Transworld Jun 2009

Transworld Skateboarding – June 2009 (Vol. 27 No. 6)

The June 2009 issue of Transworld Skateboarding captures a confident mix of style, progression, and pure skate energy. Kicking things off in 9 Frames / Second, the issue dives into a fast-paced montage featuring Torey Pudwill, Wieger Van Wageningen, Ben Skrzypek, and Tony Trujillo—each skater tearing through terrain like it’s second nature.

Jose Rojo’s Roll Call celebrates his long-overdue bump to pro status. After years of visibility in the scene, Rojo finally gets his pro board, and he brings his unique humor and personality with him. The piece cleverly mixes light-hearted tech advice with a well-earned skate nod.

In 20 Questions, Eli Reed offers a candid glimpse into his mindset, naming Larry Bird and Bruce Springsteen as major influences. Reed's East/West Coast blend of friends and flair shines through, though there’s a tongue-in-cheek apology for forgetting to ask about his musical talents.

The Spoiler Alert feature previews The Blind Video Hour, bringing the chaotic firepower of Morgan Smith, Ronnie Creager, and two Jakes from Australia. The segment promises elite-level skateboarding without boundaries or filters.

Austin Stephens’ Pro Spotlight offers a slower tempo, highlighting his elegant, minimalistic approach to skateboarding. A longstanding Toy Machine rider, Stephens' style is praised as relaxed but impactful—a tribute to subtlety in an era of hammers.

In A Tribe Called Mapquest, Fourstar riders Brian Anderson, Koston, Malto, Puig, and more ditch the exotic locales in favor of a classic Southern road trip. The feature captures spontaneous sessions and van-life adventures, giving a grounded but wild sense of exploration.

Closing the mag is a Q&A with Nick Dompierre, who returns to familiar turf following a new shoe deal. The interview mixes insight with local lore—including a run-in with car-show kooks—before celebrating Dompierre's raw power and confidence.

The On the Cover shot? Dompierre again, locking in a stylish backside noseblunt-slide at a weathered underpass spot—proof that even when the skatepark’s gone, the real ones find a way.