Transworld Apr 2009

Transworld Skateboarding – April 2009 (Vol. 27 No. 4)

The April 2009 issue delivers a powerful lineup of features that reflect skateboarding’s raw talent, personality, and underground ethos. Opening with 9 Frames / Second, the mag showcases three heavy hitters—two already known for standout TransWorld video parts and one poised to drop a game-changer later that summer—coming together in a fittingly explosive photo spread.

Jason Dill’s interview is the centerpiece. As unpredictable as he is iconic, Dill delivers a sharp and unapologetic commentary on skateboarding and culture at large, slamming the blog-obsessed world while simultaneously providing his own brutally honest take. The words come straight from Dill's mind, and the feature reads like a rare glimpse into one of skating’s most enigmatic figures.

In From Dawn 'Til Dusk, a globetrotting etnies crew—Sean Malto, Mikey Taylor, Kyle Leeper, and Tyler Bledsoe—mix travel, team bonding, and pure skate hustle. Whether filming for a new video or just stacking clips, their sessions capture the rhythm and exhaustion of nonstop modern skate life.

Chris Troy’s 20 Questions goes deep on a personality as unique as his skating. From customizing taco orders to kickflip front crooking rails, Troy’s quirks, obsessions, and connections (like living with Drehobl) make for a fun, fast read.

Behind the Mind’s Eye takes readers behind the scenes of Mind Field with director Greg Hunt, who reflects on the four-year journey crafting Alien Workshop’s latest epic. Hunt balances the pressures of legacy with the realities of working with one of skateboarding's most eclectic crews.

The issue closes with a powerful Pro Spotlight on Anthony Van Engelen, tying in perfectly with his Mind Field part. AVE’s honesty, intensity, and hard-won footage come through in both words and photos. The cover—AVE caught mid-trick on a crusty New York ledge—perfectly sums up the grit and impact of the man and his moment.

A standout issue anchored by Mind Field's looming impact and skating’s rawest personalities.