Finally had a chance to take some time with this new skateboard tome @readanddestroy !
My obsession with skateboarding started at a very young age, but it wasn’t until adolescence that I discovered “skateboarding” through videos like “Terror at Tahoe” & Thrasher magazine in particular. I was particularly touched by an article titled “code name viper”. It was an article in Thrasher that documented Cab, Gonz, Hosoi and others traveling through Europe. That was instantly a dream of mine to be on a trip similar with other skateboarders from different teams traveling to search and destroy skate spots old and new.
Fast forward to the era documented in the pages of #readanddestroy (R.A.D. Magazine) I realized that dream on the trips that were sponsored by New Deal UK. I found myself in a van with Brent Fellows, Buck Smith, Bo Ikeda, Ed Templeton. Later I was with Gonz, Chatty, Cardiel, Alan Petersen, Karma, Rick Ibaseta and so many others. It was a truly special time in my life.
I’m grateful for those who preserved these times and memories and am equally grateful to be on a couple of these pages.
– Salman Agah – Aug. 2024
This article offers a captivating personal dive into skateboarding’s rich history, particularly its roots in Thrasher and R.A.D. Magazine culture. The author’s journey from adolescent inspiration to experiencing those dream trips with legends like Gonz and Ed Templeton provides a powerful narrative. It effectively leverages specific references to resonate deeply with the community, showcasing how personal passion can align with historical milestones in a compelling, authentic way.