Transworld Aug 2001

Tony Hawk opens the issue flying high over a mobile home gap in Murrieta, bringing Birdhouse heat to suburbia. The Tampa Pro contest gets its due with a wild recap that includes the infamous loop of death and plenty of Florida weirdness. Dustin Dollin lands his Pro Spotlight with full-speed footage and gritty moments from Melbourne, showing why he’s earned it. A Brazilian trip takes a lighthearted turn, all fun and flair, while Ed Templeton contributes a sharp, philosophical take on skateboarding itself. East Coast chaos unfolds in “Enduring the Elements,” and Rob Gonzalez shares insights and high pop in 20 Questions. A covert Japan mission reveals tight skating and tight quarters, followed by a gritty Arizona road trip that brings the heat. The issue caps off with an enormous 32-page Sightings section that captures everything in between.