The May 2019 issue of Thrasher Magazine (Issue #466) is packed with powerful features that spotlight raw talent, hard-earned respect, and the global nature of skateboarding.

This issue’s cover features none other than Milton Martinez, known for his intense, fearless skating. His appearance signals the kind of heavy-duty content inside: gnarly spots, high-impact tricks, and raw street energy. Martinez’s feature captures the chaotic beauty of skating on the edge and hints at the full-blown destruction he would unleash later in the year that ultimately earned him the 2019 Skater of the Year title.

The issue also includes a special segment on the GX1000 crew’s trip to SF, documenting some of the most aggressive hill bombs and fast-paced urban skating in recent memory. These riders bring a no-brakes approach to the streets, captured in photos and writing that do justice to their wild energy.

There’s also coverage of international skate scenes, including tours in South America and Europe, highlighting how skateboarding connects across cultures and continents. Through interviews, tour recaps, and visual storytelling, the issue emphasizes the shared language of skating wherever it’s practiced.

Additionally, there are features on skaters like Brad Cromer and Alexis Ramirez, with interviews that dig into their backgrounds, style, and mindsets. Their perspectives add depth to the issue, reminding readers that skateboarding is as much about individuality and expression as it is about pushing physical limits.

In all, the May 2019 issue blends raw street skating, thoughtful interviews, and global coverage to paint a vivid portrait of the skateboarding world at that moment in time.