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I believe this Thrasher cover dates back to February of 1988, which would make it almost 22 years old to the day. Something about that span of time seems remarkable. Perhaps it’s because Thrasher is still as relevant as it was two decades ago, despite all the changes skateboarding has undergone in that same amount of time. Its Skater of the Year honor is still the most highly coveted and revered of all the various awards handed out by skateboarding magazines. And even though it’s not my favorite skate publication anymore, Thrasher is far more integral to the culture of skateboarding than any of the others.

Which is probably why it’s still just as relevant as it was when its first issue hit news stands in 1981. As long as skating is still around, Thrasher will be as well, in some form or another… even if it’s just a crusty old dude at the park with a yellowing “Skate and Destroy” t-shirt on. In fact, that alone would be a perfect legacy.

Another? This video part. Dan Drehobl in Go For Broke, the stuff of legends.