Transworld Apr 2004

Transworld Skateboarding – Volume 22 Number 4 (April 2004)

This issue of Transworld Skateboarding dives deep into global terrain, unlikely triumphs, and the stories behind scars and rebirth. Nine Frames Per Second launches with Sean Payne, Stu Graham, and John Igei—a trio of underground powerhouses whose distinct styles come together in a well-curated visual blast of precision and force.

In No Pain in Spain, the mag promises something more than the usual Barcelona photo tour. This isn’t just about MACBA benches or tiled banks—it’s a look at sessions and stories from beyond the city’s usual spots, where the Spanish terrain tests creativity and nerve.

Fixer: Jeremy Henderson shifts gears, tapping into skateboarding’s history and its shapers. Henderson’s quiet influence from New York to beyond gets its due in a piece that’s equal parts respect and revival.

Corey Sheppard’s Newfound Love explores the Canadian ripper’s chaotic-yet-inspired path, tracing his creative energy and how it bloomed (or maybe combusted) through a Hellrose revival. His style has always walked the line between reckless and brilliant—this feature leans into that tension.

20 Questions with Alex Chalmers gives a voice to one of Canada’s gnarliest skaters, known for high-speed precision and fearless transitions. The Q&A format lets his dry wit and intense mindset show through.

Punctured Lung is a raw, almost unbelievable story of survival—Mathias somehow makes it through a brutal injury involving a collapsed lung and duct-taped valve. The piece blurs the line between cautionary tale and adrenaline legend.

See Kanada expands beyond Chalmers with a broader look at the Canadian scene—its ups, downs, winters, and undeniable talent. Fixer: Chad Foreman adds another Canadian voice, underscoring the low-key heroes building their local scenes and doing it right.

In Dungeons and Dragons, the theme shifts to collaboration as skaters join forces to open the RDS Skatepark in Vancouver. It’s a symbol of DIY power, skaters building spaces for themselves—no waiting on permission.

L.A. to S.F. brings back Stereo, capturing the art-meets-skate ethos of one of the most influential brands as it reunites and retraces its coastal roots. Old bonds and fresh footage bring new life to a classic company.

Finally, Sightings wanders off the beaten path with snapshots from the "land of the lost"—spots and moments that are rough, strange, or just too good not to capture.

The cover seals it: Mike Carroll nollie flipping a hefty L.A. gap for his first Transworld cover since 1991. It's a fitting image for an issue about legacy, reinvention, and pushing forward with style and purpose.