Company NewsComing! April 19, 2008 - Demo Flexdex at UCSD's Muir College Campus (see map on poster)
We'll be showing off all the models and selling some demo boards as well. Check it out! We'll have all our friendly competitors around - try everyone's board. Should be mayhem. Thanks to Scott and the crew and Muir Surf & Skate
(Did you know Ebone was a Muir grad...)
03/27/08, Flexdex Skateboards
Longtime Flexer joins Flexdex Skateboards Staff
Spencer Rabin, locally known as frontman for his band Red Feathers, as well as for his surfing prowess, has joined the office team here at Flexdex as Creative Director. Spencer was one of the founding team riders at Flexdex in 1995 and if you look closely at much of the marketing media, was in a few ads in the 90's. Spencer peddled a few skates to earn some cash while getting his Philosophy degree at UCSB and was on the UCSB Surf Team competing in NSSA contests. Check out his MySpace for Red Feathers, Charles Musket (solo project - all instruments) and JamuelSaxon (siting in on keyboards).
San Diego, CA (January 8, 2008)
BOBBY MARTINEZ & CARISSA MOORE
SIGN UP WITH FLEXDEX SKATEBOARDS
CREATE THE “ENZO SKATE” SIGNATURE MODELS
Flexdex Performance Skateboards is pleased to announce the exclusive signing of Bobby Martinez and Carissa Moore to create their signature model performance skateboards under the
ENZO Skate brand. The new skateboards will be personally designed by these athletes – performance skateboards that bring the feeling of a wave or mountain to the street. Bobby and Carissa are stoked to get involved in every aspect of the design – shape, hardware and suspension, wheels and bearings, and graphic design – to offer the best possible ride to boarders worldwide. ENZO Skate decks by Flexdex will be produced using the latest unbreakable composite plastics.
ENZO Skate is a National Sponsor of the NSSA honoring the system that developed these athletes. ENZO Skate is also a sponsor of WaveWatch.com.
Design and production will begin in February 2008 with shipments May 1, 2008. ENZO Skate products will be distributed worldwide.
Flexdex Performance Skateboards, formed in 1995, has designed and produced performance skateboards with Kelly Slater, Wingnut, Tim Curran, Kalani Robb, Jim Rippey, Surf Diva, Cara-Beth Burnside, The Warped Tour, and X-Games.
11/7/07, 944 Magazine
LEAC Artist Pinky Taylor in 944 Mag
Flexdex LEAC Artist, Pinky Taylor, was recently featured in the West Coast trend spotting magazine 944. As if Pinky wasn't already invited to enough exclusive parties, now he's being covered by the mag that patrols them. What it do kid!
Makin purple look tough.
If this article looks fuzzy you may wanna get your vision checked.
11/6/07, Madrid, ESP
Welcome to Spain
Flexdex distribution has officially opened in Spain. As of this monring when the first shipment arrived in Madrid, Spanish retailers were stocked with their first wave of Flexdex product. Welcome aboard amigos!
First dealer to get his opening Flexdex order proudly displaying the goods.
10/10/07, Cool World, CA
January '07 Mag Ad
Think you know shit about whats cool? Then peep this mug.
The new LEAC ad campaign. Rolling out in mags next month.
09/28/07, San Diego, CA
Flexdex/ San Diego Film Festival
Flexdex was a proud sponsor of the San Diego Film Festival and the eye opening flick "Let It Ride," a film documenting the conception of snowboarding through the life of Craig Kelly, whos role in shaping the sport was nothing short of monumental. A couple of the Flexdex big-wigs spent a few days sipping martinis, viewing films, debating with film critics stoking peeps out. "Get the caaa Alfred, we'll be going out for a night on the tooown."
Amped winner of a new Flexdex Skateboard box. No you don't ride the box!
BTW, the guy behind him wishes he had won the box.
Nate reading with his eyes closed or passed out standing up? Either way he sure
ins't doing much work, but is keeping it hyphy with the GQ in hand.
Ben was complained about nightmares of creepy Robert Redford the next
morning. We're like wha?!?!
