Displaying items by tag: Nick Merlino
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3/29/2022
Joe Hammeke's "PHXHAM" Memorial Photo Show Recap
Cowtown kicked off the weekend's festivities in Downtown Phoenix with over 150 of Hammeke's prints on the wall. Follow us through as we snap up everyone from hometown heroes to full-blown legends. Joe woulda loved it. -
3/26/2021
Michael Burnett: People I've Known
From the Baker van to King of the Road to 20-plus years of shooting photos, Burnett’s done a lot of miles and met a lot of folks working for the Mag. Check out who made an impression on Phelper’s right-hand man. As seen in our March 2021 issue. -
6/11/2020
Furnace Skateshop's "Fire Escape" Video
Cedric and Roman get the fire going, burning up the banks before Aaron, Julian, Nick and Ryan blast it into a full-blown blaze. Serving Cypress and beyond for decades, Furnace knows how to keep the heat on. -
4/03/2020
Mike Sinclair: People I've Known
Whether as a struggling pro or team manager, Mike Sinclair’s come across almost every character in skateboarding, and even invented a few himself. Wonder who's made a lasting impression in his lifetime among legends? Read through and laugh along. -
2/19/2020
Emerica's "Green" Premiere Photos
The Emerica team got dolled up in Long Beach to show off their new video, Green, along with a one-off all-gold Dickson. See who made it out in their cleanest flannel for the good times, good friends and great skating. -
11/06/2019
Bust or Bail "Trouble at the Double" Video
Famous for Arto's back lip over a decade ago, the spot has seen only over-the-rail action in recent years after the kinker was knobbed. The school granted us permission to hack off the skate-stoppers for just one day, and the rest is history. Big ups to everyone who BUSTED, especially Alex Midler and his game-changing kicky back lip. Boom! -
11/06/2019
Bust or Bail "Trouble at the Double" Photos
The original and greatest raw street contest roared back to life at an undisclosed California kinker last weekend. From Mark Suciu to Jamie Foy and every rail ripper in between, this was one for the history books. And Alex Midler… you’re nuts! -
10/30/2019
Halloween Hellbomb 2019 Video
There’s an incredible beauty in the next five minutes of pure insanity you’re about to watch. The Hellbomb in Long Beach is fast becoming one of skateboarding’s most debased and demented traditions, and we love it. -
10/30/2019
Halloween Hellbomb 2019 Photos
Skaters and Halloween enthusiast alike made their way out to the Cherry Park Hill in their best costumes to see what mayhem would unfold. -
10/17/2019
Foundation's "Love Note" Tour Video
Dakota, Merlino, Aceves, Witkin, Campbell and Thongvivong drop hammers in the Old World.
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9/22/2023
Giovanni Vianna's "RITORNA" Part
Scratching off NBDs in LA can be difficult, but Gio’s unparalelled fakie skills unlock a slew of new moves. Between his classic hammers and tech finesse, this is a tour de force. -
9/22/2023
Christian Hall for Slappy Trucks
Christian employs his huge snaps and technical wizardry for his intro to Slappy trucks. Even the shop haters will dig this dude. -
9/22/2023
Didrik Galasso's "Quick Cut" Pepper Video
Deedz hits up some DIY crust and gets the assist on a sketchy ride-on for Pepper. -
9/22/2023
Ben Raemers Foundation Checks in with Casper Brooker
Casper Brooker hits South Bank and discusses the mental-health benefits of routine with the Ben Raemers Foundation. -
9/22/2023
The Follow Up: John Dilo
Shortly after turning pro, John Dilo broke his leg and his board sponsor went under. Despite the setback, he managed to get enough clips to close out the first Jacuzzi vid. Friend and company man Jeff Davis calls him up to talk through all the pain and perseverance while making Monnie.
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In The Mag

Miles Silvas brings his razor’s edge precision to the rugged slopes of San Francisco—front crooks at the top of Mason St. for his third cover. Miles sits down with us to fill in the details of his SF residency and keeping the fire lit. Also in this issue: Five Greats with Jaws; Thrasher Weekend in Boston; Sieben spins some Tall Tales from Austin, TX; Heads for days—featuring Nile Gibbs, Kevin Liedtke, and Brandon Burleigh and a killer Cobraman tour story. You don’t wanna miss this issue.