This adrenaline-charged issue captures Jim Greco at peak chaos, earning the cover with a ten-stair backside noseblunt at the legendary Wilshire rails—photo by Atiba. Inside, Chad Knight throws a frontside flip in San Diego, setting the tone for a no-holds-barred collection of skate destruction from the turn of the millennium.
The centerpiece: “Diary of Destruction”, a behind-the-scenes breakdown of the making of Destroying America, one of the rawest skate videos of its time. Think slams, stunts, and sketchy missions captured in full tilt.
“Rails of Death” showcases skaters with nerves of steel and toast that never shakes—pure handrail domination. Meanwhile, “A Week in Paradise” flips the script, documenting sessions in rough, unfamiliar terrain across the developing world.
In “Ruff Riders”, Atiba hits the road in Canada, catching raw moments with style and clarity. “Concrete Llamas” might sound like a contest write-up—but it isn’t. This one dives into the unfiltered fun and chaos of a freeform skate jam.
Humphries’ “Europe Through a Viewfinder” delivers a visual travelog of the Euro circuit with street gems and scenic sessions. Then it’s back to Philly, where Tosh Townend and Arto Saari shut it down in “0:38:03”—name a better late-‘90s duo.
Rounding it out, you'll find staple sections like Sightings, Check Outs, Trick Tips, and Last Words, plus the Readers’ Poll, Litterbox, and Tangent for those extra bits of skate culture ephemera that made TWS so essential during this era.
This issue is an explosive time capsule—greasy rails, crusty spots, and all.
Covers show some wear.
