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Thrasher is an American skateboarding magazine founded in San Francisco in 1981 by Fausto Vitello and Eric Swenson and published by High Speed Productions. It covers professional and amateur skateboarding through photography, interviews, trick tips, and travel features, and has been instrumental in documenting the sport's culture since its founding. The brand has expanded beyond the magazine into apparel and video content, and the publication remains based in San Francisco.
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Who founded Thrasher magazine?
Fausto Vitello and Eric Swenson founded Thrasher in San Francisco in 1981. High Speed Productions publishes the magazine.
What does Thrasher magazine cover?
Thrasher covers professional and amateur skateboarding through photography, interviews, trick advice, travel features, and contest reporting. It is closely tied to skate culture rather than only to competitive results.
Where was Thrasher founded?
Thrasher was founded in San Francisco, a city with an important place in American skateboarding history. The magazine has remained associated with the city's skate scene since 1981.
Is Thrasher a skateboarding brand or only a magazine?
It began as a skateboarding magazine, but the Thrasher name also appears on clothing, accessories, and other licensed products. Its core publication remains the magazine founded by Vitello and Swenson.
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