Australian Skateboarding Magazine Jan.Feb 2002

This issue of Australian Skateboarding Magazine blends international exploration with local grit. It opens with Intro: Culture Swap, setting the tone for a mix of global and homegrown skate perspectives. Agenda keeps readers up to speed on what’s happening across the Australian skate scene, while Tight or Friction kicks off the first part of a photo feature capturing high-energy moments on the board.

A standout feature, The Tokyo Experiment, dives into skating in Japan, exploring how travel and culture intersect with skateboarding and personal wellness. The issue returns to raw skate photography in Flight or Friction Part Two, continuing the visual ride.

Dr. Jay contributes to the lifestyle angle with Edible Advice, offering nutrition tips to keep skaters fueled. Trick tips land in Step One, where Ben Gauci breaks down how to master frontside noillies. Gappo wraps things up with Matt’s Day, a glimpse into the ups and downs of everyday skate life.

Elsewhere, readers get glimpses of more Asian skate adventures hinted at in the Tokyo feature, including Melbourne's Jude Hemley channeling his inner WWE star by dropping in off the top turnbuckle onto an unsuspecting city bank. The issue blends snapshots of wild creativity, technical skating, and a worldwide perspective on life through skateboarding.