Transworld Nov 2009

TransWorld Skateboarding – November 2009 (Vol. 27, No. 11)

This issue brings global flavor and raw street power. The spotlight shines first on Justin Brock, who earns his pro stripes with a brutal nosegrind cover and a no-holds-barred feature alongside Jake Donnelly and David Plunkett in Cottonmouths and.... From rugged Southern rails to all-out street destruction, it’s Brock’s full-send moment.

Willow gets the Roll Call treatment, showing why he’s been flying under the radar for too long. His style and flick are sharp, backed by Oliver Barton’s crisp visuals. Then it’s off to the Philippines in Skate & Pinoy, where Dwindle riders like Chris Haslam, Cairo Foster, and Cooper Wilt bring skateboarding to one of its most overlooked frontiers, in front of hungry locals and through rugged, unpredictable spots.

Across the Atlantic, the adidas team hits Europe in Baby on Board. With Diagonal freshly premiered, Busenitz, Silas, Pete Eldridge, and Lem Villemin hammer terrain from Barcelona to Berlin. You’ll find O’Connor’s storytelling laced with dry wit, and Dave Chami’s photography matches the energy of the trip.

Rounding it out is a 20 Questions with Garrett Hill, revealing the eccentric personality behind the tricks—Russian speaker, rat owner, and handrail killer. Then Elwood hits the East Coast in Team America and Elwood Dressin' for the Recession, told firsthand by John Rattray.

It’s a global skate tour with no shortage of grit, humor, and serious trick output. From Manila to the South, Berlin to Brooklyn—this issue's all-terrain.