For the Love of Skateboarding
Introducing a new TOA segment asking skaters for their Five Faves. Could be anything from tricks, to video parts, to Seinfeld episodes.
First up we have Theories own, Nyle Lovett. We had to ask him about his top favorite manual maneuvers because manny god recognize manny god.
The porch footy keeps on rolling with this brand new episode of Raw Tapes. As you may have figured out by now, Buggica and his crew put in some real work to dig up cheeky porch spots across the Tampa Bay area and this new episode focuses on long-running crew member Chris Jata with some steezy kickflips and top notch nollie heel variations. With a guest appearance by PJ Castellano and endless porch spots, this is another bangin’ edit so please enjoy and we’ll shut up now.
Brian O’Malley has been tastefully holding down South Jersey/Philly for years. His spot selection to trick selection is the perfect pairing for this part in Jake Todd’s, ‘Devil’s Pocket’ part.
Theories of Atlantis newest “Raw Tapes” series is back, with seasoned Tampa filmer/editor Steve Buggica and this is an extra spicy episode. Episode 2 focuses on Sarasota, Florida’s own, and Magenta Skateboards pro, the legendary Jimmy Lannon. Floating from porch to porch across the Tampa Bay area, this new episode is choc full of awesome spots and eye-pleasing clips. Clips originally seen in Stephen’s past projects from his own “Busted Mic” series, as well as the Shaqueefa videos and various Magenta projects from over the years. Steve decided to focus specifically on the iconic porch spots, unique to the Tampa area, and it’s amazing he has enough to make full episodes.
TOA’s newest “Raw Tapes” series is with Tampa, Florida’s Steve Buggica. Steve has been holding down the Tampa skate scene with his VX and death lens for a long time now. Filming for his own “Busted Mic” series, the Shaqueefa videos and assisting with many Hopps, Theories and Magenta projects over the years, he has amassed a hefty archive of Sony mini-DV tapes. Tapes that hold some hidden gems we never got to see and some classics we’re happy to see again. Steve decided to focus specifically on the iconic porch spots, unique to the Tampa area, and it’s amazing he has enough to make full episodes. This episode focuses on Hopps pro, and Tampa native, Dustin Eggeling with a couple cameos including Kevin Coakley. Enjoy!
“Observers” is a new video brought about through a collaboration between Push Skate Shop, Theories Brand and Brainstorm Skateboards. The TOA crew made a jaunt down to Asheville, North Carolina this summer to launch a TOA art show with Push Skate Shop as well as a collab deck between Push, Theories Brand and local Asheville brand Brainstorm Skateboards. As a way to honor the collab, Brainstorm chief Eric Hunt filmed a rad new video piece and worked with editor Kerry Webb to bring us “Observers”. Featuring Eric Hunt, Dyshon Whidbee, Griffin Faulkner, Kevin Cordell, Sam Buxton, Kerry Webb and many more, the nearly 9 minute edit showcases the local Asheville scene with a visual nod to the eerie local legend of the Brown Mountain Lights. A mysterious unexplained ghost-light phenomemon occurring regularly in the hills of Brown Mountain, just outside of the Asheville urban center.
Theories of Atlantis is very stoked and honored to host Justin Grzechowiak’s part from the all new “Memoir” video by filmmaker Michael Breitmaier!
Dial Tone got together with Cons to make not only a super dope and unique skate shoe, but also a device to help bring the crew together. If they’ll actually take the call, that is. Starring Trevor Thompson, Aaron Herrington, Alexis Sablone and Jahmal Williams.
Theories of Atlantis friends down in Asheville, North Carolina have a rad small brand called Brainstorm Skateboards that does some really cool projects. They also help support the local skate community with creative video projects, art shows and raising funds to support their local DIY spot. Run by long time shredder and Asheville local Eric Hunt, Brainstorm is always collaborating with local small businesses to bring the community together and make rad stuff happen. And their latest offering is “Fast Friends”, a collaboration with the Wilmington-based record store Fuzzy Needle and features a ton of skaters from the local scene as well as Eric himself. Edited by Kerry Webb and filmed/edited by Eric Hunt, TOA was hyped to host this new project, shining a light on a scene that doesn’t get enough exposure. A perfect fit for the “Underground Network” series.
Theories of Atlantis is hyped to host Cody Wilber’s full video part from “Niche”, the new independent video out of Gainesville, Florida. Filmed and edited by Alex Baucom, Niche focuses on the small but shredding skate scene of Gainesville and we have been granted the honor of hosting the opening part from Magenta flow rider Cody Wilber.
Just a reminder that your favorite skate denim is back in stock. Featuring Rashad Murray, Randy Benko and Connor Noll. Check out the Plaza Jeans HERE.
After releasing back in 2014 Theories of Atlantis realized Brian Clarke’s short but sweet part from the Static IV video had not yet been uploaded to so they righted that wrong today. Enjoy.