Thrasher Magazine

Crusty, homegrown spots aren't new, and yet they're one of the most interesting and vibrant things going on in skating today. This essay and photofeature looks at the appeal of DIY skating. Long live 'crete!

Look into a starry night-sky long enough and patterns and stories will emerge. Including crappy articles like this.

It's simply one of the best feelings in the world. Hell, maybe it's THE best. Check out this essay and photo gallery of a profound event which is one of the main reasons we all skate.

Is V-Day a cynical, artificial holiday conjured up by the greeting-card industry? Or a charming, harmless way to celebrate love? Neither. It's a chance to fire up Photoshop and make crap like this.

Like Dr. Frankenstein, we chopped up, pieced back together, and brought to life all those slam-producing creatures who are a part of every skater's life. There's no escape. You gotta check these out.

A long-time friend of ours pays respects to those who are no longer here.

Unplug your brain and allow an alluring image and a semi-profound quote to guide your day.

Portrait ads in the mag are nothing new. But now that every pocket has a camera in it, these poses are the usual suspects.

Crappy skateparks are often the perfect storm of bad design, non-skater involvement, and misplaced priorities. We could showcase the good parks and take the high road, but the low road at least has some laughs.