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Slap was an American skateboarding magazine associated with San Francisco's skate culture. Launched in 1992, it focused on street skating, professional and amateur riders, photography, interviews, equipment, and the wider music and counterculture surrounding skateboarding. Its editorial style emphasized informal reporting and the communities around the sport, giving the publication a distinct role in documenting skateboarding during the 1990s and 2000s before its print run ended in 2008.
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Who founded Slap skateboarding magazine?
Photographer Lance Dawes founded Slap in 1992 under High Speed Productions. The first issue appeared in April 1992 and featured Mike Carroll performing a backside 50-50.
What kind of skateboarding did Slap focus on?
Slap was known for raw street skating, underground scenes and detailed coverage of skateboard culture. Its tone was closely tied to the countercultural side of skating rather than only contest results or equipment advertising.
Was Slap connected to Thrasher magazine?
Yes. Both Slap and Thrasher were published by High Speed Productions. Slap developed its own editorial identity, with particular attention to street skating and the wider international skate community.
When did Slap stop appearing as a print magazine?
Slap was published monthly through 2008 after beginning in 1992. Its online forum continued to preserve part of the magazine's community and archive after the print run ended.
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