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Last Words - Mike Carroll
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Last album you bought: Some Felix Da Housecat compilation.Last show you attended: Fischerspooner at the House Of Blues. Last person you ate breakfast with: Scott Johnston and Ben Colen at Roscoe’s. Last vehicle you bought: I’ve only leased.Last night on the town: If it is, it better be with the homies and forties of Old E skating around Sunset Boulevard. Last words of inspiration you heard: All of my brother’s Daily Doses that I don’t delete. Last time you wore a tie: At Aaron Meza’s wedding–it was a sick-ass bow... Read more...
Beginnings
|TransWorld Skateboarding
"Care about nothing. Expect to improve."I really wish I could tell you that was some phrase that had been passed down from generation to generation. You know, like one of those things where your father sits you down on his lap and tells you a story ending with an inspiring lesson you wear on your sleeve day after day–something you adapt to each and every situation of every next phase of your life. And I thought for sure it would’ve been a Peter Cetera lyric of some Chicago song, or... Read more...
Speaker #22-02
|TransWorld Skateboarding
When I can’t focus my thoughts I often sit and I wonder…I wonder why it always takes me ‘til the last minute to write an editor’s note… I wonder what ever happened to DB Cooper… I wonder why I can’t heelflip when in ’93 I was a self-proclaimed heelflipper. And then I wonder why I care… I wonder if Chris Webber looks down at his feet and actually likes his Dadas… I wonder how I can still yearn for a hot dog after many years of working on a lawsuit... Read more...
Deanna Templeton and Etnies;Family Album
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Deanna Templeton and Etnies' "Family Album" On a rainy Friday, October 17, Etnies hosted Deanna Templeton's first ever solo exhibition in their NYC Broome Street showroom. The theme of "Family Album" was an intimate and personal exploration of the many faces behind Etnies as seen through the lens of Mrs. Templeton. Additionally, some non-Etnies-related photography was showcased.The house filled up quickly as 80s roller rink style dance music blared from the DJ booth and warm Pabst Blue Ribbon was consumed. By now Etnies has hosted enough shows to know that... Read more...
Mandatory Info
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Philly head Phil Ladjanski recently had his world rocked when five ski-masked men with shotguns invaded his home above his skate shop Exclusive in St. Peters. Phil and his five friends were ordered to lie face down on the floor, while the thugs took $100 in cash, two phones, and three purses belonging to his female guests. Thankfully, no one was injured and the Pennsylvania State Police are still investing the crime as of press time. Hang in there, Phil. It’s only a matter of time before karma catches up... Read more...
Speak
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Sometimes the first editorial in the mag is written last–acutally it is the last edit piece written in the mag. It reminds me of when my reports were due in school–always procastinated until the last minute. Why? You have all this time to finish a task and yet I found everything but doing my homework more interesting. I’d find myself using my fingers, jumping on the edge of my binder pretending to do 50-50s or Smith grinds. That would lead to placing a mag on the binder making a kicker... Read more...
Check Out - Steve Brandi
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Age: 21Home: Tampa, FloridaSponsors: Planet Earth clothing, Adio, FKD, SPoTThere is only one thing about skating in Tampa–if you don’t have people who are constantly hyping up skating and making shit happen, you’ll probably end up at the 50-cent sink or swim every night. Thanks to Steve, I’ll skate all the buttery Tampa spots when I get the chance, and I can honestly say I haven’t sunk in a long time. He has motivated me to skate since the first couple years I actually started skating, and he has always... Read more...
Check Out - Mike Rusczyk
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Age: 26Home: Santa Rosa, CaliforniaSponsors: Foundation, Independent, Pig, Speed Metal, EmericaTweaker Mike—the nickname says it all. Mike's energy and enthusiasm seem to be limitless. He consumes gallons of coffee and spends most of his time hippie-ing out in Santa Rosa, California—where he has a job making high-quality jewelry. Mike is also one of the most artistic people I know. Whether it's drawing, photography, sewing, or skating, you can be sure Mike is living it up.—Sean Cronan Read more...
Last Words - Kenny Anderson
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Last show you attended: Björk.Last time you breakdanced: Björk afterparty.Last person you ate breakfast with: My mom.Last vehicle you bought: Schwinn.Last time you hated something: Hate is a strong word.Last night on the town: Boston—Björk.Last words of inspiration you heard: "Don't put off for tomorrow something you can do today."Last time you wore a tie: Joe Maguire's wedding.Last book you read:Lennon Remembers.Last album you listened to: Bob Dylan, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan.Last time you thought you were going to die: Driving the Chocolate van through mountain hills with fog, rain,... Read more...
