Displaying items by tag: Classic Covers
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5/03/2022
Classic Covers: Sean McKnight—April, 1995
Sean McKnight was just six years old when he penned the now-iconic image that made the front of our April 1995 issue. His sister Jen Rylski tells the story of how a simple Mail Drop submission turned into a Classic Cover. -
1/03/2019
Classic Covers: David Gonzalez
He’s still a skate demon, but during the era of this cover David truly was possessed to skate. Photographers, filmers and other pro skaters regarded him as one of the gnarliest dudes ever. Here’s extended footage from his epic 2012 cover. -
2/02/2018
Classic Covers: Corey Duffel
Corey breaks down a great day of spontaneous skateboarding that ultimately lead to his 2nd cover. -
1/16/2018
Classic Covers: Geoff Rowley
Used to be that when people spoke of Hollywood High they were referring to the smaller rail. Geoff helped change that. This fs slider was groundbreaking stuff. -
6/07/2016
Classic Covers: David Gonzalez
David G talks about the kickflip front board that landed him on the cover back in 2008. -
2/24/2016
Classic Covers: Mark Appleyard
The year was 2001 and Mark Appleyard was in The ZONE, pushing the envelope every time he stepped on his board. Hell, we even gave him two covers in the same month! -
10/08/2015
Classic Covers: Don Nguyen
No stranger to the big drops, Nuge talks about the kickflip that landed him on the cover of our June 2009 mag. Rock and Roll, baby. -
9/08/2015
Classic Covers: Decenzo Brothers
The family that slams together, stays together. Ryan and Scott take brotherly love to the next level. -
8/03/2015
Classic Covers: Marc Johnson
One of the all-time greats, at one of skateboarding's coolest chunks of natural terrain. It doesn't get more classic than this... -
6/02/2015
Classic Covers: Jim Greco
Some skaters have their personality shine through both video parts and photography. This high-risk 5-0 cover just screams Greco.
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10/26/2024
Chris Russell for OJ Wheels Part
Straight up ruthless, the Muscle ups his game with heart-pumping transfers and death-defying disasters. -
10/26/2024
Chris Russell "Breaks Out" Interview
Chris Russell looks like a tough guy—and he is!—but this transition maniac has more depth than any pool. So we caught up with the Muscle to talk real-life issues: fatherhood, traumatic injuries, mental health and identity. Don’t miss this one from our December, ‘24 mag. -
10/26/2024
New DLX Store Opening
After 30 years on Market Street, the DLX shop is moving to a new home in the Mission. Don't miss the big opening on the 26th. Get all the details here. -
10/26/2024
Tupode’s “Insista” Video
Featuring fresh faces and local favorites, the Tupode crew comes through with a full length packed with surreal spots and undeniable ability. Wilton Souza, Lorena Fernanda, Rafael Gomes and company bring it in Brazil. -
10/26/2024
Charlie Simek's "3" Video
Based around Corpus Christi, this crew of Texans handles its hometown spots and brings the heat to both coasts.
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In The Mag
Handrail heavyweight Jamie Foy delivers a knockout punch to the final cover of 2024—16 down, six up and the grind of a lifetime. We caught up with the former SOTY to talk handrails, contests, and terrain. We got interviews with Brandon Westgate and Chris Russell. Full Death Match coverage, and last but certainly not least, YETI took the gang on a wild adventure to the Oregon Coast. Heavy issue, don’t miss it!