RIP IN PEACE: Jaya Bonderov
6/27/2012
Skating, Hawaii, and California have lost a favorite son with the passing of our friend, Jaya Bonderov. He went from Photo-G to the front of the mag, and then continued to give back to 'boarding from behind the lens. "Jaya means victory of the spirit." Never forget.
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4/24/2026
RIP IN PEACE: Ken Akira Takeda
Ken Takeda was one of San Francisco's first street skaters and an inspiration to many over The City's history. Bryce Kanights gives a powerful remembrance of our friend. -
1/08/2026
RIP IN PEACE: ALEC CHAMBERS
A wildly talented skater and all-around creative force, Alec Chambers represented the best of us. Get a sense of his impact with these beautiful photos and powerful remembrances from the home he loved, Wilmington, North Carolina. -
1/02/2026
RIP in Peace: Chris Gobber
A pillar of the Southwest scene, Chris Gobber left behind the legacy of a life dedicated to skating. From his famous ramp sessions his sacred collection of Gullwings, friend and fellow DIY dude Clayton Graul gives a touching sendoff. -
11/06/2025
RIP in Peace: Kevin Wilkins
From Nebraska to the heart of the skate world, Kevin Wilkins set the example of what a life dedicated to skating should look like. Atiba pens a touching remembrance of his longtime friend and coworker. -
7/04/2025
Meet Your Heroes: Jon Miner
Jon Miner's crafted era-defining videos for years, but beyond the lens he's one of the realest skate rats out. From early days with Adrenalin to struggles with surgery and addiction, then finally a return to the ramp, his story is essential reading for any skate fan. As seen in our June '25 mag.