First glasspad from Aeperion, and already a lot to be proud of.
Really appreciate the detailed feedback, including the small things we can improve. That’s exactly the kind of input we want as we keep pushing the next generation forward.
Glad Shimo-Quartz delivered where it matters 🤍
And one more thank you to @iiTzAzar, @tech_jims , @ch2pter , @senzeeh, @frostyZK , @AimAdapt , and @rawinput.
These are the people I can always talk products with or ask for honest opinions. @ch2pter has also helped me a lot with the management side of things, while the AIM guys have given us a ton of valuable product feedback.
And to everyone I didn’t mention here who has helped or advised, or simply spent time talking with me: thank you too. A lot of Aeperion has been shaped by these conversations. Love you guys.
Inspired by the GOAT @tekkusai, I’d also like to take a moment to give the community a little more transparency into the people behind Aeperion.
Huge thanks to @theillmeister, @plusm_2021 , and @thawzie for the incredible photography and for always presenting our products at their best.
@huddledaim for understanding what Aeperion is trying to build, and turning that vision into a website that finally feels like us.
@cares_atelier for bringing Shimo-Quartz to life through the illustration.
@FortePadX for consistently delivering excellent product quality, and for always giving us the support we need throughout development and production.
And at the end of the day, Aeperion is still an incredibly small team. Just two people: me, and my partner in China, who is on site everyday in our factory and takes care of most of our product development and QC. A huge part of why we can take pride in the products we deliver comes from the work he puts in behind the scenes.
And to everyone who purchased Shimo-Quartz or anything from the Gem Collection: thank you. It genuinely means a lot to me and to our tiny team.
We definitely didn’t do everything perfectly with this drop, and there are still things we want to improve. But the amount of support you’ve shown us has been overwhelming in the best possible way. Seeing people care about what we’re building makes all the small details, late nights, and ridiculous amount of overthinking feel worth it.
On a side note, I think building a brand is actually pretty simple.
You need love for what you’re making, passion to keep going, and a little extra care where most people would say, “good enough.”
Then somehow, all those little things start adding up.
People start to notice and people start to care.
And that’s when it starts becoming a brand. At least this is how Aeperion become Aeperion.
We’re grateful to have FumoShop bringing Shimo-Quartz to the Japanese community.
Thank you for believing in Aeperion from the beginning and continuing to grow with us.
More details coming soon through @fumoshop.
Before launch, a closer look at the details.
A fast, textured glass surface.
A custom silicone base built to grip.
The Aeperion Vault, designed to protect.
Three skate profiles, created for tuning.
SHIMO-QUARTZ launches today.
August 3
8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
There is a lot inside Shimo-Quartz that cannot be explained properly in a single post.
So alongside the product, we rebuilt the Aeperion website to make everything easier to explore. We also created an infographics explaining the surface, protection, tuning options, and the reasoning behind each detail.
I do not want people to buy Shimo-Quartz only because it looks beautiful. What it is, how it works, and whether it is right for you matters too.
We have also restocked almost the entire Gem Collection. The new website makes it much easier to compare each surface and understand which pad best suits the way you play.
Take some time to explore everything we have been building.
Shimo-Quartz launches August 3 at:8:00 PM ET
5:00 PM PT.
Thank you so much for your support along the way🫡
There is a lot inside Shimo-Quartz that cannot be explained properly in a single post.
So alongside the product, we rebuilt the Aeperion website to make everything easier to explore. We also created an infographics explaining the surface, protection, tuning options, and the reasoning behind each detail.
I do not want people to buy Shimo-Quartz only because it looks beautiful. What it is, how it works, and whether it is right for you matters too.
We have also restocked almost the entire Gem Collection. The new website makes it much easier to compare each surface and understand which pad best suits the way you play.
Take some time to explore everything we have been building.
Shimo-Quartz launches August 3 at:8:00 PM ET
5:00 PM PT.
Thank you so much for your support along the way🫡
Seeing someone understand what we were trying to build with Shimo-Quartz genuinely means a lot.
This was never about abandoning the restrained, performance-first side of Aeperion. It’s about an ecosystem we are about to create and let our followers to experience.