Thrasher Magazine (April 2026)
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The Thrasher Magazine (April 2026) issue wastes no time making a statement. Front and center, Arizona powerhouse Dashawn Jordan locks into a flawless 5-0 grind down a massive 30-stair handrail, suspended high above a long, steep staircase that seems to stretch forever. The symmetry of the rail slicing down the center, framed by manicured greenery and purple flowers on both sides, makes the moment feel even heavier. It’s precision meeting consequence—exactly what you want from a first cover.
The bold, sky-blue Thrasher masthead arches across the top of the image, commanding attention without distracting from the feat. The photo composition is crisp and sunlit, the kind of Southern California setting that feels familiar to anyone who’s spent time chasing rails from Azusa to Alhambra. You can almost hear the wheels lock in and feel that tense silence before the roll-away.
Inside, the April ’26 issue stacks up serious numbers. Dashawn doesn’t just claim the cover—he loads the pages with more heavy hits in a full interview with Atiba Jefferson, breaking down the mindset behind moves like this. John Dilo contributes a sharp 5 Greats feature, while Frankie Heck and crew unload a deep dive into Dallas-Fort Worth’s skate terrain. The mag also floats overseas with Barney’s barge session cruising down the Thames, and the New Balance crew criss-crosses the U.S. like modern explorers chasing spots from coast to coast. On the interview front, Jake Braun and Aussie ripper Kieran Woolley step up to the mic.
Whether you’re flipping pages at the counter in Monrovia, stacking clips before dark in Claremont, or catching a breather after a curb session in South Pasadena, this issue carries the global pulse of skateboarding straight into the local mix.
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.