09/25/07, San Diego, CA
Hot Chick Missing
To give a short update on the news post that was entered a year ago today, the hot chick has not been spotted in some time. One theory is that she is no longer working there.
09/19/07, Flexdex Offices, CA
Nate's 2nd Anniversary
Company GM and Brand Director, Nate Poznick, will be celebrating his two year anniversary with Flexdex today. Lets all give Nate a round of applause for his hard work, great contributions and massive networking efforts for the company.
This morning a crowd of hot giggling girls went into Nate's office and haven't come out since. Guess Nate's spearheading some kind of focus group today. Good work Nate, a mighty fine worker indeed!
09/09/07, San Diego Convention Center, CA
DAY 3 - The third and final day of the tradeshow was much more mellow than the previous two. The roar of the convention center died down to a tired murmur. Less
The 2nd day of the ASR tradeshow proved to be even more busy and productive than Friday. "Retailers have been coming out of the woodwork and swarming the booth, all of whom are really amped about bringing the Flexdex brand into their shops," said Nate Poznick, GM and Brand Director "2008 is already panning out to be a huge year for us."
09/08/07, San Diego Convention Center, CA
DAY 2 - The second day of the ASR tradeshow proved to be even more busy and productive than Friday. "Retailers have been coming out of the woodwork and swarming the booth, all of whom are really amped about bringing the Flexdex brand into their shops," said Nate Poznick, GM and Brand Director "2008 is already panning out to be a huge year for us."
After the show ended the crew went out on the town, partying and running a-muck. The Mickey Avalon concert was the first stop and really kicked the night off right.
The Nate and rebel rouser cohort Aaron Rathy! in game face mode.
09/07/07, San Diego Convention Center, CA
Flexdex makes first ASR appearance in 5 years
DAY 1 - Flexdex makes an appearance at its first ASR since the brand's re-launch in 2005. The booth's ridiculously clean but sick design debuts the fresh line perfectly. In the words of Borat, the 1st day of the tradeshow was "great success." The response from shops, customers and industry heads alike was great.
Lots of beer, hot girls in underwear, pro riders, promo giveaways, skating, fashion shows and groms everywhere.
Flexdex ASR Booth (check out the rogue arm and leg sitting on the couch).
Early morning before the mobs showed up...
as well as any of the Flexdex employees. Aside from Cornerstone Nate
and Chief Ebone and the hot chick taking pictures.
Instead of cutting down trees, we let them live. Make skateboards unbreakable
and let trees live!!! This one also kept us shady and cool throughout the show.
The Ride Technology Boards on display caught insane amount of attention.
Why you ask? Because they are bad ass.
The Flexdex Girls can't get enough of the Flexdex Boys. Stay Classy San Diego.
Sneak peek at Pinky Taylor and Andrew Nguyen LEAC boards. Debuted at
Sept. 2007 ASR and available this October. Only 100 of each will be made,
each signed and numbered by the artist.
LEAC Artist Pinky Taylor inspired table. Props to Grant on making it for us.
Everyone wanted to buy it.
05/01/07, Encinitas, CA
Flexdex LEAC sneak preview
Flexdex sponsors an urban art show in Encinitas. Giving a sneak peak of the new Flexdex LEAC program, Flexdex will have art on display at the Papagayo Bar's "Social" on Wednesday 05/02/07. Come check us out and get some dinner.
01/23/07, Worldwide Shipping Notice
Flexdex now uses Global Express Mail for International Shipments, and to our military Flexers who just want to skate when off-duty.
We selected Global Express Mail because of the quality of service, speed of delivery and tracking information provided ensuring that the product will get to you. Undamaged. Fast. Guaranteed to get to you in 4 to 6 days worldwide.
Charges for shipping do not include DUTY or CUSTOM fees! These will be collected by the Postal Service in your country and you agree to pay them in full, and that Flexdex LLC is not responsible.
We currently ship to the following countries. If your country is not in this list, please email us for more information.
