Transworld Skateboarding – October 2004 (Vol. 22 No. 10)
The October 2004 issue of Transworld Skateboarding packs a punch with a blend of international travel, shop culture, standout personalities, and diverse street-level energy. It kicks off with Nine Frames Per Second, featuring a high-powered trio—Mark Appleyard, Dan Murphy, and Tony Tave. Each rider brings their own style and technique, creating a spread that’s both explosive and dialed in.
Gimme Some Elbow Room documents a tour through Australia and New Zealand, where the terrain is rough, the scenery epic, and the skating loose and fast. It’s a blend of sun-baked spots and laid-back attitudes, with the kind of spontaneous chaos only a cross-continental skate mission can bring.
Random Act of Skateboarding brings a quirky conceptual twist—“Two for the price of one”—likely showcasing dual tricks, shared spots, or mirrored styles. It’s a fun interlude that plays with structure while still delivering bangers.
In Welcome to My Skate Shop, six pros open the doors to the shops they run or are heavily involved in. It’s a personal look into the business side of skateboarding, showing how some skaters stay grounded in their local scenes while investing in the culture that shaped them.
Danny Supa fields 20 Questions with his usual mix of humor and honesty, offering insights into the Queens-bred style that made him a fan favorite. Meanwhile, Scott Kane steps up to deliver his thoughts through action—his section titled Answers by Action reflects his powerful, precise street skating, making a strong impression with minimal words.
The Sightings section continues its mission of raw documentation, now with “even more street skating,” capturing spontaneous moments and jaw-dropping tricks from across the globe. The shots are gritty and real, emphasizing movement and aggression.
Closing the features is Villa Villa Cola, a spotlight on female skaters who were carving out their own identity long before “inclusion” became a trend. With creativity and fearlessness, these skaters prove they belong in every conversation about progression.
With a mix of travel, personality, shop culture, and street-level grit, this issue reflects the full ecosystem of skateboarding in 2004—from the board to the storefront to the next crusty ledge.
