Thrasher

If you’ve ever picked up a board, chances are you’ve picked up a copy of Thrasher Magazine. Founded in 1981 by skate lifers Fausto Vitello and Eric Swenson – the same duo behind Independent Trucks – Thrasher didn’t just document skateboarding, it defined it. Thrasher started as an underground response to mainstream skate culture and was proudly the first magazine to be edited and written by skateboards.

Fast forward to now, and Thrasher has built a skate media empire and is known as the “The Bible” in skating – the final word on skateboarding.

Thrasher Output

These days the Thrasher flame logo is everywhere. From Griptape and celeb hoodies to tattoos and graffiti, Thrasher has transcended its pages to become a full-blown icon. The mag still drops monthly which you can grab at NOTE – but these days they’re also smashing it online, filming legendary segments like Cold Call, My War, and Skateline, and keeping their Youtube, Instagram and other channels topped up with hours of skating.

Oh, and let’s not forget Skater of the Year – the gnarliest honour in the game. Since 1990, SOTY’s gone to the skaters who push boundaries and embody the mag’s “Skate and Destroy” motto. From legends like Geoff Rowley and Daewon Song to more recent winners like Tyshawn Jones and Jamie Foy, SOTY is basically skateboarding’s version of a knighthood and its hotly debated among the Workers and Lurkers every year.

Thrasher Magazine Clothing

At NOTE, we stock all sorts of Thrasher clobber. We’re talking those classic Thrasher hoodies. Summer-primed Thrasher T-shirts with the legendary flame logo. Heavyweight crewnecks, low-key Thrasher logo caps, and enough Thrasher stickers to mummify any set up.

We also make sure to stock all of their collaborations we can get our hands (such as Toy Machine X Thrasher, Thrasher X HUF, Thrasher X Baker etc) and any artist series that the mag puts together. Thrasher has worked with Gonz, Neckface, Spanky and many others over the year to design unique collections and new takes on the brand.

Thrasher at NOTE Skate Shop

We’re proud to be one of the UK Stockists of Thrasher and will continue for years to come. The Mag has been about skating your guts out, filming your mates, and celebrating the scene in all its busted-knee glory and we’ve backed this approach since day one.

Shop Thrasher Magazine at NOTE Skate Shop