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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9/25/2023
Vitória Mendonça on Heelflips, Homies and Hitting the Big Show
The last few months have been huge for Vitória, from turning pro in Copenhagen to putting out a part for Element and making an appearance alongside some of the best in Abnormal Communication. Tight friend Emanuele Barbier calls up the rising star to talk about early skate exposure via Internet cafes, trick obsessions and the whirlwind lifestyle of a modern pro. -
9/25/2023
Giovanni Vianna's "RITORNA" Part
Scratching off NBDs in LA can be difficult, but Gio’s unparalleled fakie skills unlock a slew of new moves. Between his classic hammers and tech finesse, this is a tour de force. -
9/25/2023
Giovanni Vianna Interview By Alan Hannon
Gio filmed his first part at five years old and still has the fire to break new ground across the globe. Following his new video, Primitive’s Alan Hannon hits up our guy to cover a lifetime on the board, risky sponsor changes, ultimate wedgies and skating in the Olympics without an ACL. As seen in our October ‘23 mag. -
9/25/2023
Gravis' "BIJYU" Video
Gravis taps its team in Japan to bring back the classy kicks and tasteful looks with a solid display in the streets. Check the reissue of the Filter after watching. -
9/25/2023
Christian Hall for Slappy Trucks
Christian employs his huge snaps and technical wizardry for his intro to Slappy trucks. Even the shop haters will dig this dude.
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.