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Spirit Quest by Colin Read (2016)

BuddytheAmericanBully6 skaters recommend it · 6 mentions, 2022 to 2026
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Spirit Quest is a 2016 feature-length skate film by Colin Read, an art-driven video known for heavy editing and odd visual direction. This upload runs about 82 minutes.

Why skaters like it

Recommended as an artsy alternative skate video and a lesser-known gem. Skaters say its editing and art direction set it apart, and few other films compare.

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“Arguably the best skate video ever made. Insane editing and art direction. Very long but well worth the watch”

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What skaters said on Reddit

u/anthonymckay2026 · 8 points

These come immediately to mind when I think of "artsy alternative" skate videos: Colin Reed - Spirit Quest: [VIDEO] Brett Nicols - Pathways: [VIDEO] Brett Nicols - Pathways 2 (LOVE this one): [VIDEO]

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u/bucky_thunder2024 · 3 points

and maybe one of the sickest videos of the past 10 years. Spirit Quest [VIDEO]

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u/ultSDHlife2025 · 2 points

Spirit Quest by Colin Read [VIDEO] There are some great recs here, thanks!

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u/El--Borto2023 · 2 points

Probably not this but here’s the best skate video ever made. [VIDEO]

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u/potentialadvert2024 · 1 points

BEEZ 3 - Unusual Protocol [VIDEO] -- I'd say this is like a precursor to Fancy Lad, but Idk if any of the same people are involved. Spirit Quest by Colin Reed [VIDEO] -- Arguably the best skate video ever made. Insane editing and art direction. Very long but well worth the watch Skirdoosh by Steven Reeves [LINK] -- Funny homie video filled with shenanigans, skits, and themed parts. Make sure to pick up some Bud Ice b

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