MaryHill FreeRide

Smokin Js is always looking for fun and interesting events for our Street Team.  We've sent our Street Team crew to all kind of motorsports events, concerts, flame offs, and even Cannabis Cups.  This week we sent our own Nikko Kamanuwai to a long boarding freeride event at the Mary Hill Museum in Washington State organized by the Maryhill Ratz.

If you are interested in being a Smokin Js Street Team member, send us an email with your event or ideas:  Jay@SmokinJs.com

Last weekend was the race seasons first Maryhill freeride event. People from all around the world came to roll the mountain, see old friends, and make new ones. This was my first time going to a Maryhill event. There are 4 different Maryhill events in the race season. 3 free rides which means NO RACE, just straight cursing with the hommies at 40-45mph. It was everything I expected and more.              

Maryhill is roughly about 3 miles long with banked lefts and rights, straight-aways, and little tunnel obstacles. It’s a closed road out in the Gorge that was built to test certain pavements, and for car commercials. The event is run by Dean Ozuna, a local who after years of tickets and being arrested for sneaking on the hill to skate when he was younger, he finally went the legit route and got a completely legit event started.

Top names like Matt Kinzel, Lee Caiton, Billy Bones, and Zach Maytum were just a few big names that showed up, plus the countless other shredders from all around. 60+ Texans 30+ Canadians, and a handful of people from other places.      

The first day was awesome, me and 20 other volunteers put up the hay on the road and got to skate for three hours to ourselves. We left for the campsite around 5pm which was a beautiful spot next to the Columbian river. I brought lots of Smokin Js papers and free swag for campers. We shredded some herb and called it an early night to prepare for the next day.
             
I awoke with the sun our second day, arrived at the hill a little before 8am to help with everyone’s registration. 230 riders attended this freeride, most people at any of the free rides previously.  The lines down the mountain were epic! 5 man packs all the up to 20 dudes riding at once. It was pretty crazy riding that fast with that many people. Lunch was provided, beer was drank, and weed was blazed. It was a beautiful day of skating for sure.

After the Maryhill session that day I was blessed enough to get a invite to a local hill called Rowena.

After that we headed back to camp and PARTIED. I’m positive everyone who was smoking joints was blazing our Smokinjs hemp papers, and I was getting compliments here and there about how good they burn! Those were the people who then got hooked up with discount cards hahaha such a good time with good people.        

The last day was bittersweet. I was pretty beat from the past two days so I volunteered to be a spotter at corner 4 where I saw a bunch of action!  It was definitely one the highlights of the trip. After my two hours were up I was skating as much as I could till we started closing up. Again at 5 we called it a day. Me and the rest of the volunteers loaded and offloaded they hay with a little help of session’s lager beer and nug.  Said our goodbyes and started making our way home.

It was an epic experience that I’ll never forget , I can’t wait to return and I’m so glad I got to rep SmokinJs!

  -Nikko Kamanuwai-

For more information about up coming FreeRides contact the MaryHillRatz.

4/20 M&M Tech In-Line Free Pipe

Smokin Js is doing it again!

We are giving away a M&M Tech In-Line laydown water pipe on 4/20 to a luck member of our email list.

M&M Tech In-Line Laydown Water Pipe

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It's All About the Pipe Tools

At Smokin Js, we don't foucs on super expensive hand blown glass.  Our goal is to seek out HIGH quality American glass and a great value to consumers.  Where we excel is with all the different smoking related products and accessories that enhance every smoking experience.  Smokin Js has over 2,000 products for every smoker's lifestyle.

I wanted to take the time to feature some of those little innovative pipe tools that enhance the smoking experience, but are hard to find.

The Hit Stand

The hit stand is one of our freshest pipe tools.  These little silicone stands will hold a wide range of pipes.  They are heat resistant.  Not only will they show off your glass, but they will help save your furnature as well.

 

 Hydro Gell Diffusion Beads

Wow, only $4.20, and the Smokin Js Hydro Gell Diffusion Beads even come with a Doob Tube.  These disposable beauties are non toxic and they are safe on your glass. 

