The Green Washed Ritual features 20 artists from around the world who have kindly donated one song each to promote sustainability. For every bamboo deck or t-shirt you purchase, you will receive a collector series download card giving you access to the whole compilation. We are confident this music will inspire you to get off your butt and do something good… like recycling, mentoring someone, hugging your mom, forgiving an old friend, removing hatred from your heart, or just going out and skating like you’ve never skated before.

Out of Step Entertainment, New World artist management and BambooSk8 are proud that this compilation is revolutionary by mixing major label bands with indie label acts proving that music doesn’t need to be categorized.

Check out the music page at http://www.bamboosk8.com/misc/music.php

At the end of every purchase on the bamboosk8 website shopping cart, you will get the access code to go to an offsite link to download 20 free digital songs from the following bands:

The Green Washed Ritual features 20 artists from around the world who have kindly donated one song each to promote sustainability. For every bamboo deck or t-shirt you purchase, you will receive a collector series download card giving you access to the whole compilation. We are confident this music will inspire you to get off your butt and do something good… like recycling, mentoring someone, hugging your mom, forgiving an old friend, removing hatred from your heart, or just going out and skating like you’ve never skated before.

Out of Step Entertainment, New World artist management and BambooSk8 are proud that this compilation is revolutionary by mixing major label bands with indie label acts proving that music doesn’t need to be categorized.

Check out the music page at http://www.bamboosk8.com/misc/music.php

BambooSK8 will be at the Action Sports Retail show (ASR) in the ASEC green room…stop by and see our new longboards and brand new short decks (70% and 100% bamboo).

This is an email we just got:

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Sent: 8/22/2009 5:42:16 PM
Subject: i quit
Message:
i think your prices r to much and i found another company with better stuff and better prices and not so complicated

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Now, here's our dilemma with situations like this... and more so why we are happy to have people like this leave.  Now, we aren't going to be negative or make fun of this person but simply lay out some simple feelings.

1.  Prices are too much, they say?  Well, I don't know too many places you can get a high quality 100% bamboo deck + grip tape + stickers + zine for $28.   In fact, I don't know anyone who can provide that right now...

2.  Better stuff - What does that entail?  I assume this other company cuts off their left arm for you.  Who knows?

3.  Complicated?  Hmmm....  If one reads their contract and follows the instructions - it is pretty simple.  Also, if one reads the broadcast messages - they would be informed.  Also, if one visits our profile, as well as our website, then one would be informed even more as to how things work around here. 

Look, I don't know what else we can do but I'm really getting sick of people like this and I'm happy to remove them from the team.  Nobody wants a bunch of whiners on their team anyways!!  We want positive people who really believe in what we are doing in the same way we believe in what we are doing.  We are continuously responding to emails, taking each of your feedback, improving the decks, improving the website, improving the loopd profile, etc.

If we could give each of you a free deck or shirt - we would love to, but we obviously can't afford it.  None of the pro brands can afford to do it either...  What we can do is support each of you and give you a deep discount.  Then, it's on you to move up the eco tribe levels and get even deeper discounts.  From time to time, we do send out a free deck and shirt....  We put together various contests for you to win free stuff.  Trust that we are doing what we can do...  we still have to pay rent, utilities, employees, bills, etc.  There aren't very many deck manufacturers putting in what we put in to this industry...

thank you kindly for your support,
Dr. Bamboo

We at Bamboosk8, in Oceanside, California, want to know what you want from us to make your eco tribe experience even better.

Please leave comments on our blog, NOT the profile comments - BLOG COMMENTS only.

Answer these questions and add details as deemed fit:

1.  Would you like to see more free giveaway and contests that you can actively participate in?

2.  What could we do with our loopd profile to improve it?

3.  What could we do to make it easier for you to promote the brand?

4.  Do you like the grip tape that is coming on the decks?

5.  Is the price fair at $28 for a deck + grip tape + stickers?

thanks,

Dr. Bamboo

http://www.skateboardworks.com/2008/11/25/skateboard-manufacturing-finding-new-wood-sources/

Please leave an intelligent, positive review if you own a bamboosk8 deck… do not spam the site!

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We are asking each of you to go vote and help out our good friend Avery Watts get a potential Major label signing with Roadrunner Records.  We love Roadrunner – slipknot, madina lake, cky, lynrd skynrd, ratt, nickelback, etc.

Please leave an honest and favorable comment – mention bamboosk8!!

rock on!!

I bumped into Jay Leno last night on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on my way to the Viper Room.  He was shooting one of his famous “Jay walking” scenes.  I’ve been to Jay’s show about 5 times, having the hook up from one of his writers that I know as an acquaintance, and have always loved his comedy.  His non-ego, down-to-earth sense is what makes him truly in a class of his own…  I’m pretty confident his new show at 10pm will do very well.

- Geoff Koboldt