how does selling decks for 75$, bypassing the industry and taking all the profit benefit SA skateboarding?
you probably charged kids $2 for a burnt snag too.
you probably charged kids $2 for a burnt snag too.
ADELAIDE SKATERS TALK HERE!!
Skate Tool24 Nov 2009RandomAs don't listen to these guys, they're just jealous. Now whats this about future plans? You're on the right ticket if it involves sports management or lightweight trucks. Good money in skatepark design/construction as well.
Skate Tool24 Nov 2009Also mega ramp/vert demos are proving really popular ....
Yeah RandomAs. Keep doing it for the love and for the kids. Don't listen to these dudes, they were probably put up to these negative comments by Andy Walker or other companies feeling the heat from your power moves into South Australian skateboarding.
A.Walker24 Nov 2009I think all skateboards are for skaters to use aren't they?
If MV2 are so behind what you do and support you, why would you work against them and sell your boards yourself? Before you say it too I realize MV2 is not in Angaston, but from my understanding you sell boards wherever you are. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
Seriously, people doing that are only hurting skating and trying to line their own pockets. Shut down your local shop because they can't make enough to survive and what do the skaters get left with? No choice in boards, no shoes, wheels etc. BTW, this is not just directed at you.
Del Boca, I understand what you are saying and it's more about claiming the "supporting skating", but in a way they are helping skating even if it is also for promotion. Haven't seen many people support comps in small areas like the comps they are putting on.
I think it's great you guys are doing comps, regardless of the fact it is for promotion. SA needs more events and especially in the outer areas.
If MV2 are so behind what you do and support you, why would you work against them and sell your boards yourself? Before you say it too I realize MV2 is not in Angaston, but from my understanding you sell boards wherever you are. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
Seriously, people doing that are only hurting skating and trying to line their own pockets. Shut down your local shop because they can't make enough to survive and what do the skaters get left with? No choice in boards, no shoes, wheels etc. BTW, this is not just directed at you.
Del Boca, I understand what you are saying and it's more about claiming the "supporting skating", but in a way they are helping skating even if it is also for promotion. Haven't seen many people support comps in small areas like the comps they are putting on.
I think it's great you guys are doing comps, regardless of the fact it is for promotion. SA needs more events and especially in the outer areas.
Drewhobl24 Nov 2009Yes, putting on comps, demos etc is good for skateboarding. Using this fact in your marketing and claiming it as your motivation is lame, devious and transparent.
OG Steez24 Nov 2009you charge $75 for a board! where the fuck are these made? at least that mcfarlane dude sells his boards for around $30... if you cut out the middle man (the skate store) shouldn't these boards be way cheaper... i mean how much are you paying per board? $30? i doubt it... your'e definately making more than your fair share off those boards my man... thanks for helping the skate scene... fucking douche... skate stores don't even buy pro boards from all of the best known and respected companies around the world for that price... if your'e selling them wholesale to kids for more than a company like girl/chocolate sells there product to a skate store whats that telling me? one your product must be fucking amazing or two you have no fucking idea about the skate industry... as i wrote before if you do the right thing by the scene the scene will do the right thing by you... get your shit together man... serious fucking bullshit
A.Walker24 Nov 2009Actually, neither way is good, but at least shops have decks they sell for $75 or under, so they're not completely undercutting them.
People always seem to think they've stumbled on an untapped market/brilliant idea of selling boards themselves. It's when they continue to do so when they've been shown why it is wrong that really pisses me off. Just shows they really don't give a fuck about anything, but themselves.
People always seem to think they've stumbled on an untapped market/brilliant idea of selling boards themselves. It's when they continue to do so when they've been shown why it is wrong that really pisses me off. Just shows they really don't give a fuck about anything, but themselves.
the Clogger24 Nov 2009Yeah but it's more random for them to sell them out of there car like hell random locations and times and shit selling them in shops isn't random as or exstream
OZSlayer24 Nov 2009Like I said in the previous post the decks are for the Team riders, we want to look after our riders. Yes a few have been sold to their mates. The size of a first shipment would not affect any shop in Adelaide. Yes we do have them on sale at our demos but only have sold a couple in towns that only have supermarket decks. There more to show that we are serious about the team riding our own deck than us getting rich quick.
Its like when you go to a Bands live gig a buy their T-Shirt, CD etc. are they affecting the sales in the local shops? No cause if you don't have the money then you goto the shop and buy it later.
When we are ready they will be in shops just like all the other boards. Yes we have talked to some of the shops and they are very interested. We have never said that we are going to cut out the shops only you have OG.
Do you really think a wholesale first run board for $30 including all the print set-up would be good enough for Mike Peake to Skate & rep for us. I don't think so. We made sure the decks were strong enough for the team to ride. Mike loves the decks and so do anyone who have ridden them.
Its like when you go to a Bands live gig a buy their T-Shirt, CD etc. are they affecting the sales in the local shops? No cause if you don't have the money then you goto the shop and buy it later.
When we are ready they will be in shops just like all the other boards. Yes we have talked to some of the shops and they are very interested. We have never said that we are going to cut out the shops only you have OG.
Do you really think a wholesale first run board for $30 including all the print set-up would be good enough for Mike Peake to Skate & rep for us. I don't think so. We made sure the decks were strong enough for the team to ride. Mike loves the decks and so do anyone who have ridden them.
