This March 2004 issue of Transworld Skateboarding captures a transitional moment in skateboarding—where raw street skills meet the rise of digital media. The cover features Daewon Song executing a perfect pivot to fakie in an unlikely Los Angeles spot, proving once again that with his creativity and control, the city's possibilities are far from exhausted. Inside, the contents photo adds a surreal global touch with Kris Markovich ollieing over a prop from Yellow Submarine outside the Beatles Museum in Copenhagen—classic spontaneity on foreign ground.
The features open with Nine Frames Per Second, highlighting the early days of digital photography’s influence on skate media, a subtle but important shift in how skateboarding is captured and remembered. Collect Matt Hensley celebrates one of street skating’s most influential stylists, likely through a retrospective or deep-dive interview. Random Act of Skateboarding keeps things loose and unpredictable, leaning into the oddball moments and absurdities that make skating so human.
The Pro Spotlight on Daewon Song is a clear centerpiece—diving deep into the mind of one of the most inventive, fearless, and technically unmatched skaters of all time. 20 Questions with Caswell Berry brings a dose of humor and raw honesty from a rising talent with a heavy bag of tricks and a humble attitude.
Ten Years Deep showcases the work of legendary skate photographer Pete Thompson, offering a decade-long visual journey through some of skateboarding’s most defining moments. In Rumors Dispelled, Josh Kasper silences the doubters with proof of his ability to clear massive gaps and push the limits of airtime. Then it’s off to sun-drenched sessions in Nevermind the Balearics, a global photo feature capturing the energy and heat of summer skating.
The issue wraps with Sightings, offering a final burst of action from trails, transitions, and unexpected places. Altogether, it’s a well-rounded issue balancing iconic pros, fresh faces, and the evolving tools of the skate media trade.
