The Skateboard Mag #66

The Skateboard Mag #66 captures the full, fast-moving pulse of skateboarding — contests, creativity, video drops, and pure personality — in one packed issue. From the opening pages to the back features, it’s a mix of raw progression and reflective storytelling, with a clear nod to both classic style and new energy.

It kicks off with Initial Remarks and Mailstrom, the mag’s familiar mix of editorial insight and reader banter, before Guest Ed sets the tone — this time a sharp, personal perspective that grounds the issue’s mix of chaos and humor. The early pages also include Origins, Miller Flip, and Shopliftin’, small stories and snippets that spotlight grassroots skating and the shops that keep it alive.

The features bring the heat: Timbre Time On dives into Jamie Thomas, dissecting his enduring influence and drive, while Flick highlights The Blind Video, tracing the visual energy and raw skating behind one of the scene’s standouts. The Festivus sections deliver photo-driven coverage — including the Pro-Tec Pool Party, a Skateshop Video Contest, and an NYC weekend feature, each capturing skating’s variety from transition legends to local DIY scenes.

In Cold Call, Cairo Foster takes the spotlight — an insightful, human piece about experience, style, and longevity — while Blackout: Ripping Style, Holmes wraps up the issue with classic wit and spontaneity.

Throughout, the mag balances big-name features and underground respect, with Odds and Evens, Curtain Call, Product Geek, and Storefront adding extra depth — gear talk, shop culture, and the humor that always made The Skateboard Mag feel real.