SOMETHIN' ELSE
BARE ROOTS
In the high-tech, ultra-
hyped world of modern
skating, we often ignore
the fact that our sport
has humble beginnings.
Long before the first
precision-ground neon
urethane wheel was
popped off custom-cut
masonite, little boys
(like Scott Starr, right)
jumped and fidgeted at
back doors, bristling for
the moment their
grandpas would lead
them on rolling, rosy-
cheeked treks across
rough suburban
cement.
So, next time you
execute that woolly
pogoroonie-to-revert,
don't forget the little boy
inside of you that just
lives to coast... and
don't forget to thank
your grandpa
tow.
the
Coming next
month...
110 THRASHER MAGAZINE
IF I'M M.FO,
THIS MUST BE
MÜNSTER.
01200 131
REN
NATIONAL
AMATEUR
FINALS
WE'RE PROUD
TO BE
VANS
STEVE CABALLERO'S
SHARE+ SIH NO,
SOLE SUPPORTER
ALSO AN AVID BUTTERFLY COLLECTOR. PHOTO: BRITAIN.
WHEN CAB'S NOT PULLING TWEAKED AIR-To-FAKIES
NAJA
COOLEY'S RAMP, HE'S BLAZING ON HIS NINJA 250