Eight-Time World Cup Champion Skateboarder Andy Macdonald Rides New Andy Mac 'Zon' This Season; Board Available Exclusively on Amazon.com for $59.99

Eight-time World Cup champion skateboarder Andy Macdonald andleading skateboard manufacturer Skate One Corp. today unveiled theAndy Mac Zon, the third and newest board in the Andy Mac Skateboardline. The Andy Mac Zon is now available for advance order exclusivelyin Amazon.com's Sports & Outdoors Store (www.amazon.com/sports).Amazon.com is offering the board for $59.99; it will be shipped tocustomers August 1, 2005.

The eight-time World Cup champion and X-Games Gold medalist isalso currently riding the Zon in the 17-city Boom Boom Huck Jam, whichkicked off June 17 and runs through July 31.

With the Zon, Andy Macdonald continues his tradition of creatingcompetition-quality boards at entry-level prices. The new board, indevelopment for two years, was designed to Andy Macdonald'scompetition specifications with the goal of making a "true" skateboardeasily accessible to entry-level skaters of any age. Unlike theinexpensive "toy" skateboards most young first-time skaters purchase,the Zon is responsive to the rider and has professional-grade wheelsthat roll and grip smoothly.

"With this board we have achieved a level of quality unheard of atthis price," said Andy Macdonald. "Amazon.com is the logical place tosell the Zon -- not only do its customers expect to find qualityproducts at great prices, but Amazon also has a unique ability toreally educate customers about how the Zon differs from other boardsavailable in the same price range."

"We're thrilled to work with Andy Macdonald to make the Andy MacZon available to our tens of millions of customers," said JasonGoldberger, director of Amazon's Sports & Outdoors Store. "AndyMacdonald's philosophy about skateboards is perfectly aligned with ourphilosophy about serving customers -- they should never have to choosebetween a great experience and low prices."

"We have worked with Andy for the last seven years," said MichaelFurukawa, promotions manager for Skate One. "He understands hisaudience, and we are happy to team up with him and Amazon to bring ahigh-quality, value-priced complete skateboard to his many fans. Enjoythe roll."

Featuring graphics by Andy Macdonald, the Andy Mac Zon is made oftop-quality North American hard rock maple and cold-fused togetherusing high-impulse, water-resistant glue in proprietary AirLampresses. The wheels are composed of high-rebound, hand-castpolyurethane for great roll and grip, and the professional-qualityskate bearings are cast aluminum with carbon steel kingpins and axles.High-rebound polyurethane bushings make turning easy and smooth. TheZon is 7.625 inches by 31.5 inches and weighs 6 pounds.

The Andy Mac Zon Skateboard is eligible for Amazon.com's SuperSaver Shipping, which is free on orders over $25 shipped to a singleU.S. address. Amazon Prime members receive free two-day shipping andnext-day shipping for $3.99. For more information, visitwww.amazon.com/prime.

About Andy Macdonald

Andy Macdonald is an eight-time World Cup Skateboarding overallpoints champion and an eight-time X-Games gold medalist and has set aGuinness world record for his skateboard ramp jump of almost 57 feet.He was also honored by President Bill Clinton at the White House forhis participation in the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, and hisimage has been published on a U.S. postage stamp.

About Skate One

Skate One has been manufacturing high-quality skateboardcomponents for almost 29 years. Recognized as a leader in theskateboard industry, Skate One manufactures and distributes thefollowing skateboard brands: Powell Skateboards, Powell Classic,Powell Peralta, BONES Wheels, Mini Logo, Bones Bearings, Surf One,Andy Macdonald Skateboards, Angelboy Skateboards and Powell GoldenDragon.

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