Lowcard Magazine (#74)
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Lowcard Magazine (#74) delivers another unapologetically raw cover, this time featuring Mitch Haight in full send mode. The image captures him mid-trick on a weathered wooden beam set against a stark desert backdrop—dry earth, scrub brush, and a concrete drainage channel stretching off into the distance under a wide blue sky. The composition feels rugged and unfiltered, exactly what you expect from Lowcard.
Mitch Haight is locked into the moment, balancing with one arm raised as he drives his board across the beam. He’s wearing a white tee and dark pants, classic and functional, letting the skating speak for itself. In the foreground, a cracked mannequin head and a black Lowcard-branded jacket lay on the gravel, adding an almost chaotic, make-it-or-break-it energy to the scene. It’s gritty without being staged—more like something stumbled upon during a mission than a controlled shoot.
The bold LOWCARD masthead stretches across the top in clean white lettering, contrasting sharply against the open sky. The issue number #74 sits in the lower corner, minimal but direct. Everything about the layout keeps the focus on the action and environment—no clutter, no overproduction.
Mitch Haight, originally from Reno, Nevada, carries a reputation for skating at 100% no matter the day. Known as one of Reno’s finest and a featured rider for Techne Skateboards, he’s widely respected for his “raw” approach—charging at spots with a hybrid, go-big mentality whether or not a camera crew is present. His ties to Reno and frequent sessions in Las Vegas with Classic Skateshop reinforce that desert grit reflected in this cover image.
That kind of commitment resonates here in the San Gabriel Valley, where sessions in dry riverbeds, industrial cuts, and overlooked terrain around Pasadena or beyond demand the same level of self-motivation. Issue #74 feels like a reminder that skateboarding at its core is about showing up and going for it—no hype required.
Stix SGV has proudly served the San Gabriel Valley skateboarding community since the late ‘90s. With three locations across Los Angeles County, we’ve been deeply rooted in the local scene. Our Monrovia shop has been a staple since 1997, followed by our Claremont location in 2014, and our South Pasadena shop opening its doors in 2022. Our mission has always been simple: to uphold skateboarding culture and stay true to our community.