International Shipping Costs are:
Canada - use UPS Canada Standard
Puerto Rico - use UPS Ground
Military APO-FPO $25
Most EU countries $74
Asia (Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore $86
UK $72
South Africa $102
for more info, go to our page on International shipments or Order a board and see the total in your cart.
12/7/06, San Diego CA
Flexdex joins MySpace
Just in case you didn't already know, make friends with Flexdex Skateboards on MySpace.com
11/18/06, San Diego, CA
Flexdex announces the new 2007 lineup of Flexdex Skateboards.
Here's what the founder, Ebone, has to say: "I have been working for the last year to develop a lighter and more responsive Flexdex composite. I did not want to compromise anything we had already acheived in the past 10 years. But - if I could figure a way out to increase the 'pop' of a flexdex, AND lighten them, I knew the ride would blow minds." Throughout the summer of 2006, Flexdex experimented with several versions. The chemists worked hard, and late, as a passionate Ebone demanded even more from his team. A new nylon fabric was incorporated into the mix of glass fibers, blends of resins and additives, and other undisclosable (but completely legal and highly regulated) substances. To distinguish this material from the last batch, Flexdex is making the 2007 material in BLACK. Note: Most of the Flexdex lineup come with additional pre-drilled mounting holes to change the way your board flexes and turns.
Flexdex is introducing what they call "Ride Technology" - or the RT series for certain models. The RT series use a combination of higher performing trucks, bearings, and wheels than the standard models - which frikkin rock by themselves. Specifics about what components are used in the RT versions are detailed in each product page.
Ebone says "It's like putting better wheels, shocks, tires on your vehicle to make it ride better - and in this case, it depends on the model. Short boards turn tighter using the Tracker RTS/X combination trucks - about 50% tighter. ALL RT boards use Biltin bearings for a smooth MF'ing ride. Then we picked the out the best wheels on the market while we are working on our OWN versions of new wheels for early-2008. All models are available in a Ride Technology version.
Flexdex is offering the Tracker RTS/RTX trucks separately for anyone wanting to upgrade their ride on an existing skateboard. Check the product pages for more specifics.
10/02/06, Lake Tahoe, CA
Ben, Flexdex CFO, set off for a week long expedition to Tahoe with a trunk full of concept boards that are still being developed and his pockets buldging with stickers. He'll be shredding the terrain surrounding the Lake and stickering everything he lays eyes on. Ben will be back in a week and the Tahoe terrain will never be the same, neither will the street signs.
Good news is that everyone gets to reap the benefits as the testing done in Tahoe will go directly into the next release of new Flexdex boards. Stay tuned.
09/25/06, Flexdex Offices, CA
The boys in the main Flexdex Offices spotted a hot new chick working in the building across the parking lot. No contact was made as she was getting out of her car and heading back inside, but we have a feeling something noteworthy will happen involving this girl and the Flexdex crew at some point. We'll keep you updated.
09/19/06, Flexdex Offices, CA
Nate for Real, our GM and the funniest looking guy at Flexdex, crossed the one year mark today meaning that he has indeed been working hard and bringing you the finest boards money can buy for one entire year of his life. Congratulate him with a friendly email, or just remind him what a sweet job he has and to not mess it up.
"I am really pissed pleased with Nate's efforts this past year. - Ebone".
Check out the cake the guys made for Nate. What the monkey gas is that
supposed to be?!? HA.
09/11/06, Secret Spot, CA
The Flexdex crew made a day of blazing trails through San Diego, exploring, pioneering and finally came upon a previously undiscovered reservoir. Picture perfect banks, smooth cement, lights at night and an open gate...security? Not a chance! Its our new favorite spot...good luck tracking it down.
09/08/06, San Diego Convention Center, CA
First day of ASR, Action Sports Retailers tradeshow, which means madness in SD for the weekend. The next three days are spent walking the walk, talking the talk, and partying like rock stars.
Flexdex won't be representing at a booth this year, but will have boards on display at booth 3216. The crew will be making the rounds at the show and watching out for all the blonde bombshell models that are walking the floor. REEF Girls? Yes please.
