We recently had one of our Midwest interns head over to check out the skateboard action at 3rd lair’s Southern Slaughter event in Minnesota.  3rd Lair has done a great job over the years holding a ton of events including the King of Groms for young skaters (groms, termites).  Congrats to our buddy Yasha who took 2nd place.  Yasha is a level 3 Eco Tribe skater on Hookit.com for BambooSK8 and skated our OWL&Cat deck.

We are incredibly stoked to release our newest 4th generation bamboo skateboard.  All of the testing over the past 6 months has revealed this to be the very best quality bamboo deck yet featuring new design layout, more concave and incredible POP.  Website will be updated soon to reflect the availability of decks and graphic decks, which includes a new Sutsu Owl&Cat short deck graphic and a 44″ pintail Quatzelcoatal graphic.  We think these are the best skateboards in the world based on strength, pop, sustainability and price.  Let us know what you think!

Due to the holiday break, our offices will be closed from December 24th to January 2nd. Please get all your orders in now before 3pm on the 23rd. All orders after that we will ship on Monday, January 2nd. Wishing you all seasons greetings from all of us at BambooSK8 – thank you for choosing us for your skateboards needs. Happy 2012!!!

We plan to have the new batch of bamboo decks ready to go around the 2nd week of January; maybe sooner!! This includes short decks in all sizes from 7.5-8.5″ including a new graphic. Longboards – pintails, square tails, double kicks and locker cruizers. We have an awesome new pintail graphic representing the mayan aztecs. We have some changes to our shopping cart happening over the next 2 weeks so we apologize if you experience any errors. If you want to place an order over the phone – feel free to call us at 760 967 4990.

We are updating our website very soon with all of the new changes to our team.
Note that Jeff Wright does not skate for us and hasn’t since October 2011 but we are still selling his decks until they are all gone… FYI – they are discounted.

BambooSK8 team ready to destroy the competition (not the forest) at Tampa Am

Oceanside, December 1st, 2011: BambooSK8 couldn’t be more excited for its team riders, Matt Cartledge and Ryan Strader to be competing this weekend against 200 of the best amateur skateboarders in the world at the Tampa Am in Tampa, Florida.
When team manager Nate Wooldridge was asked why it is so important for Ryan and Matt to be at the Tampa Am representing BambooSK8, he answered, “Because it is simply the biggest amateur competition of the year and anybody that is important in the industry is going to be there.” No doubt that BambooSK8 is banking on this by sending their 2 best skaters who are a part of a newly developed team for 2012. It is the company’s goal that strong results in this competition will be the catalyst to bringing the brand to the forefront of the skateboard industry as more skaters will recognize the extra POP and the incredible strength that bamboo skate decks provide for their skaters and fans of the eco-minded brand.
Matt and Ryan who have similar styles are known for being down to skate any terrain whether it is ledges, manual pads, big gaps, handrails, weird obstacles, you name it and they will both skate it. Recently Ryan just landed a frontside 270 to switch frontslide boardslive shuv; a monster of a trick. Matt’s style has been compared to Sierra Fellers while Ryan’s has been compared to Chris Roberts. Ryan Strader is from Austin, Texas and, in addition to BambooSK8, is sponsored by Capital Skate Park, DVS, Good Life wheels, The Shop in Oak Cliff, Silver Trucks, FKD Bearings. The 18-year-old Matt Cartledge is also sponsored by Bunger Sayville Skate Shop, and is from Wantagh, New York.
The Tampa Am is hosted at the Skate Park of Tampa, also known as SPoT. The park has gained recognition over the years from hosting Pro and Amateur events that have featured riders such as Bob Burnquist, Bucky Lasek, and Danny Way. The Skate Park of Tampa has been open since 1993 and has hosted the Tampa Am annually since 1994. This year’s event starts at 9:00 am Thursday, December 1st and goes until 9:00pm on Sunday, December 4th. The Skate Park of Tampa is located at 4215 East Columbus Drive in Tampa, FL.
For more information about BambooSK8 please contact:
Geoff Koboldt – President
info@bamboosk8.com
www.bamboosk8.com

About BambooSK8:
BambooSK8 is an ecologically-based skateboard brand and manufacturer of high quality skateboards made from sustainable bamboo from managed forests. They are social entrepreneurs who believe that giving back to their communities is as equally important as profits. They passionately hope to inspire others to take actionable steps towards preserving our natural environment.

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BambooSK8 would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. It is a time to reflect on being grateful; freedom, democracy, fresh water, clean air, bamboo skateboards.

We will not process any orders after 3pm on Tuesday…so get your orders in. We are closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Therefore, all orders will go out on Monday 28th.

Look for Ryan competing in the TAMPA AM very soon – representing BambooSK8!!

