Displaying items by tag: Thomas Taylor
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5/12/2023
Thomas Taylor Memorial Skate Jam Photos
On May 6th, 2023 the Atlanta skate scene came together to celebrate the memory of Thomas Taylor—friend, dad, ripping skater and keeper of the flame. Big love to the Stratosphere family. This shit’s forever. -
3/10/2023
RIP IN PEACE: Thomas Taylor
Thomas Taylor was a giant in the Atlanta scene and provided a blueprint for how to live the fullest life as a skateboarder. From his pro career to building a family and fostering the community through his Stratosphere shop, he is remembered by everyone he touched. Read closely as his loved ones reflect on his incredible ride. -
11/10/2022
RIP IN PEACE: Jeff “Load” Stephenson
Load was one of Atlanta's larger-than-life figures that influenced every skateboarder in his path. From setting the standard for DIY builds and teaching the young bucks to stapling P-Stone's leg shut, the scene remembers their legend. -
8/21/2019
Grant Taylor's 5 Great Frontside Ollies
It's one of the greatest feelings in skating. Hell, it's one of the best thrills in life. Who are some of the all-time classic frontside floaters? It takes one to know one, so we asked Grant to help compile this video and photo feature. -
2/13/2019
"Bio in Ohio" Video
Lazy river? Private waterpark? Sometimes you don’t ask too many questions, you just gotta go while you have the chance. Regardless, this thing was deeeeeep. -
2/13/2019
"Bio in Ohio" Article
The Hellride crew hit some truly Insane Terrain in the Midwest, sessioning a behemoth bowl before the coping was even set. You wait, you lose. Get some. -
12/03/2018
Volcom's "GTXX - DOWN SOUTH IN HELL" ATL Premiere
You know GT’s hometown is gonna show big up for the anniversary vid. From the backyard to Stratosphere, it was an all-day celebration. Big ups ATL! -
11/19/2018
Volcom's “GTXX - DOWN SOUTH IN HELL” Video
GT’s been on Volcom since he was a grom. Check this documentary about one of the gnarliest skaters on the planet and his 20 year run with the Stone. Here’s to XX more, dudes! -
11/19/2018
Burnout: Twenty Years Stoned
The OC and ATL’s finest converge to celebrate Grant Taylor’s 20 years on Volcom with a skate jam, killer bands, bros, babes, Big Hongry and the premier of Lannie Rhoades’ epic GT documentary. Cheers, Stoners! -
5/10/2017
Burnout: Atlanta Slamma
We've dreamed of doing a Bust or Bail at the Atlanta 5 block for years. Watch the video five times and then relive it again… in photo form!
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3/29/2024
AVE, too
Vans launches their most technical shoe ever with one of skateboarding’s gnarliest and most respected ––Anthony Van Engelen. Burnout investigates the LA bash. -
3/29/2024
REAL Skateboards Presents Toby Ryan
Maybe you’ve been keeping tabs on Toby, but trust us, nothing can prepare you for this absolute onslaught in his introduction to REAL. No wonder Ishod tapped him for the team. -
3/29/2024
Morgan DT's "Peace" Exoplus Part
Locked in at Montreal's famed Peace Park, Morgan uncovers the potential of each tile with an endless well of talent for EXOPLUS. -
3/29/2024
In The Shop: Ray Barbee Classics
We got some new Classics in the shop, as modeled by the inimitable Ray Barbee. Get one to up your no-comply game. -
3/29/2024
DEF's "TAHI" Video
The seaside spots and underskated plazas of Tahi, New Zealand come under fire from Simon Thorpe, Deacon King and a host of ledge-hunting locals..
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In The Mag
Congrats to our 2023 Skater of the Year—Miles Silvas! Miles gets the gang together for a trip down to Mexico City. Tiago, Ishod, P-Rod and Shanahan all make appearances. Talk about star-studded. More SOTY coverage includes: BA’s Rusty trophy on eBay, TNT’s People I’ve Known, Silas Baxter-Neal dishes on when he got it, and Tyshawn passes the torch. Plus—Gregson Mashes through the Baltics, Nike heads to NZ and the Swampfest gets covered (with mud). Not to mention a sticker sheet AND poster… Don’t blow it; get yours.