The Carlsbad City Library is planning for their teen Summer Reading Program “You are Here @ Your Library” and our children’s “One World, Many Stories”. This exciting and rewarding program, offered annually, encourages the teens of our community to retain their reading skills during the summer by reading for fun. BambooSK8 was happy to donate some skateboard decks to help their cause.
The reading program offered at all three of our Carlsbad Library locations, runs for seven weeks and is open to all young people between the ages of 3 and 18 years old. To keep their participants coming back week after week, they offer educational activities, special programs and weekly prizes. Last summer, they had more than 4,000 children and 400 teens take part in their program and expect to serve even more this year! Education is power!!
Clean Vibes Trading Post, is a 501(c)3 organization that promotes recycling at large outdoor events throughout the United States. The Clean Vibes Trading Post rewards individuals who collect recyclable materials during the events with products such as skateboards from BambooSK8.
Bonnaroo attracts a national audience of up to 80,000 attendees daily and is one of the largest music festivals in the United States. As the only North American festival to receive a high-ranking Greener Festival award for three consecutive years, Bonnaroo is also recognized as an event that is committed to promoting environmental responsibility.
This is the fourth year the Clean Vibes Trading Post will be operating at Bonnaroo and several other events across the country. The cans and bottles which individuals collect become a currency of sort, and the more recycling gathered, the more valuable items they can “purchase.” Providing immediate rewards enables us to directly engage people in the clean up process, educate them about the importance of recycling, and ensures that we divert as much material as possible from the landfill.
June 7th was “Go Green Family Night” at Lakeview Elementary School in Lakeside California. It was an educational night that guided family and students on ways to decrease their carbon footprint. Everything from electric cars, to solar power energy, and of course bamboo skateboards. The kids loved the bamboo skateboards and were thrilled about removable tattoos. The parents on the other hand we’re excited to take home some bamboosk8 coasters. Thanks to Kris Childs for putting on a great event. Until next year…
Saturday was El Camino H.S. Skate Club’s last contest of the year. It took place at YMCA Skatepark in Encinitas on a perfectly sunny day. The group was led by Isabelle Fried (Gravity Skateboard Team Rider). About a dozen or so of the clubs skaters made it out to a jam session format. Everyone was having a great time, and the energy was so positive. Taking 1st place in the contest was Club President and graduating senior, Joe. Congrats!!!
For those of you in foreign countries, we can ship outside of our current system (which uses UPS) and use USPS, to get a cheaper shipping price. We are working on getting our shopping cart to handle this request directly, but in the meantime, if you are interested in getting a deck. Send us an email on the contact form that states:
A. What you want to purchase exactly and the quantity.
B. Your shipping address (street, city, state, country, zip code)
We sincerely apologize for the production delays, but we will have more 8″ decks and other sizes in a few more weeks – likely near end of June/early July. For those that need a deck now, we suggest trying the 8.25″ decks, which seem to work great for those who try them or the 7.75″. We’ll also be introducing the new pro model JEFF WRIGHT signature deck, as well as a brand new redesigned 39″ square tail warrior bamboo longboard. We’ll also have the new 7″ termite grom deck and 10×33″ old school pool deck.
What style of skater are you (street, vert, pool, freestyle)? street and freestyle
How much do you weigh? 120
How was the POP in comparison to other decks? i rode my friends and i liked it compared to normal decks
Did the POP help you get higher air for your tricks? yes
How was the razer tail? good
Did you experience any pressure cracks? no
How long did the deck last? i dont know it wasnt mine but im about to buy one of yours
How was the performance overall? i really liked it
Would you give a thumbs up to these decks? If not, Why? yes
Will you be purchasing another BambooSK8 deck? about to
Where did you hear about BambooSK8? by friend
Message recieved: May.08.2011 at 1:28:18::
Contact’s Name: Michael Kieth Channel
Location: La Veta
What size deck? 7.75
What style of skater are you (street, vert, pool, freestyle)? to be honest i dont know yet, i’m still in the learning stage.
How much do you weigh? 120 ibs
How was the POP in comparison to other decks? the pop is way better then an average maple deck
Did the POP help you get higher air for your tricks? yes it did, as a matter of fact its hard to skate any other deck other than a bamboo deck
How was the razer tail? its ok..not great, might want to make it a little thicker
Did you experience any pressure cracks? i do have cracks in it, the bamboo is slowly peeling off the board
How long did the deck last? around a year, year and a half
How was the performance overall? great, my board was 10x lighter then any of my friends boards who bought maple boards
Would you give a thumbs up to these decks? If not, Why? i would definity give a thumbs up, i think we need to have more bamboo boards instead of maple decks
Will you be purchasing another BambooSK8 deck? yes i will,
Where did you hear about BambooSK8? i found them myself out of my own curiousity.
