Displaying items by tag: Classic Covers
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5/03/2022
Classic Covers: Sean McKnight—April, 1995
Sean McKnight was just six years old when he penned the now-iconic image that made the front of our April 1995 issue. His sister Jen Rylski tells the story of how a simple Mail Drop submission turned into a Classic Cover. -
1/03/2019
Classic Covers: David Gonzalez
He’s still a skate demon, but during the era of this cover David truly was possessed to skate. Photographers, filmers and other pro skaters regarded him as one of the gnarliest dudes ever. Here’s extended footage from his epic 2012 cover. -
2/02/2018
Classic Covers: Corey Duffel
Corey breaks down a great day of spontaneous skateboarding that ultimately lead to his 2nd cover. -
1/16/2018
Classic Covers: Geoff Rowley
Used to be that when people spoke of Hollywood High they were referring to the smaller rail. Geoff helped change that. This fs slider was groundbreaking stuff. -
6/07/2016
Classic Covers: David Gonzalez
David G talks about the kickflip front board that landed him on the cover back in 2008. -
2/24/2016
Classic Covers: Mark Appleyard
The year was 2001 and Mark Appleyard was in The ZONE, pushing the envelope every time he stepped on his board. Hell, we even gave him two covers in the same month! -
10/08/2015
Classic Covers: Don Nguyen
No stranger to the big drops, Nuge talks about the kickflip that landed him on the cover of our June 2009 mag. Rock and Roll, baby. -
9/08/2015
Classic Covers: Decenzo Brothers
The family that slams together, stays together. Ryan and Scott take brotherly love to the next level. -
8/03/2015
Classic Covers: Marc Johnson
One of the all-time greats, at one of skateboarding's coolest chunks of natural terrain. It doesn't get more classic than this... -
6/02/2015
Classic Covers: Jim Greco
Some skaters have their personality shine through both video parts and photography. This high-risk 5-0 cover just screams Greco.
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9/29/2023
Joey Marrone's "1401 Eastern Bootleg" Video
Puke, public haircuts and belligerent Eagles fans punctuate this feel-good homie-cam vid from Joey Marrone and the Muni locs. -
9/29/2023
Tony Willie - Lucky to Be Alive
Skaters take risks every day. But for Tony Willie, roof skating became a passion … and almost cost him his life. This is an incredible story of survival. -
9/29/2023
Element X Polo Skate Camp Experience
Element and Polo brought out a pack of skaters to the Oregon wilderness to meet and skate with Jaakko, Silas, Vîtoria and more. See all the DIY nature skills they learned going from Mt. Hood to Burnside. -
9/29/2023
Cold Call: Andy Anderson
Visiting Venice's landmark spots, Andy links his inspirations from Natas to TA and Rodney, with a freestyle session to boot. Why the helmet? It's in there too. -
9/29/2023
Turkey Neck's "Muscle" Video Premiere
This Saturday in Oakland, Turkey Neck is dropping its new video at Artichoke Pizza. Roll up.
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In The Mag
Miles Silvas brings his razor’s edge precision to the rugged slopes of San Francisco—front crooks at the top of Mason St. for his third cover. Miles sits down with us to fill in the details of his SF residency and keeping the fire lit. Also in this issue: Five Greats with Jaws; Thrasher Weekend in Boston; Sieben spins some Tall Tales from Austin, TX; Heads for days—featuring Nile Gibbs, Kevin Liedtke, and Brandon Burleigh and a killer Cobraman tour story. You don’t wanna miss this issue.