Kingpin Mar 2004 crime and absurdity into something that

and absurdity into something that feels both throwaway and strangely sharp

making it a deep dive into the culture’s past and present

architectural plans

captured mid-frontside ollie by photographer Bryce Kanights a fitting image for a skater whose influence continues to resonate within the skate community

always turning the tables in teasingly slow

Kingpin Mar 2004 crime and absurdity into something thatThe March 2004 Kingpin dives deep into Europes skate scene with its trademark sarcasm and grit. It features Colour and the Kids, spotlighting emerging crews; Shine On, celebrating creative skaters; and Living for the City: Dublin, a slice of life look at Irish skating. Hessenmobs wild East Germany trip adds adventure, while Sem Rubio explores Italys raw street spots. The issue introduces Czech skater Petr Horvat and profiles Hugo Liard, the Parisian