09/07/06, San Diego, CA
The crew here is hard at work designing and testing the new ideas and board designs that will debut in the following months. Stay tuned cause this shits hot.
08/16/06, San Diego Airport, CA
FD Team rider Nate Chestnut returned from Tahiti where he's been catching epic surf and shredding on his Grenade 23 skateboard. Keep an eye out for pics and video from Nate's trip.
08/04/06, San Diego, CA
TRACKER RT-S AND RT-X TRUCKS NOW AVAILABLE
Flexdex is now offering Tracker truck upgrades on all models. The standard Flexdex Unit trucks are more than shred capable, but the Tracker RT-S and RT-X truck system brings the ride to an all new level. More stable, easily maneuverable and highly responsive.
08/01/06, London, UK
The Flexdex Euro Tour '06 officially came to an end as the crew boarded a plane at the Heathrow aiport and headed state side. The boys are bleeding red, white and blue again. Alot of skating, exploring and party crashing was done abroad. Thanks for the warm welcome Euroland and foreign ladies.
- FD Crew
07/13/06, LAX, Los Angeles
The Flexdex Euro Tour '06 is kicked off with a dream skate session through the LAX International terminal and Bloody Marys at the bar. The FD Crew is headed abroad to share their Flexnology with the rest of the world and spread the stoke.
07/12/2006, Dodger Stadium, CA
VANS WARPED TOUR; The Flexdex crew promote girls skateboarding at the All Girl Skate Jam booth. 10 brand new AGSJ/Flexdex skateboards are delivered and introduced to the world... 2 new clear skateboards from Flexdex in conjunction with Patty Segovia's AGSJ crew. Flexdex has been a supporter of AGSJ since 1998 and the long friendship between Ebone and Patty has produced 2 little baby skates. Girls skateboards designed by girls - for girls - to promote girls skateboarding. Coming to the web site and stores soon. For more on AGSJ, check out the AGSJ web site.
07/07/2006, San Diego, CA
Ben, Flexdex's CFO, won the annual Flexdex "Bombs Away" race down Mt. Suicide, not really called that but should be, and was clocked at 45 mph. That boy is straight crazy.
07/06/2006, Otay, CA
VANS WARPED TOUR; Nate and some of the Flexdex crew made an appearance at the Vans Warped Tour at the Coors Amphitheatre in San Diego. The guys were hanging out with the AGSJ girls and giving props at the half-pipe.The bands were jamming and so was the sun.
Watch out for the Flexdex boys to be hangin out with the AGSJ girls at the next Vans Warped Tour stop at Dodger Stadium. WORD.
07/01/2006, NYC, NY
Jessamin S. from NYC was chosen as the June 2006 Flexdex Giveaway winner. She is now the proud new owner of a Pro 40v Flexdex complete skateboard. Congrats Jess!
06/25/2006, Santa Monica, CA
PROJECT NIGHTLIGHT; Flexdex represented this Sunday at a fundraiser to prevent child abuse. Gorgeous models, skateboarders, champagne, All-Girls Skate Jam and 944 Magazine all came together to support a great cause and have a good time.
Flexdex skates, original artwork, music and sports memorabilia was all auctioned off to raise money for Project Nightlight. The event was a great success... Nate mingled with the hotties and Ebone took advantage of the bar and a large amount of money was collected to help fight child abuse.
06/12/2006, San Diego, CA
Check out the field trip the boys from Silverfish.com made to the Flexdex factory. The crew took these guys around the shop, opened the office doors and shared a couple secrets.
Check it out at www.silverfishlongboarding.com
Here's some press about Flexdex...
The Definitive Ebone Interview at Silverfish (2006)
Flexdex Skateboards to team with the Best of the Best
Flexdex Shoot Out: Bullet Proof? The End of a Myth
Here's some more links of interest
Testimonials from Flexdex Riders
Interview with Flexdex Owner by Anne Beasley (1999)
Links to Surf Snow and Skate Sites
Flexdex Skateboard Giveaway Winners
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