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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3/28/2024
DEF's "TAHI" Video
The seaside spots and underskated plazas of Tahi, New Zealand come under fire from Simon Thorpe, Deacon King and a host of ledge-hunting locals.. -
3/28/2024
Cons' "In The Gutter Looking at Stars" Video
From the hotel lobby to the gritty asphalt, Noah Smith, Jedd McKenzie, Corey Smith and company tear into the Australian streets for Cons. -
3/28/2024
Thomas Goldman's "BERG 2" Video
A vicious slam section leads Thomas Goldman's production before Evan Gabriel, Ian Rodriguez, Liam Hardman and more deliver a thoroughly entertaining ride through Richmond. -
3/28/2024
Paul Young's "Down By Law" Video
Covering the cuts of New York, Jersey and Florida, this masterwork from Paul Young follows an undeniable roster through the brutal East Coast streets. -
3/28/2024
This Old Ledge: Grant's Tomb
Who’s buried at Grant’s Tomb? Not just a former president and his wife (and dog). A more recent and gnarly history lives at this Upper West Side spot, highlighted by Ted Barrow and the rippers who tested the beveled blocks at this exalted NYC staple.
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In The Mag
Congrats to our 2023 Skater of the Year—Miles Silvas! Miles gets the gang together for a trip down to Mexico City. Tiago, Ishod, P-Rod and Shanahan all make appearances. Talk about star-studded. More SOTY coverage includes: BA’s Rusty trophy on eBay, TNT’s People I’ve Known, Silas Baxter-Neal dishes on when he got it, and Tyshawn passes the torch. Plus—Gregson Mashes through the Baltics, Nike heads to NZ and the Swampfest gets covered (with mud). Not to mention a sticker sheet AND poster… Don’t blow it; get yours.