Author Topic: R.I.P. Skateboarder Magazine (again)... (Read 4009 times)

Nancy Chin The Manicurist · « **on:** January 30, 2013, 06:50:21 PM »

....or at least, the print version of it?

Applesalad · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2013, 06:52:07 PM »

yea i was super bummed when i got my issue the other day. sad times. gives u the option of either getting surfer,snowboarder, or a refund, needless to say i will be getting the refund.

StabMasterArson · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2013, 06:59:11 PM »

The only reason this happened is because they make oversized issues. It makes it quite difficult to read as you poop.

paraquat · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2013, 07:08:49 PM »

I'm desensitized to these things after slap went out of print, which I almost cried over. I don't think kids are that passionate about mags nowadays

sleepypancakes · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2013, 07:22:57 PM »

Quote from: paraquat on January 30, 2013, 07:08:49 PM

I'm desensitized to these things after slap went out of print, which I almost cried over. I don't think kids are that passionate about mags nowadays

Which is ridiculous because Lowcard and focus put out some great content. As does Thrasher (usually)

witty pseudonym · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2013, 07:31:40 PM »

I still miss Big Brother.

paraquat · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2013, 07:37:38 PM »

Quote from: witty pseudonym on January 30, 2013, 07:31:40 PM

I still miss Big Brother.

theloniousmonk · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2013, 07:59:55 PM »

I damn near cried about slap as well. No more woodshop or my favorite, the reason why.

Also, thought it was funny how skateboarder spun the whole thing... something like, "it's an exciting time, we won't be putting out issues, but will have an online presence, which is even better. The best part is we will send you Surfer magazine until your subscription is up!"

I enjoyed the direction that they went ever since they went bimonthly with the large format. I think the first issue came to me on new years 2011, most hung over in my whole life, but reading the big article on Video Days.

Nancy Chin The Manicurist · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2013, 08:33:10 PM »

Quote from: paraquat on January 30, 2013, 07:37:38 PM

Quote from: witty pseudonym on January 30, 2013, 07:31:40 PM
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I still miss Big Brother.
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whatever happened to the Big Brother resurrection that was supposedly in the works a few years ago? I know Tremaine bought the rights back from Larry Flynt or whatever with the intention of somehow re-starting it. That was like more than 4 years ago, though . . . . .

midwestmiddleman · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2013, 09:04:08 PM »

Quote from: Applesalad on January 30, 2013, 06:52:07 PM

yea i was super bummed when i got my issue the other day. sad times. gives u the option of either getting surfer,snowboarder, or a refund, needless to say i will be getting the refund.

Me too. However I put a note on mine asking for it in sticker or tee shirt form. I sure hope they come through witdat.

police state · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2013, 09:13:32 PM »

damn, they always had the best covers

oldgoodburger · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2013, 09:20:58 PM »

It always infuriates me how things like this happen to the best ie. slap, big brother but bullshit like transworld keeps in circulation. i mean transworld could be way worse but its nothing like the good shit. R.I.P. skateboarder, i used to enjoy stealing you from my high school library

sid vicious · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:07:01 PM »

i picked up my subscription today with the cover letter......loved the mag and kinda bummed i just renewed my subscription but i'll take the surfer.

happenstance · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:16:37 PM »

Damn. I am going to miss this magazine. I always felt they had some of the better editorial content. Their writing was always top notch by comparison, had great tour articles and they gave more coverage to less mainstream people. I will agree though, the size was problematic on the john.

nylin · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:46:33 PM »

Fuck I'm bummed. Skateboarder and Thrasher are the only magazines that aren't complete shit.

zoltan · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:51:24 PM »

Looked through a Focus and a Concrete mag the other day and they were really sick. i guess TWS Thrasher and The Skateboardmag have more professional photographers but i liked what i saw for sure. The interviews were pretty interesting too.

I wonder if Aaron Smith will continue to work for them, or if he will try to work for a mag that actually prints issues

era · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2013, 11:03:32 PM »

Skateboarder is my favourite magazine. Fuck everything else.

ice nine · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2013, 11:10:32 PM »

the jon mehring exotic tour articles were so good, last subspriction i had

Commercial D · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:17:33 AM »

Transworld's about 1/3 as many pages compared to 2000. Print might not be dead but it's definitely on the ropes.