 

Toob Loob

Many experienced smokers have accidentally locked their glass on glass bowl into their water pipe.  Those ground joints can become dirty and sticky.  The solution is the Toob Loob ground joint lubricant.  Customers swear by the loob! 

 

Honeycomb Glass Screens

Tired of scooby snacks hitting your tongue?  Do you use metal screens in your glass pipes?  Do you have finer material that slips right through your bowl hole?  The Honeycomb Glass Screen is the solution.  These things are great because not only do they help keep your material in your bowl and not in your mouth, but they create a reflective surface and help burn your material from the bottom up, not just the top down.

 

 

It's what we do, it's what we excel at.  Smokin Js has the accessories you need.

Reggae Night to Remember

Collie Buddz, Rebelution, and Zion

      I could not have been more excited when my good friend informed me that Rebelution, Collie Buddz, and Zion I would be playing in Eugene August 16th! We of course instantly agreed to buy tickets and car pool to Eugene (as any green supporting hippies should do). When the 16th FINALLY arrived my bags were packed and ready to go, and after the usual grueling errands before a road trip (food, gass. . .& grass!), we were finally on the road to the show! Four hippies in a Tahoe with Rasta bumper stickers and a head full of dreads heading South.  It probably tipped people off that we were heading to the concert, because on the way there a couple of people rolled down their windows to ask if we were on our way to Eugene for the show =D.
      When we pulled into the georgeous park, smoke clouds billowing out the windows, excuse me DUST clouds billowing behind us.   I was amazed to find myself walking/dancing past trees and park views! I was lead toward the Reaggae music with excitement, like I had the munchies and was following some amazing home kitchen baked smell. Once through the lines I headed straight past the food and drink vendors (though I did get a Rebelution Tshirt later), jogged up the stairs and HOLY NUGGETS! I was awestruck for a minute by the stunning outdoor ampitheater Eugene has tucked away in that park! Not to mention I was a little awestruck at how much sound was vibrating up the hill at me. Thrilled would be a good word to describe me at that point. We decided to work our way through the happiest and chillest crowd I've seen in a while, to the first grass ring of onlookers. There was an adorable couple swing/tango dancing to our right who were putting on their own little show and obviously having a great time.

 

      The opening show was great and even invited the crowd up on stage to dance (which resulted in the singer being mobbed with hugs and dancing people). We sat in the grass and listened to the opening show as the sunset behind us, and the lights coming off the stage got progressively cooler and brighter as they shot through the ampitheater into the night like the sound. The music was great when I got there and only got better as the night went on. I could see an alligator bouncing above the crowd, as it appeared that someone had the great idea to bring along this fabulous blow up friend. When I decided to swim through people towards the front for a closer view as Collie Buddz came on, I was surrounded by chill vibes and everyone was dancing their hearts out :) I tossed a few SmokinJs papers into the air. Who knows maybe a couple of the jays I saw being passed around were wrapped in those papers. Need-less to say everyone in the crowd was obviously feelin great as Rebelution rocked everyones feet, even pulling out a whaling saxophone and an epic set of electric clarinet. The music was great, even when the end of the evening had closed in on us, and the last song had been played, the crowd simply hadn't had enough. The cheers did the trick because a few more songs were played, and everyone danced the last of their energy out, untill finally we all had to admit it had been a GREAT night but the end had come! Now for the drive back to town, and another awesome shift at Smokin Js!

Smokin Js at Seattle Hempfest 2013

Seattle Hempfest is the largest annual cannabis law reform event where cannabis enthusiasts of all kinds gather to educate the public of the many products and benefits that the cannabis plant can provide. It was founded on the belief that the public is better served when citizens and public officials work cooperatively in order to successfully accomplish common goals. This year was definitely one for the history books with over 250,000 people coming out to show their support and with the recent Washington legalization laws, we are finally starting to make headway. It's definitely exciting, but it's only the beginning.

