Rollerblading Contest and Official Industry Tradeshow
This years Bitter Cold Showdown was undoubtedly the best year in the events history. Be sure to pick up the DVD to see every exciting trick from Franky Morales, Brian Shima, Chris Haffey, Jeff Stockwell and Alex Broskow. This second teaser includes all of Brian Shima’s section from the DVD. Now shipping to your favorite skate shop!
Available through Integrated Distribution info@integrated-dist.com 269.849.3205 www.integrated-dist.com
Download ONE Magazine: Issue #9 and check out the 2008 Bitter Cold Showdown article.
“This year’s Bitter Cold Showdown was the most exciting event I’ve attended in a long time.” – ONE Magazine
“I will not miss another BCSD.” – Be-Mag
The 8th annual Bitter Cold Showdown was undoubtedly the best year in the events history. Franky Morales, Brian Shima, Chris Haffey, Jeff Stockwell and Alex Broskow battled to the very end for the title of Bitter Cold Showdown champion. The 2008 DVD features every exciting trick from the contest along with commentary from some of the best rollerblader’s in the world. In addition to the contest, Kevin Dowling takes you through the Official Industry Tradeshow to give you an inside look at what’s going on with some of your favorite rollerblading brands. If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience the Bitter Cold Showdown first hand or are one of the hundreds of attendees eager to see everything you missed, pick up the Bitter Cold Showdown 2008 DVD and enjoy every moment of one of the world’s biggest rollerblading events.
Available through Integrated Distribution info@integrated-dist.com 269.849.3205 www.integrated-dist.com
This is Roger Langley. During the Bitter Cold Showdown he decided to steal a lot of product from a big sponsor and key distribution company in rollerblading; Rat-Tail Distribution. If you see him, know him or are him; please let him know that he is no longer welcome at any future events.
With content stretching across the globe, ONE #9 is coming soon and sure to surprise! Featuring Jeff Dalnas, an interview with Germany’s Matthias Ogger, Contest reports on Winterclash and Bitter Cold Showdown, Sound Check on Black Lips, Take 5 with Jochen Smuda, 15 Minutes with the legendary Brooke Howard-Smith, Matt Andrews Folio, an Am Hour with Kevin Meland, and Blade DVD reviews including the first 5-wheel review ever! See all the action you never saw coming when ONE #9 hits stores in April.
Rob G: I’ve noticed at contests, most people plan out 4 or 5 hammers and try them again and again till they land them. I noticed that you usually start off gradually, and do lines, and build up to hammers. Is there a purpose behind that?
Broskow: First round style you keep it basic, do some lines. Not everything easy, you gotta do some cool stuff in your lines. If it’s a cool park it’s pretty easy to put that shit together. If the judges are good, they will know skill, not just single hard tricks. That’s one good thing about Bitter Cold, is that the judges were actually noticing lines, rather than just jumping out of the ceiling into a ramp or something.
Continue to read the article at www.be-mag.com
Check out the Inline Warehouse VLOG #6 featuring the Bitter Cold Showdown.
VLOG 6 - Bitter Cold Showdown - Part 1
VLOG 6 - Bitter Cold Showdown - Part 2
Barn Burner 2008 is fast approaching and will be the next Regional event for the Roll Series. The event will take place on March 29th at the Skate Barn in Seattle, WA.
For more information about Barn Burner visit www.barnburner.us
Shot & edited by Jon Jenkins
Revolution Skate Shop
