ON BOARD
what? Ordinance #0-5-89, recently passed
by the city council of Morristown, New Jersey,
prohibits skateboarding in all parks,
playgrounds, public streets and sidewalks of
the city. Maximum penalties of a $500 fine
and 90 days in jail are a reality. Frank Cal-
ella of Psycho Skates and other concerned
people are mounting an offensive against the
injustice. Sound like any town you know? Act.
John Swindell, Jeff Klindt, Colby Carter,
Barbee, Brian Lotte, Marco Saiz, Kirk
Stevenson, Joe Gringer, Donnie Arring-
ton, Carl Hyndman,
Jason St. John and
Donovan Wilson all
rode right in the
Las Vegas contest
at Walter J. Lony
Elementary.
Is Al Losi the new
guru of Riverside
ramp renovation?
backyard Badlands locals-only pool contest?
Did Spiderman Rick Demontrond try out
for the Gong Show with a stand-up comedy
act and get the hook after two jokes?
Is newer Vision pro Chris Robison going
to the altar? Is Robison #2 already in the
oven? Will Lord S and Heavy Friends play
the reception?
Johnny Ray, blues band regular at club
King King on LaBrea in Los, is Rumored to
be working on a '38 Indian ride.
KILLER CARRS
CUT RATE WINDOW
REPAIR
Is Jim Phillips, art genius of SC Boards,
now doing art for
Cracked? Check out
#247 for evidence,
aka "Skata Curb."
And how do Editor
KT and Photoman
M.Fo keep their
sanity after 100
issues of blood,
sweat and tears, gut
Was a certain girl,
wrenching 100% ag-
perhaps a very close
gression and the oc-
friend of a boy
casional mad mom?
named Hawk, ob-
If you thought Jonestown cards were cool, Killer Well, on any Sunday
served watching
Cards will blow you away. 1988 Piranha Ent.
afternoon (after ses-
Beetlejuice on a portable VHS-TV unit at a sioning all morning of course) you might find
recent demo featuring her beau?
K-T-ed out on one of the many fine nine-hole
public golf courses in the S.F. area. Mofo, on
the other foot, has just started teaching a long
distance knife thowing clinic out in Golden
Gate Park.
SKATEBOARDS
The city of Fort Wayne, Indiana, (neon
capital of the world) is opening the New
Swinney Park Skateboard center guess
where? An 11% steel half-pipe is reportedly
on the menu.
Tracker Larry Balma recently emerged
from a Hawaiian volcano in one piece, of
sound mind, and sporting a new wife. Con-
grats to Louise, Larry and the other
perpetrators of the secret ceremony.
More trouble in paradise-It seems that
State College, PA, is being overrun by anti-
cult parent paranoia. Boys and G's with
skulls, skates, long hair and dark clothing be
advised. (Sing to tune of "Onward Christian
Soldiers.")
Boob toob update: The Bee Gees were
spotted on Entertainment Tonight lamenting
the anniversary of Andy Gibb's tragic pass-
ing. Sadder yet, BG brother Barry was wear.
ing a Bones sweatshirt (no doubt in homage
to his fallen bro?).
Question Eight Is Salba holding a
FORTUNE AND FAME
Have three lucky subscribers (possibly
Brian Bauer from Spokane, WA, Jon Vasvari
from Easton, PA, and John Mohr Elgin, IL)
actually already won prizes in the Thrasher
Sweepstakes? How many bucks do they
stand to gain from this twist of fate? Stayed
tuned for more details.
QUOTES
"I hope they attach an amplifier to Upland
so I can hear it being destroyed."
Neil Blender
"Movie makers are starting to realize that
skateboarding sells."
Jim "Brainstorm" Gray
"Put that in your half-pipe and smoke it."
TWISTED IMAGE by Ace Backwords c
THE "OLLIE"
BASIC SKATEBOARD MANEUVER
POPPING THE BACK OF THE
TAIL TO PREL BOARD IN AIR-
THE "VOLLIE"
EXECUTING AN OLL
A VAGRANT
THE TROLLEY VOLLIE
OVER EXECUTING AN "OUR" OVER
A TROLLEY CAR MAWNED BY
Anonymous
THE "TROLLEY VOLLIE
FOLLY
War USUALLY RESTS AFTER
ATTERING THE NEAR-IMP
"TROLLEY WILLIE
COMING EVENTS
17th Street Surf Shop Series '89
June 17-18 Great Bridge Street
All dates and locations are tentative. For
more information contact 17th St. Surf
Shop, 532 Virginia Beach Blvd., VA
Beach, VA 23451 (804) 422-2441.
National Skateboard Association
September 3-4 San Francisco, CA
Streetstyle/Freestyle.
For information about the entire NSA
pro contest schedule write: N.S.A, P.O.
Box 1916, Vista, CA 92083 or call their new
office at (619) 941-1844.
C.A.S.L. Series
June 3 San Diego, CA Boys Club -
Vertical Ramp"
June 24-25 San Bernardino, CA Loca-
tion TBA Streetstyle/tight slalom
July 8 Redding, CA YMCA - Mini-ramp/
tight slalom
"Double Point Contest
For a C.A.S.L. membership card, entry
form and complete contest schedule
write: C.A.S.L., P.O. Box 30004, San Ber-
nardino, CA 92413.
NSA Amateur Series
For complete information on this year's
amateur series call (714) 883-3581 or write
to NSA Amateur Series, PO. Box 30444,
San Bernardino, CA 92413.
ASA Contest Series
June 18 Tulsa, OK Ramp/Street
August 12 Colorado Springs, CO
Ramp/Street
The American Skateboard Association
started its contest series this year in
Wichita, KS, with 134 competitors and
over 2,000 spectators. This series pro-
mises contests throughout the US this
year. For more information write to the
American Skateboard Association, 2107
S. Eire, Wichita, KS 67211 or call Buck
Goodman at (316) 682-2242.
Craig Kelly's Snowboard Camp
Two six-day sessions-July 10-15 and
July 17-22-are currently scheduled at
Blackcomb Resort in British Columbia,
Canada. Includes 6 days lift tickets,
coaching and lodging, a full-sized half-
pipe, moguls and plenty of free-board ter-
rain. For more information and a sign-up
form call: (206) 424-6601.
THRASHER BBS
Use a computer and modem to call
(415) 822-5630 and coalate data with hell
of computerhead skaters. Supports 300
and 1200 baud, 24 hours a day.
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PHOTO: GRANT BRITTAIN