Thrasher Magazine

Ken Block helped prop up giants in our world through his work with DC. His friend and co-collaborator Michael Blabac remembers him with these kind words.

Anna was a fearless skateboarder, loving mother and friend to every animal in her path. Though her life was tragically cut short, her passion lives through her skate family in Germany and beyond. Read this moving tribute by friend and photographer Thomas Gentsch. 

Load was one of Atlanta's larger-than-life figures that influenced every skateboarder in his path. From setting the standard for DIY builds and teaching the young bucks to stapling P-Stone's leg shut, the scene remembers their legend.    

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.

Pat Clark was a well-respected verticalist for the last four decades who appeared on our October '83 cover. Friends and family remember.

Kurtis wanted to share skateboarding with everyone and make them feel included. He did so with his Skate Kids program and his son Kruz. Joe Krolick spent many days in the field with him and shares these touching words and photos.

Zane Timpson was an exceptional skateboarder and even better friend. He touched everyone around him with his humor, excitement and selfless good nature. Read this heartfelt piece and revisit some highlights from an extraordinary life.

David Abair will be remembered not only for his incredible skateboarding, or his slams, but also for his compassion, his empathy and the love he gave his friends and family. Read Walker Ryan's tribute then comb through Dave's deep catalog of parts again.  

The word legend has entered our everyday lexicon to the point that we've lost sight of its huge power and rarity. Keith Hufnagel defined the word.