August 1996
Cover: Eric Dressen – Frontside Thurster. Photo: Bruce Hazelton
Also In This Issue: Short interviews with Yuichi Ohara, Vernon Laird and Jason Monroe, skating in Barcelona, Pete the Ox and the 15 best contests ever
Music Articles: Millencolin and Cyco Miko
Creature Ad, Fresh Jive Ad
Contents
Staff, Levi's Ad
Airwalk Ad
Mail Drop, Eastpak Ad
Mail Drop, Foot Locker Ad
Mail Drop, Mad Circle Ad
Spitfire Ad, Atlantic Ad
Emerica Ad
Bounty Hunter Ad, Foundation Ad
Up Front, Z Products Ad
Consolidated Ad, Charger Ad
Black Label Ad, Subscribe
Scarecrow Ad, Beer City Ad
Maple Ad, Nicotine Ad
Nitro Records Ad, The Firm Ad
Lookout Records Ad, Circuit Wheels Ad
AMS: Yuichi Ohara, Vernon Laird, Jason Monroe
Duffs Ad
California Skate Express Ad, Stereo Ad
CCS Ad, Real Ad
Forties Ad, Vans Ad
Grind King Ad, Think Ad
Shorty's Ad, PIG Wheels Ad
Bloody Gums: Geoff Rowley
Boulder, Colorado: Jacob Tillman
Boulder, Colorado: Tyler Adair, Sean Robinson, Than Brooks, Jason Pherris
Boulder, Colorado: Todd Richards, Than Brook
Eric Dressen
Eric Dressen
New Kid in Town: Royce Nelson, Satva Leung
New Kid in Town: Barker Barrett, Heath Kirchart, Jovontae Turner
New Kid in Town: Sam Hitz
New Kid in Town: Shawn Mandoli, Mike Frazier
New Kid in Town: Jason Adams, Scott Johnston
What About Barcelona? Carlos, Wero
What About Barcelona? Luc, Down by Law
Some Strange Shit: Mark Gonzales
Pete the Ox
Pete the Ox
Generation Ad, Goodtimes Ad
Realweals Ad, Standard Trucks Ad
Declaration Ad, Anti-Hero Ad
Fifteen Best Contests, Ever, Venture Trucks Ad
Millencolin, Wax Trax Ad
Soundgarden Ad, Cyco Miko
Island Records Ad, Jawbox Ad
Epitaph Ad, Rescue Records Ad, Grass Records Ad
AFI Ad, Sessions Ad
Smoothill Ad, South Shore Ad, Concert Express
Surf Shop Board Shop Ad, FTC Ad
Products
Time Machine: Steve Caballero, Jovontae Turner,Natas Kapas, Intensity Skates
S.O.H. Ad, Big Ad
Nu-Style Ad, Rat City Sports Ad
Cold Snap: Chris Engelsman
Cold Snap: Chris Engelsman
CFIT Ad, Concrete Jungle Ad
Dutch East India Trading Ad. Adrenalin Ad
Photograffiti: Joe Caldwell, Dave Turzo, Jack Taylor, Lee Debruhl, Kenny Hughes, Josh Huehner, Capital Ad
Woodstock Wheels Ad, Thunder Trucks Ad
Trash
On Board, Firing Line: Heath Kirchart, Chocolate Ad
Somethin' Else, The Crow Ad
Indy Ad, Blind Ad
Santa Cruz Ad
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6/22/2020
FTC's "Penal Code" Video
Carroll, Koston, Karl, Jovontae, Chico and legend after legend go off in Meza’s SF masterpiece from ‘96 that inspired generations of street skaters. This is canon. -
6/18/2020
LGBTQ+ Love Note: Barker Barrett and Cher Strauberry
Following up the last Letters, Cher Strauberry and Barker Barrett give some sound advice on making the session better for everyone. Bottom line, don’t be a dick. -
5/19/2020
Krooked's "Pure Evil" Video
Zigzagging between cars and curbs in NYC, Gonz gets the goods while Cromer films and edits the magic. If the back lip at the end don’t make you smile you must be broken, homie. -
4/15/2020
Thrasher Radio S02 Ep. 06: Sam Hitz
Bringing one of the heaviest playlists to date, Sam stops by the Plant to swap Jake, Monk and P-Stone stories with the guys. Wanna know the best way to sleep in the van? Listen up. -
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.