What They do !

They’re developing a whole digital ecosystem.

As enthusiasts, they are constantly looking for qualified content related to our passion : Action Sports, on mainstream social networks Unfortunately this content is drowned in the mass published every day on these mainstream platforms, creating a feeling of frustration felt by enthusiasts.

That’s why they decided to create a real ecosystem exclusively dedicated to action sports (or extreme sports) enthusiasts, practitioners, companies and professionals.

This network is Tricks Social ! A universal application (soon available on the Apple and Android mobile stores but also from a browser) very targeted allowing enthusiasts, amateurs and professionals to exchange on the practices of action sports.

Their vision !

Inspire by action sports

Sports and athletes are inspiring. They embrace every challenges and grow through tenacity. They share all these common traits: performance, solidarity, surpassing oneself and a passion for the adventure. They are a major source of motivation of being always better than yesterday.

Among all sports, one category stands out with a required level of dedication even more inspiring than traditional sports: These are action sports. Because of the environment in which they are practiced and the skills needed, we can only be inspired by the riders and their remarkable achievements.

At The Tricks Network, they believe that action sports are a true vector of powerful values such as passion, surpassing oneself, open-mindedness, or humility. Action sports, allow those who practice them to express “their true self” and fight against routine and boredom.

These disciplines become an opportunity that allows those who practice them to dominate their fears, to learn self-control and to challenge themselves.

Daily life doesn’t give the individual the opportunity to define his identity: his qualities, his defects, his degree of reactivity, of courage.

But beyond practice, action sports are a real universe with its own codes. To be passionate and/or practicing is to become a member of this huge family that are the Riders and their values.

Nothing is more pleasant than to live and share your passion with other enthusiasts: friends, family or strangers, it doesn’t matter. It’s the fact of practicing the same sport or sharing the same riding spot that creates a feeling of belonging to this universe.

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What is Adventure IO ?

Adventure IO offers Next Level experiences with Professional Athletes and Local experts through its proprietary mobile platform. Whether it’s mountain biking with a RedBull Rampage athlete, wakeboarding with a legendary pro rider, going to surf at a private point break with limited accessibility and much, much more, users are able to easily book guided adventures with their favorite athletes, brands, retailers and hotels. The Adventure IO app is currently available for iOS in the App Store. The Android version will be released in August 2019.

Who are the top riders ?

The roster of athletes and guides is rapidly expanding, with Adventures currently being led by some
of the most elite-level competitors in their respective disciplines, including:

● Parks Bonifay, Wakeboarding – Clermont, Florida : Multi-time X Games Gold Medalist and Pro Tour Champion Waterski and Wake Sports Hall of Fame Member
● Elliot Sloan, Skateboarding – Vista, California : Multi-time X Games Big Air Gold Medalist
● Darren Berrecloth – Mountain Bike – Parksville, British Columbia : Redbull Rampage Medalist and Freeride Pioneer
● Shaun Murray, Wakeboarding – Orlando, Florida : Pro Tour, National, and World Champion; American Ninja Warrior Competitor
● Sam Light, Kiteboarding – United Kingdom : 2x KPL Champion and 4x Triple-S winner
● Michal Kollbek, Mountain Biking – Santa Monica, California : 3x Polish National Downhill Champion
● Brian Grubb, Foil Boarding/Wakeskating/Wakesurfing – Orlando, Florida : Multi-time Wakeskate Pro Tour Champion and Red Bull Professional Athlete

A partnership with the WSIA

AIO has joined the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) in efforts to support the wake industry and its athletes.With deeply established roots in the wake industry, the AIO team recently decided to create a new strategic partnership with the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA). In efforts to increase interest in water sports, AIO will provide current athletes with unique opportunities to boost their brand recognition and bring new eyes towards the industry. Elite athletes like, Waterski and Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame member, Parks Bonifay are already teamed up with AIO, offering users once-in-a-lifetime adventures, and forming new life-long fans in the process.

What they think

“The crew behind Adventure IO are a virtual dream team of industry professionals who understand how to deliver a first-class experience for wake sports enthusiasts and more,” said Kevin Michael, Executive Director, Water Sports Industry Association. “They reached out to WSIA to see how they could support the industry because they truly care about the sport and understand the influence pro athletes provide. With Adventure IO’s tight network amongst the sport’s most interesting athletes, the experiences are very enticing, even to a life long industry vet like myself. Truth be told, I just downloaded the app and am considering booking an experience for a friend’s birthday this summer!”

“We believe great companies are responsible for pushing their industry forward while providing consumers with the best product possible,” said Billy McKee, AIO Founder and Chairman. “By teaming up with the WSIA and a lineup of elite water sport athletes, we are not only exposing the wake industry to new eyes but also offering our users once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to experience
the outdoors with the world’s best professional guides.”

E Foil with Brian Grubb

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