Thrasher Magazine

Scott Starr was a trusted photographer for Thrasher through the late '80s and early '90s. He shot our best-selling Birdman cover as well as many greats of that era. George Nagai remembers a Santa Barbara legend.

In a city full of iconic terrain, the bricks of China Banks represent hallowed ground. From Julien to Duffy to Shao and T-Funk, this is our humble homage to a legendary spot.

The P-Stone Cup is a bonafide Bay Area spectacle, a who's who of the rawest transition talent from across the globe. Joe Brook reports on every rip and rare sighting from one of skateboarding's best days.

Jaime Reyes thought she was just making a quick stop in SF, but REAL and more of the Bay's finest made sure she had the best birthday ever. Scroll through to see who made the occasion.

Tommy G, Busenitz and Gerwer session Miley and surf hills in the Sunset for REAL.

Huf conquered both coasts, became an icon of the streets and opened shops on multiple continents with his eponymous HUF brand. Read from his closest friends to fully appreciate Keith's everlasting impact—as seen in our January, 2021 mag.

Deluxe throws it back with their mid-90s gem, Amigos. Tommy G, Thiebaud, Natas, Fowler, Stranger and more pioneers flow through the SF streets while Phelps holds down the Widowmaker. Thank God for time capsules. 

It’s been a year but the love keeps flowing. We’ve added new testimonials to this retrospective page. Take a few moments and soak up more stories from the life and times of Jake Phelps. 

The DLXSF crew came down to Bradford’s Studio in Long Beach on Saturday night for the premiere where a heavy posse was already congregated.