SPoT Team Roadtrip - Atlanta - Thomas Taylor Memorial 2023
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by Matt Shail
SPoT Team Roadtrip - Atlanta - Thomas Taylor Memorial 2023
The SPoT team hits the road to ATL to celebrate the life of Thomas Taylor with Grant Taylor and the Stratosphere family at Fourth Ward. It wouldn't be a roadtrip without some hijinx and street spots along the way. Tap in to see what went down!
Video by Jason Malley | Photos by Josh Bowser & Matt Shail
Video by Jason Malley | Photos by Josh Bowser & Matt Shail
Peter Kryger
Peter jumping for breakfast on our first day in ATL
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Dylan LaBrake
New SPoT team addition, Dylan LaBrake, with a quick Front Board to back up Peter
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Peter Kryger
Good clip Pete
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Myles Booker
Myles blasting a Three Flip with no warm up at Fourth Ward for the Thomas Taylor Memorial
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Josh Bowser
We all got to donate towards the production of the Thomas Taylor memorial tees. Check 'em out!
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
DJ Carruthers
DJ Carruthers just started working at the park and didn't hesitate to hop in the van with the boys. Here he is with a Kinky Boardslide
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Peter Kryger
Peter with a burly Sugarcane on the big wall.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Peter Kryger
Had to take advantage of the Smokey the Bear photo opp.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Cris Lesh
The Westside Crew came thru to show love and support for Thomas Taylor. Always a pleasure gentlemen.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jed Davis
Another ATL legend in the mix - Jed Davis. Always good to see you Jed.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
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Grant Taylor
Grant held up his board and said "you know why you're here!"
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Grant Taylor
Then proceeded to front slash going 1000 mph
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Grant Taylor
Gotta get your deck right with some Stratosphere barcode stickers!
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Shuvs rocking the Strangelove TFT shirt in memorial <3
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Dale the Dog
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
John Cardiel
More posi vibes at the DJ booth with John Cardiel!!!
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
John Montesi
New Deal pro and Westside founder John Montesi and Bobby Boyd of the Dickies camp posted up
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Jeremiah Babb
Keen One, Jeff Reeves and Jeremiah Babb were in attendance spreading the love.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
John Cardiel
Cardiel was playing vinyl Roots and Reggae all day long. Thanks for the good vibes!
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Thomas Taylor
WE LOVE YOU THOMAS TAYLOR <3
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
John Cardiel
Marlow and John Cardiel. Pretty sure I shot so many photos of Cardiel that he got bummed out.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mmmmm free nachos….
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Pedro Delfino
Pedro Delfino frontside sighting
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Thomas Taylor
Brian paying his respects to Thomas Taylor. Thomas was a staple of the Atlanta skate scene and a true legend throughout the world of skateboarding. We are skating for you today ||||TOM||||
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Grant Taylor
Grant with another Frontsider for the crowd
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Pedro Delfino
Pedro and Cody Chapman pondering their next move
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ronnie Sandoval
Ronnie Sandoval was floating around too. Sick to watch him skate in person.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Peter Kryger
SPoT team Peter Kryger got $40 from Matt and $20 from Alex to do this one over the twinkie.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
ATL love!
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Triple OG photographer Mike Burnett was snapping all day. You may remember him from a little publication called Thrasher.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Grant Taylor
Pretty sure this is what Mike Burnett was shooting - Grant with a phat melon over the volcano.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
What does it all mean?
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Cody Chapman
Cody Chapman was in town ripping. Nose Grind Tail Grabski
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Pedro Delfino
Pedro Delfino full speed into the corner of the bowl
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Grant Taylor
Everyone enjoyed free catering thanks to Grant and the Stratosphere crew. Thank you for helping us soak up the booze.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Grant Taylor
Marlow’s camera paid the price tho…what is that? Oatmeal?
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Buddy Nichols
Buddy Nichols. If you don’t know, Buddy is half of Six Stair Productions, the guys that made the epic Anti-Hero video ‘Tent City’ among other great skate videos.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Thomas Taylor
Another view of the image of Thomas and the beautiful bouquet of flowers on a beautiful Saturday afternoon!
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Thomas Taylor
Front Slash bruh
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Brian Schaefer
Brian and Bobby Boyd oh my!
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Buddy Nichols
Buddy fucking Nichols in the bowl. I was hyped.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Grant Taylor
Grant in the classic ATL barcode tee. Iconic
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Grant Taylor
Grant was in proper form all day.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Thomas Taylor
|||TOM|||
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Justin Brock
Always a pleasure to see Justin Brock, especially in his natural habitat of ATL
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Grant Taylor
The only Grant signature I saw that day <3
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Pat McClain
Patlanta - Frontside Grind
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mickey Reyes
Brian showing some love to DLX legend Mickey Reyes.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
John Cardiel
This man had his Spitfire Cardiel rolling tray signed by Cardiel himself. Legend
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Thomas Taylor
Dropped by the huge Thomas Taylor piece to pay our respects before hitting the streets.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Dylan LaBrake
What’s a trip to Atlanta without a quick stop at Black Blocks? Dylan - Crook
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Wesley Box
Wes - Front Crook to back up Dylan
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Keenan Lewis
Keenan - BS 180 Fakie 5-0 which is the most insane trick to do especially on something so tall!
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Wesley Box
Wes - Impossible into a well known piece of Atlanta crust. This one sealed the deal on our street mission.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Peter Kryger
Pete lost his board trying to save Wes’ board and Marse went down into the sewer to save it. Real teamwork right there.
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Matt Shail
Gather round to watch the clip boys!
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Keenan Lewis
SPoT crew cinematic shot before hitting the road back to Tampa
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Thomas Taylor
That's a wrap! We love you Thomas!
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May 15, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser