Grant Taylor has a Thrasher part coming out next Wednesday the 23rd on the Thrasher website. Check out a teaser they just put up, and some prediction for Skate Of The Year 2011.
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News & Events
Florida Bowl Riders Cup 2012
A few weeks ago Thomas and some of the Stratosphere team went down to KONA skatepark for the annual Bowl Riders Cup. Enjoy part one of the two part video of the weekend. Congrats to Stratosphere team rider Dave Allen for a win in the masters division. Check back later this week for part two!
Magnified: Grant Taylor
THRASHER has a rad clip of grant hitting a gnarly rail from his Skater Of The Year issue.
Grant Taylor burnout
Did you want more photos of Grant in Australia, well THRASHER has plenty for you, here are some of the latest.
SOTY OZ TRIP
The teaser is out for The THRASHER SOTY Australia trip is out, check back friday for the video.
GREG MIKE X REAL release party
Thanks to everyone who came out, the night was a huge success. If you couldn’t make it out stop by ABV Gallery to check out the art, and swing by Stratosphere to pick up one of the limited edition decks.
Lance’s pool service
Need a pool built? Give Lance and his a team a call, they will make sure it’s broken-in for you.
GREG MIKE X REAL SKATEBOARDS COLLABORATION EVENT
Local Atlanta artist Greg Mike has teamed up with REAL skateboards on a collaboration series of decks and apparel. To celebrate the release of the line, ABV gallery is throwing a product release party sponsored by STRATOSPHERE. Proceeds from the line will benefit the Actions REALized drive for JKC. Stop by Monday Feb 27th from 7-11, bring your board, have a drink, and enjoy some sick art all for a good cause, see you there.
April 2012 Thrasher SOTY edition
Be on the look out for the Special Skater Of The Year edition of THRASHER. In stores and mailboxes soon. Cant get a copy? Stop by Stratosphere to pick one up.
Volcom EUROPE SUMMER TOUR 2011
Volcom just released a European tour video from last summer, check out some skating from Grant Taylor, Dennis Busenitz, Rune Glifberg, Dustin Dollin,Chris Pfanner, Raven Tershy, Pedro Barros and Alex Perelson.
The Streets of OZ
THRASHER had another update from the streets of Australia, make sure to check the link for some sick sequences.
King Of The Road 2011 full video
Thrasher just released the full 2011 KOTR video, including all the webisodes and about a hour of extra footage. Check out Team Nike, Lakia, Vans, and Dekline battle it out.
Skater of the Year Video
For the Skater Of The Year party the Stratosphere team left the south and ventured out west to San Francisco. A big thanks to Nike, Volcom and Thrasher Magazine for making it one hell of a week.
Volcom down under update.
Thrasher has some more photos from the Volcom trip to Australia.
Head to Thrasher to see the whole set.
Volcom down under
Thrasher has some photos of Grant Taylor and the Volcom team in Australia. Head to Thrasher to check em all out.
Plunkett is Pro
Stratosphere team rider Dan Plunkett is now pro for Skate Mental. To celebrate enjoy some Plunkett footage I had around. Congrats Dan, you earned it.
SOTY weekend
Indepedent and Strange Notes have an edit up from the SOTY weekend. Check back soon for full coverage of the week from Stratosphere.
Vertley
For our last day in California, the Stratosphere team stopped by Berkeley to check out a vert ramp that we had heard about all week. While most of the team was too beat up to skate, Grant mustered up the energy to shred as usual. Thrasher was there to film a little, and today they released an edit. Heres a preview of some of the session, more to come later this week from us.
INTO THE STRATOSPHERE
It’s not everyday that you and you’re friends are animated into a cartoon, but your not Grant Taylor. Check out this crazy cartoon about Grant and his friends too see what a day of his life is like, kinda. Thanks to Volcom for making this happen.
SOTY photos and video
The Skater Of The Year party was this last Friday, December 16th, at the Rickshaw in San Francisco. The Stratosphere team was their rolling deep and some epic session were had. Check back later this week for the Stratosphere SOTY 2011 edit. Untill then enjoy some footage and photos courtesy of Thrasher Magazine. Special thanks to Thrasher and Nike for taking care of us.
Nike SB Double Rock
Check out the Nike SB Double Rock.
Grant Taylor Volcom retrospective
To congratulate Grant for 2011 SOTY, Volcom has a great retrospective of his career. Featuring some of his most famous Volcom ads, and a special video put together with some of his oldest footage, head over to Volcom to check it all out.
Grant Taylor 2011 Skater Of The Year
It’s official, Thrasher has just named Grant Taylor the 2011 Skater Of The Year. Congratulations Grant, you really earned it.
Grant Taylor Thrasher Teaser and SOTY Predictions
Grant Taylor has a Thrasher part coming out next Wednesday the 23rd on the Thrasher website. Check out a teaser they just put up, and some prediction for Skate Of The Year 2011.
Old Forth Ward Pumpkin Carving contest video
Thanks again to everyone who came out to Stratsophere’s 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving contest. Congrats to Jimmy O’Brien, winner of this years Pumpkin contest, with his fire spiting pumpkin cyborg. Thanks to everyone and we will see you there next year.
The SB Chronicles
The first teaser for The SB Chronicles is up now on the NIKE Skateboarding Facebook page. Video will premire online on December 3rd 2011.
December Thrasher First look
Justin Brock has the first look at the December Thrasher, if you havent goten yours in the mail, stop by the shop and pick it up. This month’s features an epic 18 page interview with Grant Taylor.
Halloween Down South In Hell
Thanks to everyone who stopped by for Stratosphere’s First Annual Pumpkin Carving contest, it was a great success. Thrasher was there to capture the madness, and they have some photos from the event on there site. See yall there next year ! Check back later this week for more photos and the edit.
1st Annual Stratosphere pumpkin carving Contest
Stratosphere Skateboards is going to be hosting the 1st Annual Historic Old 4th Ward pumpkin carving contest. Bring your pre-carved Pumpkin down to Old 4th Ward Skatepark and enter it into the contest for a chance to win some prizes. We will be holding a best trick contest too. Show up from in costume @ 8:00 on wednesday October 26, 2011.
Northwest 2011
Thomas and Grant just got back from a trip out to Portland. Chilled with Chet, skated some sick parks, and camping at Mt Hood.
Little 5 Points Halloween Parade
Come join Stratosphere and the rest of Little 5 Points for the 11th annual Halloween Festival and Parade, this Saturday, October 22 2011. The parade begin at 4, music, art and food all day long. Look for the Stratosphere float to get some candy and free stuff.
www.l5phalloween.com for all the details.
The SB Chronicles
Thrasher has some photos up of Grant, finishing up his part for the next Nike video
Thrasher for the full post.
Skate Rock China
Thrasher Skate Rock China is going down currently, and Stratosphere team rider Pat McClain is along for the ride once again.
Skater Aid 2011
Thanks to everyone who came out last Sunday, yall made it a great success. In total we raised well over $25,000 to support families who are dealing with the tragedy of pediatric cancer.
Stratosphere team rider Troy Cobucci, stole the day, placing first in both the Kickflip Challenge and the Best Trick contest. Thanks to all the suporters, and Scott from Atlanta Hate Us for the additional footage. We will see eveybody next year.
No Posers
As part of the 2011 Atlanta Celebrates Photography festival, our good friend Atlanta photographer Ryan Flynn opens “No Posers,” a photo exhibition at Young Blood Gallery this Saturday.
Stop by this Saturday October 1st and check out some great photos.
Skater Aid this Sunday
This Sunday September 25 is 7th annual Skater Aid. Skater Aid is an all day event, come by and skate the ramps, check out the contests and maybe score some free stuff. There will be music, food, drinks and original skateboard deck art for sale. This is one of Stratosphere’s favorite events, so come check it out and suport a great cause.
KOTR 2011 Nike update
Thrasher has the first photo blog from nike from KOTR 2011.
Thrasher for the full post.
King of the Road 2011
The team profiles for the 2011 KOTR are up. This year’s teams include LAKAI, DEKLINE, VANS, and last year’s champions, NIKE SB, and Grant will be killing it again with them this year too. We’ll keep you posted with videos and news as it rolls out.