Drewhobl24 Nov 2009I think you need to drop Mike Peake's name more when justifying yourself. You only used him twice in the last post. Have you thought about using a photo of him as your avatar for the extra cred?
Why is there a dude with fish hooks in his back?
Why is there drifting at lala?
What does this have to do with skateboarding? Props for comps... but what are you doing?
Why is there drifting at lala?
What does this have to do with skateboarding? Props for comps... but what are you doing?
alvar.24 Nov 2009that stuff that isn't skating is random as!
lenin24 Nov 2009at least be a bit more professional and stop posting on a public forum......
dope thred
The Kid.24 Nov 2009It's like watching a car crash. You know you shouldn't but you just can't look away.
lenin
17:23 24/Nov
at least be a bit more professional and stop posting on a public forum......
sorry lenny whens the next clip up haha jokes...scotty's bridge park secret hams clip gonna soon be up on youtube....its looking nucking futs atm...HD love..
parks also under gone a repaint from the gay orange and yellow to lots of black doesn't look half bad..wish it wasn't painted at all.
OZsleyer asmusch as i love slayer... it must be hard to start up a company and get people to demo's, buy boards and shit but frankly i think the best companies that come and go are the ones made by skaters for skaters. Walker skates an elan boards kids see him skating elan so kids will generally by an elan deck next time they are looking at the great wall of boards. He is also VERY approachable as a person to a young ragamuffin who wants a board or know where to get them from. Macfarlene rides his boards and they quite often sell..not for much but at least they are selling. U gotta have some love ozslyer...get ur ass down the park talk to the kids but not ABOVE them. U can't feed a kid peas without knowing what they taste like urself...end rant..
17:23 24/Nov
at least be a bit more professional and stop posting on a public forum......
sorry lenny whens the next clip up haha jokes...scotty's bridge park secret hams clip gonna soon be up on youtube....its looking nucking futs atm...HD love..
parks also under gone a repaint from the gay orange and yellow to lots of black doesn't look half bad..wish it wasn't painted at all.
OZsleyer asmusch as i love slayer... it must be hard to start up a company and get people to demo's, buy boards and shit but frankly i think the best companies that come and go are the ones made by skaters for skaters. Walker skates an elan boards kids see him skating elan so kids will generally by an elan deck next time they are looking at the great wall of boards. He is also VERY approachable as a person to a young ragamuffin who wants a board or know where to get them from. Macfarlene rides his boards and they quite often sell..not for much but at least they are selling. U gotta have some love ozslyer...get ur ass down the park talk to the kids but not ABOVE them. U can't feed a kid peas without knowing what they taste like urself...end rant..
the Clogger24 Nov 2009People buy élan because élan are good boards at a reasonable price, not mention the fact walker is a fucking good dude who is out there skating with all of us and I would even go as far to say walker is the face of Adelaide skateaboarding, does anyone know any of the random as faces aside from mike peak who's name you seem to drop way to often witch I must add is doing him no faviors before all this random as shit all I knew about peaky was he is a good dude who ripped and having recently meet him myself he seemed like a good Dude, but all people think now when they think peaky is random as witch everyone thinks is a joke
FletchLord.24 Nov 2009peakeys a sick cunt
he kills halletts
he kills halletts
lenin24 Nov 2009fs: trv900e with battery and charger
500 o.n.o hit me up yo!
500 o.n.o hit me up yo!
lizard kinggg25 Nov 2009Andy Walker gave me a set of wheels at city, for no reason other than he heard that mine had flat spots on them.
Would you do that? or is it not "random" enough?
Would you do that? or is it not "random" enough?
Jamish/25 Nov 2009Random as, are you bringing out snakeboards soon?
the Clogger25 Nov 2009Walker gave me head once will random as do that
A.Walker25 Nov 2009Haha, thanks, but enough about me.
I have no issue with these guys doing a brand or the way they choose to do it. Each to their own and if that is their market, fine. Like I said I think putting on the comps is a good thing.
My only issue is with selling boards direct and that goes for other brands I won't mention also. At least the R.A guys are doing something that help skating as well. It's been said, yes it's promotion, but it still helps, which I don't see much of from others.
I know a lot of you will just buy whatever is cheap cause hey boards dont last long and when you're on a budget you get what you can. I know I've been through that as a grom and don't hold it against anyone, but understand it is bad for local skating. Spend the extra when you can. You'll get a better product and if you support the right shops/brands will see more local sponsorship and events, like premieres, comps, demos etc.
End rant and my views on this.
I have no issue with these guys doing a brand or the way they choose to do it. Each to their own and if that is their market, fine. Like I said I think putting on the comps is a good thing.
My only issue is with selling boards direct and that goes for other brands I won't mention also. At least the R.A guys are doing something that help skating as well. It's been said, yes it's promotion, but it still helps, which I don't see much of from others.
I know a lot of you will just buy whatever is cheap cause hey boards dont last long and when you're on a budget you get what you can. I know I've been through that as a grom and don't hold it against anyone, but understand it is bad for local skating. Spend the extra when you can. You'll get a better product and if you support the right shops/brands will see more local sponsorship and events, like premieres, comps, demos etc.
End rant and my views on this.
A.Walker25 Nov 2009Clogger Shhhhhh!!!