Aò! needs your help. I created this crowfunding campaign in order to boost Aò! projects which are: - development of new products - support for adaptive surfers - more resources for research and marketing solutions. I have to admit that I had to fight against my pride and I still do... but nowadays things are different, and what some may see like "begging for money" it is starting to become a powerful tool to become free from bank loans or economic pressure. It's also a philosophy that has roots in tribal cultures where all the community helps the individual because all individuals will be helped when they need the community. For those of you who got to know me during these last two years, you also know the way I privilege people before business, projects before money. Now it's time for me to humble down and learn to "ask" for what I need, because we are all entangled somehow, all passionate about our favourite sports. At the moment I didn't invent any nice storytelling to attract donations or any marketing trick to get attention... I think it's better let this campaign grow spontaneously and hopefully it will be beneficial to Aò! and to all the people involved in this venture. There is no compromise and feel free to ignore this, I understand perfectly that it can be controversial, but if you love Aò! brand and its projects then also sharing on your wall, a message to a friend or anything that can boost the campaign and make it viral will certainly help! I'm asking you to promote this campaign if you can, if you want to. Write your real thought when you share it or recommend it. I'm confident that together is possible and helping my dream will help yours. “Each gift is a part of a system of reciprocity in which the honor of giver and recipient are engaged.” - Marcel Mauss THANK YOU Alessandro Baklouti - Aò!