411 Video Magazine


411 Video Magazine was a skateboarding video series. 411 was created in 1993 by Josh Friedberg and Steve Douglas. 411 released four issues per year, until its last issue, issue 67 was released in 2005. Prior to 411, professional skateboarders only showcased their video footage in major video releases, which were sometimes spread years apart. 411 gave skateboarding fans access to videos of professional skateboarders more frequently than ever before.
411 was originally produced on VHS tapes, and then later transitioned to DVD.

Host

The first 50 issues were hosted by Lance Mountain. Afterward, each issue was hosted by a special guest.

Common sections

Openers - The best tricks of the issue, played mostly in slow motion.
Chaos - Mix of skateboarders on any terrain
Transitions - Skateboarders only skating ramps and pools
Switchstance - Only switchstance tricks
Wheels of Fortune - Amateur video spotlight and interview
Pro Files - Professional video spotlight and interview
Grapevine - Gossip and news section
Commercial Break - Advertisements
Road Trip - Skateboarders on tour
Day in the Life - Day in the life of a pro skateboarder
Industry - Profile of a skateboard company and their team
Shop Industry - Profile of a skateboard shop and local skaters
Metrospective - Profile of a city and their local skaters