This year there were over 105 speakers, 110 bands, and 400 vendors! It's every stoners paradise. Pipes from high end glass to Chinese imports, the latest smoking gadgets, good music, and any kind of information you could want, whether it be how to obtain your MMJ card or grow tips from the Grow Bible expert, Jorge Cervantes himself.  Stretched along the waterfront for a mile and a half in downtown Seattle, the view alone is worth the trip.



Nicole and I ventured into the big city on Saturday to check out the action, and supply the good people of Hempfest with our Smokin Js hemp papers and coupons. We got to drool all over some incredible pieces and learn about some new products. The current variety we have available to us is unbelievable.

I have to say that after this weekend, I love my Cloud Pen even more (if that was possible). One of the highlights of our trip was definitely being allowed to kick it up on the rooftop of the Further bus and blow some bubbles.

As always, Seattle treated us very well. Anyone who hasn't checked it out, I recommend you put it on your bucket list. The most amazing part about Hempfest is that it's completely powered by volunteers and donations. What's sad is that the average donation per person is about thirty eight cents. If the cops are going to hand out Doritos to the stoners of Seattle, I think we can do better than that.

For more information on how to get involved go to http://www.hempfest.org/

Smokin Js Photo Scavenger Hunt

Gather your friends!  Create your team!  It's time to compete in the first annual Smokin Js photo scavenger hunt!

Smokin Js is awarding cash prizes for the winners, and guaranteed fun for all the losers. 

 

 

 

HOW?

It's simple, it's FREE.  All you have to do is find some friends or family and create a team.  Teams must be between 3 and 5 people.  Then you have to register your team with Smokin Js to participate and be eligible for cash prizes.  Registration is simple, just email your team name, the city where your team is located, and all the email addresses of the team members to Jay@SmokinJs.com.  All registered team members must be 18 year of age to participate, but kids can tag along with parents and join in the fun.

 

WHERE?

In your town!  You don't have to travel anywhere outside of your home region.  Teams can register from anywhere in the United States.  Almost all of the scavenger hunt photos can be found in every town in the United States.

 

WHEN?

Your team must register between 07/19/13 and 08/12/13.  The event will be held on 08/17/13 between 12 noon and 10pm Pacific Standard Time.

 

WHAT?

The Smokin Js scavenger hunt is going to be a lot of fun!  Once the registration period is over and all the team's emails are collected, we will email participants final instructions and encouragement.  At 12 noon on 08/17/13 we will send out an email to all the participants with the photo scavenger hunt list.  Teams will have ten hours to email the cell phone pics to Jay@SmokinJs.com.  We will simply check the email address of the sender and apply the photo award to the coresponding team.  Each scavenger hunt item will have points associated with it and some items will even have bonus points.  The team with the most points wins!  We will be giving live updates throughout the event day through our social media sites and at the physical Smokin Js locations.

Rules & Restrictions for Participants:  MUST READ
1. Teams must consist of 3 to 5 team members. Each team must be registered with a TEAM NAME, HOME TOWN LOCATION, and EACH TEAM MEMBER'S EMAIL ADDRESS sent to Jay@SmokinJs.com to participate in the scavenger hunt and be eligible to win cash prizes.
2. Photo emails can only be sent from a registered email address of a participant.
3.  Contest results ending in a tie will be broken by random selection with a random number generator.  Contest will remain open for the entire contest time-frame.
4.  Smokin Js cannot be held liable for any injury and or property loss incurred during scavenger hunt participation.  Please play responsibly and adhere to the law.
5.  Teams are responsible for splitting cash prizes amongst team members.
6.  All photos submitted must be pictures taken on 08/17/13 between 12 noon and 10pm Pacific Standard Time.  Any Googled, doctored, or pictures taken outside of scavenger hunt timeframe will disqualify entire team from competition.
7.  Smokin Js employees and family members are not eligible to win cash prizes.
8.  All registered participants email addresses will be added to the Smokin Js email newsletter list.
9.  All team members must be at least 18 years of age to be registered and participate, however, team member's children may help.