This is an international contest that we are a part of right now… we need all the votes and comments we can get so we can WIN.

GO TO www.facebook.com/ispo.brandnew.awards and “like” it
GO TO “hottest brands” on the left side
Click the arrow to VOTE for your favorite
Search through the list for BAMBOOSK8 – click on it… then hit the “like” button and  leave a positive comment

We’ve only got 2 weeks to promote this so we need to do it over and over again! THANK YOU!!!!

Click to read a brand new article in EARTHTIMES about BambooSK8.

http://www.earthtimes.org/green-blogs/eco-friendly-fashion/bamboo-skateboards-bamboosk8-02-Nov-11/

We are sorry to say that we have sold out of 8.25″ and 8.5″ bamboo blank decks and will likely not produce any new ones until around January/February 2012.  We recommend trying out our 8″ decks, which have a tighter wheelbase and therefore seem to be good to the average skater who normally skates the larger 8.25″ size.

Oceanside, California (PR Buzz) October 7th, 2011: BambooSK8, a leading developer of eco-friendly bamboo skateboard decks, will be an impressionable exhibitor at the Sacred Craft surfboard expo at the Del Mar fairgrounds October 8-9^th.  The revolutionary companies bamboo longboards and skateboards are proof that progress is being made in the skate industry towards more eco-conscious business practices.  “The time is now to start making incremental changes in our industry and lead a new generation of responsible consumers,” say’s Geoff Koboldt, President of BambooSK8.

BambooSK8 will maintain an exciting booth in the “skate zone”, a section that will feature ramps, a longboarding slalom course, and tarp surfing. Along with surfboard shapers, designers, and manufacturers they will be spreading the word about how the surf and skate communities are becoming more eco-conscious and changing the paradigm. They will also be showcasing a range of longboards from the 31.5” locker cruizers to the 42” double-kick, as well as the new “Ride for Earth” skateboard deck, which plants a tree in Europe for every deck sold.  Forward-thinking products such as their wheels, made from 20% corn; which helps to displace the petroleum in traditional urethane wheel production, will also be seen on their completes.

Why skateboards at a surf expo?  Mark Olson, Operations Manager, at BambooSK8 explains, “Surf brands, such as Lost, are expanding into the skateboard market which is why one of the most impactful surf events, Sacred Craft Expo, has expanded this year into having a skate zone.  With us being a local and growing manufacturer of skateboards with a longboard division it is important to support our industry as it grows and progresses.” BambooSK8, like the surfboard manufacturers that will be present, is focused on being at the forefront of innovation and eco-friendly practices.

The Sacred Craft surfboard expo will feature over 150 booths, making it the largest consumer surfboard expo ever produced.  Another highlight will be during the Sustainable Craft Showcase, an area that is dedicated to the manufacture of surfboards using more environmentally friendly materials. Surfboard designer and futurist Carl Ekstrom will be honored at the event during the “Tribute to the Masters Shape-off” where six shapers chosen by Ekstrom compete to shape the best surfboard based on an original Ekstrom design. The event, which includes a lot of music, food, surfboard shaping and giveaways starts on Saturday at 10am and ends at 6pm while on Sunday it starts at 10am but only goes until 4pm. Follow BambooSK8 on twitter @bamboosk8 or Facebook @bamboosk8 for exciting opportunities to win special prizes at this monumental event – www.sacredcraftexpo.com

BambooSk8 was proud to help out for the 4th straight year by donating goods and $ donation to the Standup for Skateparks charity event in Beverly Hills at billionaire Ron Burkle’s green acres estate.  I know, you are all asking – who the hell is Ron Burkle?  If you ever shopped at Ralph’s food stores, then there’s one connection.  How about owning a piece of the Pittsburgh Penguins or owning 20% of Barnes and Noble; there’s more!  Anyhow, lucky for Tony Hawk that Ron provides his humble abode to let Tony invite 850 guests at a price of $400 donation each to mingle with celebrities (if you are lucky or brave) like actor Mark Wahlberg or mega producer Jon Favreau or UFC champion Chuck Lidell or rockstar Perry Farrel of Janes Addiction, watch some live music by the Black Keys (yet, literally 20 feet in front of you on a tiny little stage), watch some amazing skating on the vert ramp (amazing that they are allowed to bring the massive ramp and tear up Ron’s yard) with Shaun White, Tony Hawk, Mitchie Brusco, Bucky Lasek, as well as bmx freestyle by Matt Hoffman, get a ton of free shit from a variety of vendors (t-mobile, art of board, dub, nixon, birdhouse, pinks, wahoo’s, best buy, etc.), chat with pro skaters like Mike Vallely, Jamie Thomas, Kevin Stab, etc., and a ton more….  The live auctions this year were off the hook with autographed guitars by Pearl Jam, Taylor Swift, Rancid, Janes Addiction and the coolest one that Geoff bid on and won = the 1950′s Fender Telecaster toured with and autographed by all members of Green Day.  Other auction items included a tricked out Ford Explorer that went for over $40k, a customized triumph motorcycle by Roland Sands that went for $30k, a ton of autographed pro skateboards (paul rodriguez, nyjay houston, ryan scheckler and shaun white) completely framed by sk8ology, as well as the opportunity to get your own pro skateboard made by Tony Hawk’s team for $250.  Our BambooSK8 skate board autographed by the band CHERRI BOMB on Hollywood Records went for $70 the last bid we saw, but hopefully more.  Needless to say, despite the down economy, things were looking up for charity this year as people reached deep into their pockets.  We can all feel good about helping to get skateparks built in low income, at-risk neighborhoods throughout this great country of ours.  The foundation has helped 405 parks get build already in 49 states; Connecticut is the only one remaining.

