I wrote a post some time ago about the potential power of engagement on social media - how a simple positive comment on another persons post can lead to who knows where. In the case of my last post it ultimately led to a 6 week job traveling around Indonesia to film for the Indonesian Ministry Of Tourism.
Here's the link to that post if anyone wants to read it.....
https://peakd.com/hive-141359/@phuketwebmedia/the-power-of-commenting
Todays post is again about a great opportunity that came about simply by a like and a comment on Instagram. It was a cool looking electric bicycle with a skateboard rack attached. I cant remember what I said but one thing led to another and suddenly I was meeting the owner of Cooler King - a pretty awesome dude that had created the coolest electric bikes I have ever seen and just happened to be in Phuket for a couple of weeks to promote his bikes. He had only two with him and one of them had a skateboard rack on. We made a deal that I would provide the skateboards, he would provide the bikes and between us we would share the cost of a photographer and get some cool promo material for each of us.:))
Here's what followed!
First few shots we rode the bike up and down the beach at Rawai. I like this area because it was in front of longtail boats tied up at the beach and gave it a very authentic feeling of being in Thailand.
Then we moved up to a quiet area that had a winding road with very little traffic on it. The bikes were just fantastic. I had never ridden an electric bike before and I was immediately impressed with the amount of power that the battery generated. It felt as fast as a small motorcycle but completely silent and with a weight not much more than a mountain bike.
After that we headed down to a quiet area where our other model could try long boarding for the 1st time. She was hooked immediately as we were hooked on the electric bike!
We finished up at the beach for an ice cream and a beer. The bikes are just amazing and as soon as you ride it you want it. I was tempted to buy one but they were a little pricey for me - Covid belt had been tightened for this photographer...:)
So as I have said before - never underestimate the power of social media engagement. You never know what may come of it. The Cooler King bikes were just awesome and I was so lucky to get to spend the day riding around on them and having a great time all from a like and a comment!
We are starting to see more of those popping up around Krabi as well. The only thing I don't like about them is that when they silently sneak up behind you it can be a bit terrifying :)
Yes now that u mention it I have seen adverts on Instagram about an electric bicycle maker that is based in Krabi. They look very cool. The silence of them is a little bit of an issue I know what you mean. It's also very strange riding them - they make no noise at all.
I really tought it was a long surfboard until I look closely and see the wheel on it. lol
That looks like a cool bike. It looks a bit classic, but has a futuristic feature because it is an electric bike.
I have never tried it, but it seems so cool to try once.
The boards are my Island Boards Longboards made right here in Phuket...:) Bikes are super cool. I love the white wall tyres!
wow..the electric bike is really cool, just by looking at it I already like it.
That's right, we will never know in which comments and on which posts we will get that luck. so never underestimate our involvement on social media 👍
I never rode an electric bicycle before this one. Im certainly hooked I just wish they are a bit cheaper. Yes social media engagement can lead to all kinds of opportunities it's true!
Electric bicycles are now seen in many parts of our country, but I have not yet had the opportunity to ride. I love the scenery around you.
Here in Thailand I see electric scooters a lot but the police have recently banned them - Thai police are very special.
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Super cool that commenting has done this for you and created an opportunity. Must admit I would rent one of those as those look really classy bikes. Really enjoyed this post as it shows what is possible.
Yes - like I say you just never know where a comment can go. Im not one to engage like crazy on Social Media but I try to do a little bit every day. I know I like it when people comment on my posts so it's important to reciprocate.
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