Thrasher for the complete line up.
Wild in the Parks @ Hazard
Volcom Stones, Wild in the Parks is coming to Hazard on September 17.
Hazard for more info.
Volcom’s road-tested.
Volcom put together this edit to show you how awesome their jeans, and their team are.
Red Bull winch sessions
What do you do when you have a rad spot, but not enough speed to hit it? Red Bull came up with one answer
Raven Tershy wins X-Games Gold
Incase you missed it last night, Raven Tershy won the Skateboard Park finals. Congrats to Raven for gold, at his first appearance at X-Games 17.
P-Rod 5 release Party
Thomas recently got back from the Nike SB P-Rod 5 shoe release party in Barcelona.
Congrats to Paul Rodriguez and Nike SB
Stratosphere Skateboards Newsletter
Have you signed up for the Stratosphere Skateboards newsletter yet ? If not, do it now and receive information on events, contests, sales, video premiers, special shoe release dates, discount coupons and other promotions.
Sign up now by visiting our online store or just CLICK HERE
Copenhagen Pro 2011
Congrats to Grant for 4th place in Street, and to Raven Tershy for 1st in the bowl and snake contest at the 2011 Copenhagen Pro contest.
Justin Brock & Dan Plunkett: Thunder Buddies
Because we all know how important the right trucks are.
Red Bull Mind the Gap
After this weeks Damn AM at hazard, Red Bull took the contest to downtown. Red Bull’s Mind the Gap contest was held over the street gap at the intersection of Poplar and Lucky Streets. Heres their footage form the event.
Skate Rock part 5
Another Skate rock short for your enjoyment.
Skate Rock Australia
Thrasher’s got a couple of videos previewing their latest skate rock tour of Australia. Their selling a sweet package which include a 7-inch colored vinyl featuring 21 new tracks from Bad Shit and LSDemons, a tour zine, and a full length tour dvd, and a free Digital download of the songs from the record.
25th Anniversary Party
Thanks to everyone that came out to our 25th anniversary party, pretty epic night. Some highlights from the night, and heres to another 25 years of shredding.
Dont forget to stop by the shop or online to get one of our special editions 25th Anniversary T-shirts.
Stratosphere 25 anniversary party tonight
Stratosphere 25 anniversary party tonight friday April 29 @ 8:00 next to stratopshere, Beer and jump ramp contest, be there.
Stratosphere Web Store Now Up
The Stratosphere Skateboards Online Store is up and running again. Now accepting Credit cards and Paypal. Click the store tab up top and check out all the new product, we will be adding more and more over the next couple of weeks.
Since Day One
Thanks to everyone who made it out to our premier of REAL Since Day One, it was a good night and an epic video. Special thanks to REAL and Justin Brock. Stop by Stratosphere to pick up your Collectors edition of REAL Since Day One, with 100 page REAL photo book by Gabe Morford.
DAF at Mountain Park
Strangenotes has some footage of everybody’s favorite coozie company , DAF skating Mountain Park, check it out.
The Real Video Premier At Stratosphere
Come by Stratosphere on Monday April 11 2011 for The Real Video Atlanta Premier At 8 pm. See you there
Florida Bowlriders Cup 2011
The Stratosphere crew took a trip down to the 2011 Florida Bowlrides cup, at the legendary Kona skatepark down in Jacksonville. Heres the bro cam footage that made it back.
The Skateboard Mag May 2011
Grant has a pretty epic spread in the May 2011 issue of The Skateboard Mag, stop by the shop and pick your copy up today.
King Of the Road 2010
Thrasher has a download for the full King Of The Road 2010 video on their site, download it now and watch team Nike kill it.
Randoms from the Vault #2
Here’s randoms from the vault round 2 ….
Torque Black Box part 9
The final section of Torque Black Box, with Sean Stockton, Brian Chung, and Chad Kramer
Torque Black Box Part 8
Torque Black Box part 8, with Thomas Taylor, a young Grant Taylor, and some epic slams
Foundation/Old 4th Ward Update
Click Photo for full post.
The DSM Video teaser
Heres a teaser given to us by some local rippers, enjoy and look for their video soon.
