From today until the end of May, the code MAY15 (in ALL CAPS) is valid for 15% off of all purchases totaling $50.00 or more in The RAW Online Store. The code can be used for the purchase of everything in the store except for the Boston Strong Packs for the marathon bombing victims. This is due to the fact that all of the proceeds are being donated to the respective funds for our friends and we would like them to receive the maximum amount of support. If you have any questions regarding this offer, please do not hesitate to contact us.

S.C.  K.S.

For this season, six new skateboard models will be released that are a blend of our past and present. Jonah Miller’s Camouflage Skateboard Series, which consists of four models, is a tie-in to the camper caps that he designed for RAW that were released last month. He carefully recreated eight famous patterns used by the U.S. Military, four of which are available this spring. In addition, RAW will be showing new versions of the Loyalty Over Royalty Skateboard and This Is My Skateboard in gold and black, which coincides with our Gold Edition stocked for the spring and summer of 2013. As always, the four basic colorways of the RAW Logo Skateboard will be available for our Supporters. These ten models will be in stock in sizes 7.500 through 8.400 in standard shapes. Cruiser shapes will be available, as well. For further information about The RAW Spring Summer 2013 Skateboard Collection, please do not hesitate to contact us.

S.C.  K.S.

The most basic items that we make as a brand take on an entirely new meaning when we are able to use them to help those in need. In order to assist those affected by April 15th’s bombing of the area near the Boston Marathon finish line, we have put together three packs of products that are available in The RAW Online Store. The proceeds from these packs will be donated to The James “Bim” Costello Recovery Fund, The Marc Fucarile Fund and The Norden Brothers Benefit Fund. These individuals are close friends of RAW who were at the site of the second explosion on Boylston Street that fateful day. All of them have long roads to recovery ahead of them, and your purchase will directly affect their lives and those of their families. Thank you in advance for your support.

S.C.  K.S.

It is impossible to write this without expressing my personal sentiment to whomever reads it. Jimmy Costello has been a key part of the growth of the RAW brand over the past seven years. In the early days of the brand, we met at his kitchen table every Saturday morning, and he was present for all of our meetings. His strong opinion is the reason why you have seen some of the ideas that we’ve made into products since 2006, ideas that may have otherwise landed in a garbage can. His constant support for what we’ve done, including putting RAW on the backs of every single one of his friends, is something that we will never forget. For those of you who do not know, this brand was founded by Steve Costello and I in February of 2006. Jimmy Costello is Steve’s younger brother. Today, we ask that RAW supporters do as much as they can for James “Bim” Costello.

On the 15th of April, Jimmy was attending the Boston Marathon to support a friend who was running that day. With a group of close friends, he was waiting on Boylston Street in Boston near the finish line. Shortly before 3 pm, two explosions occurred on Boylston Street that will forever be remembered as one of the scariest moments in American history. Bim was at the location of the second explosion, and suffered serious injuries that require a considerable amount of attention. As this is being written, Jimmy is at one of the best hospitals in Boston, the recipient of one successful round of medical procedures. However, he is still in a great deal of pain and more work will need to be performed before his release. The three links below are available for you to help. Thank you in advance for your support of Bim’s full, speedy recovery.

K.S. (On Behalf Of S.C.)

The James “Bim” Costello Recovery Fund - This link will bring you to a site set up by the Costello family where you can make a donation in only seconds

The James “Bim” Costello Painting Auction - This link contains information about Steve’s auction of an amazing painting that did Jimmy for him this past Christmas

The RAW “Bim Strong” Pack - This link will open a special pack that RAW has put together, of which the proceeds will be donated to Bim’s Recovery Fund

The code APRIL10 can be used from now through 4/30 (whiles supplies last) to save 10% on your entire order from The RAW Online Store. There are no exceptions on the items that our Supporters can save on for the rest of this month. If you have any questions regarding this offer, please do not hesitate to contact us.

S.C.  K.S.

New for this season is the first offering of socks by RAW. These socks were made with skateboarding in mind, which makes them durable enough for any daily activity. They have been released in the most basic colors imaginable, black and white, with a third red colorway added to the mix as a show of support for our beloved home team. The RAW Logo Socks are made of a 100% cotton/stretch blend. They are custom woven with a reinforced mid for a quality fit and extra durability. They have shipped to Supporters worldwide and are now available at RAW MA and in The RAW Online Store. For further information about these socks, please do not hesitate to contact us.

S.C.  K.S.

The purpose of our accessory collection for Spring 2013 is for our Supporters to be able to represent what we stand for outside of riding or wearing our products. This item is a prime example of how simple it is to show your allegiance. The RAW Logo Mousepad is made of 100% neoprene with top quality screenprinting on the front. It has shipped to Supporters worldwide and is now available at RAW MA and in The RAW Online Store. For further information about this item, please do not hesitate to contact us.

S.C.  K.S.

It is officially spring, which means the weather is constantly getting warmer. When this happens, all the twelve ounce cans we drink out of start to sweat and their contents get warmer in a short period of time. The RAW Logo Coozie, which is made of 100% neoprene with top quality screenprinting on the front, will help prevent this from happening. It has shipped to Supporters worldwide and is now available at RAW MA and in The RAW Online Store. For further information about this item, please do not hesitate to contact us.

S.C.  K.S.

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As we often say, this brand was built upon a very simple foundation. Somewhere in the fill of that foundation lies a few six packs. For the Spring of 2013, a cooler bag that happens to hold a six pack of twelve ounce cans perfectly has been released. The RAW Logo Cooler Bag is made of 100% nylon with top quality screenprinting on the front. It has shipped to Supporters worldwide and is now available at RAW MA and in The RAW Online Store. For further information about this item, please do not hesitate to contact us.

S.C.  K.S.