Andrew Reynolds filmed part of his Stay Gold Video here, the Termite kids skated with Shaun White a few weeks ago and so many skaters learned to skate here or practiced there. BambooSK8 did a 1 day teaching event at the school there to inspire the skate kids about the importance of education. We are sad to see that ramp go!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=939FACJV2dE
Shame on them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So many pastors feel their church is a hotel for saints and not a hospital for sinners. They have it all wrong!!!!!!!! I wish I had 10 minutes with that guy to see if he is beyond redemption or even has a soul…if he has any soul left…he may listen to an old youth pastor that is an advocate and knows the good that comes from skateboarding…ARGGGGGG! If you have his email…I would love to have it. Best of luck to Heidi and all her saints! - our friend Ron
Message recieved: May.01.2011 at 9:35:36::
Contact’s Name: Chris S.
Location: Warrensville Heights,OH
What size deck? 8.25
What style of skater are you (street, vert, pool, freestyle)? street,freestyle
How much do you weigh? 140
How was the POP in comparison to other decks? it was a dramatic change that i enjoy
Did the POP help you get higher air for your tricks? Yes and i feel that it’s also pops faster
How was the razer tail? good
Did you experience any pressure cracks? not yet (hopefully i won’t)
How long did the deck last? I still have it
How was the performance overall? Great and amazing
Would you give a thumbs up to these decks? If not, Why? Yes!!
Will you be purchasing another BambooSK8 deck? Yes i will
Where did you hear about BambooSK8? Hookit.com a year ago
On 4/22/11, we were featured on CW6 morning news in San Diego to promote skateboarding and sustainability per Earth Week festivities. BambooSK8 promoted their bamboo skateboards and longboards while Jeff Wright and Nick Sauls tore things up in the background.
Job Description
**Please be sure to answer questions at bottom of job description**
**Please be sure to include a clickable link to your online portfolio.**
We’re looking for an Entry-Level Graphic Design intern for a 3 month contract. The position pays $10 / hour and it’s a great way to build your portfolio with a company who has proven itself as a stepping ground to advancement in the action sports industry
Bamboosk8 is a manufacturer of eco-friendly bamboo skateboards and is a division of BambooBuddy; a bamboo materials company but has the same owners. Our business model is positioned to completely revolutionize the skateboard industry and forever change the environmental landscape. We are working with top core deck brands, helping develop local shop programs and helping to save a few maple trees while we are at it. If you are ready to make a difference in the world, work hard without whining and get some killer real-world experience – then we are happy to meet with you. Please note that this position requires design work beyond action sports and into the commercial world with some of our Fortune 500 customers.
We are currently seeking: Graphic Design Interns (paid)
• Oceanside, CA working directly with the CEO and COO
• A minimum of 3 day per week (24 hours) in the office is expected but the internship requires a full 40 hours per week, 3 month internship
Past interns have gone on to work for Fox Moto-X, Sole Tech, BambooSK8, Dark Horse Distribution, HARO Bicycles, Rock Star Energy drink, etc. This position could lead to a full time job for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
• Create vividly colorful and vibrant content that connects the message of our brands.
• Content will include brochures, catalogs, flyers, web design, etc.
• Brands represented: www.bamboosk8.com www.bamboobuddy.com www.bodhiloka.com
Internship Requirements:
• Applicants should be active participants with a thorough understanding of the skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding youth culture; prefer skateboarding-focused.
• Applicants required to work under intense deadlines
• Applicants should be outgoing and personable with good social and conversational skills
• Must be analytical, process driven, detail oriented and be trusted to get the job done
• Must be able to manage your time with outside life, work, etc.
• Must be a leader and a self-starter…but also maintain the ability to work independently
• Prefer college graduates with at least 2 years experience
**Your resume should be molded to fit our needs and be focused on action sports; no cookie-cutter resumes**
***No cover letters please!*** – Remove them entirely when submitting,
Put in your answers to these 5 questions where the cover letter would normally be.
1. What are the 3 biggest clients you have produced design work for?
2. What do you feel makes you a qualified candidate?
3. Why have you chosen BambooSK8?
4. What days of the week are you available to come in and work at least 3 full days?
5. What are your future goals?
Please submit your resume and answer to the questions to info@bamboosk8.com
What style of skater are you (street, vert, pool, freestyle)? Street.
How much do you weigh? 120 lbs.
