GRANT TAYLOR

[@coryderzon]

the most deserving SOTY ever. he has to work his ass off just to get a picture in a mag when some street skaters can just get a cover from doing a kick flip. fuckin hats off to grant

[@nicotinepoisoning]

Bro this comment aged crazy

[@coryderzon]

@@nicotinepoisoning Lol had no idea I commented this. Tyshawn's sick but c'mon, there's guys doing way more

[@nicotinepoisoning]

@@coryderzon fr though. A switch ollie on flat just wasn't SOTY material imo.

[@hailhydra3058]

@@coryderzon hes definitely deserving of both SOTYS, his pop is literally out of this world and not really topped. he is raw asf. i also agree that switch ollie is whatever, its very hard trick that no one can do but it feels lazy almost, still cool tho whateve. but i find it funny that you rly replied after 7 years, so much has happened since then. skating as a face and how it works has changed so much i feel, then compared to now at least. and its not a bad thing but

[@michaeljohn8905]

Amen brother . So tired of watching the same kickflips down steps. I mean don’t get me wrong it’s rad but nowhere near as balls out as Grant. The man is a machine.

[@grasswizard1333]

Still watch this video every day before I go skate, must have watched this more than 100 times.

[@WrdtoMuva]

G R A S S W I Z A R D I ain’t mad at that

[@AnklepantsSkateZine]

After watching this, I totally see why Grant deserves it. He kills the transitions, then goes out and does the same in the streets. He goes fast and doesn't lose a bit of style. Congrats to Grant Taylor, SOTY 2011!

[@djjmic]

Grant deserved it more than anyone. His style and additude towards skating is awesome. He has killed it this whole year, and everybody knows it. This video pretty much defines what Skater Of The Year should be.

[@roninskater1128]

Too damn good. Even 9 years later

[@looseygoosey23]

Indeed

[@mtgn42]

stil

[@4295jake]

dude you are so crazy at skating you make everything look easy you are my most favorite skater you inspire me to skate every single day chandler

[@gregorybiche89]

seriously, Grant moves as if he was born on a skateboard

[@skateboardfilms1]

Song - Valient Thorr - Double Crossed

[@edded27797]

Nyjah's part was just big stair sets and handrails, this had EVERYTHING!!!

[@bwillsskates2638]

Fuck nyjah.

[@MycoMatty]

When are you idiots gonna grow up and stop comparing skaters that skate completely different from one another. Nyjah likes to go big and send it. Grant is just an all around fucking ATV that skates any and everything in his way leaving a path of fucking destruction behind him. But who cares if he’s better than Nyjah? Like why even bother saying some shit like that. If you don’t like him don’t watch his shit simple as that.

[@chris73brown]

@@MycoMatty agree

[@frostxxiv6576]

@@MycoMatty ✊🏼 this guy knows

[@michaelgonzalez3167]

@@bwillsskates2638 u cannot deny the fact that nyjah does some of the hardest tricks… skating rails isn’t easy

[@AaronFenwick]

Saturation levels are making my eyes bleed ;_;

[@student702]

Better than too low saturation! Technicolor looked so vivid because they only had 16 colors -- much more impressive contrast.

[@jakegarner2330]

This video is the reason for my existence I can never get enough

[@Maackan95]

Great style, great filming, great contrast, great skateboarding, unique spots, great tricks wont get much better than this

[@arthurpedersonSD]

Best soty

[@BoiledHuevo]

arthur pederson ayyy lmao

[@nastynoles1213]

TO THIS DAY

[@cmellouet]

This guy is just perfectly in Skate and Destroy spirit. Never stop doing what you do ; you're amazing.

[@ShenkieXL]

Fucking loving it! This footage, to me at least, is a perfect reflection of the meaning "Shredding". Good stuff dude.

[@alister431]

This is why I love skating. I was always interested in it, but could never bust out some sick tricks like this. So? I've made it my goal to start filming this stuff!

[@Man_Lantern_Skateboards]

a guy who does Creature type transition stuff and modern flip based tricks I thought that was impossible. you are supposed to do one or the other or at best be great at one and phone in the other.

[@agod4889]

that band playing in the video is Valient Thorr, they rock

[@Isntauto]

Brandon Wesgate x Grant Taylor collab vid would be sick asf

[@Lifeisgood311]

I haven't skated in YEARS and I definitely enjoyed watching this vid! :) Nicccceee

[@qubot1]

fuuuuuucckkk this is so rad, so hyped to skate now

[@Cp041]

i watch this same video everyday in the morning before i go skate. amps me up!

[@jimjamjones5335]

If him and ben reyborn went head to head that would be the mot rawest shit I have ever seen

[@hippywolf]

the fact that they both exist is the rawest shit. they both skate 110% all the time. skaters don't need competition to bring out the best in them-wouldn't you agree (I see your point dude-just saying)

[@jimjamjones5335]

***** No I completely agree, skateboarding is not about being better than the guy next to you at the park, skating is about having a fucking blast, and a good time, no street league and maloof shit. but my point would be that if they where to go head to head it would be insane

[@hippywolf]

And bro-I totally agree with you-and see what your saying. Right on-lets go skate!