KOTR Colorado Springs
Thrasher just put up a new webisode from King Of The Road 2010, Grant and Justin killin it.
Dan Plunkett Gettin’ Some!
Elwood has a new Dan Plunkett interview with a video and some photos.
Elwood for the full interview. www.elwoodclothing.com
Stratosphere’s randoms from the vault
Just some footage that needs to go somewhere. Atlanta pools, Payton killin it, and Athens with a young Grant Taylor and crew.
Foundation/Old 4th Ward Update
This thing is really taking shape, get stoked.
Click the photo for the full post
Torque Black Box Part 2
Next up from the Toque video Black Box is John Montesi. Montesi is now the owner of WestSide Skate Shop is Florida, if your down that way stop by and check him out. www.westsideskateshop.com
Thrasher Feburary 2011
Not since Neil Blender has anybody had two thrasher covers back to back, congrats Grant.
Northern Blues Tour video
The Elwood team has a new video from their Northern Blues tour in Mississippi, check it out and see Dan Plunkett hold it down.
Thrasher KOTR 2010
Thrasher is dropping webisodes all this month from the 2010 King Of The Road, first up a teaser with Grant and Justin
Torque Black Box Part 1
Over the next couple of weeks were going to be releasing some footage from the past. First up is the Full length Torque Video, Black Box. Enjoy Part 1 with Atlanta ripper Stormy Pruett
Dan Plunkett Knows xmas Grinds
For Day 23 of Duluxe’s 25 days of DLXMAS, Dan Plunkett teaches you how to do a Christmas Grind.
Alien Workshop
Alien Workshop has just revamped their website, new photo and videos, give it a look.
Troy Cobucci
Here is some Footage of team rider Troy Cobucci that we have been sitting on for awhile, though yall might enjoy.
Atlanta Hates Us
Over at Atlanta Hates Us they have a mega post for the foundation, a couple of video and tons of photos, head over there and check it out.
Atlantahatesus.com
Justin Brock & Dennis Busentiz
For Day 22 of Duluxe’s 25 days of DLXMAS, Dennis & Justin Gett’n Dirty for the Real Video
Stratosphere Northwest Tour 2006
Back in 2006 Stratosphere and friends took a Tour of the Northwest’s epic Parks. Enjoy the skating from Lee Bender, Andrew Hutchinson, Jason Guthrie, Ryan Wilburn, Peyton Bartlett, Gary Collins, Alex Davis, Donavan Rice, Skreech and Thomas Taylor.
Stratosphere Knows Thunder Trucks
For Day 16 of Duluxe’s 25 days of DLXMAS, David Clark and Dan Plunkett got some truck advice for you.
December is Thunder month at Stratosphere, get a free gift with the purchase of any Thunder trucks.
The Deluxe shop Spotlight of the month is Stratosphere, check it out here.
www.dlxsf.com/shops/2010/12/16/stratophere-skate-shop
Thrasher January 2011
January must be Grant’s month, Special 30th year edition of Thrasher January 2011.
Halloween weekend 2010
With Grant’s birthday and Halloween in the same weekend, plus Justin Brock and Strgil in town, equals epic shredding. Enjoy
Foundation/ Old Fourth Ward Park
More progress being made down at Foundation/ Old Fourth Ward Park, stay tuned for more.
old 4th ward foundation park
The foundation/ Old Fourth Ward park is taking shape we’ll keep you posted with updates.
Vote for the 2010 SOTY
Thrasher wants your vote for the 2010 Skater of the Year, shoot them a email at: SOTY@tharshermagazine.com
Skater-Aid 2010
Thanks to everyone who came out this year. Shout out to kickflip challenge winner Eli Awbrey, Game of SKATE round 1 winner Nyree Morrison, Round 2 winner Dylan Stuckey.
see yall next year.
Nike wins King Of the Road 2010
No surprise here Nike won King Of The Road, congrats to Grant, Justin and the rest of the team.
1. Nike SB
2. C1RCA
3. Converse
4. Etnies
Grant taylor Wallpaper downloads
Want Grant as your desktop background? Well Thrashers got you covered, go here to download all sizes.
