back on his board again.....

[@tyronedavenport5896]

Welcome back!

[@federicoborghesi1949]

Good luck Bastien!

[@SVTCO]

Been skating for 14 years, he's the best rail skater I've ever seen!

[@willou199]

Courage Bastien!!! gros soutien des français, tu as tjs ete au top!!

[@notworthit7]

Love the Berrics

[@berrics]

We love you all

[@stevehamilton5430]

First skate and he's still bustin the moves, crazy!

[@p1rz666]

Welcome back Bastien

[@freshafro7098]

WELCOME BACK!

[@xianguillermo6900]

Much love!!

[@skulleagletartat]

Good job, SLS big section makes my knees hurt watching it.

[@tdogee]

Fuck, he did more than I would do after missing only 2 days of skating lol. Str8 love this dudes fakie flips tho..

[@berrics]

Ahahah, he rips

[@propskate]

one of the all-time great

[@japegueisuairmahoje4894]

Bastien never give up 🙌🏿💪🏿

[@kennethfrancis6209]

Listen i am 30 years old i started skatin in 1997 at 10 years old, ive watched him the whole career hes had and honestly hes top 3 skaters of all time in my eyes. Noone and i meen noone goes harder then bastien, or geoff rowley. Flat out

[@Doomreb]

kenneth francis, i hear you, he's always gonna be in my top fav skaters. let's face it he was on flip when he was a kid. that says it all.

[@furleysbrain]

Reynolds too. He's still filming. Still landing bolts. Still steezy as hell.

[@stevec8192]

Could throw Arto in there too, Flip was insane back in early/ mid 2000’s only team that came somewhat close in skill and gnarliness was girl/chocolate

[@jonplad3596]

yohe luck to see he in macba .... the best show that i can see in my life

[@gojira8249]

kenneth francis couldn’t agree more. Geoff, Bastien def my favorites too. So much style. So unique. Geoff is raw and Bastien is smooth as fuck.

[@johnconnerhudgeons]

Legend among legends.

[@Losangelespharaohs]

Pretty inspiring story.. Shot out Bastien man!!

[@RubesTune]

Good Luck Bastien!

[@newmattygosling]

when i lived skateboarding every day this guy was the best, his style is fucking banging, at that big globe tour thing he was insane, a flip demo at my local skatepark he tre flipped and landed with his feet crossed on a 20ft tall bank, it was mad

[@yonosabo1165]

its like what was happening with me. i jumped from a huge gap. and landed on my anckle all the weight. but yet no one gave a damn. it would mean alot if u guys signed a deck and send it to me. btw love u guys so much. u guys grew and u guys got me into skateboarding. i belive if i didnt saw the berrics channel. my anckle would of been 100% k. lol. lmao. still thank u guys for the gift. love u guys so much. leaning new tricks evrey day.

[@vgrepairs]

benny beetv WTF bro

[@AMskatemagazine]

Brave on you, courage à toi

[@MrEdit74]

Bastien is an awesome skateboarder and for us in Europe he was the dude they play with the Big Guy's in USA and around the World.

[@NewWestFilmsTV]

Bastien voy a ti bro! Saludos desde PR

[@ottoman22988]

My style is based on your style bro! Bastien the Best!!!

[@buzzbuzzard4695]

Your the man!

[@setiireserpentedcaskhavell688]

Good luck brotha 👍

[@labelskater613]

I remember moving to anaheim and getting a job at knotts berry farm. They said I could only wear all black shoes and immediatly I went and got is all blacked out signature vans. I loved this dude in the early 2000's. Still do. Glad he is getting better. Dude fucking rips

[@realniggaallthetime3003]

Bastien dont stop the evolution goddamn

[@TSHEFU]

Hell yeah Bastien!

[@queenhenryviii]

Legend.

[@figgstersadventures9132]

I know how that feel, I had to Switch to Goofy after skating reg for so many years. I torn ACL and meniscus

[@xSpooby]

holy shit! i haven't seen this guy since the sorry videos. i feel old as shit now! he was just a kid back then! (but then again so was i) i haven't skated in probably 16 years, but i really want to get back into it.

[@rtcbr3328]

quality content. always