Thrasher Sep 2022

Thrasher Issue #506 (September 2022) captures the intensity and personality of modern skateboarding with a globe-spanning collection of features, interviews, photography, and unforgettable sessions. The issue includes major profiles on Nyjah Huston, Zion Wright, Alex Raffin, Gage Boyle, Patrick Praman, and Australian powerhouse Rob Pace, alongside road stories, creative spot hunting, and a look at the challenges and rewards of life on a skateboard.

Feature articles explore unique skate adventures including Bats, Boards & Bruises, the history-rich The Answer Is Almost Always B., the chaos of Worble 'Til You Puke, and Big Hongry, while FATL delivers another dose of life on tour. The issue also steps beyond skateboarding with interviews featuring musician Yelawolf and darkwave duo Boy Harsher, highlighting the close ties between skate culture and music.

Regular sections including My War, Lest We Forget, Lunatic Fringe, Canvas, Abnormal Communication, Photo-G, Trash, and Firing Line round out another essential issue. Rob Pace earns the cover with a fearless Smith grind down a towering kinked rail, while John Shanahan lands a never-before-done trick at a legendary Los Angeles spot on the contents page.