Australian Skateboarding Magazine Jul.Aug 2004

Danny Way headlines the issue with another mind-blowing performance, this time taking on the mega-rail and pushing skateboarding to new heights, nearly a year after The DC Video raised the bar. The Billabong skate team embarks on a wild 22-day journey down Australia’s east coast with Channel [V], with Renton Millar sharing the highs and lows of life on the road during the Detour tour. Perth gets the spotlight as one of Australia’s most underrated skate hubs, offering readers a beginner’s guide to its thriving scene.

Tom "VB Man" Flaherty breaks down the process of building your own backyard funbox, sharing his expertise from years of skatepark design. Andrew Currie, a true lifer in the Australian scene, reflects on his long career as a photographer, magazine editor, and team manager. Rounding out the features is a full spread on skate hoodies, showing off the latest fleece styles for 2004.

The regular sections deliver the usual mix of skate news, randomness, and advice. Yarraville, Victoria gets covered in Facility, and there’s a deep dive on wallrides in Medium, alongside trick tips like the switch frontside 180 ollie in Sussin’. Identity highlights the creative sides of Steven Carter and Luke Croker, while View Master and Downtime cover the latest visual and audio picks. Lettuce opens the floor to reader mail, and Gappo wraps things up with a chaotic story featuring Sean Duffel.