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April 22nd – Earth Day – Bamboo Skate sets up at Oakley headquarters

Friday, April 19th, 2013

We are excited to set up a booth on Monday, April 22nd at OAKLEY’s main office. We’ll be joining a few other great brands such as ReRip, Green Truck, Solid Recycled Surf Company, to show off our products to the 500+ Oakley employees and educate them on what we do towards sustainability with our bamboo skateboards. A variety of prize packs will be available including 5 bamboo skateboards, 2 solid surfboards, 1 model train from metrolink, Oakley recycled surf shorts, and much more. Oakley is one of those brands that has stood the test of time and has our utmost respect.

Tags: bamboo, brand, oakley, respect, shaun white, skateboarding, sustainability
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Tony Hawk Standup for Skateparks charity event – October 7th, 2012

Sunday, October 7th, 2012

Every year we are proud to contribute to this wonderful event, which has helped millions of skateboarders across the country get access to new skateparks built in all 50 states. Since it’s inception nearly 10 years ago, Tony Hawk has raised over $4 million through his Standup For Skateparks non-profit. This year we donated a 31.5″ locker cruizer longboard to be auctioned off which went for $400.

The past 8 years the event has been held at the house of billionaire Ron Burkle who kindly opens up his perfectly manicured estate in Beverly Hills. With around 850 guests who have all paid a $500 ticket price or donation rather, it was another exciting event filled with tons of free product (tech decks to tony hawk shoes to legos), mingling with celebrities (David Spade, Jon Favreau, Jason Lee), rock stars (Robert Trujillo of Metallica, Fred Durst of Limp Bizquit), pro skaters (Tony Hawk, Andy Macdonald, Kevin Staab, Mitchie Brusco), great food (including the famous Pinks hot dogs), live entertainment from Jimmy Eat world and so much more.

We were sure to get one of our bamboo short decks autographed from a ton of awesome people – legendary basketball players AC Green and Bill Walton, UFC Chuck Liddel, actor David Spade, Jimmy Eat World, skaters Tony Hawk + Kevin Staab + Andy Macdonald, Robert Trujillo from Metallica, RJ martinez from Dancing with the Stars, and so many more.

The one thing that always stands out at these events is the amount of rich people in the crowd who are generously giving money by bidding on auction items. UFC President Dana White won a bid on an item for $25k and arbitrarily decided to double it – giving $50k. Now mind you, this kind of guy is worth they say over $100 million. Other bidders included 2 women who both paid $15k each for a rally car ride with Travis Pastrana for their kids. The funniest auction bid was a Fender guitar autographed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers which had a bid for around $2400 with about 1 minute left before the auction closed as 3 different women were standing right next to it to lay down their final bids and win. I heard the 45 seconds…30 seconds…15 seconds… 5 seconds… and out of no where this little kid runs up under my legs and throws a sticker on it for $3400 or something crazy. He literally paid $1000 more than he probably needed to…but he was Dana’s son, so I guess money is no option! Jeez!!! Other auction items included autographed guitars by the Eagles, Katy Perry, Goo Goo Dolls, Jimmy Eat world; custom made Taylor guitars for Tony, trips to all over the world, autographed basketballs, jerseys, custom motorcycle by Roland Sands, a custom Tony Hawk jeep ($50k bid) and a ton more. One of the most impressive auction lists I’ve seen!

A ton of tents were set up around the parameter from companies who gave out a ton of product including Taylor Guitars, I ride/I recycle, Legos, OlloClip, Quicksilver, Tech Deck, Galvin Auto Sports, DUB, Nixon and many more. We got ourselves a nice Nixon back back for free when we first arrived, which we loaded up a ton of goodies – often this schwag is given out with future skate orders to our customers.

The vert riding was insane with both skateboarding and bmx freestylers including Mat Hoffman and Jamie Bestwick. It’s crazy to think how big this ramp is and how they pull it onto Ron’s yard and just rip up his grass; it’s actually pretty funny! Good thing Mr. Burkle is so kind – it takes a lot of resources to organize this event from high-level security to loading stuff in and out, etc. Oh, let us add that Dj Z-trip provided some killer mixes for the vert riding, which really took the experience to a whole new level – we definitely encourage that next year!!

Jimmy Eat world rocked the stage for a 40 minute set with a small intimate group of about 250 people watching. Earlier in the day we got some time to chat with the group who were all very down-to-earth and level headed. They were excited as we told them about our bamboo skateboards.

In conclusion, we wouldn’t doubt that this years event will trump the $775,000 raised last year. Thank you Tony Hawk!

Tags: ac green, andy macdonald, beverly hills, bill walton, california, charity, chloe, chuck liddel, dana white, david spade, fred durst, i ride i recycle, jamie bestwick, jason lee, jimmy eat world, jon favreau, kevin staab, limp bizquit, lynn z hawkins pastrana, mat hoffman, metallica, mitchie brusco, quicksilver, rj martinez, robert trujillo, shaun white, standup for skateparks, taylor guitars, tech deck, tony hawk, ufc
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Standup for Skateparks 2011 Tony Hawk charity event

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

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.

Tags: art of board, at risk, auction, bamboo, beverly hills, bucky lasek, charity, cherri bomb, dub, green day, guitars, hollywood records, i ride i recycle, jamie thomas, janes addiction, kevin staab, low-income, mark wahlberg, matt hoffman, mike vallleley, miles, mitchie brusco, nixon, njyah houston, pearl jam, rancid, ron burkle, shaun white, skateboard, skateboarding, standup for skateparks, taylor swift, tmobile, tony hawk, wahoos
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Jesus Hates Skater kids!!

