Displaying items by tag: RIP in Peace
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1/20/2023
RIP in Peace: Pat Quirke
Pat Quirke was a force in the Northwest, skating pools, hopping trains and leaving a 40-year legacy of stoke. Those lucky enough to witness his unbelievable spirit write a powerful send off to their dear friend. -
1/06/2023
RIP in Peace: Dave Schubert
Dave Schubert's camera captured countless iconic images that will endure for an eternity. -
1/03/2023
RIP IN PEACE: Monzavia Bray
Atlanta local Monzania Bray lived an incredible life, bringing the hype to his hometown park and keeping the kids on boards. From foster care to his first trip out of the country, those closest to Zay remember his impact. -
1/03/2023
RIP IN PEACE: Ken Block
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. -
12/26/2022
RIP in Peace: Anna Kruse
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. -
11/10/2022
RIP IN PEACE: Jeff “Load” Stephenson
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. -
10/11/2022
RIP IN PEACE: Scott Starr
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. -
10/09/2022
RIP IN PEACE: Pat Clark
Pat Clark was a well-respected verticalist for the last four decades who appeared on our October '83 cover. Friends and family remember. -
8/23/2022
RIP IN PEACE: Kurtis Colamonico
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. -
11/15/2021
RIP IN PEACE: Zane Timpson
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.
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1/29/2023
Meet the Scramblers 2022
The Scramblers sound off on their fellow vanmates, Tim Savage's endless spotbook, Dylan's fanbase and the best rips from the road. Get to know 'em before you watch the full video. -
1/29/2023
The Mind Behind "SK4TERDIE": An Interview with Matt Taylor
Matt Taylor’s videos are packed with skits, sound effects, lightning-quick transitions and precise comedic timing. After watching the newest Skaterdie, we got him on the line to talk joke skating, influencers and how everything got to be too cool. -
1/29/2023
The "SK4TERDIE" Video
Pros, props and packed with personality, Matt Taylor’s newest installment of the Skaterdie series serves up some chuckles for all you comedy fans out there. It ain’t all circus tricks, though—Herbert Brown, Shane Powell and Dee Ostrander bring the hits. -
1/29/2023
Chandler Burton's "Castle Freak" THERE Part
Chandler’s provided glimpses over the years, but a full-bodied part loaded with hectic roof rides, dolphin flips and gothic costumes brings him to the next level. -
1/29/2023
Chandler Burton on Makeup, Monster and Making a Living
After dropping his first pro part with THERE, Chandler hops in the hot seat to talk drag inspiration, early sobriety, imposter syndrome and the reality of living off skating in LA—as seen in our March ‘23 mag.