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Dear Uncle
Burly...
Sensible advice on
Isensitive problems
While skating with a "reborn" skater
that still shouts, "Skate or die," and digs
jump ramos, I was asked, "Why do you
ride such small wheels?" I really didn't
have an answer and said, "They look
cool I guess." What is the reason every-
one is riding them anyway?
A Confused Skater
Ankeny, Iowa
Smaller wheels are lower to the
ground. Ideally, if you could ride one
inch off the ground you would have
the ultimate control. Also, small
wheels are light, hang-up less on
lips and edges, and make it easier to
pop the tail or nose.
TAIL BLOCK
I've got a problem. I just started to
skate and I'm having trouble with my
ollies. I can't get my back foot to
stay on the tail. What to do?
Daniel
Van Buren, AZ
First, crack your tail on the
sidewalk hard and then slide
your front foot forward. When
you push the front, the tail will
rise with your back foot.
Remember to use the one-two
motion of slapping the tail then
sliding your front foot forward.
Also try moving your back foot
up a little closer to the truck.
ANKLE SHACKLE
Three months ago, I broke my
for a little while and each time
skate, I get more discouraged
because my ankle hurts and I
can't land my tricks. I live in a hill-
jack town. They figure one less
skater the better and won't offer
any rehabilitation ideas to
strengthen my ankle. Is there
anything I can do?
ankle. I've only been back skating
Lenny Poage
Portsmouth, OH
I once broke my leg, so I know
how discouraging it can be.
Patience is the key, and for
rehab try bicycling and swim-
ming. Both are excellent.
SKATE BASHING
Last night, I was skating down
the street doing nothing to bother
anyone, and a guy puts his hock
ey stick in front of my wheel. I
bailed and his buddy goes.
"Good one." So I say, "Leave me
alone, you faggots. And he threw
a stick at my head and just
missed. A week before, I got
beat-up for being a skater, and
when I bail, the preps say, 1 hope
that hurt." And to top it all off, I
hear adults talk about running
over decks like they did a great deed.
This has to stop, it's just about as bad
as racism.
Will Sauder
Nelson, BC
One of the grand traditions of the
world is for people to fear what they
cannot understand. It's been around
since before the pilgrims came to the
new world and called the Native
Americans savages. The best thing
you can do is to ignore them and do
what you want. The worst thing you
can do is sink to their level of name-
calling and provoking fights. But if
you do have to fight, kick 'em in the
balls, it will make their day.
Got a problem? Write to Uncle Burly.
clo Thrasher, 1303 Underwood Ave..
SF, CA 94124.
MOVE ON OUT
There comes a time when all young
grinders need a place of their own. When
that time comes and you have saved some
money, here is a list of things to help you
on your way:
1) Decide where you want to live...
2)
Get a newspaper and lock in the classifieds
Furnished means the necessities are there.
unfurnished means bring your own. Storage
space helps.
3) If you can deal with people chowing your food
and leaving dishes in the sink, you might want to
consider roommates. Remember, friends is.
friends, but would you want to live with them?
Clean is a good sign.
4) Open a checking account so the landlord will
know you are committed. Get a receipt if paying
in cash. A cancelled check is proof of payment
5) Look for something in your price-range, if they
want $300.00 a month, it is usually first and last
month's rent plus security deposit, which is
money put up as collateral. It is generally about
one month's rent. So that is about a thousand
bucks to move in
6) Shop around, don't jump at the first one. Get
a pad with a kitchen, because eating out will
drain your cash supremely. Get a bunch of Top
Ramen and some bread. That should hold you
over for a while.
7) Read the lease carefully. There may be hid-
den costs, such as electricity, gas, garbage and
water bills.
8) To get a job, you need a phone. The phone
company requires a deposit, which they credit to
your first payment, there goes another hundred.
9) Move in and adjust to being alone more than
usual, it will get lonely sometimes. If you live with
roommates, well, welcome to the real world.
10) Get a job, because the first of the month
comes around quick and that means time to pay
again. Money runs out fast when you live on
your own and working will take a lot off your
mind. Good luck and don't sweat the small stuf
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