How was the POP in comparison to other decks? It lasted so much longer, as a matter of fact, it never lost its pop. The board sounded crisp until the day it snapped.
Did the POP help you get higher air for your tricks? Yeah it helped when I needed to ollie onto a high ledge to perform my grinds or rwhen I was doing a trick over something.
How was the razer tail? My board didn’t razor tail at.
Did you experience any pressure cracks? No I did not.
How long did the deck last? 4 months and some change.
How was the performance overall? Amazing, after skating this deck, all of the other companies felt like Wal-Mart boards.
Would you give a thumbs up to these decks? If not, Why? Yes!!
Will you be purchasing another BambooSK8 deck? Yeah! When I get some money.
Where did you hear about BambooSK8? Hookit.com and Friends who use these decks.
We are very proud of our 9th class of interns, who have all done an exceptional job this semester at UASS = University of Action Sports and Sustainability. We celebrated with a wonderful dinner at Hill Street Cafe in Oceanside; thanks Louie!!
Wyatt, Geoff and intern Linsday had a great time speaking to 125+ high school students at HTHNC in San Marcos on Thursday, 17th. It’s always exciting to see kids ask intelligent questions, as many of the students did. It’s also nice to see a school put focus on sustainability, music and the arts, etc. We also hooked the schools art class up with decks to paint on for an upcoming art project. Photos to come soon! Thanks again HTHNC!
Mike Rogers from Grind for Life and Geoff Koboldt of BambooSK8 were featured on NBC TV in San Diego at 6:45am to promote the Clash at Clairemont event this Saturday which benefits the cancer charity, 11-6pm, $10/door – www.clashatclairemont.com
Pro skaters to include: Tony Hawk, PLG, Bucky Lasek, Andy Macdonald, Christian Hosoi and many others.
BambooSK8 will be selling limited edition bamboo “clash” decks which proceeds will benefit Grind for Life. These are perfect for autograph signing – limited to 20 decks only!!!
Growth, in terms of business, is necessary in order to survive. Some times, and in many markets, that growth can come at too high a cost to the environment. Geoff Koboldt of BambooSk8 is a highly conscious individual who’s actively growing business attacks these concerns. You might even call him an activist, and not just an entrepreneur. This is why we are pleased to feature him and his company in this weeks : “10 Q’s With…”; our question and answer series that’s aimed at offering insight to our readers who are interested in the ‘Adventure’ of becoming: The Boss.
We will be speaking at the local High Tech High School in San Marcos on Thursday to about 150 students. Goal will be to educate them on sustainability, economics of being green and skateboarding culture. We love to give back to the community and educating young kids holds a special place in our heart. Education is vital…
Our prayers are with the country of Japan and especially to our friends there who have been affected by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake. It might be ironic, but our 42″ double-kick longboard featured a Japanese tsunami graphic. We’d like to offer $10/complete or $5/deck to be donated to the RED CROSSto help the Japanese for those who purchase this tsunami deck. We thank you in advance for helping.
Specs: 42” x 9.25”
You can never go wrong with 2 double-kicks for that old school nostalgic feel of Dogtown days of summer. The art reflects a Japanese tsunami with the BambooSK8 boat making its way through the violent waters with birds flying through the horizon reflecting peace and tranquility; similar to the ecological stance BambooSK8 is taking currently as we change the paradigm to that of sustainable resources. Carve and charge through high-speed turns with no rubbing while enjoying that fresh breeze in your face as you bomb that hill or simply cruise the beach walk or college campus. The bamboo used in our decks come from managed bamboo forests and is of the highest quality; trust only the BambooSK8 name.
e-dubble is an independent hip-hop artist from Baltimore, Maryland that released his debut album Hip Hop is Good in December 2009. Shortly after the release he began releasing a new song each week titled Freestyle Friday sampling artists from multiple genres such as Lykke Li, Yacht, Regina Spektor, Tom Petty, The Black Keys, The Cold War Kids, Health and even Guns N Roses. Just like his album Hip Hop is Good all of the Freestyle Friday were written, recorded and produced by him with the exception of the sample(s) used in the songs. In the final Freestyle Friday “Robots Can’t Drink” he brought everything full circle by sampling his own song “Robots Pop Songs” from Hip Hop is Good.
At a time when the music industry’s future is uncertain, labels and artist are coercing one another for profits and a genre filled with narcissistic personas e-dubble is doing things differently. His drive and focus are commendable on any level but what truly sets him apart is motive which can be summed up in his most recent 25 track mixtape Written Thursday. http://www.writtenthursday.com
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