WEB STORE NOW UP

Our web store is now up for those of you who live in areas where we have no retailers. Just click the buy now button to your right! We strongly encourage you to support your local shops if possible. there a list of our retailers on the right of the blog. Please try them first. They are the backbone of your skate scene. If you have no access to a skate shop, well this shops for you. feel free to hit us up with any questions. instrumentskateboards@hotmail.com

Spring 2013 hardgoods preview

Instruments newest series features the art of Derek Toebbe. You can check out some of his other work HERE. As you guys prob already know by now, we are launching our sister brand Absorb Skateboards, headed up by Dave Ackels. Much more coming soon.

Introducing...Zach Kincaid

Instrument Introduces Zach Kincaid from gary collins on Vimeo.

Instrument proudly welcomes Zach Kincaid to the squad with this video filmed and edited by Mac Shafer. Zach has been putting in work for a while a now an we re hyped to have him aboard and look forward to what hes got in store for our full length net year. Instrument continues to grow and we thank everyone who rides our boards and supports us in any way.. Thank you

Gary Collins----Inspired by.

As a skateboarder thats been skating for over twenty years i've been inspired by hundreds of skaters, artists, musicians, average joes, etc. Theres no pre requisite for inspiration, it could be anything really. As far as skateboarders and skateboard tricks, one person that stands out from over the years, is Alan Peterson. Some of you prob arent familiar with him, (alot prob are) There was just something about the way he skated. In particular, the way he backside ollied. I was blessed with the privilege of traveling across the county a couple times in a smelly tour van with Alan and was equally blown away each time we skated. I remember seeing him bs stalefish and pretty much dedicated the next few sessions to learning them. Even though i havent seen alan in ten or so years, everytime i skate a backyard ramp i think of the way he did it, and how sick it was. It just looked different than everyone else. Thanks Alan, this ones for you homie. (Alan photo by hutch, Gary photo by Abineri)

SPRING RELEASE PARTY!

The release of the Spring line is almost here. We will be throwing a release party at Southpaw Prints at 1334 Main st. Cincinnati, OH. 45202. there will be super deals on closeout product as well as the lowest price you'll find on the new stuff. Scroll down or click the link on the right to download the full catalog. We re gonna have DJ Sinceer on the wheels, as well as some beverages for those of age. Retailers that can make it will recieve a ten percent discount on all orders placed at or before the party. (product will be available for pick up on site) In addition this is the official jumpoff to the spring, stop thru, meet the riders, chill, or whatever. Cincinnati, Indiana, Kentucky stop out and rep the midwest. Heres the link to the EVENT.

INSTRUMENT X CORPORATE March 3rd.

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On March 3rd, we will be releasing our "new flag" collab tee at Corporate. Corporate is located at 2643 Erie Ave. , Cincinnati,OH 45208 (Hyde Park Square). At the intersection of Erie Ave. and Edwards Rd. They will also be carried at Galaxie Skateshop in Newport, KY. (5 mins from downtown Cincinnati) These quanities are limited, so make sure you hit up one of these locations before you miss out. If you live outside the area, you can order by phone from both stores. Cincinnati Represent.

Taylor Nawrocki, Embassy Skateshop

Heres a little short commercial by Chad Butler for Embassy skateshop in Columbus, Ohio. Embassy has been supporting Instrument heavy for a long time. They also have been supporting Taylor amongst many other rippers (i.e Dan Charlton and many more) Thanks for everything, we appreciate everything you guys do for Instrument, Columbus and Ohio as a whole. Big ups.....

Taylor Nawrocki Interview

where you livin?
4th & 18th. Columbus Ohio.

where did you grow up?
East side, Reynoldsburg.

age?
21.

how long you been skating?
9 years.


howd you get hooked up with Instrument?
I always been in Cincinnati when I was young, 16 years old, would catch the Greyhound solo and end up on the Block. Maybe Al or GC would get me from the station. All I would have on me was a bag with some clothes and my skateboard. Did that for a while, skated with all the O.G. Nati heads, and finally linked up.

who else hooks you up?
Gravis, Analog & Embassy Boardshop.

whats up with embassy?
Eric Barkow is my best friend, as much as he doesn't want to admit it. He's put me on and helped me out with a lot.

what kinda stuff you like skating?
I'll skate a lot of things.

whats your set up?
Instrument 8.25, Independents. I got a weird bushing set up, blue doh-doh's on top, then Independent soft red bushings on the bottom. Turns the best. Spitfire Street Burners, 52's or so.

you got any shout outs or people you wanna thank or say whats up to?
Cristina, my girl. www.babesesh.blogspot.com You're welcome for the drop. Ma, Pa, Eric Barkow, Eric Brown, Eric Girgash, Alex Davis, Gary Collins, Mike Newton, thank you! What's goodie: Franz Lyons, Ben Tolford, Nick Tolford, George Quick, Eric Zimmerman, Alex Bellerud, Ned XL, Budi, Ed Kennedy, DK, Kelch, Daniel McKewen, Gabe Peterson, Jake Witchet, Glakken, Greg Donchatz, Natinale Mambo, OJ Hayes, Adam Lowe, Ryan Moya, Shane Mastell, and whoever else I forgot, sorry. You're thanked.


whats next?
Make a move.

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