CONTENTS
16
PHOTOGRAFITTI
Skaters report in from the
four corners to tell you
about their exploits.
21
JOE'S RAMP JAM
When is a contest a
session, and a session, a
contest? When the top 14
pro verticalists meet for a
Ramp Jam in the Lopes'
backyard in San Leandro,
CA for some of the hottest
skating to date.
28
SPOT CHECK
Some of the more well
known skate spots have
already played host to
three generations of
boarders.
32
COMPETITION
UPLAND PRO/AM
The Summer World Series
kicks off in the Badlands
and Steve Caballero
definitely confirms his
status as the man to beat in
Professional vertical
competition.
4
MAIL DROP
6
STEEP SLOPES
With Garry "Skate" Davis
10
ASK THE DOCTOR
With Doctor Rick Blackhart
30
NOTES FROM THE
UNDERGROUND
Folmer interviews skate
rocker Jonny Ray of the
Red Devils.
40
ON BOARD
47
SOMETHIN' ELSE
AUGUST 1983
Vol.3 Issue No.8
COVER: While some of the other Pros have
been heard saying, "Well, at least we can go for
second," Steve Caballero continues to rack up
the most impressive contest record in vertical
skateboarding history. Frontside channel plant.
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