Transworld Jun 2007

Transworld Skateboarding – June 2007 (Vol. 25 No. 6)

The June 2007 issue of Transworld Skateboarding opens with energy and ends with emotion, capturing both the excitement and the heartbreak that shaped the skate world that year. It kicks off with Nine Frames Per Second, a photo-heavy feature showcasing Rodrigo TX, Jordan Hoffart, and Greg Lutzka going all in—described with the force of a Desert Eagle blast. Their presence sets a loud and explosive tone.

But the issue takes a profound shift with a tribute to Shane Cross (1986–2007). The sudden loss of Cross in a tragic motorcycle accident left the skateboarding community stunned, and Transworld dedicates space to honoring his memory with a moving piece that reflects the outpouring of love and shock that followed. Friends, fans, and fellow skaters unite across borders in mourning a young talent who was known not just for his skating, but for his humor, light, and unforgettable presence. The cover itself is a beautiful nod—Shane in mid pole jam drop, full of energy, life, and style in Barcelona, 2006, captured by Barton.

The magazine then shifts back into its usual variety with Never Never Land, a whimsical and oddball journey—skating viewed through a more playful, surrealist lens, poking fun at itself with a self-aware nod to Microsoft Word's quirky synonym suggestions.

Devine Calloway’s Roll Call beams with positivity. His smile and grace both on and off the board are the focus here, capturing a skater whose style reflects his personality. His feature feels as much like a life lesson as it does a profile.

Then there’s “Billabong, Meet Cabo”, a sun-soaked mission where Jereme Rogers, Chad Bartie, and the Billabong crew take over Cabo San Lucas, skating seaside plazas and escaping to the tip of Baja California. The tropical vibes come with heat, fun, and some heavy tricks, all wrapped in a resort-town backdrop.

The issue closes strong with the Dennis Busenitz Pro Spotlight, a fierce and poetic tribute to one of skateboarding’s fastest and most unpredictable forces. Busenitz is described like a tornado—unrelenting, precise, and thrilling. His skating, always on the edge of control, gets the respect it deserves in both words and photos.

This is a powerfully balanced issue: it celebrates wild talent and adventure while taking time to remember someone who left the skate world far too soon. June 2007 is memorable for its highs, its heavy heart, and its honest celebration of what makes skateboarding such a deep, communal force.