The Skateboard Mag #103 (October 2012) is an explosive issue centered around Aaron “Jaws” Homoki, whose death-defying drops and stair sets made him one of the most talked-about skaters of the time. The cover, shot in golden-hour light, captures him blasting a massive kickflip down a spiral staircase — the kind of photo that defines the mag’s mix of style, timing, and fearless progression.
Inside, the issue’s headline feature, Farm League: Jaws, digs into Homoki’s mind and madness — how he approaches skating’s biggest gaps and what fuels his next-level commitment to going huge. There’s also a New Jack profile on Jon Dickson, showcasing his raw street power and smooth control, plus standout editorial on Dylan Rieder, Arto Saari, Darrell Stanton, Oscar Meza, Nick Naylor, and Mango — a lineup representing different shades of the early 2010s skate world.
The photography throughout — rich, cinematic, and often framed around light and geometry — captures The Skateboard Mag’s signature aesthetic, balancing heavy skating with art direction and atmosphere.
Overall, Issue #103 reflects a high point for the mag: a mix of fearless skating, distinctive visuals, and deep personality, anchored by Jaws’ iconic cover moment that still stands as one of the era’s most unforgettable feats.
