An Internet Retailer for all things Board:
According to the company website, Getboards.com was founded in California during the late 1990's by Tony Grieco and a friend. Armed with little more than a business degree, a few credit cards, and a love for all types of board sports, the two began selling Salomon skis and skiboards from a house they were renting for $100 a month. By the year 2000, they had moved into a state-of-the-art distribution facility and significantly increased the number of staff on hand to answer customer's questions.
What They Sell:
What don't they sell is probably a better question. Getboards.com sells: skis, skiboards, snowboards, skateboards, motors scooters, mountain boards, carve boards, balance boards, scooters, freeboards, wakeboards, bodyboards, and skimboards...or, as their website details, they sell stuff for "Snow, Land, and Water."
In addition to the above "hard goods," the company also sells clothing and accessories made by board companies. They also have a small Service department that offers hot-waxing and tuning on ski and snowboard purchases.
Getboards.com Mission Statement:
According to the website, Getboards.com's three-part mission is:
- Part 1: To provide quality products, quality product knowledge and quality customer service around the world.
- Part 2: Getboards mission is to show all people that God is the creator of the world we live in. He is the creator of life and no one will enter the kingdom of heaven without acknowledging this fact.
- Part 3: Getboards mission is to "Give Back" Proverbs 28:27 says "Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing." A portion of each sale goes to providing a child sponsorship and to feed a child who is suffering from starvation in this world.
Getboards.com Location and Contact Info:
Getboards.com is located two blocks from Snow Summit Ski Resort in Big Bear Lake, California.
Within the U.S., the company can be reached by calling 1-800-SKI-BOARD (1-800-754-2627), M-F from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time, or 1-714-238-9164 from outside the U.S. The Customer Service Department can be reached via text message at 1-714-313-4449 for quick questions about products. The company's website is www.getboards.com.