BambooSK8 is proud to donate both $ and skateboards for the 4th straight year.  This years event is again at Billionaire Ron Burkles estate in Beverly Hills.

2011 Auction Items

If you can’t make it to Stand Up For Skateparks, you can still bid on these amazing items. For information or to make a proxy bid,  contact us.

• Your Own Pro Model Skateboard! Your name or your child’s name on an absolutely one-of-a-kind skateboard deck, with artwork created by Tony’s personal designer, custom made by Zazzle and ArtsProjekt, and ready to hang in a custom frame by Sk8ology.
• Taylor guitar autographed by Taylor Swift
• Green Day Autographed Fender Road Worn ’50 Telecaster guitar
• Jane’s Addiction Autographed Fender Classic Jaguar guitar
• Eddie Vedder Autographed Ukulele
• Fender acoustic guitar signed by Rancid
• Recycled Skateboard Table: 42″ high x 31″ top, made from 100% recycled skateboards embedded in a durable epoxy resin, from Art Of Board.
• Pearl Jam Autographed Fender Stratocaster
• Custom Tony Hawk McSqueeb surfboard by Beau Irvine – PIETY surfboards
• Beverly Hills Hotel Package – 2-night stay in a Bungalow Garden Suite with brunch for two in the Polo Lounge.
• Encore Las Vegas package – 2-night stay in a suite at Encore with Spa treatment for two and dinner for two at Sinatra.
• Viking River Cruise package Europe or Russia for two – valued at $10,000
• Kelly Slater Autographed Channel Island surfboard
• Autographed skateboard decks from Tony Hawk and other top pros like Paul Rodriguez, Ryan Sheckler, Nyjah Huston, and Shaun White
• Autographed BambooSK8 skateboard signed by Cherri Bomb; Hollywood Records
• BambooSK8 42″ double kick tsunami longboard

In an effort to become EVEN more green BambooSK8 forms an alliance with another environmentally conscious company in San Diego County, Buster Biofuels. Buster Biofuels creates a positive alternative to diesel for companies and restaurants in the greater San Diego County area by reclaiming cooking oil and from it creating biodiesel.  What is biodiesel you ask????

Biodiesel refers to a clean burning fuel made from vegetable oil, or animal fat-based. It is made from renewable resources and has lower emissions, making it better for the environment then any other fuel source that is mainstreamed in our society today. Biodiesel can also be used in any diesel vehicle, which makes it extremely accessible. Founder Buster Halterman, former professional skateboarder, believes that his passion for the environment and his deep yearning to try to create a meaningful company to the creation of this company.

Some services that Buster Biofuels have include:
-Free Used Oil Collection
-Bin and Barrel Clean Up
-Fuel Delivery

http://busterbiofuels.com/alliance/bamboo-sk8/  

http://www.actionsportsnow.com/Giveaways.aspx#bamboosk8

Send us an essay, poem, photo, or video explaining how “bamboo is the new green” and you will be eligible to win two Bamboo Sk8 completes, plus a $500 credit at your favorite local action sports business!

Bambook Sk8 is an awesome company to partner with on our latest giveaway. They take environmental stewardship and community involvement to an amazing level–check them out. We hope they inspire you as much as they do us, so we’re giving you a chance to sound off about being eco-minded. Tell us how “bamboo is the new green,” and you may be selected as a finalist for our giveaway later in September. The winner will receive two Bamboo Sk8 Completes, delivered to your local action sports business, along with a $500 in store credit.

Here’s whatcha do:
If you haven’t already, create an account at ASN (it’s free).
Email us an original photo, essay, poem or (link to a) video explaining how bamboo is the new green.
Include your full name, ASN username, mailing address, name and location of your favorite local action sports business, and a phone number where we can reach you (important).
Email us at bamboosk8@actionsportsnow.com. Submissions are due by September 21.
We will select finalists and put them on Facebook and our Blog for community voting at the end of the month.
This is a great prize and a great opportunity to show your green IQ and love of skateboarding. We can’t wait to read your submissions.

