• July 1997

    July 1997
    Cover: Wade Speyer – Frontside Air Photo: OgdenInside This Mag: Interviews with Tim McKenney and Big Dirty James and seven days in Arizona with Kirby, Sage, Raf and TaitAlso In This Issue: Wez Lundry's solo mission to IndonesiaMusic Articles: Guitar Wolf, Pulley, Camplo and Stanley
  • June 1997

    June 1997
    Cover: Chico Brenes – Gap To Back Tail Photo: OgdenInside This Mag: Tampa Pro Contest and an interview with Carl Shipman Also In This Issue: Santa Rosa Skatepark and skating in AtlantaMusic Articles: The Descendents, Shudder to Think, the Promise Ring and Helmet
  • May 1997

    May 1997
    Cover: Quim Cardona – Frontside Ollie Photo: Morf Inside This Mag: Road tripping with Bill Hooke, Sean Keenan and Andrew Ramirez, 53 parks in 19 days and a Marc Johnson interviewAlso In This Issue: Awesome ams Scott Yamamuri and Ryan Parsons and a memorial for Kit Erickson Music Articles: Zeke, Muggs, Tommy Guerrero and the Workin' Stiffs
  • April 1997

    April 1997
    Cover: Mark Gonzales – Pole Jam Photo: Morf Inside This Mag: T-Eddys, Tampa Am and interviews with Johnny Fonseca and Crazy Eddie Also In This Issue: Rad ams Jason Phares and Joe PinoMusic Articles: Odd Numbers, SNFU, the Muffs, and Poof
  • March 1997

    March 1997
    Cover: Eric Koston – Frontside Noseblunt Slide Photo: Ogden Inside This Mag: Thrasher's 1996 Skater of the Year Eric Koston and a twenty year retrospective of Thrasher's SOTYsAlso In This Issue: Crazy Chicago skating and a trip to EcuadorMusic Articles: Sick of it All, Reel Big Fish, Brutal and Blue Tip
  • February 1997

    February 1997
    Cover: Scott Johnston – Crooked Grind Photo: Ogden Inside This Mag: West Coast road trip with Texas Dan, Roth, Steve Revord and more and the adventures of Norm and Dick  Also In This Issue: Skating in Brazil, Tijuana and NYC and rad ams Ben Bodilly Childs, Kale Sandridge, Chaney Given and Pontus AlvMusic Articles: The Roots, Vision of Disorder and One Man Army
  • January 1997

    January 1997
    Cover: Danny Gonzales – Blaster Photo: Morf Inside This Mag: Interviews with Gino Perez, James Qua, and Nanda Zipp, the Texas Death Match and skating in Oakland Also In This Issue: Pier 7 localsMusic Articles: Unwritten Law, Ignite, Neurosis and Five Year Plan
  • December 1996

    December 1996
    Cover: Sean Sheffey – 50-50 Photo: Ogden Inside This Mag: Concrete vampires skate Portland, John Lucero's scrapbook and Goodtimes Skateboard's Midwest Summer Tour Also In This Issue: Astrology for skatersMusic Articles: Top 15 skate bands of all time, the X-Rays, Avail, Face to Face and House of Pain
  • November 1996

    November 1996
    Cover: Mike York – Frontside Bluntslide To Fakie Photo: Ogden Inside This Mag: Xtreme Games in Providence and interviews with Jason Carney and Colby CarterAlso In This Issue: FTC/EYC Contest in SFMusic Articles: Salba's 15 best shows, Blink 182, Nomeansno and H20
  • October 1996

    October 1996
    Cover: Mark Hubbard – Backside Ollie Photo: Ogden Inside This Mag: Cross country trippin' with Sean Cronan, Jim Gagne, Jesse "Dirty" Daner, Jim Greco and more, skating in Scotland and New Orleans and the Santa Cruz/Creature Summer Tour Also In This Issue: Best trick names, rad ams Chip Van Hamm and Dave Probus and a drunken desert skate sesh at the Nude BowlMusic Articles: De La Soul, Dog Eat Dog and Automatic Head Detonator
  • Chris Russell for OJ Wheels Part

    Chris Russell for OJ Wheels Part
    Straight up ruthless, the Muscle ups his game with heart-pumping transfers and death-defying disasters.
  • Chris Russell "Breaks Out" Interview

    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.
  • New DLX Store Opening

    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.
  • Tupode’s “Insista” Video

    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.
  • Charlie Simek's "3" Video

    Charlie Simek's "3" Video
    Based around Corpus Christi, this crew of Texans handles its hometown spots and brings the heat to both coasts. 
  • In The Mag
    Jamie Foy Thrasher Cover December 2024
    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!