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/

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

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.

5 brand new eco longboards – 39″ square tail, 42″ double-kick and 44″ pintail; also offered with no graphics or logo transfers – check out the “shop” page for all the details.  All longboards are clear gripped.  Completes will be available soon – also with Randal Trucks, Abec 7 bearings, Khiro Risers and BambooSK8 20% corn wheels.  We dare you to compare our sustainable bamboo decks against the green competition!

BambooSK8 supported the Cardiff Surf Classic and Green Fair…

http://blog.wabisabigreen.com/hp_wordpress/?p=333 - review

http://www.bamboosk8.com/interns/2010/10/whoa-whoa-whoa-its-already-week-6/ - intern Kaila’s review and photos

http://www.bamboosk8.com/interns/2010/09/the-future-of-surfing-3/ - intern Jamies review and photos

http://www.robmachadosurfexperience.com/

ASR – where do we start?  Smaller than ever…  You could literally walk it all in a day and be done.  But what fun would that be?  Lucky for us, we had a booth with other green companies in the ASEC green room, full of carnival surprises.  It seemed we created a lot of excitement this year for our new 100% bamboo longboards, and of course our new 100% and 70% bamboo short decks.  People were also excited to learn about the Green Washed Ritual music project – check out our music page for more details. 

Our booth – bamboo fence, bamboo seats, bamboo poles, recycled wood and metal, decks suspended by fishing line, etc.

Greg, Mark, Wyatt, Geoff, Andrew and Shawn

Kevin (Vans), Mark, Kennen and Cristina

Girls with our deck…

The Monster Energy girls… w/ Jo, Nathan and Andrew

http://www.greenecoservices.com/green-action-sports-bamboo-sk8-skate-decks/

We would like to thank Cathy for writing this article about our bamboo decks and then allowing the kids who have skated the decks to leave their comments.

http://www.fox5sandiego.com/videobeta/watch/?watch=78c1010a-6abd-4aba-ad69-1b522c37b4b4&src=front

BambooSK8, Out of Step Entertainment and New World Artist Management pre-Launch the Green Washed Ritual at ASR

20 free digital songs from around the world to promote sustainability

SAN DIEGO, September 9, 2009 – BambooSK8, a leading developer of eco-friendly bamboo skateboard decks, announced today that they have just launched a digital music compilation “The Green Washed Ritual”.  This launch coincides with the introduction of 5 revolutionary new bamboo skate decks, and will serve to celebrate the company’s presence at the ASR tradeshow in San Diego, booth #2627, inside the ASEC Green Room.

“Music has the powerful ability to inspire change and there is no better time than now to make life-changing moves towards a more sustainable future – one bamboo skateboard at a time, one download at a time,” said Geoff Koboldt, president, BambooSK8.  With the caliber and diversity of bands involved, this compilation has the potential to ignite awareness that no other medium has been able to attain in the action sports world and for that we are sincerely stoked.

Matt Philips of Silverback Music, who represents the artists Slightly Stoopid, Fishbone, Pepper, Rebelution, the Expendables and the Beautiful Girls said, “We are proud to have our artists involved with this innovative project and I respect that BambooSK8 is thinking outside the box!  We are finally moving in the direction where music can be used to benefit the environment, which is an exciting time for all.  I look forward to seeing companies continue to progress like this, and happy to have our artists contribute to this great cause!”

This revolutionary and energetic compilation consists of a wide variety of genres of music, as well as an eclectic mix of both major and indie label artists who have graciously donated 1 song each to promote sustainability.  These artists include CKY, Fishbone, It dies today, Slightly Stoopid, Sex and Patriotism, Theory of Disorder, Rebelution, Story of the Year, Dropout Year, Buck Brothers, Doxy, Social Dropouts, The Beautiful Girls, The Expendables, Madina Lake, Arthur Autumn, The Takeover UK, Vallenbrosa and Avery Watts.  Record labels include Roadrunner, Epitaph, Rykodisc/Warner Music Group, Law, Controlled Substance Sound Labs, Nightmare, TrustKill, New Ettiquette/The Orchard, and DKE.

BambooSK8 will provide access to download all 20 digital songs for free with the purchase of either a bamboo skateboard or a bamboo t-shirt off of their website at www.bamboosk8.com

These five brand new eco-friendly skateboard decks by BambooSK8 have been highly anticipated—three 100% bamboo longboards, and two short boards: one 100% bamboo, the other a 70% bamboo hybrid; always with amazing pop and durability. 

About BambooSK8

BambooSK8, a manufacturer to the skateboard industry, is breaking new ground (without hurting the environment) by using bamboo, a truly sustainable and environmentally conscious natural resource, to create decks of the highest quality and the lowest eco-impact. BambooSK8 is headquartered in Oceanside, CA and has collectively over 30 years in action sports. For more information please contact:

Geoff Koboldt – President

geoff@bamboosk8.com

www.bamboosk8.com

Bamboosk8 stopped by the LOS ANGELES GREEN EXPO at the LA convention center this past weekend.  A variety of companies were present from solar energy to organic drinks to eco clothing and then a whole bunch of companies I couldn’t decifer what it was they do other than call themselves a “green” company.  Nonetheless, it’s great to see the efforts of so many companies and people coming together for the collective spirt of change; positive green sustainable change.

A few of our favorites were:

topo ranch – www.toporanch.com – located on abbott kinney in venice

steaz – www.steazenergy.com – great energy drinks without all the “redbull sugar”

Earlier this year, we attended the 1st of its kind – the IASC industry summit at Camp Woodward West.  The importance of this event was all the top brands and manufacturers in the industry to discuss key issues such as the creation of more skateparks, environmental/sustainability – going green, how to make ASR better, dealer/shop issues, government regulations, and so much more.  The initial speaker the first night was Pierre, owner of Sole Technology.  The highlight though was a guy from Harley Davidson who helped turn their company around years ago - his presentation was very inspiring and fostered a lot of thinking about the similarities between chartering a Harley Davidson and skating your favorite brand.  The 3 day event was largely successful and we enjoyed skating, bowling, and other fun activities, and most importantly networking.

CLICK BELOW TO READ ABOUT TRANSWORLD’s article:

http://business.transworld.net/2008/04/07/iasc-skate-summit-2008%E2%80%94discussion-in-the-desert/

Pierre of Sole Tech

Gary Ream – owner of Woodward and Ron

Paul Schmitt – Createaskate and Ron