Pepe Martinez: 3/11/73 - 9/26/03
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Pepe Martinez 3/11/73—9/26/03Pepe Martinez suffered a head injury two years ago. He learned earlier this year after having a stroke that his time was limited. Instead of burdening his loved ones and friends, he chose to deal with his own misfortune by himself. He was in pain but managed to embrace life to its fullest. Not afraid to leave this Earth, Pepe looked forward to what awaited him on the other side. He's in a beautiful place looking over all of us.Pepe is a legend. He was the inspiration for... Read more...
Damien Bravo
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Age: 23Home: Kodiak, AlaskaSponsors: Real, DVS, Fresh Jive, Shorty’s Hardware, Black Magic, Thunder, Spitfire, Church Of SkatanOne day while fishing in an ice hole, Eskimo Damien Bravo made a skateboard out of some wood he found near his igloo in Alaska. He began to ride it around the ice but longed to skate where the sun shines warm and the water isn’t frozen. He soon left the island of Kodiak, Alaska and swam south toward the warm waters of California. He landed in the port of Santa Barbara and has... Read more...
Kurtis Colamonic
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Kurtis ColamonicoAge: 19Home: Long Beach, CaliforniaSponsors: Furnace, Clive, Nixon, S-One, Billabong, Circa (flow), Sushi wheels, Project hardwareKurtis is one of the most naturally talented skateboarders. He can do just about anything–just tell him to try a trick and within a couple of tries it’s done. He’s one of those people who’re enjoyable to watch, not only because he’s amazing, but because he can sometimes spaz out, which is hilarious to see. For the longest time all Kurtis would ask me was, "When can I get one of those ‘Wheels Of... Read more...
Check Out - Mike Brown
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Check OutMike BrownAge: 19Home: San Diego, CaliforniaSponsors: Hanger 18 Skate Supply, Nameless clothing, Hurricane trucks, Emerica (flow)Mike Brown likes to knit beanies, grow facial hair, and pass on hamburgers. But before you write him off as a tree-hugging hippie, know that Mike is an entrepreneur and has started his own beanie company, Brown Beanies. At nineteen, Mike skates, knits, and runs a business. What are you doing?—Ken Lewis Read more...
Check Out - Grant Patterson
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Check OutGrant PattersonAge: 18Home: Brampton, Ontario, CanadaSponsors: Bootleg, Circa (flow), Nixon (flow), Fourstar (flow), Underworld skate shopThere’re three things you should know about Grant. First off, he’s Canadian–which gives him an advantage on a lot of things, and height isn’t one of them. He’s a munchkin! Second, his skating is a breath of fresh air. He actually likes to flip his board and skate transitions, which is becoming rare these days in our standard twelve-stair-rail world of skateboarding. Third, he’s got good taste in music. He likes everything from Heltah... Read more...
Ten 5 Scott Bourne
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Ten 5 Scott BourneTransWorld SKATEboarding Volume 21 #11File: Ten 5–Scott Bourne 10 Top 5Scott BournePro skaters list their all-time favorites. Skaters All Time1. Neil Blender.2. Jason Jessee. 3. Mark Gonzales. 4. Andy Roy. 5. John Cardiel. Skaters 20021. Tony Trujillo. 2. Justin Strubing. 3. Geoff Rowley. 4. Howard Cooke. 5. John Rattray. Books (Fiction) All Time 1. Lawrence Durrell–The Alexandria Quartet. 2. Henry Miller–Tropic Of Capricorn. 3. Herman Hessee–Steppenwolf.4. Oscar Wilde–The Picture Of Dorian Gray. 5. James Baldwin–Giovanni’s Room.Books (Nonfiction) All Time 1. Jack Black–You Can’t Win. 2. Eric Hoffer–The... Read more...
Relapse - Spike Jonze
|TransWorld Skateboarding
RelapseSpike JonzeI know his real name, and it's not the moniker he's signed to his photos. Spike Jonze, the hot-shot movie director, came from skateboarding. Before he moved on to MTV and Hollywood, Spike's photos graced the pages of this magazine in the early 90s. His photos had a unique look to them, you could always pick out a Spike photo from a non-Spike photo. His creative use of the fisheye and his lighting technique set him apart from the rest of the photo clones (me included). I have two... Read more...