[@FrackaLacka]

Raybourn is from Rosharon which is like 15 minutes away from me; that's enough to motivate me to fucking go all out in skating haha

[@Drewbie_du]

this video has been up since November 23 of last year and still blows my mind on a regular basis.

[@IronSightPapi]

props to the editor

[@Souran123]

lIlIlIl I edited this

[@sk8freakisaac]

I could watch this video a million times and still be amazed

[@DANKLYFE420]

grant did not seem to stoked to see phelps haha

[@chreeslaarge4866]

I know, I think he probably didn't recognise him, but the shades and hoodie hardly constituted as a disguise!

[@Skatetoday14]

I feel old lol. I remember when this first came out, I was so stoked about this vid. Still one of the bests

[@NightWhishSkating]

Grant is one of raddest

[@BOSER1100]

dude shreds regardless of what anybody has to say about it. there's a reason he won skater of the year and he damn well deserved it.

[@kevincantskate]

3:43 treflip wallride............

[@luisacosta4393]

He used to be one of my favorite skaters. Is he still around?!? Hope he’s shredding

[@yearssknerdopsurviver]

There's only like 25-35 skaters that I can watch for hours at a time, and over and over again. which is fuck all compared to how many there are out there to watch. Grant Taylor is definitely one of em'. ALL HAIL CARDIEL (he's one of them to) duh

[@MattyGerber]

Nike has 3 dudes that I can watch for hours: Grant, Ishod and Cory. I don't exactly love or like Nike, but they have 3 dudes that are on a different level.

[@xiutec1]

so sick makes me wanna do disasters in a bowl or smiths! I was starting to get depressed with bowls and quarterpipes cuz i can't do blunt stalls something about popping in and my street training but Grant makes carving, smiths and disasters so smooth and fast I wanna try those now. Thrasher go fast or go home!

[@confeiteiromarxista]

@andrewdaileychufable Man do you see how fast is his ollies? He skates everything, this is what trasher more like, and not these flip tricks in a little box

[@cmellouet]

Grant Taylor is amazing, he's totally in the Skate & Destroy state of mind ! Malto for SOTY 2012 !

[@neurocytohemotoxic]

I wonder if the part with Phelps was staged. What pro skateboarder wouldn't recognize the Phelper?

[@Hoodinator17]

neurocytohemotoxic they’ve been close for years before

[@ezthetruth15]

@2000jago the fisheye lens is used to widen the shoot so you can see more and it looks cool.

[@andreya109]

A real SOTY

[@WizturdRS]

His style is so chill but at the same time aggressive love it

[@PunxInSolidarity]

Mad Skills!

[@cnacks4835]

2:49. Chattanooga aquarium? Lol I skate there almost everyday

[@cnacks4835]

I want to add why the fuck was grant allowed to skate there by I have a god damn no trespassing order or I'm thrown in fucking jail. FUCKING BULLSHIT

[@8marvell]

Grant Taylor SOTC Skater of the century

[@FooJackit]

From what I've seen, he deserves the award. No question.

[@Thrasheddd]

3:50 he is destroying obsidian janoskis that sneaker heads would kill for :000000

[@vicowboy999]

He don't give a shit, for him shoes are just shoes, and his sponsor give him how many shoes he wants.

[@Chimassb]

after a year.. this video keeps getting gnarlier! Even though it's the same over and over again

[@ANiemand]

Im not a Nike hater, they make good shoes...but Grant would fit much Better in the vans Team...

[@ZombiesInSeattle]

+viehlee so true tho

[@loganchristie6263]

Yea I know i wish he was on vans too cause all the guys on vans are hesh as fuck and grant would be perfect on vans I'm not a Nike hater too I just wish he was on the vans team

[@zayhvhnbicknell5474]

ben raybourn too tho

[@Carlosmsc]

Pedro barros is compensating the vans team for him

[@geezer7640]

Yes with his AH crew

[@DanielBur10.]

He’s the best ever

[@FuckYaSkateboarding]

wish he didn't ride for a fucking running shoe company tho

[@FrackaLacka]

In the very least he's getting decent money

[@sleepskateeatrepeat]

best edit ever since when ever edits began and then theres grant taylor shredding the shit out of every thing which makes it "HOLY SHIT"

[@ReeseKempter]

THESE COLORS SUCK!!! LEARN TO SET YOUR SATURATION!!!!!

[@geezer7640]

0:09 that giggle from pstone.

[@bulguy9]

his style reminds me of jaws

[@Leon-nf9kt]

bulguy9 jaws has no style

[@Garf2O]

insult

[@elijahr_1998]

wtf are you on

[@Creaturefiendyo]

Trash comment

[@sk8jerker]

I'm psyched that Thrasher is FEATURED RIGHT NOW! :D

[@evandepooksters1576]

GREAT SKATING HORRIBLE MUSIC

[@superpzzza]

great skating great music

[@Imnottapinata]

AGREED.

