Brand Story
The story of Elos did not start with a business plan...
it is just a pair of hands crafting a new kind of skateboard. A board that gave friends and families an easier time learning and riding together.
More than a decade before the first Elos became available to the public, Tom Wang, the founder of Elos, had been helping his friends to enjoy the freedom of skateboarding. But most skateboards on the market were designed to perform in extreme sports, and were not the easiest boards to learn on. So Tom started building skateboards that would be stable for new learners, and still be fun for experienced skateboarders. He went through numerous designs over the years, a sleek, compact form of skateboard we know and love took shape.
On October 18th, 2016, Elos, launched the first Classic Model on Kickstarter! With the help of 600 supporters around the world, the idea of Elos made its way into reality.
Over the last 6 years, the concept of Elos has grown from a passion project, to a highly-successful crowdfunding campaign, and now to a thriving business. More and more pairs of hands join the team every year to bring new insights, innovations, and experiences.
Elos enthusiasts can be found riding in cities across the globe.
Our ridership ranges from urban commuters in Tokyo and Silicon Valley to families in Taipei and Melbourne. You are likely to see students cruising across campus on Elos in both Texas and Singapore. No matter the location, Elos offers the same packable, stylish, and fun riding experience to everyone.