Displaying items by tag: Lavar McBride
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This Old Ledge: Pier 7
For over 25 years, Pier 7 has been at the center of technical skating. It’s not just where you are, but who you’re with and how you roll. That code of conduct was forged in the ’90s along San Francisco's waterfront. -
This Old Ledge: Embarcadero
There’s more to the spot than meets the eye. Follow Ted Barrow into the world where skateboarding, architecture and the concrete jungle collide to spark the magic of modern street skateboarding. We start at EMB. -
Michael Burnett: People I've Known
From the Baker van to King of the Road to 20-plus years of shooting photos, Burnett’s done a lot of miles and met a lot of folks working for the Mag. Check out who made an impression on Phelper’s right-hand man. As seen in our March 2021 issue. -
FTC's "Penal Code" Video
Carroll, Koston, Karl, Jovontae, Chico and legend after legend go off in Meza’s SF masterpiece from ‘96 that inspired generations of street skaters. This is canon. -
FTC's "Pier 7" Video
During its heyday, Pier 7 fostered incredible progress in the world of street skating. FTC has assembled some of their favorite moments in this edit. -
August 1995
Cover: Phil Shao – Smith Photo: Kanights Inside This Mag: Skating Burnside with Mark Gonzales, John Cardiel, Coco Santiago, Diggity Dawes, Skip Towne and more and interviews with Max Schaaf and Scott Johnson Also In This Issue: Rad ams Doug Shoemaker, Nikhil Thayer and James Qua and skating in Santa Rosa and BostonMusic Articles: Santana, No Use For A Name and Gaunt -
January 1994
Cover: Carl Shipman – Front Blunt Photo: KanightsInsert: Avalon Photo: Johnson Inside This Mag: Thrasher's 13th Anniversary Issue featuring the Blue and Grey Tour and an interview with Simon Woodstock Also In This Issue: Hot ams Fred Gall, Pancho Moller, Matt Pailes and John Minor and an interview with the artist behind Pitt, Dale KeownMusic Articles: NOFX, KRS-1, Morbid Angel, Cadillac Tramps and the Phantom Surfers -
Classics: Lavar McBride "Trilogy"
1996's Trilogy had a huge line-up of amazing skaters, but Lavar's part was one of the best. Here's his limitless bag of tricks, distinct style, and hilarious opening skit. Shuriken Shannon introduces a classic. -
Classics: SF Streets
The Cardiel ledge, the Safeway curb, and the SF State rails with Drehobl, Speyer, McBride, and Pastras. -
October 1999
Cover: Kerry Getz – Kickflip Lien Air Photo: Burnett Inside This Mag: Blind goes to Europe, the Globe World Championships in Germany, the Radlands 99 Contest in England and Consolidated's American summer tour Also In This Issue: The science of skateboarding, Rick Oyola's story and skating in Livingston, ScotlandMusic Articles: Krazy Fest Too 1999 with Kill Your Idols, Snapcase and more, Quadrajets and Common Rider
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Super Skate Posse Giveback 29 | Dallas, TX
The Super Skate Posse brings hella blessings to Dallas with the good people at 4DWN. Bam, Kareem, Hosoi and Andy Mac and more stars were on site to give out free gear to 100 new skaters. -
Haywire 617's "Summer Nights" Music Video
Haywire's gonna be firing up the pit at an upcoming Thrasher event, so get hyped with their video debut for the track "Summer Nights." -
STILL WATCHIN: Justin "Figgy" Figueroa
These dudes put in some miles, spillin’ blood and conquering ‘crete from the States to the Great Wall of China. Listen to Figgy. -
Colin Taniguchi Collection for Chocolate
Daly City designer Colin Taniguchi packs the spirit of The Bay into his new collection for Chocolate. Check it here. -
The "Short Bus 3" Video
Billed as a "third-grade offering to the skate gods," Raney, Seegull, Shay and a slew of notables form the East Bay fire up Potrero, TI and Bobs in this hot new vid.
In The Mag

Before you get the wave pool, you gotta pay your dues in the sewer. Curren Caples will never stop grinding fences. Congrats Curren! In this issue we have an inside look at Ray Barbee's photo book, an epic Thrasher Vacation trip to Spain, and Curren answers questions from his fans. Get yours today.