By Riders. For Riders.
The tools changed. So we built our own platform.
Here's the thing about 2026: with tools like Claude Code, it's never been easier for anyone to build anything.
You don't need a $50M seed round. You don't need a team of 200 engineers. You don't need permission from Silicon Valley.
You just need a vision and the will to ship.
So we built TrickBook — a social platform for action sports, made by people who actually ride.
Why now?
Because skaters, snowboarders, surfers, BMXers — we've been posting clips on platforms that don't give a damn about us.
Instagram's algorithm buries your content unless you pay. TikTok is a slot machine designed to hijack your dopamine. Facebook is... well, it's Facebook.
These corporations don't have our best interests at heart. They have shareholders.
We wanted something different. Something that actually serves the community.
What we built
A feed that feels like TikTok or Reels — but for tricks, not thirst traps. Share clips. Get hyped. Discover new riders.
Messaging on the caliber of WhatsApp — DMs, group chats, crew coordination. Plan sessions without leaving the app.
A map to pin and save spots — like Google Maps, but for ledges, rails, parks, and secret spots. Share with your crew or keep them lowkey.
Trickipedia — a living encyclopedia of tricks. Learn the progression. Track what you've landed. See what's next.
All of it. In one place. Built for us.
The real question
Who do you want to win?
Meta? A company that makes billions selling your attention to advertisers?
Or a By Riders, For Riders platform — built by someone who actually skates, for people who actually ride?
Join the community
The TrickBook is live. The social update is here.
This isn't just an app. It's a statement:
We can build our own tools. We don't need their platforms. The community is the product — not you.
See you in the feed.
Wes Huber — Full-stack developer, skater, and founder of TrickBook. Building tools for the action sports community.