Stratosphere Skate Shop in Atlanta has a deep history in skateboarding. Thomas Taylor, former Schmitt Stixx pro (you might’ve heard off his son Grant as well) opened up the shop 25 years ago. And they’re still going strong. We decided to check in with them and have them answer some of our questions. Be sure to check out Thunder month at Stratosphere all this December to receive a special gift with any set of Thunder trucks purchased.
Stratosphere skateboards
466 Moreland Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30307-1423
(404) 521-3510
How long have you been in business? Thomas started the store on March 20th 1986. Over 25 years ago.
Where are you located? Little 5 Points,Atlanta GA
Top skate videos of all time playing in the shop? Any Thrasher Beer Series
Best selling size board, truck, wheel? 8-8.25 in boards, 147 and 149 trucks and 52-54 mm wheels.
Pat Mclain, Fs Wallride, photo: Ryan Flynn
What’s coming up in the future for the shop, any videos in the works, contests coming up? Skate park being built in our backyard.
Something your shop has that no other shop does. 25 year history…
If you could make a baby using two Deluxe brands as the mother and father. Which ones would they be and what would be the outcome? AH and spitfire. Travel around building stuff and then shredding it.
Team rider we’re going to hear about soon. CJ and Troy.
If your shop was a car describe what it would it be? Tour van.
If your shop was a deluxe brand which one would it be? Spitfire
Father and son, Thomas and Grant Taylor, photo: Ryan Flynn
Your store is a Boutique, dirty and proud, or _________? It’s a skate shop. We keep it clean.
Best place to grab something eat in the neighbourhood? Savage, El myr, and Yacht Club.
Oddest thing someone has offered to trade you for a deck? Peak a Boob!
Do you have any sort of shop fund? What is it raising money for? Beer, Ramp, toilet paper, helping under privileged youth, etc.? Once a year we sponsor a cancer benefit for pediatric cancer. And always donations for bags of concrete.
Best/worst next million dollar idea you’ve heard from parents for the skate industry. Private Skate parks.
If you could combine your shop with one other type of business what would it be? Zeke’s Deli.
Shop or team meetings usually end with………… ” Out of Beer out of Here!”
David Clark, Boardslide, Photo: Ryan Flynn
Stratosphere skateboards
466 Moreland Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30307-1423
(404) 521-3510
December 16th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
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