Transworld Skateboarding – October 2003 (Vol. 21, No. 10)
This issue is all about boundary-pushing moments, from mind-melting video parts to massive ramp insanity. The standout is Danny Way’s cover, landing an unfathomable 20-foot-plus 540. It’s not just a trick—it’s a statement of what’s possible when vision and fearlessness collide.
Inside, Behind the Video takes you deep into the making of The DC Video, revealing the raw dedication and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped one of the most iconic skate videos of the era. There’s also 20 Questions with Chet Childress, always good for offbeat honesty and sharp wit.
Cliché’s Asia tour is captured in “Won’t You Color My Eyes?”, blending style and culture in unfamiliar territory. Steve Nesser gets his due in On Fire, highlighting his underrated consistency and ability to tear up any terrain. Meanwhile, “Ah-Ha! I’ve Arrived!” follows the Chicken Inspector through Australia in a chaotic, comic, and very skate-worthy travel log.
Relapse and Sightings offer a mix of raw photos and stories, while Carnage delivers what it promises—wrecks, slams, and the gnarly side of getting the clip. A packed issue full of energy, ambition, and everything skateboarding was becoming in the early 2000s.
