UPDATE - 1/24/10

The Cow Town Showdown:  It’s getting closer!!!  Things are shaping up quite nicely for the Cow Tow Showdown.  More and more people and companies are hopping on board each week, because they see how big this really is going to be!  March 6th and 7th at Vets Memorial!  Be sure you make it out....it’s going to be epic!  You can register for the contest(s) at www.arnoldsportsfestival.com or at the contest(s), the day of.  Though, there are a limited amount of spots...so if you wait until the day of, there’s no telling how many spots will be left.  Just a word of caution.  Be sure to check out Minty’s interview on the Festival’s site as well, see what he says about being involved with the Showdown.  Also...on the night of March 5th, we’ll be throwing a pre-party at The Kickstand Pub, with our homeboys from Blueprint!  There will be a ramp contest, and some giveaways......just mayhem in general.  Once again, be sure to check out www.arnoldsportsfestival.com for all the info you need about the Cow Town Showdown.  We hope to see you there!

UPDATE - 2/13/10

Skate Naked:  Columbus gets a new indoor park!  This place seemed to come out of nowhere...but here we are after just a short time of hearing about it, and it’s open to the public!  20,000 square of street madness!  Located at 1281 Edgehill Rd., make sure you swing by and check this place out.  For more info, hit up www.skate-naked.com

UPDATE - 2/14/10

Boards, Bikes & Babes:  So the Cow Town Showdown is getting closer and closer.  We figured, a good way to start off that weekend...would be a pre-party at our favorite little bar with a mini ramp, The Kickstand Pub.  Not only will there be a winner take all ramp contest, a fashion show (which will most likely consist of hot chicks dancing on the bar in skater t-shirts), but...we’ve got some major pros flying in the day before, to help us kick off the weekend!  Paul Shier, Danny Brady, Fred Gall, Marty Murawski, and Jon Nguyen!  It’s going down C-Bus!  Our crew will be there as well.  So I hope y’all are ready for smash explosive party, to kick off the biggest skateboarding event Columbus has seen in years!  Be there...Friday, March 5th...no, seriously...be there.

UPDATE - 2/14/10

New Apparel:  We’ve been working very hard these last few months, to prep for the Cow Town Showdown.  So many bases to cover.  One of the major things, new apparel.  We’ve got a few new designs coming out, as well as some specific stuff for the ladies.  Here is a taste...

UPDATE - 2/17/10

Chris Valletta Ramp Promo:  Check out this gnarly short promo of Chris hittin’ the ramp at the Kickstand Pub.  So serious!

UPDATE - 2/18/10

Cow Town Preview:  Tedd gives us a tour of Vet’s Memorial, future site of the Cow Town Showdown!  Check it!

UPDATE - 3/3/10

BIG UPDATE:  Okay, it’s been a crazy last couple weeks...a lot of last minute things, so many bases to cover, etc.  We’ve been running around like mad.  So, we’re gonna try and get you as up-to-date as possible before this huge weekend.

Cow Town Showdown Schedule:  The Cow Town will be held at Veteran’s Memorial on the 6th and 7th.  Doors open at 9 AM on both days.  There is no longer a Shop Contest, instead there will be a Beginner, Advanced, and Sponsored contest on Sunday.  Saturday will be an open skate session for those registered for Advanced and Sponsored division.  The Blueprint and Resident demo will also be on Saturday.  Here’s the full schedule:

Saturday March 6th:

Pre-Registration: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Advanced and Sponsored Open Skate: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Blueprint Skateboards Demo (featuring Resident): 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sunday March 7th:

Check In and Registration: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Beginner Warm Ups: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Beginner Contest: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Advanced Warm Ups: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Advanced Contest: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Sponsored Warm Ups: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Best Trick: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sponsored Contest: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Winners for all contests announced.

Contest Entry is $20.  All registration is at the door.  There will be tables there that will direct you to the right place in the lobby.  If you’re registered for the contest, then you get a pass for BOTH days that lets you hang out at the skateboarding area, as well as all the other events the Arnold has to offer.  There are shuttles available to take you to the various places, like the convention center for instance.  Anyone there to spectate, hang out, etc. will have to buy a pass, which is $10.  These are one day only, and have to be purchased each day.  But they will grant you access to all places/events at the Arnold as well.

