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Peep how they do it...........
« on: February 04, 2008, 11:13:23 PM »

James,
 
Every year, I am forced to evaluate BONES WHEEL’S past year's successes and failures to create a plan for the coming year.  I am looking at 2008 to be a year of evolution and growth, which means instituting some changes, which may be a difficult transition for some.  I feel that such transformation is necessary if BONES will survive in this highly competitive, rapidly changing market.  Because of a few team additions to the BONES program... and a few losses... it has forced me to reevaluate the brand as a whole.
 
As you well know I recently hired Jared Lucas to create unity for BONES WHEELS, to assist me in taking control of the brand and take the team to the next level of quality and success. We feel BONES is in a position to be one of the elite wheel companies in the industry and to be that company, we have to tighten up the team and put more emphasis on its future.  Jared and I have come to the same difficult conclusion: it is now time for us to make these changes and start anew in 2008. The toughest part of our jobs is being required to demote or cut existing team members. Understand that this decision was unilateral and unavoidable.
 
As of January 1st 2008, BONES WHEELS can no longer promote a Pro Signature wheel for you nor can we justify paying you a monthly stipend.  This also would include not promoting you with Ads, nor can we promote you through any other avenue. If you still want to remain on the team as a flow rider we would love to support you in that sense.

Please feel free to contact Jared if you have any questions or concerns....

Thanks for all your support, Rob

Jared Lucas
[email protected]





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Rob Washburn
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30 S. La Patera Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93117

« Last Edit: February 05, 2008, 09:11:52 AM by cliff »

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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2008, 11:20:47 PM »
James Craig, we're assuming?
"success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts"

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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2008, 11:21:51 PM »
fuck jared lucas
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« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2008, 11:23:34 PM »
those bastards
fuck em james
you shouldnt have to frontside 360 stairs or switchstance everything on rails (DYET LUTZKA) to get some rec.
you'll get what you deserve in the end

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« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2008, 11:24:28 PM »
WTF! That sucks to hear.  Did they make cuts because Momma Sheckler asked for more money for her cashcow?  Or did she demand they give him his own wheel brand?

I love their wheels though.  Always make me feel I'm gonna get the girl with a new set.

Who are the big new additions? And who are the losses?

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« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2008, 11:24:34 PM »
Damn,  I'd think they would do it in person or at least with a phonecall.

As you well know I recently hired Jared Lucas to create unity for BONES WHEELS, to assist me in taking control of the brand and take the team to the next level of quality and success.
I hate when the boss passes blame off on somebody elses job. I dunno if that's how the situation is; it just comes off that way. Best of luck getting back on a wheel-related payroll.

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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2008, 11:24:55 PM »
James Craig, we're assuming?

Yeah chief. its me.

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« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2008, 11:27:38 PM »
Sorry to hear man, that's a weird deal.
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« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2008, 11:29:26 PM »
fuck that

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« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2008, 11:30:48 PM »
fuck bones now

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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2008, 11:32:17 PM »
Sorry to hear man, that's a weird deal.


not really, just a bit harsh.

"Oh sorry we don't think you're relevant for 2008, but you can be on our flow team!!!!!! XDXDXD"
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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2008, 11:32:27 PM »
Sorry to hear man, that's a weird deal.

Shit happens for a reason

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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2008, 11:35:00 PM »
I don't think going to be buying ant BONES WHEELS anytime soon.

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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2008, 11:36:44 PM »



 
Understand that this decision was unilateral and unavoidable.
 



Unavoidable.  Of course it was avoidable.   What a bunch of jibba jabba.  Most of that letter was presidential campaign type nonsense.  Growth, change, unity, blah blah blah.   


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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #14 on: February 04, 2008, 11:37:39 PM »
Sorry to hear.  Fuck bones. Send yo new footy to hubba, then when you get on hook a brother up with a set!

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« Reply #15 on: February 04, 2008, 11:38:31 PM »
James, give me their address.


I have a box of poo I would like to sponsor them with.


I'm serious too. Captain's made a lot of presents this month.

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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #16 on: February 04, 2008, 11:46:51 PM »
That sucks , let me just buy a last set of Chris Senn wheels, i really like their skinny 54. Then I say fuck their new "program of rapidly changing market of elite something" .

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« Reply #17 on: February 04, 2008, 11:48:04 PM »
In all seriousness, is this how it is these days?

How was it before? I know of skaters being let go and never being told. Do people get phone calls, or person to person conversations about this?


I always thought it'd be awkward in either event. But really? An e-mail? If my boss tried that, I'd walk into his office and punch him in the dick.

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« Reply #18 on: February 04, 2008, 11:48:54 PM »
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Sorry to hear man, that's a weird deal.
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Shit happens for a reason

I hear ya man, but that letter was pretty craze.
Stay up.
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« Reply #19 on: February 04, 2008, 11:54:23 PM »
In all seriousness, is this how it is these days?

How was it before? I know of skaters being let go and never being told. Do people get phone calls, or person to person conversations about this?


I always thought it'd be awkward in either event. But really? An e-mail? If my boss tried that, I'd walk into his office and punch him in the dick.

this ain't normal for skateboarding as far as I know, I'm sure powell runs their stuff different, but this seems how you'd be let go from your nascar sponsor.
maybe that's what's up and we're running our crap all wrong.
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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2008, 11:58:12 PM »
an elite wheel company??  they make good wheels, but elite???
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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #21 on: February 05, 2008, 12:06:25 AM »
thats pretty lame and all but outside of skateboarding in the "professional world" this type of shit is pretty average. I just lost a job and received a nearly identical email. Fuck powell either way though.

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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #22 on: February 05, 2008, 12:08:02 AM »
BONES - HOW ABOUT A PHONE CALL?!?!? EMAILING THAT SHIT IS FUCKED!
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« Reply #23 on: February 05, 2008, 12:31:52 AM »
I still think you should be able to fight your boss if you want to keep your contract. Three rounds of five minutes would be fair enough for a release.

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« Reply #24 on: February 05, 2008, 12:31:52 AM »
shit like this is lame but best of luck to whatever you got planned next, james.

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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #25 on: February 05, 2008, 12:59:35 AM »
That was pretty cold and generic "Dear John" type letter but I've seen worse. If it was out of blue than it is bad.
Don't worry, sponsors come and go.

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« Reply #26 on: February 05, 2008, 01:09:10 AM »
hope this isnt a full sponsor slide like corey shephard and chalmers earlier
we toked a marley and i split back to the park, minding my own busineess when a rollerblader mean mugs..i let it go.

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« Reply #27 on: February 05, 2008, 01:11:15 AM »
shit like this is lame
Good luck james, keep your head up.

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« Reply #28 on: February 05, 2008, 01:13:15 AM »
ha i've only had two pairs of bones wheels before, and they both happened to be james craig's 'pro model'. i think they were 50's and actually probably were my favorites.

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Re: Peep how they do it...........
« Reply #29 on: February 05, 2008, 01:50:37 AM »
get the flow deal and sell / burn those fuckers, untill you have a new sponsor...
send em an email after you get a hookup, or just wait till you show up on some team page!
good luck