Slam Demons: The New Blood
1/20/2021

Illustrations by James Callahan / Words by Adam Creagan
THE FEELING of a roll-away on a skateboard produces heavenly joy. No video documentation is required as the angels of a proper make will stick with you for years and remind you of their righteous thunder. However, you can’t have light without darkness. The inverse of skate glory is the agony of a slam. Shown here are the demons which lurk in the shadows of every spot, waiting to strike and feast on failure. They cannot be banished, only embraced. So, roll on. The more you try to avoid these freaks the more likely you will summon them.
As seen in the February 2021 magazine
This demon will offer you the beauty of a safe harbor, but beneath the mask she is a real beast. Hesitation whispers in your ear and persuades you to abandon commitment. She sows doubt in your attempt and then seals your fate—a slam awaits.
As seen in the February 2021 magazine






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