2013 Degenerate Flame Off

Smokin Js invaded the 5th Annual Degenerate Flame Off in Eugene, Or.  We sent our own Megan "Mega" Mac to cover the event.

Anyone can appreciate a piece of art. You find a whole new respect for the piece and the artist when you witness the making of it from beginning to end. This year I was lucky enough to attend the 5th annual Degenerate Flame Off. It was three days of artists and enthusiasts coming together to celebrate and show their support for the functional glass art industry. This time of year, an entire weekend of sun and 70 plus degree weather is practically unheard of in Eugene, Oregon, but I'm still sportin' the tan lines.

All three days artists collaborated on live demos, and vendor booths offered everything from glass to clothing, and even back massages. Live music played, kegs were tapped, and the sweet smell of maryjane filled the air. Although there seemed to be people and excitement everywhere, the atmosphere was very mellow with a "one love" type feeling.

Saturday was the main event. Eighteen glass blowers competed in a grueling 8 hour flame off. Being outside of their normal environment with hundreds of spectators, they can only hope for the best. Elbo was awarded the people's choice award with his amazing tortoise and the hare oil rigs: "it's not a contest." All of the artists definitely brought their A game. There were a lot of great pieces created!

 

People's Choice Award by Elbo

Steve Bates brings the concept of science to glass blowing like no other. After Sundays awards ceremonies were all wrapped up, he brought his giant triple mouth-piece waterpipe out into the lawn so we could REALLY appreciate it. Everyone was eager to load the bowl and test it out. I still get giddy just thinking about it.

 

Mega Mac taking the challenge of the Steve Bates creation.

This year was the DFO's largest turn out yet and, with each year it will only get bigger and better.

Pictures speak louder than words so please be sure to check out all of our pictures.

Have a great day Smokin J-ers!!!

 

Technicality & Originality Award Piece by Salt

Mega Meg and Elbo after the ceramonies.

 

 

 



 

 

 

Tim Mulherin and Tristan Hodges on the torch.

Ariel is a Glass Hound

HIGH everyone! Ariel here.  This morning I woke up with a 'halfbaked' idea! Every day as I get ready for work, and take one last longing glance at my glass.  I wish I could bring all of my favorite pieces to share with all the amazing people I see walk through our doors at Smokin Js. I wish I could create moments with so many! Since I can't physically accomplish this, I figured I could at least semi accomplish my mission by pulling out all the pieces I could find and taking most of my morning to have a 'red carpet photoshoot' in the sun for all of my current glass lovelies, so I can at least share and talk about them with you.

 

 

Some of these pieces I bought way before I even started working for Smokin Js.  American made glass, all you'll find at Smokin Js, has stood its test against time, and with a little TLC, I've had my favorite dry pipe for roughly 5 years now :) . . . and yes that is a sand blasted hammer head shark, and sea turtles!

My rainbow side car bubbler has been with me for longer then I can remember! SmokinJ's is like the pot (of gold?) at the end of the rainbow ;) Always treasures to be found!

I don't even have words MONUMENTAL enough for how this 3ft ADS TOWERS over all other water pipes in my heart, thanks Tmo for helping convince me I needed her (not that it was very difficult), you always guide me to pieces I love!  When I found the rainbow dot-box bowl, I knew it was a match made in heaven.

 

 

Careful or your eyes might pop right out! When you see my Dragon bubbler next to our new eyeball sherlocks, I'm not sure if its my heart or my eyeball that's melting at the sight of these ;)

 

 

A picture I'll save for a smile on even the cloudiest day, Blaze1 Gloria bubbler to the left of my gandolf sherlock (which has been wrapped with copper wire and stones, I've gladly purchased 2 of those in the years), and my new Synthesis fummed hammer that's been colored in (we've got them in pipes & sherlocks as well)

I could go on showing close ups for a while yet (I really do stare at glass for hours guys, I mean I don't even get enough at work apparently), but I'll wrap it up with a stunning piece of art made by KMack I just purchased yesterday, with help from Jay for always knowing where to look, Alex who sent a picture to me as soon as it came in, Tmo who pointed it out when it hit the shelf with 'my name on it', and Nichole who sold it to me as soon as I had cash in hand.  Honestly its like here at Smokin Js we are a group of treasure hunters who can't rest as long as there's still beauties to be seen! We go from hunting and searching for customers, to hunting for each other, and of course last but not least

ourselves ;)

 

 

Thanks to you all for the love, honesty, friends, family, and all the memories we build around quality glass!