Volcom Skatepark round-up
Thrasher has up some footage from Mammoth with the Volcom team, check it out
Oregon Trip
Grant & Friends took a Trip out to Oregon and skated some epic northwestern concrete, check out the footage and photos
KRUNCHYWOOD
Check out some Dan Plunkett and Justin Brock Footage over at Deluxe
Nike Joins King Of The Road
Looks like Grant and Justin are going to be on the next King Of The Road. I got my money on team Nike.
Grant Taylor 50-50
Check out this insane 50-50 from Grant and latest Alien Ad.
via http://www.atlantahatesus.com/
Grant Taylor 50-50 from stratosphereskates on Vimeo.
Zeke has some footage
Zeke’s Bail Mix from stratosphereskates on Vimeo.
CHONG… Lost Footage from 2002
Chong wherever you are we thought you might like this old footage.
Christian Hosoi, Thomas Taylor & friends.
Partying in Europe. Circa 1980′s
New Site
“http://www.myspace.com/stratos1986″>For now check us out on myspace.
New & Upcoming Releases
kick out the jams
Stratosphere is now selling speakers. Rechargeable, small and loud, perfect for the session, come by and check em out.
GREG MIKE X REAL
Stop by the Shop to pick up some of the new Greg Mike and REAL collaboration boards.
March Nike SB
New Nikes for March
Chicken bone nowison
Just got some copies of Shake Junt, Chicken Bone Nowison. Stop by the shop to get your copy.
Simpsons cruisers at the shop
Look what just showed up, if you want one better act quick, perfect for under the tree this christmas
Nike SB Roller Derby
This Friday we are releasing a very special edition Nike SB Dunk Low. The Roller Derby shoe is a special edition for the Skateboard Museum. These are going to move fast so if you want a pair be here early Friday October 14 2011.
Vox Shoes
New Vox shoe to the shop:
Deck Specks
Deck Specks are an Atlanta based company started by skateboarders. Deck Specks are hand made sunglasses, crafted using the natural shape, stain, and graphic of used skateboards. Each pair is handmade and crafted all from one skateboard. The result is a stunning piece of workmanship and ingenuity. Deck Specks are available in Stratosphere now for $60. Stop by and support a local skater-owned and operated company.
Back to School
Unfortunately school is just around the corner. Stop by the shop and pick up a new backpack and start the year off right.
Summer Time
Stop by the shop to pick up some summer time essentials.
Space Jam Dunks
The Space Jam Dunks are going to be released July 23 2011. There has been a lot of hype and phone calls about this shoe so, Stratosphere will open an hour early, at 10:00 AM on Saturday for the release. Customers are limited one pair per person. Get here early, and see you Saturday.
Nike SB Eric Koston
Eric Koston has finalized he transition to Nike SB with the release of his first signature shoe. The Eric Koston 1 will be released on June 4th, and we have it in two color ways.
New Stratosphere 25th anniversary T-shirts
New Stratosphere 25th anniversary T-shirts available in store and online now!
Nike SB February
Click the Photo for the entire post.
Burnside ashtray
Always wanted to go to Burnside but cant make it out to Portland? Independent’s got you covered, stop by the shop and pick up one of their special edition Burnside Ashtrays.
January Adidas
New Adidas for January, click the photo for the full post.
January Nike SB
New Nike SB’s for January, click the photo for the full post.
December Vans
Burgundy and Blue Vans Era Pro
Gray Vans Chukka Pro
Black (restock) Vans Chukka Low
December Nikes
Gray black and red Nike SB Midtops
Tan Navy and Red Nike SB Hightops
Brown Suede Nike SB Janoski
Charcoal and Black Nike SB Blazers
Blue and Red Nike SB Salazar
November Nike SB
Iron Man dunk Highs
Black on black dunk lows
Green suede Janoski
Air classic highs x Real Tree
Real Tree lining
All black Zoom Fp
Black and red Zoom FP
Black & grey Bruin
Late October Nikes
Realtree x Nike SB Dunk Mids
Nike Dunk Low SB Dark Army
Nike SB Bruin Carolina Blue
Stay Gold & Hallelujah
Stop by and pick up copies of Transworld’s Hallelujah and Emerica’s Stay Gold special edition Book DVD combo
