“FAST FRIENDS” by Brainstorm Skateboards x Fuzzy Needle – Theories of Atlantis

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.

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‘THE FOURTH TURNING’ RAW TAPES: EP 3 NICK RAINEY

“The Fourth Turning” Raw Tapes series, featuring miles of raw mini-dv tape captured during the filming of Theories Brand’s latest video offering, concludes here with the third and final episode.
With the final episode Theories of Atlantis brings you Michigan’ phenom Nick Rainey and his wild bag of tricks. Nick’s part features a heavy dose of local Michigan crust as well as a good balance of east cost spots from Philadelphia to NYC. It’s nuts seeing how easily Nick handles some of these spots but also we get treated to some unused clips and even see that no matter how skilled one might be, sketchy spots will still collect their taxes from time to time.

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INTRODUCING THE “SHIER” VEST – Theories of Atlantis

Nearly 20 years since the Static II video, Paul Shier and Theories joined forces to bring back the classic sweater vest Paul wore throughout the years of filming for his part. From London to Barcelona and all the way to the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt, that sweater vest really got around. So Theories brought it back for a limited offering in 2 color options. Check it out now on the TOA web shop or snag one from your local shop while you can!

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TRAFFIC SKATEBOARDS PRESENTS “RAINY DAYS IN SICILY”

The Traffic Skateboards team went to Italy and all they came back with this edit. Upon arrival Catania was hit with a massive storm that flooded the streets, so skating was out of the question. With spirits low, the team persevered and took advantage of the few dry days they had. Special thanks to Mario at Playwood Distribution and Richard Hart at Push Periodical. Brought to you by Theories of Atlantis.

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