Once again we are team up with the guys over at Firststoke.com to bring you two great opportunities rolled into one. Right now when you sign up for First Stoke you will receive a special promotional code (for members only) to receive 15% off all purchases made at our online store. If you haven’t had the chance to check it out, First Stoke is an online community allowing board sports enthusiast across the globe the chance to get together and share their ” First Stoke”. There is all kinds of helpful and interesting content, packed with some killer videos and pics and even some most interesting interviews with some of your favorite riders and the companies that sponsor em. It’s time to drop your old friend networking communities and get to a place were you really do have something in common with other members, and I couldn’t think of a better time than right now! Sign up here and get your discount code today…

Had a great week out in sunny CA. Had a chance to meet up with Darren, the owner of First Stoke and discuss his current vision as well as plans for the future. I want to say thanks to Darren for showing us a good time and providing some really good insight as to what he sees for AS|ONE as well as what we can contribute to the future of First Stoke. We definitely want to stay on board with him as his vision takes shape and progresses so look for some future calaborations. On that note I wanted to mention that First Stoke hosted it’s first launch party last night in SF and from the sound of it, it went off. Stay tuned for the footage of the bikini contest he hosted, voting will be done online through firststoke.com, should be pretty hot!

I also wanted to give special thanks to Mike Byrnes for contributing some pretty rad footage to the site, you can check out his trick tip vid Fakie 540 Bigspin Flip. Mike is definitely coming up on the skateboard scene and it turns out he’s a super creative artist so stay on the lookout for an AS|ONE/Mike Byrnes collab.

Have a good weekend all, we’ll be back soon!

A couple of weeks ago I was contacted about a new social networking site being developed for the board sports community called FirstStoke.com. Sounded like a pretty good way to meet some new people, find out whats going on around the board sports world and spread the word about our company at the same time so we had to check it out. Super Impressed! Well put together, some sick photos, videos, tips & tricks and even a birds eye view of a ton of spots your may have never been to or even heard of. It’s like the one stop for anyone involved in actions sports. So we turned our newest team rider Josh on to it and he’s been throwing up photos ever since, and now we are giving you the heads up. Get a profile, show off your pics and video clips, share some knowledge and help this community thrive. Here is what Darren had to say in the official launch announcement:

Friends,

I am very excited to announce the launch of my new company, FirstStoke.com, a board sports community web site featuring user submitted pictures & videos, a social networking platform, in addition to a vast and interactive collection of travel (surf breaks, ski resorts, surf camps, etc.) and educational content. The site is relevant to the first time board sport enthusiast, sponsored pros, and everyone in between. Future releases will include surf/snow forecasts & current conditions, travel deals, a First Stoke online store, and more.

If you are passionate about board sports such as surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, wakeboarding, kitesurfing, and others, be sure to check out www.firststoke.com. First Stoke will allow you take a quick breather from work as you lose yourself in the array of killer video footage. Learn the latest snowboard trick and drive progression in your sport. Connect with other board sports enthusiasts in your area or across the globe and share your experiences. Research board sports travel destinations and rate your favorite surf spot or ski resort. The site contains all of that and much more!

In order to promote FirstStoke.com, I would very much appreciate your help in spreading the word to people who would be interested in the site. I would also love it if you’d contribute to the First Stoke community by registering for a free account, uploading any relevant pictures or videos, and leaving reviews in the travel section. After all, the success of FirtstStoke.com requires the participation, input, and content provided by people like you. I hope all is well.

Thanks,

Darren

About FirstStoke.com

Live Life Edge to Edge™First Stoke is a way of life for board riders who have felt the pulse of adrenaline associated with the first drop, turn, aerial, flip, or just the first day engaged with a new passion. We are a grassroots movement which embraces progression, inclusion, and a desire to share our passions, experiences, and ideas with other riders.The First Stoke community is for anyone who has experienced their first “stoke” associated with board sports. Once you’ve had it, it’s like an addiction. Every waking moment is spent seeking that next rush.First Stoke was started in 2006 by a group of life-long board sports enthusiasts who yearned for an ability to share their experiences, ideas, and passions across a variety of mediums and activities.In order for First Stoke to grow and thrive, we need to enlist the support of board sports activists everywhere to promote our message and build a community that resonates within our souls. To do so, we need all of you to check us when we fall off, give us love when we rip it, and just be true to the core.

 

Couldn’t have put it any better, thanks for inviting us Darren!