The Skateboard Mag #111

The Skateboard Mag #111 dives deep into the heart of the scene — a gritty, global mix of heavy sessions, raw style, and creative storytelling. The cover shot of Sammy Baca, captured by Bart Jones, sets the tone: Vegas heat, steep concrete, and pure attitude.

Inside, World Industries: Trippin’ in South America kicks things off, following the crew through chaotic plazas and humid backstreets, a reminder of how skateboarding thrives in unlikely corners of the world. Murphy’s Law brings that same energy to life — everything that can go wrong does, but the skating still rules.

The Lucas Puig interview (a standout piece) balances effortless charm with technical insight — he talks about progression, influence, and keeping skateboarding fun even as the industry shifts. Flip in Ze Germany: Glorious Bastards captures Flip’s European mission with wild energy, while New Jack spotlights Dee Ostrander, one of the era’s rising powerhouses.

Creative features like Maistrom Ducketchup and Storefront: Detroit City Skateboards give the mag its DIY heartbeat — showcasing underground art and local shop culture. In Crops, Deathwish takes over with pure chaos and tight visuals, followed by Festos — a portfolio-style spread celebrating photographers who shape how we see skateboarding.

Departments include Guest Ed with Ari Shiffirin, Scoop featuring Skateline Gary, and Common Ground with Hanni El Khatib, blending music and board culture. Wins celebrates Dennis Busenitz, Odds and Evers brings humor and randomness, while the back pages feature Cold Call, Product Geek, and Blackout with Tim & Eric, closing things out with the mag’s signature mix of grit, humor, and authenticity.

Overall, issue #111 feels like The Skateboard Mag at its best — part travel diary, part street report, and part art zine — celebrating skateboarding’s wild, worldwide rhythm from Las Vegas to South America to Germany.