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Monday, February 11th, 2013
Retro Meets Modern
Oceanside, CA – February 15, 2013: Bamboo Skateboards, world leader in eco-friendly, socially conscious skateboards is excited to release some new products in preparation for strong forecasted spring sales.
Three new short-deck graphics are being added to current lineup of 10 graphic decks: Diamond, Slash and Circle. Visual Director Jacquelyn Purvis stated, “My intention was for these simplistic logo designs of the BS series to add a bold variety of color and style to our already existing Sutsu and Charity deck series.”
Next is the release of the Mini Retro decks, which are 6” x 22.5” and are available in neon blue and green with a classic-feel Bamboo Skateboards logo. The completes feature 3” trucks, Abec 7 bearings, and 62mm wheels. These smaller decks add to the mix of bamboo skateboards, which include 7.5”, 7.75”, 8”, 8.25”, 8.25” and a 10” pool deck. The Mini Retro deck was inspired by combining the modern trend of bold and bright neon colors with the classic style of the old school boards of the 60′s and 70′s.”
The company looks forward to launching a new line of environmentally friendly t-shirts and lightweight sweatshirts featuring all new designs for the spring 2013.
About Bamboo Skateboards:
Bamboo skateboards are manufactured from managed bamboo forests and help reduce the environmental impact against traditional maple manufactured skateboards, which often lead to maple deforestation. The boards are known for their strength, lightness and amazing POP, which is the #1 feature. The company has built into its corporate DNA a “100 decks for 1” program, in which, every 100 decks sold earns 1 free skateboard to an at-risk youth. This is coupled with the fact that most decks are directly tied to benefit charities and non profits such as World Wildlife Fund, Red Cross, Grind For Life, Standup for Skateparks, Musicares, Surfrider Foundation, etc. For more information visit: www.bamboo-skateboards.com
Press contact: Geoff Koboldt – President, Bamboo Skateboards
Tags: 6", 7.5, 7.75", 8.25", 8.5", 8", at risk, Bamboo Skateboard News, bright, charity, circle, classic, deck, diamond, eco friendly, grind for life, jackie purvis, mini, modern, musicares, neon, pool, red cross, retro, sale, short decks, slash, standup for skateparks, surfrider foundation, sutsu, world wildlife fund, youth
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Friday, October 12th, 2012
Tags: andy macdonald, auction, Bamboo Skateboard News, bill walton, billionaire, bruce boul, charity, chuck liddell, dana white, david spade, dj z trip, eqo optics, fred durst, geoff koboldt, green acres estate, i ride i recycle, jason lee, jimmy eat world, jon favreau, jon winfrey, limp bizquit, longboarding, mark olson, metallica, mitchie brusco, robert trujillo, ron burkle, skate, skateboarding, standup for skateparks, tony hawk, ufc, video
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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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Monday, April 16th, 2012
BAMBOOSK8 SETS SIGHTS ON WORLD EXPANSION
Oceanside, April 13th, 2012: BambooSK8, the top sustainable skateboard company on the planet plans to expand its customer base significantly by supplying skateboards to customers of Bambootility.com, with a reach of over 70 countries. President and owner Geoff Koboldt said, “We are excited to form another strategic alliance with a bamboo media company that is furthering the advancement of bamboo as an alternative resource in the production of a myriad of products around the world.” The collaboration of BambooSK8 and Bambootility, will allow them to join the ranks and sell their product next to some of the most celebrated and coveted bamboo companies in the world.
Sharing similar missions it’s no wonder these two companies would join forces to deliver an amazing product to the consumers. BambooSK8 is well known for specializing in making high quality skateboards from sustainable bamboo. They produce an incredible product that is lighter and stronger on average than traditional maple skateboards. With such an outstanding product, high level of customer satisfaction and positive image, it’s no wonder they have been chosen to promote sustainability to an intrigued global audience.
BambooSK8 has made a name for themselves by promoting and educating others on the wonderful benefits of living a “green” lifestyle, beyond just selling a sustainable product. The company regularly donates a portion of their deck sales to charitable organizations that range from the National Wildlife Association to The American Red Cross to Grind for Life to Standup For Skateparks to Musicares, as well as donating 1 skateboard for every 100 sold.
BAMBOOTILITY MEDIA
Bambootility Media is an online global eco media, entertainment, and consulting company who sells bamboo products to over 70 countries around the world, in hopes to, bring bamboo products to a broader audience. They also provide bamboo consulting in areas such as climate, industrial design, architecture, packaging, health & nutrition, and more.
BAMBOOSK8
Oceanside, California’s BambooSK8 is an ecological 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 service core shops, brands and individuals around the globe while providing a solidified partnership and unique experience with each. They have been a part of action sports and skateboarding our whole lives and now passionately hope to inspire others to take actionable steps towards our preserving our natural environment.
If you would like to learn more about BambooSK8, please contact:
Geoff Koboldt- President
www.bamboosk8.com
info@bamboosk8.com
Tags: american red cross, bamboosk8, bambootility, charity, customer satisfaction, eco, green, lifestyle, media, musicares, national wildlife association, planet, press release, skateboard, standup for skateparks, sustainable, world
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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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Friday, September 30th, 2011
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.
Tags: autographed skateboards, bamboosk8, billionaire, channel island surfboard, charity, cherri bomb, kelly slater, longboard, nyjah houston, paul rodriguez, ron burkle, ryan sheckler, standup for skateparks, tony hawk, tsunami
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Saturday, October 16th, 2010
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Johnny Knoxville
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UFC Chuck Liddell
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Mike Vallelely
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Kyle Massey
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Mark Wahlberg
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David Beckham
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Dave Navarro
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Perry Farrell
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Ben Harper
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Stephen Perkins
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Tony Hawk
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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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