"Third Shift" Video and Article now live at Thrasher

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SKATEBOARDING, JUST LIKE ANY OTHER INDUSTRY, HAS A LOT OF INCOME DISPARITIES AND INEQUALITIES. You've got your one percenters, but for just about everyone else there is a need to work a more conventional 9–5 outside of skateboarding. To “make it” as a pro skateboarder you have to be willing to accept that it may not be the most financially-stable avenue to pursue. For a lot of us, skateboarding is the “third shift” that happens once you are done with our jobs and side hustles. But at the same time, it’s those other life obligations that make skating so much more meaningful and enjoyable. Here's a little glimpse of what the Traffic crew is doing during their first, second and third shifts.

Check the entire article at Thrasher Mag HERE

Hiroki Muraoka "Third Shift" Video Part and Interviews

Vague Mag interviewed John Valenti, Pat Stiener and Hiroki Muraoka on Traffic Skateboards new release 'Third Shift' AND uploaded Hiroki part from the video.

V: How was it filming in the US compared with Japan? Do you see any similarities between East Coast spots and Tokyo?

H: I think that New York and Tokyo have a lot of similar style spots so I was able to do the same style skating, but it’s so much more chill in New York compared to Tokyo because the kick out in Tokyo is so quick.

Hiroki Muraoka sipping cocktails ~ Photo: Jersey Dave

V: What were some of your highlights from staying in and travelling around the US?

H: We went to the beach one day and a random dude sold cocktails there, he gave me free cocktails which were delicious. We then took a boat ride, that was super fun.


Read the rest of the interviews at Vague Mag HERE.

Joe Hiddleson Tapes - Episode 6 with Ricky Oyola

In this episode, Bam and Seth meet up with Ricky Oyola in the streets of West Philadelphia. Ricky's opening line and a few other clips from this day ended up in the third Fairman's video.

For those who hasn't seen Fairman's 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR-l7...

Stay Tuned for more episodes and check out @Joe_hiddleson on Instagram for more rare videos and photos from through the golden age of skateboarding, the 1990's.

No Hate

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This isn’t a trend or just a one-off post during a news cycle. We stand in solidarity with the fight against systemic racism, white supremacy and the historic oppression of the Black community, our priority is to do the work. As a small brand and as part of the skateboarding community we’ve made some immediate actions to support this movement.
🚦 We’re looking at how we can make product and policy improvements to address racism and unconscious bias, and help amplify black voices. We acknowledge our team lacks the level of diversity we wish it had, and we are working to fix that.
🚦In partnership with theoriesofatlantis.com we’ve made donations to The Bail Project, Reclaim The Block, and Fair Fight, organizations fighting to make communities safer & healthier for people of color and ensure fair and equal elections nationwide.
🚦 We are turning this graphic into a t-shirt and board graphic with 100% of the proceeds going to the same organizations listed above. The t-shirt will be available for pre-order next week @theoriesofatlantis web store and the decks will be available for shops to prebook soon.
This is only the beginning and we have a long way to go but we can get there together.
#nohate #takeoutthetrash #defundthepolice

Abstract Video

The Abstract video was shot between 1997-1999 with a VX3 and VX1000. The video premiered in October 1999 at Space 1026 in Philadelphia, PA and was released in January 2000. Only 500 copies were made on VHS. The short lived Abstract Skateboards formed from the ashes of Philadelphia Experiment Skateboards. This video features the team which consisted of Tim Achille, Rich Adler, Damian Smith, Brannon John and Vern Laird. Thanks for uploading Vern!

Pat Stiener and Mark Wetzel in Static IV Raw Tapes Episode 4

Theories of Atlantis just uploaded a new raw tapes feature from the filming of Static IV & V between 2007-2014. Episode 4 includes our very own Pat Stiener and Mark Wetzel, as well as Quim Cardona, German Nieves, Jahmal Williams, Steve Brandi, Brendan Carroll, Kevin Tierney, Lem Go, Brian Clarke and Chad Muska. Yeah, you read that right....The Muska. Enjoy.

Rich Adler and Mark Wetzel in Static IV Raw Tapes Episode 3

Theories of Atlantis just uploaded a new raw tapes feature from the filming of Static IV & V between 2007-2014. Episode 3 was mostly filmed between 2010-2011 in Manhattan and includes our very own Rich Adler and Mark Wetzel, as well as Aaron Herrington, Brian Delatore, Ben Gore, Steve Brandi, Kevin Tierney, Jahmal Williams, Charlie Young and Ralphie, aka Sponge Bob? Enjoy!

Volunteers (2015) featuring Chris Teta

Mikey Buseo recently uploaded his excellent video from 2015 covering the Baltimore & Miami scenes.

Volunteers features Zach Dykes, Chris Teta, Ross Norman & Drew Windon, Richie Zuczek, Danny Renaud, Joel Meinholz & Paul Deoliveira, Jimmy Lannon, Eric Torres, Willie Stackus & Jason Spivey, Alex Yurrita, John Baragwanath, Josh Narvaez and a loads more Miami/Blatimore heads.