Transworld Mar 2009

Transworld Skateboarding – March 2009 (Vol. 27 No. 3)

The March 2009 issue of Transworld Skateboarding opens with tech wizardry and closes with heavyweight introspection, offering a full range of what made this era so rich—global talent, skate/art crossovers, and a few wild detours in between. Leading the charge is the Nine Frames Per Second feature, which puts the spotlight on Kenny Anderson’s impossibly smooth nose manuals—so clean they’re bound to spawn imitators at local parks, nose-manualing in endless circles.

In the Roll Call, Andrew Brophy takes the stage with his notoriously massive ollie and international flavor. With roots in Australia and ties to Cliché, Brophy’s mix of power and control is getting him noticed more and more with each U.S. trip. Mike O'Meally captures him in full flight—literally and metaphorically—as he edges closer to global recognition.

Jani Laitiala steps in for 20 Questions, bringing Scandinavian humor and Blind-level skating to the table. The Finnish ripper’s name might be tough to pronounce, but his trick selection isn’t hard to appreciate—especially with a new video part on the way. His Q&A is loose, funny, and unfiltered, paired with crisp photos by Mike Blabac.

Things get weird in the best way with Full Moon Party, documenting Rune Glifberg, Collin Provost, and the Oakley squad tearing through Australia while dodging trippy locals in stuffed animal backpacks. In true skate-trip fashion, chaos, crusty spots, and skateboarding's natural survival instinct combine to make it memorable.

One of the most unique pieces is Lost in Crookslation, a silent collaboration with Chet Childress focused entirely on visuals. It’s part art zine, part skate documentary—Childress in Portland, doing what he does best with no quotes, just gritty photos and his raw artistic output. The vibe is personal, chaotic, and deeply creative.

Big Authority pivots into conflict territory, as the Toy Machine team recounts their worst (and often funniest) run-ins with the law. The “Man” is always lurking in skateboarding, but this feature flips those moments of tension into stories of resistance, resilience, and the absurdity of being criminalized for skating.

Closing the issue is Steve Berra’s third Pro Spotlight, a deep dive into the life of a man who wears more hats than most people can count. From managing The Berrics to directing, filming, and still pushing himself as a skater, Berra juggles it all. This profile—his third in TWS history—centers not just on tricks (though he handles a burly backside nosegrind drop-out for the cover) but on productivity, legacy, and discipline.

This issue blends international flavor, skate/art experimentation, personal loss, and veteran reflection into one sharp package. Whether it’s Brophy flying high, Chet going silent, or Berra balancing empires, March 2009 delivers a fully formed look at skateboarding’s evolving core.