& as always, Thanks Smokin Js!

~Ariel

Here comes the sun! Time for shorts, tank tops, and the outdoors. You might think you're ready, but there's a few things that you cannot live without this spring/summer season, and Smokin Js has you covered.

Toss your flops and grab a pair of our Nomadic Rope Sandals. Hand-crafted with 100% polypropylene rope, these lightweight sandals will not only be your most comfortable, but your most durable footwear yet! They're color-fast, machine washable, and they come in an assortment of colors and styles for kids, adults, men, and women alike.

Don't go anywhere without a Dime Bag. They come in a variety of styles from pipe pouches to waterpipe duffles, and backpacks to side satchels. Hand stitched with a hemp/polyester mix, these Eco-friendly bags are incredibly durable. Each bag has multiple pockets for the organized traveler and a secret pocket containing a smell and spill proof bag for your discretion. Day trip, hike, or camping, there's a bag for every occasion!

Shade your head with one of our street inspired stash pocket hats from No Bad Ideas. Yes, I said stash pocket. It takes a close eye, but each one has a secret pocket for money, ID, notes, or well, your "stash". Snapbacks, baseball, legion, driver, flat bills, tams, knits, and special female styles... Whatever your pretty little head desires. Especially great for concerts and festivals.

For the smoker on the go, you can be inconspicuous with our Click-n-Hit self lighting pipe. It's so small it can fit right in your pocket and since it looks like an oversized pen, no one will think anything of it. Simply fill it up with your favorite herb, screw back together, click and hit. Life can't get much easier than that. Just be sure to fill the torch lighter with quality butane (we recommend Vector).

Check, check, check, check... OK, NOW you are ready! Here at Smokin Js we try to have something for everyone and every occasion. Be sure to keep us in mind for all of your smoking and alternative fashion needs. We've got you covered.

 

Smokin Js Invaded Seattle for 4/20

Smokin Js invaded Seattle for 4/20 this year.  The universe aligned in a magic way for one of our employees, Josh.  He is a big Supercross fan, and it just so happened that 4/20 was the date for the Seattle Supercross!  So we stuff Josh with a bunch of SmokinJs.com coupon cards, smacked him in the butt, and sent him on his way for a special adventure.

The first stop for Josh was the Seattle Supercross.  The stadium was packed with over 50 thousand people, the races were awesome, and the event had machines that produced giant fireballs throughout the day.  Justin Barcia took the main event win with Ryan Villopoto finishing second.

Seattle Supercross at Century Link Field in Seattle, Wa

 

Josh finished the 4/20 night at The Luxe in downtown Seattle for 420fest.  The club had live music and a full bar.  The Luxe was packed for the event as you can imagine being in Seattle, Washington ... The EVERGREEN State!  We lost track of Josh as he fully submerged himself into festivities of the night, but we were able to find this picture showing Josh partaking in what he called the biggest joint he has ever seen!

Josh of Smokin Js enjoying a double fister blunt

You never know where you will find the Smokin Js crew across the Pacific Northwest enjoying a wide variety of events and festivals.  When you fins us be sure to get some free swag and coupons.

 

 

4/20, Smokin Js, and the Brian Grant Foundation

4/20 Sale Fundraiser

 

Smokin Js will donate 10% of all sales on 4/20 to the Brian Grant Foundation, an organization created to "help those affected by Parkinson's disease to live active and fulfilling lives."

 

Please forward this information.

