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Slap Magazine: Thomas Campbell Portfolio

Slap Magazine has a rad Thomas Campbell portfolio article with audio interview, images and video leading up to his recent solo show in Europe. Listen to the interview for an inspiring discussion on the creative influence of skateboarding.

Slap Mag: Scott Bourne Commentary

NC legend and amazing writer Scott Bourne recently gave Slap Magazine a commentary on his sick part from Strongest of the Strange.

Slap Magazine: Chris Roberts

Slap Magazine gets tech with 5 manuals and 5 minutes with Chris Roberts.

Adidas Skateboarding X Slap Magazine Campus Vulc Mid

Now in stock, the long awaited Adidas Skateboarding X Slap Magazine Campus Vulc Mid. How do you improve a classic shoe like the Campus Vulc? Ask the Slap Pals, of course!

This shoe was created from the ground up by the readers of Slap Magazine through comments and polls via the slap web site and message boards.

A black suede mid top with vulcanized sole and just enough Slap Magazine custom labeling to make these the perfect skate shoes. Featuring Geofit collar lining for ankle support, Shock absorbing PU sockliner and specially developed suede upper material for superior abrasion resistance.

These and other great styles from Adidas available now in store and also now available for purchase in our online shop.

Slap Magazine: In Depth Chet Childress Part 1

Slap Magazine has Part 1 of an In Depth feature with OG NC ripper Chet Childress.

Slap Magazine: Brian Gaberman Portfolio

Brian Gaberman is one of the best all time skate photographers ever. Slap magazine has a inspirational portfolio and audio interview with the man behind the lens. Photo nerds rejoice.

Slap: Gonz audio interview from 2002

Slap Magazine has raw and uncut audio of Mark Gonzales from an interview he did back in 2002 for their ten year anniversary issue. Listen to Gonz wax poetic on skateboarding, art, fame, etc.

Nike SB in Mexico

Slap Magazine posted up a nice article of a Nike SB trip to Mexico with Grant Taylor, Justin Brock, Theotis Beasley, Stefan Janoski, Daryl Angel and David Clark. Photos by Joe Brook complete with video and audio captions.

1997 Slap Magazine with Brian Tucker article

We’re shuffling through archives again to share another piece of Charlotte skate history. This time it’s a Slap Magazine article from June of 1997 featuring a profile on photographer Brian Tucker. The insightful 2 page commentary included photos of Sheep owner Josh Frazier, locals Mark Brooks, Ben Smith, Kip Clark, and a few additional NC shredders. See the TWS 1999: North Carolina article for more information on Brian’s contributions and photos.

Skating just feels so right. Under a skateboarder there is a lot of freedom, a lot of power and a lot of creativity. Skateboarding is an energy. I like it for that. “

First issues of Slap Magazine

Slap Magazine is digitizing some of their first issues. Check out the links to…

Issue #1 here and…

Issue #2 here.

Best $1.50 spent in 1992.