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

LA WEEKLY BLOG: Jesus Hates Skater Kids: ‘Lincoln Ramp’ Half Pipe in Venice Torn Down by Fun-Killers at United Methodist Church http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2011/05/lincoln_ramp_venice_torn_down_church.php

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

Tags: andrew reynolds, heidi lemmon, jesus hates skater kids, lincoln ramp, los angeles, saints, shaun white, sinners, skateboarding, termite, venice, venice boarding school, youtube
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Tony Hawk Standup for Skateparks – Beverly Hills – Green Acres Estates – October 17th, 2010

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

: Johnny Knoxville

: UFC Chuck Liddell

: Mike Vallelely

: Kyle Massey

: Mark Wahlberg

: David Beckham

: Dave Navarro

: Perry Farrell

: Ben Harper

: Stephen Perkins

: Tony Hawk

: Matt Hoffman

BambooSK8 was proud to support the Standup for Skateparks program helping to fund skateparks in low income areas, as well as areas where cities don’t have the budget to promote skateboarding. This was our 3rd year supporting Tony Hawk. Not only did we provide the $350 donation (only 800 tickets are offered) but we gave 4 bamboo skateboards to be auctioned off for the charity at both the Beverly Hills event and the Las Vegas event at the Wynn Hotel. We were very proud to see our decks get auctioned for hundreds of dollars!!! This event in Beverly Hills was on October 17th at Billionaire Ron Burkles Green Acres Estate. Ron actually lets them put in a half pipe and tear up his finely manicured lawn all in the name of charity. Numerous celebrities and pro skaters were on hand – despite the pouring drizzly rain, everyone still had a blast. Highlight for me was seeing Janes Addiction who always put on a stellar show. Perry was hilarious as he told the kids in the audience, “You don’t want to grow up like us. You want to be like Tony Hawk. We’re just his crazy friends. I’m the crazy uncle.” The crowd just laughed! Then Perry say’s, “I’m sorry for the profanity kids. This next song is about “whores”.” ahah! Dave Navarro was with his gorgeous new 18 year old girlfriend and while the chemistry of the band isn’t cohesive, Dave still smiled and shredded some serious notes out of his Paul Reed Smith guitar. For those of you that are too young, Perry Farrell of Janes Addiction was the brains behind the “Lollapalooza” festival back in 1991. Perry, who I’ve seen many times over the years at various events was kind enough to autograph the set list for me. Other major celebrities included soccer star David Beckham, who had all the girls going goo goo ga ga. Mark Wahlber was another highlight to see as I’m a big fan of his acting. He was like, “Make it fast kid.” when I asked for a photo. It always sucks to bother these people when they are with their kids and family, but they all handle the fame well, so long as one is respectful. Due to the rain, the 1/2 pipe wasn’t ridden for very long nor were the tricks really stretched but for sure Tony Hawk was whipping out some Mctwists and doing triple aerials with Matt Hoffman on his freestyle bike. Matt hasn’t ridden in a few years due to a severe injury after a car accident. It was awesome to see him riding again, as I remember riding near him in Grand Blanc, Michigan for the 2 Hip King of Vert back in 89 when we were 15. Damn, where does the time go? Anyhow, hope you enjoy the photos! Again, we are very honored to contribute to the Standup for Skateparks charity!

Tags: 2 hip king of vert, auctioned, bamboo, bamboosk8, beverly hills, bmx, celebrities, charity, chuck liddell, dave navarro, david beckham, freestyle, green acres estates, half pipe, jackass, janes addiction, johnny knoxville, kyle massey, las vegas, mark wahlberg, matt hoffman, mctwists, paul reed smith, pro skaters, promote, ron burkle, shaun white, standup for skateparks, stephen perkins, support, tony hawk, wynn hotel
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Tony Hawk Charity event – BambooSK8 – November 9, 2008

Monday, November 10th, 2008

I attended Tony Hawk’s charity event at Billionaire Ron Burkle’s Beverly Hills estate on Sunday – for a $350 donation. On one front, one is mingling with spoiled little rich kids (tons of them) who say to their mommies, “Oh, mom – it’s only $1000 for that autographed guitar in the auction.” On another front, you realize that it’s these rich families who graciously donate a significant amount of money to help organizations such as this so more power to them. Anyhow, the event was amazing and very well put together… from the valeting of cars to the food/drink, music by Social Distortion, skate jam with Tony and friends, tons of booths with free stuff, hundreds of auctioned items, etc. Overall, it’s pretty amazing what Tony Hawk has been able to achieve in skateboarding and what his organization gives back… It was especially nice to see people donating and bidding on the auction during these tough economical times. Nonetheless, $75k was raised in a matter of minutes by just generous donations – one lady alone who gave $25k. $350×800 in tickets = another $280k. I’m not sure what the auction brought in but there was some pricey tags on items. What’s important here is that the many kids now can have an opportunity to skate/bike with the help of the organization building skateparks. Tony mentioned the next one was TierraSanta and even had some kids come on stage who would directly be inspired. I did my due dilligence by promoting the bamboo skateboards and even made a few pro skaters smile when I asked them when they were going to be skating on bamboo. They sounded excited at the opportunity – now, we just need to get some solid decks in their hands, which we are working on. Bamboo skate decks are the future!!