Park Spotting: Fresno, California
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Park Spotting: Fresno, CaliforniaPark SpottingFresno, CaliforniaWords by RodentEarlier in the year I went to Fresno, California with members of the Consolidated team to skate some street spots that weren't blown out and to get our pool fix. On our way into town we talked to Alan Petersen, he said to meet at the skatepark and warm up. I didn't know Fresno had a skatepark! After we received directions and found the place, I was shocked, the place is huge and lit until 10:00 p.m. Another hit on the long list... Read more...
Trick Tip- Backside Smith Grinds With Paul Rodriguez
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Backside Smith Grinds With Paul Rodriguez1. Roll right next to the object with your back foot on the tail and front foot behind the front truck bolts.2. Start your ollie.3. Concentrate on getting your back truck above the ledge.4. Use your front foot to push your board down into the Smith position.5. The key to this trick is placing your weight back while pushing your board in front of you to keep grinding.6. Once you start slowing down, get ready to pop out.7. Ollie out just like you would for... Read more...
Toner 28
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Toner 28Now TenseLeft books in car. Said I was going to the library. Didn’t do homework. Quit cross-country. Quit school. Got someone to cover shift. Called in sick. Quit without notice. Told my girlfriend I had to work. Snuck out of the house. No-showed for my dentist appointment. Skipped church. Forgot to brush teeth. Ignored friends. Ignored new friends. Made stupid lists. Smoked a cigarette. Quit smoking. Smoked another one. Moved away from home–said I’d never return. Moved away from home again–said I’d never be back. Will probably never move... Read more...
Starting Point - Nollie 180s with Mark Appleyard
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Nollie 180s With Mark Appleyard1. Place your front foot on the nose and back foot behind the rear truck bolts.2. The key to this trick all starts with a solid nollie.3. Now start turning your shoulders in one fluid 180-degree motion.4. Once you've turned about 90 degrees, it's time to start leveling out your board.5. Keep it turning.6. Remember to land as straight as possible.7. Extend your legs.8. Absorb the impact.9. Roll it out. Read more...
Speak 21#12
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Speak 21#12TransWorld SKATEboardingVolume 21 Number 12file: SpeakSpeakNever Grow OldI remember when I first started riding my skateboard. It was the early 80s and my Steve Caballero board was practically bigger than I was and so cumbersome. I’d skate for miles in the heat, just to meet up with friends. We’d skate the double-sided curb at Pomona First Federal for hours on the weekends. Thank god CircleK was right there, or someone might’ve died from heat exhaustion. I look back now and think how crazy of a time it was to... Read more...
Most Wanted
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Most Wanted 21#12Most WantedStrike SkateboardsStrike skateboards provide better skids for a better world. All of the sarcastic political ideas, philosophies, and artwork are the creation of Ron Cameron. Cats (7.5 x 31.125), Fight Nature (7.625 x 31.125), Forgive The Cops (7.75 x 31.25, 8.5 x 31.75), Live Hard Party Die (7.375 x 31.25), Population Explosion (7.875 x 32). strikeskateboards.comPopwar SkateboardsPopwar's new Drops Technical boards have a teardrop-shaped piece of fiberglass over the back truck for strength and better pop. Rob Gonzalez (7.75 x 31.875), Kenny Reed (7.5 x 31.125), Cairo... Read more...
Park Spotting
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Park Spotting 21#12Park SpottingFlorence, KentuckyWords and photos by Brendan KleinA few months ago a couple of friends and I flew across the country. After about a week of skate/party time in Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky, we decided to wander about the rest of Kentucky and skate some of the new parks that had been built. Our first stop was at a pretty fun skatepark in a nice town called Florence. It’s definitely worth going to if you’re ever in the area. The entrance to the park has a small street... Read more...
Litterbox
|TransWorld Skateboarding
LitterboxWORLD RECORD LITTERBOXFor this issue’s Litterbox, we honor the one-and-only Guinness Book Of World Records. It should be noted that TWS will probably be awarded the world record for Most Garbage Letters Ever Received In One Year, judging from all the total crap we’ve gotten this past twelve months.Add your letter to the ever-growing pile of refuse by sending it to: TransWorld SKATEboarding, Attn: Litterbox, 353 Airport Road, Oceanside, California 92054.Largest Doughnut I’m writing in response to Zak Ritchey’s letter about the man known as "Mr. Pockets." Well, here in... Read more...