Keeping the momentum going, Stuck In The Past 2000 is back for part six, New Friends - a spotlight on two underground rippers who moved to Vancouver from elsewhere in Canada around Y2K.
Dylan Costello (from Kingston, ON) and Graham Landin (from Winnipeg, MB) both made the move from their respective homes to the milder climate of the west coast around 2000, and it wasn't long before they met Adam Cassidy, beginning a long friendship and setting out to discover all the crusty street spots they could in an era heavily impacted by skate stoppers.
"I always appreciated Dylan's eye for overlooked spots, and his willingness to give them a go despite any obstacles such as horrible ground or an awkward approach. When we met Graham, it seemed like he had a mutual appreciation for less-than-perfect spots, and he had an awesome unique style that brought a fresh perspective to any session. Both of them are criminally under-rated, but also happy to keep the skating fun while pursuing full time careers, and it's no surprise that they each found their way to more creative occupations (and still rip today).
It takes a lot to stay motivated when the powers that be try to do everything they can to skate-proof your city, but these two innovative skaters had no problem finding a path in the back alleys and passed over spots of Vancouver during the early 2000's. I was glad to have a couple new skate friends, and even happier to give a bit of exposure to some under-appreciated talents. Enjoy this collection of many never before seen clips, and don't be afraid to check out that crusty parking lot bank next time you pass by on your way home."
- Adam Cassidy
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