RoedGroed · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:09:18 AM »

Im pretty bummed about this. I tried contacting the skateboard mag for an European subscription, but they doesnt have an online way of ordering it. They then said i could email my creditcard Info and they would start the subscription.. But.. That seems kinda sketchy right? Or is it just me? I really want to support a mag though!

Ripped Laces · « **Reply #20 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:31:01 AM »

As much as we all loathe this news, it's for the better.
Skateboarder is simply trying to grab the attention span of all the kids checking the Berrics, HellaClips and so forth.
At the end of the day, they're being competitive and smart while remaining a reliable source for original content.
Expect a ton of shit from them in 2013, it's gonna be heavy.

I still do enjoy the aspect of sitting on the can, taking a poop and reading some great articles/interviews but this bitch named the internet is a strong hoe.

Ollie Ringwald · « **Reply #21 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:35:31 AM »

Quote from: Commercial D on January 31, 2013, 12:17:33 AM

Transworld's about 1/3 as many pages compared to 2000. Print might not be dead but it's definitely on the ropes.

I think the high end/high price magazines like Dank and 43 (and Skateboarder in the nineties) have got a chance but all the big monthlies must be struggling..

They are all clearly terrified of saying anything that might piss off advertisers.

tech pwc · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2013, 11:41:48 AM »

Its not going anywhere.
It's only gonna get better.
Jamey Stone told me all about it yesterday.
Just wait and see.

The Ghost of Lenny Kirk · « **Reply #23 on:** January 31, 2013, 03:24:26 PM »

Quote from: tech pwc on January 31, 2013, 11:41:48 AM

Its not going anywhere.
It's only gonna get better.

People always say that.

Steyv Seynystyr hyhy · « **Reply #24 on:** January 31, 2013, 03:51:31 PM »

well i give printed skateboarding mags about 10 more years, tops

oyolar · « **Reply #25 on:** January 31, 2013, 04:58:12 PM »

Quote from: The Ghost of Lenny Kirk on January 31, 2013, 03:24:26 PM

Quote from: tech pwc on January 31, 2013, 11:41:48 AM
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Its not going anywhere.
It's only gonna get better.
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People always say that.

Isn't that hat they said about Slap?

paraquat · « **Reply #26 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:04:50 PM »

I miss that commentary feature slap ran for a year or so after going digital. It was pros watching their parts and giving sort of a play by play commentary.

Dwyck · « **Reply #27 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:50:00 PM »

Quote from: theloniousmonk on January 30, 2013, 07:59:55 PM

I damn near cried about slap as well. No more woodshop or my favorite, the reason why.

Also, thought it was funny how skateboarder spun the whole thing... something like, "it's an exciting time, we won't be putting out issues, but will have an online presence, which is even better. The best part is we will send you Surfer magazine until your subscription is up!"

I enjoyed the direction that they went ever since they went bimonthly with the large format. I think the first issue came to me on new years 2011, most hung over in my whole life, but reading the big article on Video Days.

that article was great
digging them all up now

cornyindiandoctor · « **Reply #28 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:01:41 PM »

I just got my monthly subscription to transworld seriously its really good never cared for all those other mags and thrasher is just for kids who think they're better than everyone else.

StepDadMag · « **Reply #29 on:** February 07, 2013, 07:36:49 PM »

I agree with all ya's that are feeling a Big Brother comeback. I started this zine in the piss drenched silhouette of it's image. It's named Step Dad. Check out an online version at the link below. This issue has articles about rehab in Vermont, working in a porn shop in Boston and doing fed time in upstate New York. There are skate pics, too.

http://issuu.com/stepdadmag/docs/stepdad_4_winter2012?mode=window&pageNumber=1

www.stepdadmag.com
www.facebook.com/stepdadmag
Instagram @stepdadmag

Author Topic: R.I.P. Skateboarder Magazine (again)... (Read 4009 times)

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