 

We at Smokin Js live with Parkinson's disease every day.  One of our team members, Tmo Teeling, is in a battle with Parkinson's disease.  We wanted to do something special for our annual 4/20 sale event this year.  Supporting Tmo and the Brian Grant Foundation is a perfect addition to the salebration.

 

The Brian Grant Foundation was created by former Portland Trailblazer power forward Brian Grant.  After a 12 year career in the NBA, Brian was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's disease in 2008.

 

Smokin Js very own Tmo Teeling was diagnosed in 2011 with Rapid Onset Distonia Parkinson's disease.  Currently 34 years old, Tmo has worked for Smokin Js for almost two years.  He was no longer able to keep his high tech job at a solar cell manufacturing facility after he became sick and started showing symptoms of Parkinson's disease.  Smokin Js was very fortunate to be on the list of dream jobs for Tmo.  Since joining the team, Tmo hasn't just fit in, but thrives.  Tmo brings a product and technical knowledge of Smokin Js merchandise that few people possess.  He also takes great pride in helping customers with care and attention.  Tmo consistently takes notes on the little hard-to-find items customers are looking for, and does the research to find the items in the nooks and crannies of Smokin Js inventory.  Tmo puts so much care and attention into special customer requests that we created a new position and title and threw it into his daily job duties.

 

Smokin Js, Tmo, and the Brian Grant Foundation have a natural synergy.  The Brian Grant Foundation was created to help families affected by Parkinson's disease to fulfill active lives.  Despite Tmo's diagnosis of Rapid Onset Distonia Parkinson's, he manages to lead a very active lifestyle.  He works over 30 hours per week at Smokin Js, and manages to be in charge of maintenance issues and special customer requests.  However, Tmo's true passion has become his motorcycle and racing.  Tmo owns a 2006 1000cc Kawasaki Ninja.  He doesn't just ride the bike, he loves to race it!  He considers himself to be an avid enthusiast with experience at the Portland International Raceway School.  Parkinson's doesn't slow him down on the motorcycle.  The adrenaline helps his body focus and he gets lost on his motorcycle pushing his limits and forgetting about his Parkinson's disease.  Racing is something he can still do and excel at.  He believes his motorcycle racing skills have actually improved since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. 

 

Tmo in black, knee on the ground, ready to over-take the riders just ahead.

Saturday, 4/20, 10% of all sales will go to the Brian Grant Foundation.  Smokin Js will have special sales and door prizes going all day on 4/20 to support the event.  Come on down to one of our physical retail stores and join in the fun, celebration, and charity event.  All online sales from the SmokinJs.com web site will also be included in the donation total.  We love our customers, thank you for helping us help families affected by Parkinson's disease.

 

 

 



Smokin Js 4/20 Free Give-A-Way

420 Custom Bowl FREE

We are doing it again!  Every month Smokin Js gives away free product to a lucky member of our email mailing list.  We are going to send out a special mailer on 4/20, and everyone who opens that email will automatically be entered to win the custom bowl below.

 

Our 4/20 prize is sick and truly custom.  You won't find another one like it anywhere!  The front of the bowl has a flame pattern and 420 Champion carved into it, and the back side has a hemp leaf carved into it.  The close-up picture below shows just how deep the sand blasting is ... This ain't frosted!  The hand blown 19mm glass on glass water pipe bowl is valued at $100 

 

 

19mm Glass on Glass Custom 420 Champion Bowl Piece

Deep "Carved" Sand Blasted Design
 

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It's so easy to join our email list. Simply Text "Smokin" to 42828, and follow the instructions, or join with the box below.

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You have to open our email to be eligible. Once a monthly winner is randomly selected we email them. The winner has 72 hours to reply to that email.  Once the 72 hours are up then we move on to another randomly selected winner, and so-on and so-forth until a winner responds and receives the monthly prize. We ship all smoking related prizes via adult signature (21 and over). You must be 18 years of age or older to win. We will accept photo ID to prove age over 18 years of age to negate adult signature.  Thank you for joining our email list:)