Blueprint Skateboards Signing:  Paul Shier, Danny Brady, Marty Murawski, Jon Nguyen, and C-Bus’ own Jeff Trasin will be at Old Skool Skateshop in Westerville, from 5-6 PM on Friday for an autograph signing and to hang out.  Come by, and meet the guys.

Phil and Chris, on TV:  ABC 6 News came out to meet us at Skate Naked this past Sunday, to do a feature on skateboarding being added to the Arnold this year.  The short vid featured Phil and Chris skating, as well as a short interview with Phil.  Check it out at this link - http://www.myfox28columbus.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wsyx_vid_2871.shtml

Resident Apparel:  All the new apparel is in!  T-shirts, both men and women are $20.  Hats, $20.  And hoodies are $40.  (The hoodies we had done, are different from what we previewed a bit ago, and we only have a very small amount to sell, so they will go quick.)  But we have more apparel coming very shortly, including more hoodies.  They will be available for sale at the Cow Town this weekend, as well as the Boards, Bikes & Babes pre-party at Kickstand on Friday!  This gear is hot...you must have to have it!

Boards, Bikes & Babes:  Don’t forget...the Board, Bikes & Babes party at Kickstand on Friday.  Mini Ramp contest, Pro Skaters, Prizes/Giveaways, Live Music, mayhem, face melting, etc., etc.  Minty will also be DJing to get things started around 8 PM.  Make sure you make it out.  This is going to be huge!!!!  Remember though, 21 AND OVER ONLY...this party is for grown folks.  See the poster below for details.

Outerbelt Wheels:  Outerbelt Wheels becomes official this weekend.  They will be available for purchase at the Cow Town.  First run is one size only, 54.  So if that’s what you rock, make sure an pick up a set.  You will not be disappointed, they are premium urethane!

UPDATE - 3/9/10

What A Weekend:  So the Cow Town Showdown is over.  Wow!  Hard to believe that something that took 6 months to plan, could go by so fast!  Overall, I’d say it was a success.  We hope you got a chance to make it out, and if you did, we hope you had a great time.  We’d like to give a special shout out to our mates that joined us for the weekend...Paul Shier, Marty Murawski, Danny Brady, Jon Nguyen, Fred Gall, Spike, Joe, Dom...what a crazy weekend!  We hope you guys had as much fun as we did.  We definitely have the stories to prove it, especially Andy!  An extra special thanks to Wally and Tedd.  This never would have been possible without you guys.  You two are a staple in the skateboarding community.  Well, we still have much more planned for this year...summer is just around the corner, stay tuned!  Meanwhile, check out some pics from this weekend...

UPDATE - 3/10/10

A couple videos:  Here are a couple video updates from our friend Mike Newton!  One of the pre-party on Friday, and then one covering both days of the Cow Town.  After you’re done watching these two videos, why don’t you swing on over and check out Mike’s blog @ http://justkillmeplease.blogspot.com/

UPDATE - 3/16/10

Skyline Rework:  So we’re coming up on spring, and with that...some new releases.  The Skyline Deck is finally becoming a reality.  But, before debuting it...we decided to make a few adjustments and additions.  Check it out!  It should be available very soon, along with some other new decks we’re working on...stay tuned for updates on those.

UPDATE - 3/19/10

A couple new ads:  Enjoy!

UPDATE - 3/25/10

Please Welcome:  We’re proud to announce our newest team member, Dan Charlton!  Dan joins us at a great time, and we’re super excited to have him become part of the family.  Welcome aboard Dan!

UPDATE - 3/24/10

Cow Town Take 2:  If you hadn’t heard already, we were invited back in 2011 to do another Cow Town Showdown!  Tedd’s had a few meetings with Classic Productions in the last couple weeks...and they were impressed with everything, and how it all went down.  So get ready...next year, it’s gonna be even bigger.  More sponsors are already on board.  This is the beginning of something huge.

