Australian Skateboarding Magazine Jul.Aug 2001

This issue highlights the mix of global skateboarding culture and local Australian grit. It opens with Intro, measuring the skate world's stress levels, followed by Lettuce, where readers send in some particularly strange letters this month. Agenda covers the latest skate news and product drops.

The Ranked section reports on the results of the Globe Newcastle Skate Slam, showcasing top local talent. Kewday documents Jason Dill’s first trip to Australia, skating alongside heavy hitters like Kerry Getz, Matt Mumford, Fred Gall, Justin Strubing, Anthony West, and Fahey. In Debased, Jim Fowlie shares his story of skating from Canada to Canberra, while Replica showcases the finest skate photography of the issue.

Chris Wood, one of New Zealand's standout skaters, gets profiled in The Hood, and Lakai co-founder Rick Howard reflects on his recent tour of Australia with the Lakai crew. Gersh + Mackie features Gershon Mosley catching a quick session with Aussie legend Mick Mackie on his return home.

Regular sections continue the flow, with Facility covering Browns Plains Skate Park and ID spotlighting Tom Rees. The Ranked competition coverage continues as the Gallas Street Jam moves from Melbourne to Sydney. Jason Burrows breaks down k-grinds to fakie in Sussin', and Dr Jay delivers his usual ramblings. Finally, Downtime closes out the mag with leisure picks for when you're off the board.

Throughout, Juice Clothing keeps a strong presence, with team riders like Jeff Williams, Michael Davidson, Morgan Campbell, Aaron Jenkin, Taize Hua, Tristan Walker, Raoul Will, and Monica Stojak repping the brand across Australia.