Concrete pour

So I guess I am a little late but I figured that if you read this blog then you probably know about the Trife Street blog and so you know that today is the work day at the new AlTown. Its going real good but if you have the times you should get down there and lend a hand however you can. Bring those guys some water, food, beer, sodas, whatever. As Hammond said on the Trife Street blog, " you know you're gonna skate it, some come help create it!" Also, they will probably need someone to go get more crete, we used all that the truck had and we still need more. Best bet would be to go down there and just ask what needs to be done and what you need to go get.

Cooper is not done yet. Yes, alot of things that were promised haven't come to fruition yet. Some things seemed so close and then just faded away. A lot has happened in the past year and I didn't expect any bit of it. We started strong and after no time at all really we put together a good team and ended up gaining the support from alot of people around the area. We expanded our shop client list, we did a couple events and the demand rose. on the other hand, i got injured, we lost some team riders and we also lost someone very close to us. I didn't think it could get worse until my medical bills were turned over to collection agencies. All the money that was being saved up for Cooper expenses (boards, camera, etc.), that would provide all of those things promised, was used to keep my car and other valuables from being repossessed. Its amazing how ridiculous this country's healthcare system is, but that is another conversation for another time. But if it weren't for Cooper having such a great start, I would have been wiped out and Cooper Skateboards really would be no more. Its thanks to everyone who took a chance on some random guys from Memphis. Thanks for liking our stuff! Thanks to Cheapskates, Imperial, 6th Ave, Life Blood skateshops as well as all the people that have bought anything from us, all of the people at Cooper-Young Fest, all of the folks in Mississippi that support us. You helped Cooper to stay afloat and for me to keep all my stuff!
We're not going anywhere now.
-Christian Westphal, Owner and operator of Cooper Skateboards

Arkansippi Dry Heaves

so Austin and the Oxford crew of skate rats went on a trip recently through some of the more unseen parks in Arkansas. DEADPIXEL blog went and covered the story. Next time you go to your everyday spot or skatepark think about getting on the open road instead. Seek out new things to skate, even if it isn't gnarly or burly. It might take some planning, but anything is do-able. Grab a little cash, grab some friends and hit the road. check the photos here

Pool Blocks

Yesterday the guys at Trife decided impromptu to put the pool blocks on the quarter at the new Al Town and only about an hour before dark. Due to recent back injury I proved to be absolutely useless. Good work goin for it guys. check out the Index blog for a few pics and if you're feelin generous, go to the Trife Street blog and make a donation. As Taylor stated in the blog, DO NOT GO SKATE THIS YET. Wait till at least sunday.

DIY

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Imperial Skate Shop

Thanks again to Imperial for everything, thanks Keegan. Please, If you live in the area please support these guys. support your local core shop!



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Terrytopia theft

Yes, I said it right. Someone stole Terry's Dogtown longboard recently. On top of the missing Old Man Army board not too long ago this is just ridiculous. Who would have the audacity to steal from someone who has provided something extremely rad for everyone and continuously shows his hospitality twice a week. Its insane, stupid really. If anyone knows who did it, or if its you, just bring the boards back, apologize, and never come back to Terry's ever again because that is your best option. You don't want the alternative if someone finds out its you or finds you with the board(s). I'm not saying Im going to do anything, but there are a good number of people that would stop whatever they are doing, including being at work, to come and make sure that whoever did this has learned their lesson. Let's not let it get to that. Just bring it back because after all, ITS NOT YOURS YOU JERK!