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First off, I would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who
has written a letter, sent photos, or bought a subscription to
THRASHER Our MAL DROP has been running 100% positive skate
energy, because that is all we receive. From the very beginning
before we even had put out the first issue, we knew that skaters all
over the world were demanding an all skateboard publication
THRASHER is dedicated to giving you all the info that we can
possibly gather about skating Part of this task must be taken up by
you the skater, to help us the magazine, cover the sport in depth
and in fact. As a young skater I used to pass the time between
skate sessions or on rainy days, by drawing cartoons depicting
skate action. Sometimes I would design the ultimate skatepark or
a new skateboard. It was all on paper and more often than not it
ended up in the trash can; but the fact remains that I could not
get enough of skating by just going out and doing it. I would
dream of skating perfect pools while asleep at night. While traveling
in a car my eyes would always be on the lookout for possible
skate spots A night out with the boys meant pumping down subur
ban-tree-lined streets with "the Bug" "Blackthing" and other skate
dogs in tow. Skating abandoned pools by lanterns and flashlights
were part of the nightly routine, and parties were attended by
crashing through the front door. Now, although I'm editor of a big
time magazine and I don't have as much free time as in the "old
days there is still nothing I would rather do with an extra hour than
ride my skateboard
One of the highlights of this issue is the publication of the winners
of our comic contest. The three winners were chosen for their
artistic ability as well as their interpretation of the original comic
(Vol 1 #2). I was blown away by the amount of response from that
contest. Entries came from everywhere and although some weren't
much more than pencil soratchings, they were all packed with the
some kind of energy that prompted me to start drawing skate
cartoons many years ago. Some examples of other entries have
been reproduced on this page as a gesture of thanks to all the
skaters who sent in entries
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Dear sirs I'm a rad skater from
Vallejo, Ca. Well, I moved here
from SF. not so long ago. To get to
the point I want to know if you can
do an article on SF. skaters
PS. More Stevie Caballero
Thanks
PSS. THRASHER is NUMBER 1
-Danny Amaldo
Vallejo Ca
THRASHER
Just wanted to let you know us
skaters in Gboro, NC think you
got the best mag around. We
appreciate the coverage of streets
as well as parks and specially like
the well written articles
How about a series of team
profiles like Santa Cruz, Powell-Per-
alta, Sims and G&S. We're going to
send pictures soon.
THRASHER
-Stove Frost
Greensboro, NC.
I can really get into your mag. It
rules. Except the punk part. You
haven't ruined everything by mix
ing in other sports. How about
some heavy metal? Anyway, I'm
sending $100 for 1 sticker, 1 button
Michael McGorical
Miami Fa
It's all rock 'n' roll Later-Ed
THRASHER
I just got your mag about a week
ago and it's hot! We don't get
THRASHER down here so I had to
get it from my friend Tex Gibson I
think your staff is hot, especially BB
whom I met when he possed
through here. Your mag is hot and
we'd like to have it down here.
Also, if you can, try to relay this
message to Bowman-RETURN
Good Luck
PS. We shred down here, tool
Give us some coveragel
-Eric Jarvis
Houston, Texas
Tell your skate shop to get the
mag from his distributor or direct
from us. Check out the heavy
coverage of Dallas; as for B.B. the
message is given Texas rips-Ed
REWRITE
I'm so stoked I just had to write
again! My subscription just brought
me your March issue. It is the best
mag that ever existed! The whole
mag is radical beyond dementiall
You don't have to publish this but
don't change your mag at all If's
perfection in the fleshill DEVO, REO.
EAGLES AC/DC RULE
-DM-The Mod Skateboarder
Our motto: For skateboarders by
skateboarders and all about
skateboarding
Ed
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THRASHER
I still can't believe you haven't
covered the skaters in New York
City We have some of the most
radical terrain in the nation. If you
want curbs to jump, ledges to
drop
off of, or o
concrete
grinders
then Manhattan is the place. I
don't mean to knock everybody
else, but skaters in NY. can ride
anything. And why doesn't Brad
Bowman or Stacy Peralto visit us
during one of their cross-country
skate promos, after all, skateparks
are not everything. As a famous
poet once said, "Man cannot live
by skateparks alone"
Charles
"Capt Skateboard McCain
NY, NY
Captain check out Exposure in our
March issue for some NY action
We'll pass the word to Stacy and BB
Ed
THRASHER
Your mag blows my mind! It's
great-Hot skaters, Hot photos
excellent interviews and interview
ers and nothing else! Excellent But
I need a THRASHER sticker or two
even (please). Peters rules and so
do you!
Skateboardingly yours
Blair Wilson
Calgary, Canada
You are most kind-how about
sending a one dollar contribution
to your favorite mag and we'll flow
a sticker and a button Later-Ed
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