The June 2007 issue of Thrasher (Issue #320) stands as a tribute and farewell to Shane Cross, whose tragic passing rocked the skateboarding world earlier that year. The cover is both powerful and heartbreaking—Shane locked into a back noseblunt at Pizzey, shot by Rhino just a week before his death. Inside, a full tribute runs under the simple but devastating title: “RIP. Shane Cross.” Known for his explosive skating and wild spirit, Shane is remembered here with love, respect, and raw honesty.

The rest of the issue carries that energy forward. Tampa coverage gets lighthearted with jokes about massage therapists on-site, while Globe Australia documents a high-energy trip down under—“one of the wood,” as they put it—featuring heavy Aussie hitters. A standout moment belongs to Appleyard, stomping a 360 flip transfer at Fitzroy, captured in a crisp sequence by Mapstone. The Double Stack article pokes fun at skate fashion clichés with mentions of spreadsheets and Brixton fedoras, balancing humor with clean visuals.

The Photo Feature brings “sequential saturation,” flooding pages with crisp sequences and standout moments. Street Trash touches on working-class grit—“We all got jobs?”—while Nihilist goes dark: gore wounds, bong wars, and the nihilistic humor that Thrasher pulls off like no one else. The music section is strong too: Pelican channels Mahavishnu Orchestra vibes, Hidden Hand brings Wino's doom, and Skinhead Rob drops in with “Whoop-whoop, you know?”

Departments hold down the corners: On Board offers “Peace through vandalism,” and Somethin’ Else closes things out with a nod to quad skating—“Even with eight wheels.” It's a heavy issue, packed with style and grief, humor and destruction, perfectly encapsulating where skateboarding stood in mid-2007. Shane's memory rides through every page.

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