The first ever action sports strap campaign also boasts partnerships with Osiris and Grind for Life

November 16, 2009 (Phoenix) – SLINGZ, the hands-free action sports strap for skateboards, Ripstiks® and other action sports , has launched their DRTV commercial in partnership with As Seen On TV, featuring music by Lo-Star. Doing what the kickstand did for the bike, SLINGZ is the perfect compliment for skaters on the go by providing a hands-free way to carry your board when not skating.

For this campaign, heavy hitters surround SLINGZ with the likes of Mike Rogers, Founder of  The Grind for Life Foundation which assists people with cancer , long-time skater Chris Conway, a member of the Board of Directors for Grind for Life, Buddy Carr of Tailtap.com and Osiris who offers a $15 off coupon towards their shoes.

“It’s off the Hook!” said Rogers during the making of the SLINGZ DRTV commercial.

“I’m very impressed with the simplicity and function the SLINGZ products represent,” said Conway last week. “SLINGZ is simple to use and very helpful in those situations when you need to carry your board and have your hands free.”

“SLINGZ is the simple and smart solution to being hands free when you need to be,” said Carr of tailtap.com. Carr is offering a $15 off coupon toward their merchandise.

“We’re excited to be part of the SLINGZ campaign and help Grind For Life,” expressed Tony Magnusson, Founder of Osiris Shoes.

As if the support from industry celebrities weren’t enough, the up and coming British band, Lo-Star, is featured in the commercial with their single “Falling Short.” The commercial itself is one of the first national plays for the band, whose CD will launch in the beginning of 2010. SLINGZ will be offering Lo-Star song downloads on the www.slingzstore.com web site.

“We are proud to be associated with SLINGZ and their uniquely innovative product.  We hope SLINGZ users enjoy the free download at SLINGZStore.com and want to find out more about Lo-Star,” said lead singer, Adam Harris.

The DRTV spot can be seen on ESPN, MTV and FUEL TV starting Monday November 16, 2009. For more information visit www.slingznow.com

October 5, 2009 (SCOTTSDALE) – SLINGZ, the hands free action sport strap for skateboards, rip sticks and other action sport boards, will be the newest As Seen On TV branded product featured on AsSeenOnTv.com this Fall and Winter and will retail at $14.95.

“As Seen On TV.com is proud to be the official site for SLINGZ, as it is a great accessory for boys and girls who participate in action sports,” said Todd Davies, President of Marketing for AsSeenOnTV.com. “We look forward to helping SLINGZ distribute to action sports enthusiasts worldwide.”

SLINGZ is a strap made of rip-stop nylon with a loop at each end. The boarder hooks a wheel, then hooks another and off they go with the board slung across their back. The perfect hands-free action sports strap that fits a variety of board-like products such as razors, scooters and ripstiks.

“Becoming part of the As Seen on TV family is a great opportunity to develop a successful national launch for SLINGZ,” said James Stewart, creator and president of SLINGZ. “The greatest feature about SLINGZ is it’s convenient, and not to mention, portable, durable and compact, when you can’t ride your board you just Sling it and go, or drop it and roll.”

The new partnership will showcase SLINGZ as a featured product on the As Seen On TV.com Web site, place SLINGZ in the As Seen On TV stores, and be a featured product in their upcoming holiday catalogue sent to their entire customer base Nationwide.
For more information or to purchase a SLINGZ visit www.asseenontv.com

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Skateboard accessory added to more than 5,000 convenience stores

October 15, 2009 (SCOTTSDALE) – SLINGZ, the hands free action sport strap for skateboards, Ripstiks® and other action sport boards, is the newest featured product in more than 5,000 Asian American Convenience Stores Association locations. AACSA is an industry trade association representing thousands of stores Nationwide, and will showcase SLINGZ through various marketing efforts.

“AACSA is proud to be assisting in the product launch of SLINGZ, as the synergy between the two organizations is obvious,” said Paul Rock, Executive Director for AACSA. “We look forward to helping SLINGZ distribute to action sports enthusiasts through our stores nationwide.”

SLINGZ is a strap made of rip-stop nylon with a loop at each end. The boarder hooks a wheel, then hooks another and off they go with the board slung across their back. The perfect hands-free action sports strap that fits a variety of board-like products such as Razors®, scooters and Ripstiks®.

“We are thrilled that AASCA is featuring SLINGZ throughout their stores nationwide, it’s an ideal partnership,” said James Stewart, creator and president of SLINGZ. “We feel SLINGZ will be a great fit inside the stores.”

The new partnership will showcase SLINGZ as a featured product in upcoming marketing pieces rolling out in the fourth quarter of 2009, unique point of sales stands at 5,000 locations, and showcased in their newsletters.

For more information or to purchase a SLINGZ visit www.slingzstore.com

The Asian American Convenience Stores Association ( AACSA ) is an industry trade association representing thousands of stores nationwide.

AACSA has been an advocate for the convenience retailing industry providing industry information, knowledge and connections to ensure the competitive viability of our members’ businesses.

The diversity of AACSA membership reflects the diversity of the convenience store and petroleum marketing industry and our commitment to developing a robust competitive environment for our members.

Local Company Pioneers the Easy Way to Carry a Board

Phoenix (Sept.17, 2009) – Skateboarding is ever changing with new personalities and styles, and with it comes new innovative products, such as SLINGZ™, a rip-stop nylon to carry a board.

Local resident, James Stewart is launching SLINGZ™, the ultimate must have action board (longboards, shortboards, ripstiks, scooters, razors, etc) accessory of the year and is only available online. “It’s convenient, portable, durable and compact, when you can’t ride your board you just Sling it and go, or drop it and roll,” said Stewart about this new accessory. “One of the biggest challenges being a boarder is carrying your board about, or what to do with it when you take a break. SLINGZ™ is a quick and easy way to secure your board to your back leaving your hands free.”

SLINGZ™ is a strap made of rip-stop nylon with a loop at each end. The boarder hooks a wheel, then hooks another and off they go with the board slung across their back. The perfect hands-free action sports strap that fits a variety of board-like products such as razors, scooters and ripstiks. Videos and pictures demonstrating its use can be seen at the SLINGZ™ Web site.

James had the idea about 14 months ago, when watching his son and friends board on the boardwalk in Mission Beach. His son Clay was using his long board that is 40 inches long and his heavy to carry in one hand. “He was watching us and said, ‘there has to be an easier way,’” recalled Clay Stewart, who is also one of the SLINGZ™ personalities on the Web site and in the boarding communities. “I thought it would take him a month or a sometime to come up with an idea, but in just a few minutes he was already sketching out ideas and talking about how to make it easier.”

SLINGZ™ makes a great back to school accessory for kids who skateboard to school, for college kids maneuvering the expansive campuses or just a weekender with friends. No more juggling things in their hands along with your board. And with cooler weather just around the corner, more and more boarders will be seeking ways to make their outside fun easier.

“Skateboarding is such a popular pastime with about 12.5 million boarders, and SLINGZ™ is the perfect product it’s fun, it’s easy, it’s what every boarder should have,” said Stewart. “Dave Hackett, a known boarder and entertainer calls it his guitar strap for his board.”

SLINGZ™ is available starting at $9.95 (plus shipping and handling) and can be purchased only online at www.SLINGZstore.com. Boarders can also catch up on the latest craze by following @SLINGZ on Twitter or the SLINGZ™ blog and check out cool deals and discounts on other products.

Press Contact: Amy Linert, McMurry PR
Phone: (480) 529-8326
Email: amy.linert@mcmurry.com

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