UPDATE - 3/28/10

Skate Naked Loves Us:  Our homeboys over at Skate Naked Skatepark hooked us up with these cool custom hoodies.  Such a rad gift!  Thanks guys.  And we love their park!  Seriously, if you haven’t been yet...you need to get over there ASAP!  It’s expanding soon, and wait til you see what’s in store.  Check out their site at www.skate-naked.com

UPDATE - 3/29/10

And Then There Were Six:  A big announcement, to start the week off with.  We’d like to welcome Natnaile Mamo to the Resident team!  Another great addition...to round off our six.  This summer is going to be huge.  Welcome aboard Natnaile!

UPDATE - 3/30/10

Dan On Video:  Here it is, Dan’s welcome video!  Filmed and edited by Joe Charlton.

UPDATE - 4/4/10

The Winds of Canal:  A new video from Mike Newton....from the Canal Winchester skate park this past Saturday after the contest.  Fighting 40 MPH winds, the guys still manage to have a good time.  You’ll see Natnaile, Dan, and Tedd in the video, as well as Mike, I think Joe’s in there too...and also some footy of our good friend Ryan Moya.  He actually manages to get a board to stay against his chest using the wind!  Check it out!  And check out Mike’s blog @ http://justkillmeplease.blogspot.com/

UPDATE - 4/26/10

Make Friends With The Colour Blue:  This coming weekend, we are helping to bring Blueprint to Columbus in a big way, along with our friends at The Kickstand Pub!  Sunday, May 2nd at 6PM the premiere of Blueprint’s new video, Make Friends With The Colour Blue, will be shown on the big screen at the Kickstand.  Make sure you come out for this...it’s gonna be epic!

UPDATE - 4/27/10

A Walk In The Park:  For the past 3 weeks...we’ve been hard at work filming our next promo video, A Walk In The Park.  Filmed entirely at Skate Naked Skate Park.  It’s been a lot of work, and the guys have been getting some great footage.  The footage is in great hands as well, being edited and directed by Joe Charlton.  It’s in the homes stretch now...look for it very soon...as early as next week.

UPDATE - 5/6/10

Dan x Domestics:  A big congrats goes out to Dan, for

becoming a flow rider for Domestics Clothing!  Give him a high

five next time you see him, and while you’re sittin’ here, check

out the promo video below!  www.domesticsclothing.com

UPDATE - 5/11/10

Staycation:  So, A Walk In The Park is nearing completion, so now 100% of our focus turns to finishing Staycation.  Resident’s first full length video.  Which will be premiering at the Rave Movie Theater in Columbus, OH. 

Dan & Natnaile:  Hit the park in Lancaster, OH.  Check it.

UPDATE - 5/13/10

Skyline Deck:  We know we’ve teased for a long time with this deck.  The demand has been pretty high!  And now...8 months later, the wait is almost over.  In two weeks, the Skyline Deck will finally be hitting the shelves!  Check your local shop!

UPDATE - 5/16/10

New Ramp at Skate Naked:  The ramp in the back room is finally open at Skate Naked.  Check out the below video provided by Mike Newton.  In the clip you’ll see Mike, Dan, Natnaile, Ryan Moya, Tony Montell, and Gracie Bails.  Check out www.skate-naked.com for more info.

UPDATE - 5/17/10

A Walk In The Park:  Is done!  We will be posting it at Midnight (12:00 AM EST) on Tuesday night.  5/18.  Click the ling below, to go to the page....

UPDATE - 6/18/10

Skyline Deck:  The Skyline Deck is finally in shops!  We think you’ll love the shape.  This is a limited run, so make sure you get in on this!  We also now have product available at Embassy Boardshop!  Don’t forget either....Outerbelt Wheels are available now as well!

UPDATE - 6/19/10

A Weekend with Resident:  Celebrate Go Skateboarding Day Weekend with us!  Sunday is Old Skool Skateshop’s Annual Father’s Day Contest.  Always a great time!  And then on Monday, we’re throwing it down at Skate Naked for Go Skateboarding Day!  This is OUR weekend!  Even if you don’t make it out...have fun skating where ever you are!

