Although I have not engaged in/read the magazine, I still rate it 5 stars. . .on behalf of the individual (a student) that is both heavy into skateboarding and Thrasher magazine. Two years ago, he asked me if I would get him a particular issue of the magazine for Christmas, of which I obliged. Now, two years later, he has asked again for another issue. He told me which issue he wanted, but around a week or two later when I proceeded to order it, I couldn't remember which month's issue he wanted, so I purchased both the November and December issues (lol). As of this writing, school has not commenced from the Holiday break, due to snow, but when we do return, I know he will be VERY happy - and surprised - at having received the two issues.