Displaying items by tag: August
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August 1988
Cover: “Make Your Obsession Palatable…” Artwork By: Robert Williams Inside This Mag: Interviews with Eric Dressen, Duncan Kennedy and Bert Lamar, a spotlight on the Denver skating scene and curb skatingAlso In This Issue: Artist Robert Williams, mini shredders, U.S.B.A. Ramp Jam in Leucadia, CA, Bank On It in Ahwatukee, AZ, Skate For Fun Spring Series '88 in Dallas, TX and N.S.A. Regional Ams in Redding, CAMusic Articles: Stupids and Gaye Bykers on Acid -
August 1987
Cover: Tony Hawk – Frontside Ollie Photo: Kevin ThatcherInside This Mag: A demo tour of Australia featuring Christian Hosoi, Jeff Phillips, Rob Roskopp, Tony Hawk and more and scoping the East Coast for skate spotsAlso In This Issue: Skate styleMusic Articles: Megadeth and Cocteau Twins -
August 1986
Cover: Mike Vallely – Sad Plant Insert: James Hetfield Of Metallica Photos: Mofo Inside This Mag: The NSA pro/am half-pipe contest, demo dogs and interviews with skater and filmmaker Jon Malvino and the editor of Perfect Transition skate zine David RossAlso In This Issue: Step by step skate tricks and 48 hours in TokyoMusic Articles: Metallica and Blast! -
August 1985
Cover: Lester Kasai – Backside Air Photo: Mofo Inside This Mag: Traveling to Virginia Beach and the NSA No. 3 Pro contest, Tony Hawk and Stacy Peralta tells it like it isAlso In This Issue: M.A.R.S., Ocean Bowl Am Contest, step by step tricks and the skate saga of a Navy skaterMusic Articles: G.B.H. -
August 1984
Cover: Christian Hosoi – Backside Air Photo: Mofo Inside This Mag: Skate-Rock coverage Also In This Issue: Tons of photos and the Back to the Badlands Summer SeriesMusic Articles: Skate-rock coverage and an interview with JFA -
August 1983
Cover: Steve Caballero – Frontside Channel PlantPhoto: Mofo Inside This Mag: Joe's Ramp Jam and the Summer World Series at Upland's PipelineAlso In This Issue: Photograffiti and spot checkMusic Articles: New Order and the Red Devils -
August 1982
Cover: Jay Adams – Street Slash Photo: Stecyk Inside This Mag: An interview with Jay Adams, the Rusty Harris Pro/Am Series in Whittier with competitors Duane Peters, Rodney Mullen, Christian Hosoi, Steve Caballero, Lance Mountain and more and the Norcal Summit V Ramp ContestAlso In This Issue: Photograffiti from Guatemala and the States and the Cherry Lane RampMusic Articles: Fear -
August 1981
Cover: Roger Hickey and John Hutson - Downhill Photo: Caselli Inside This Mag: Laguna Seca maximum downhill skating and controlled insanity with Tony Hawk, Steve Olson and moreAlso In This Issue: The Baldy Pipeline, ramp building and the League of Wimpy Skaters
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Curren Caples – My Skate Shoe History
From air baby to FA, Curren has ridden the wave of skate fame all the way to a pro shoe. We sat down to talk about his time with Vans, switching from contests to the streets, bowling shoes and the challenges of creating a classic pair of kicks in 2025. Congrats, C-Cup! -
Meet the Tacky Joy Factory Team
Leo Baker's got a new company with a whole fresh squad to back it up. What happened to Glue? And who are these young rippers? We called 'em all up to get the answers. -
Dime Glory Challenge 2025 Announcement
Back by popular demand, Dime announces the triumphant return of the Glory Challenge. Get all the info here and look for those tickets on Wednesday the 21st. -
Simon Bannerot's "Spitfire" Part
From rock landings and concrete pipes abroad to the walls of Oakland, Simon's global campaign for Spitfire is an ATV masterclass. -
Tacky Joy Factory's "Welcome to the Circus" Video
For Tacky's first video, Leo Baker elevates a cast of new faces from Texas to The Bay before closing the curtains himself in NYC.
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Alex Midler tops the list of “Scariest Senders,” and with this Texas-sized back lip, we have to agree. In this issue we’ve got full Swampfest coverage, Santa Cruz from NZ to OZ, Supreme in Miami, plus lots more. Get yours today.