Special Contest Bonus:
Just for submitting your entry, you will be able to download free music from Bamboo Sk8′s website. You can preview their musical selections here: http://www.bamboosk8.com/misc/music.php

Stop by and see us this weekend… also check us out on CW6 news in San Diego on Friday morning.

We are excited to introduce our 11th class of interns this semester at UASS = University of Action Sports and Sustainability here at BambooSK8.  Our pro skater Jeff Wright took them all to a nice lunch at Bull Taco; one of Jeff’s many awesome sponsors.  From left to right: Kyle, Tyler, Jeff, Chelsea, Erin, Jennifer, Woodrow

Intern class 11

http://www.bamboosk8.com/bamboosk8/history/

We all know Rome wasn’t built overnight. The same goes for BambooSK8. For the past few years, we’ve devoted our attention to producing the best possible bamboo skateboard on the market that is up to the standard of the average pro skateboard out there. Reality is – if it isn’t, then why even bother trying to compete in the market. Nonetheless, you have to start somewhere…and for us, that start was a few years ago. It was our intent to change the market from 100% maple to 100% bamboo skateboards; a lofty goal. While the 100%’s were pretty awesome at one time, in terms of the strength and durability, they were too flat for the average consumer who needed a deeper concave. Unfortunately, for as cool as bamboo is as a natural resource, it does have its limitations in terms of how far you can bend it. The result of too much bending is a surface crack at the point of flux running left to right. The same holds true for maple though when bending it too far as well. It’s just inherent in natural resources being pushed beyond their natural limits. Anyhow, so that left us over time working on other mixes, different glues, different pressing techniques, different press times, etc. Fast forward to 2011 and here we are today with a deck that is 70% bamboo by content. That’s 70% more than the 100% maple, which is a step in the right direction. This deck shape with the concave pleases a significant portion of the skaters who skate the decks…that’s why we have so many repeat customers. We don’t claim that it will please everyone as a deck purchase is a personal choice based on your style of skating and preferences (concave, wheelbase, shape, etc.). We hope that for you who are reading this can see that our best intentions are towards the environment and taking small steps in the right direction; we’ve only got 1 planet folks – let’s take care of it and each other! For those who choose to skate a bambooSK8 deck, we appreciate you! See fan testimonials at www.bamboosk8.com/fans

We’d like to give a big shout out to our buddy Big Eddie B from Michigan. Eddie exemplifies what it means to love skateboarding and support an eco company like BambooSK8. We are very proud of him!!

Our pro skater Jeff Wright is now sponsored by Bull Taco. If you haven’t eaten at Bull Taco – go there now – it’s delicious!!!
www.bulltaco.com – inauthentic mexican! 1815 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054

Sutsu Icon, Smashed and circles – all bamboo skateboards are specially reduced clearance items – limited remaining inventory and then gone forever!

Message recieved: August.02.2011 at 6:19:18::

Contact’s Name: Elijah S.

Location: Cedar Hills, Utah

What size deck? 7.25

What style of skater are you (street, vert, pool, freestyle)? I would have to say freestyle cause thats mostly all I do all day.

How much do you weigh? 135

How was the POP in comparison to other decks? I’ve had Element which sucked!, I’ve had Plan B it was really good, and I’ve had Enjoi the only thing I liked about it is that it was small I like small boards but I jumped on the bamboo the pop was awesome I started landing bigger tricks than I could with the other boards.

Did the POP help you get higher air for your tricks? Yes, I could get verials done faster and I’m getting the tre done more.

How was the razer tail? I rarely ever get razor tail and I didn’t get one with this board.

How long did the deck last? I’m still using it!

How was the performance overall? It great I love it I wanna stay on this board forever!

Would you give a thumbs up to these decks? If not, Why? Yes I would I would give it 10!

Will you be purchasing another BambooSK8 deck? Yes I’m going to do it for as long as I can.

Where did you hear about BambooSK8? I first saw them at Zumiez and I was looking at them and then I saw a kid ridding one so I jumped on it and I thought it was really nice. *NOTE – BAMBOOSK8 decks are not sold at Zumiez!!

I will tell you my son has been skating for 5 years and we have been using element and girl boards cause they seemed to last the longest. Then we tried your boards. The bamboo boards out last these major brands and are half the price. All his friends have your boards now also. No problems with the regular boards very strong, they skate at kona skate park and are very aggresive, awsome boards. I don’t know what its gonna take to get your boards known like element or girl or dgk, but I belive you hjave a superior product for half the price, your company should take off. We will keep buying them! Thanks, Jason.