Welcome aboard Drake Johnson

Heres a little edit of new rider Drake Johnson. With so many people skating at such a high level these days, originality is more important than ever to us at Instrument. We choose our riders with that in mind. Drake is an original on and off the board. He is from Columbus and also rides for Embassy boardshop. This little teaser was made by his homie Brent Braden, and is just that, a tease. Be on the lookout for Drake and the Sasquad crew, they seem to be popping up everywhere these days.

Taylor Nawrocki new trailer

Heres the new trailer for >Taylor Nawrockis new part that will be dropping December 11th. We will post it as soon as its up. Also, be on the lookout for our newest rider Zach Kincaids part that will be up by Monday.

LATE NIGHT SLICE-TAYLOR NAWROCKI

Taylor Nawrocki has left the states for a few months for Italy and wherever else he may end up. Hers a short clip filmed by Brent Braden a few nights before he bounced. Here's also a part he filmed in Italy last year, hopefully he'll produce another gem like this while he's over there..

Patron Saint Series

The Patron Saint series by Lauren Riegelman, along with the classic Big Boys logo decks (5 sizes) are will be available early this week. Current retailers hit us up and make sure you are stocked with the midwests best brand. Shops wanting to become dealers, hit us up at instrumentskateboards@hotmail.com to get set up....Next day shipping, bakers dozens, let us know how we can help. Also be on the lookout for the soft goods that will be dropping the first week of October..

First Leak from Fall collection...

Heres the first look at the new models from Instrument, featuring the artwork of Lauren Riegelman.. stay tuned for more leaks of the upcoming line dropping october 1st...Also Tomorrow night in Columbus, Oh is the premiere of "Loudpack" a full length video from Joseph Charlton featuring Instrument riders Dan Charlton, Taylor Nawrocki, and a whole crew of Columbus area destroyers.....if you need details of the premiere call Embassy boardshop or Skate Naked...Show starts at 7pm....

Instrument welcomes Dan Charlton

Its been a while since we've added a new rider, Dan Charlton is that rider. Dans from Columbus, OH. He currently rides for Embassy skateshop and Habitat shoes. He is also featured in the upcoming "Loud Pack" video by Joseph Charlton....This is just the beginning for Dan, He's got much much more on deck..Welcome to the Squad Dan.....

Taylor Nawrocki X P Blackk

Heres a new edit from Taylor Nawrocki, by Brent Braden featuring the music of P. Blackk. Get Hip.

Win Your Own Bro Model!

At Instrument, we pride ourselves on giving back to the areas that support us the most. We re proud to announce our new contest series going on the next three months. No, this isnt your typical skatepark contest with lame biases and un qualified judges. This is a best clip contest, and will be judged by the Instrument team with input from the shop owners. The catch is the clip must be filmed within the city limits of the sponsoring shop. For June, its gonna be Galaxie skateshop in Newport, KY. For July, it will be Lawrenceburg, IN with Blacklist providing the support. August will be Embassy skateshop in Columbus OH. The submission process will last one month for each location. Clips need to be quicktime files and can be sent to Instrumentskateboards@hotmail.com We'll be putting up an edit of each citys clips on the site as well. The prize for each winner will be 5 of your very own "bro model" Instrument skateboards. you'll also have your limited edition bro model boards on the wall at the sponsoring shop so your homies and family can cop those wall bangers! You will also have the option of putting a two minute edit on the site for further exposure! Dont miss out on the chance to have your own deck! Get your clips up. Hit us up or contact the shops for further questions or info. EVERYONE is eligeable at each location. No nonsense drama because you skate for another shop in that area, and no crying about the results.... get rippy.

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

Yep its winter out here in Ohio, so fools are on indoor mode. This edit is from Columbus' Skate Naked, which is pretty much the best indoor spot in ohio. Its filmed and edited by the homie Brent Braden. Be sure to check out his other edits of the columbus locals. Skate Naked updates the course reguarly and are open late for night shreddage. Here Taylor takes a little time to switch it up on everything. Ride Instrument and Skate Naked. Yerp

Taylor Nawrocki......Skate Naked

heres an edit from the new Skate Naked by Brent Braden. Taylor has been all over the world but is currently holding down Columbus for us. another ill Edit. Taylor is also hooked up by Embassy Skateshop, Gravis shoes and Analog clothing.

Making noise volume 3 is out!

Making noise volume 3 premiered last friday night and features the talents of Edward Kennedy, Taylor Nawrocki, Jordan West, Zac Coyne, Cody Heil, Gary Collins. Ian Storm, Kokomo Joe, Devin Abner and Cole Wilson. Make sure and check out the Midwest finest.

the limited edition cover. Screen printed covers are limited to 150 total, with at least a third of them already gone. Shops, hit up instrumentskateboards@hotmail.com to get yours before they re gone. they are also available with out the cover. let us know.

Heres the inside of the screen printed version. if your local shop carries Instrument, then you should have no problem getting a hold of one, if not feel free to hit us up and we ll take care of it. the premiere pics should be up by tomorrow, everyone has a blast and the attendence is much appreciated. thank you.

SKATING NAKED..............

The Instrument crew went up to the Come Together event at Skate-Naked saturday night. The event was a huge success. there were prob about 3 or 4 hundred heads there. Long story short heres an edit of the night (featuring Cole Wilson, Zac Coyne, Cody Heil, Gary Collins and homie Brooks Shuping) by Matt Ballard. also posted here is an edit from Taylor Nawrocki...

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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