UPDATE - 7/1/10

Welcome Aboard Pat:  We’d like to officially introduce the newest member of the Resident team, Pat Rumney!  Pat moved to Columbus not too long ago, and already feels like family.  We’re honored to have him as part of our roster, and look forward to the future!  If you’re out, and you see Pat...make sure you give him a congrats.  Welcome aboard man!

UPDATE - 7/12/10

Footy from Skate-Naked:  Every Monday, the team hits Skate Naked for a good family session.  It’s always a good time, and anyone is welcome!  Tonight was a pretty low key night, but we got some random footage of Dan, and Nolan.  Also, you gotta check out the new pole jam they installed at the park.  Enjoy!

UPDATE - 7/18/10

Pat’s Big Win:  This past Saturday, the AGA Summer Tour stopped at Mingo Park (the Delaware skatepark) to put on a contest as part of their big tour.  It was a great turn out, lots of local talent throwing it down big time.  But our boy Pat Rumney stole the show!  Taking the overall win, along with $200 cash!  And the invite up to Michigan for the chance to win big money.  A big congrats to Pat for his win (and all the winners from Saturday)! 

Photo Credit: James Swisher

UPDATE - 7/19/10

Columbus Loses a Friend:  It’s with a heavy heart that we bring you the news that local radio station DJ and Programming Director John Andrew “Andyman” Davis passed away this weekend. Andyman started at CD101 in 1991, and became Programming Director  in 1998.  A friend to many of us, and a voice we’ll all remember.  A true friend of Columbus, and someone that will be missed dearly.  Andy is survived by his wife, Molly, and their three sons Johnny, Oliver, and Sammy.  Our thought’s a prayers go out to them.  A memorial fund has been setup to benefit Andy’s family.  Please see www.cd101.com/andyman for more details.  Also, tonight CD101 will be paying tribute to Andyman at 10PM EST (on their new channel 102.5), make sure you tune in.

UPDATE - 7/20/10

Kickstand Music Festival:  The Second Annual Kickstand Music Festival is coming up!  Saturday, July 31st.  This is sort of a anniversary party for us in way, since our official launch party was at the Kickstand Music Festival, last year.  So we hope you all can make it out to not only help us celebrate, but also have a good time for a good cause.  The event is benefiting Pets Without Parents.  A non-profit, no-kill, all-breed shelter for dogs and cats.  These are great people, doing great things, so lets give them the support they deserve.  There will also be live music all day and night (inside and outside).  A hog roast, a car/bike cruise-in, food & drinks, etc.  And most of all, along with the help of Old Skool Skateshop...we’re building a mini (outdoor) skate park, just like last year.  So make sure you bring your boards.  There is a $5 cover, but all outdoors proceeds go to Pets Without Parents.  NOTE: Outdoors is open to ALL AGES, but indoors is 21 and over only.  Hope to see you all there!!!

UPDATE - 8/3/10

Get Right x Skate Naked:  Get Right is a monthly dance party fueled by rap and hip-hop with an unpredictable crowd.  It’s gained quite the following in Columbus, and moves to different venues each month.  This month, it’s at Skate Naked.  And this should be pretty rad!!  18+, $5 to get in....and the carnage starts at 10PM!  See the flyer below for details.  We’ll also be there, throwin’ out free t-shirts!  This Friday, we better see you there!

UPDATE - 8/10/10

Pat takes it all!:  A big congrats to Pat!  A few weeks ago, Pat took the overall win at the AGA Tour stop up in Delaware.  Well, this past Saturday...up in Michigan, he won the whole thing.  Taking 1st in Advanced Skate.  He’s on a roll folks!  He’s ON FIRE!

UPDATE - 8/10/10

Get Right:  So this past Friday, Get Right put on a crazy show at Skate Naked!  200+ people, partying and dancing until 4AM!  Face melting level of fun!  Here’s a little clip of just a small portion of what went down, and who came through...

UPDATE - 8/12/10

Staycation:  The Staycation one-sheet has been released!  Check it out below.  We have secured a theater to premiere the film at as well.  Studio 35 Cinema, located at 3055 Indianola Ave.  Admission will be FREE.  So mark your calendars!  We will be releasing info on times, and the after party soon.  So stay tuned.