[@LiquidFACE94]

he has the best airs and the best front and back disaster man!

[@BoomFloof]

Favourite skater of all time.

[@Mell0hyellow]

@MKDproductions15 Dude, That's in Atlanta on North Ave. near the Masquerade and Atnalta skatepark. Behind the Kroger.

[@coltonpittaluga5594]

Grant Taylor shreds

[@OMoneyXL]

Wow i never knew who Grant Taylor was until now, he deserves skater of the year.

[@4295jake]

you deserve skater of the year chandler

[@SKEC212]

There was a clip from my skatepark in there, 4th ward in Atlanta. Cool.

[@MotocrossRacingOnline]

haters gonna hate, this dude is so much fun to watch! just saw the nike sb chronicels extra's and once again he destroyed it ..

[@OfficialAdamWest]

I have skated a few of those spots in ATL and god damn this is insane!

[@dark_matter1370]

no one is denying shane oneill's skill and talent. but grant taylor is so fucking gnarly. constantly tossing the carcass. he's a thrasher

[@nerfman101]

KZbin facebook brought me here...I am thankful for that!

[@Coffinsmoke]

Best video out for a long time. Figgys locked in for SOTY. Jaws will see his day.

[@davidsear4989]

Anyone remember his Grantlanta part from the Chicagof video? Shit was too good

[@ahnyachristieson4350]

David Sear Your future girlfriend's name will be Heather.

[@mathieucuv]

Weirdly not the most 'famous' but defo up there with the GOATs

[@firebird372]

one of the sickest skate vids ive ever seen

[@blackcowboymusic]

Nyjah's like a robot that wins contests and does tricks he knows will impress people. Grant Taylor is skateboarding, he does what he wants, when he wants.

[@frostytoes686]

woah, awesome style and tons of energy. Well earned title.

[@SnapTime123]

Still the best soty rest in peace phelper

[@fernandoyagustin]

The name of the song is Double Crossed

[@mxgddss]

one of the best videos on youtube

[@DerekGnarGnar]

The people who say he didn't deserve it need to understand one thing- This is the Thrasher Skater of the Year. Not the fucking Street League skater of the year or who put out the video part with the most never-been-done tricks. Grant Taylor is Thrasher Magazine. Congrats dude.

[@MrSooty14]

This still gets me stoked

[@phernatic]

I was talking to that stance guy. Grant can stay forever and ever.

[@InvalidSkater]

I used to skate with Grant Taylor at Bay Creek skatepark.

[@sk8rjoel567]

the bowl at 5:22 looks sooooooo fun

[@jcheeks36]

One of my favorite parts

[@djsunproductions]

Have you ever heard a more beautiful sound that what happens at 3:06?

[@thomasmatsui6898]

now this is purely gnarly

[@SkatePhotography]

i looked up "All Terrain Vehicle" in the dictionary and Grants picture was there!

[@danielfilms3]

Gravette will never get SOTY because he just chills. He doesn't even try anymore.

[@MinecraftianJosh]

Crazy how smooth he skates

[@jeewillikers76]

That opening line he had was soo buttersss

[@MrBadmusiq]

I would sell my soul to have talent like this.

[@akaqmc5471]

This guy is a godamn classic, he still rips !!! SOTY 2015!!! Oh, and Im a street skater, but not so stupid as to not apreciatte vert skating, hating is not for haters, is for posers and ignorants, PEACE

[@NYYandCHC]

I would have said Nyjah, but Grant is a boss, big ups man!

[@imadizzy1]

@TheRyanpatton We actually call it vertically, because you are on a vertical wall, but good for you. Pick up a board and give it a try if you really want to, you have the right attitude. It's that attitude that won this guy the most coveted award in skateboarding

[@bahhhmeran]

@MKDproductions15 Grinding a 30ft rail and landing on a curb doesn't work either, but it did.. He probably gets told stuff is impossible all the time.

[@Whyhazeleyes]

Leo went up stairs,Grant has some of the biggest airs in the game and skates everything. Chris destroyed Wallenberg twice, Daewon did miniramp tricks that very few people could compete with,salman agah pioneered switch,danny way does switch mctwists,tony hawk did 13 mctwists back to back. what notable thing has nyjah done? that will never be done again.

[@monkey9535]

That smith to smith was insane!

[@garageskatepark]

Opening Clip. Chattanooga Courthouse. That's my home shit man!!!!

[@MatthewBRamirez]

He makes it look so easy.

[@bitterfitter]

Sooo sick like 5 flip tricks in the whole video. Weird seeing this much genuine skating

[@1W15HT0]

@MKDproductions15 You'll notice in a clip later he just ollies up past it. He must have clipped his truck unintentionally hahah

[@killinfection]

nyjah= best contest skater torey= best street grant taylor= gnar gnar, skates everything with speed and style, skater of the year hands down

[@METALHEAD141650]

Fast Speed + Steezy skating = Skater of the Year