Where Has Taylor Smith Been? New Clips Surface Along With Commentary From T-Spliff

Originally posted on TransWorld SKATEboarding
By Brian Blakely | Last updated 5/9/24

At one time, Taylor Smith (aka T-Spliff) was a household name just like Riley Hawk and Rowan Zorilla—two of the many respected pros he grew up skating with—but at one point, he sort of disappeared for a while.

With that much natural talent, I've always assumed that Taylor could leave his board in the closet for years and still pick up right where he left off. And although that's not technically the case, he did unfortunately lose his sponsors a few years back, forcing him to revaluate his next move. The good news is—he's back! Check the video below and hear the story from the man himself.

I've known Taylor since he was at least 12 or 13, and even then he was pretty much one of my favorite skaters. He has always been one of those lucky (well, what I consider lucky) dudes who just naturally had it figured out—he was meant to ride a skateboard. But as many of us know, sometimes life itself has other plans for us.

Distractions are as natural as Taylor's talent, and although he let some of them get the best of him, he's still out in the streets stacking clips, approaching spots in his own unique way, and in my opinion, looking as solid as ever.

The commentary here is really sick and seeing all of these clips peppered in make me remember why I've always loved his skating. He's had so many amazing parts through the years, from his Shep Dawgs joints to Foundation's WTF! and more than a handful of incredible "homie video" parts that always gave the most respected pros a run for their money.

His flawless flick will never get old, nor will his leisurely style. Love to see you on your board, Taylor! Keep your foot on the gas and keep your mind right. We want another T-Spliff part in 2024... shoot, we need one.

This article first appeared on TransWorld Skateboarding and was syndicated with permission.

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