Australian Skateboarding Magazine Mar.Apr 2000

This issue of Australian Skateboarding Magazine highlights both local and international action, starting with Kris Markovich on the cover, launching a huge ollie off the back of a flat bank at St Ives, Sydney. Inside, Anton Jeandet locks in a k-grind in Melbourne, setting the tone for the issue’s mix of Aussie talent and global influence.

The Adio Down Under Tour brings Tony Hawk and crew to Australia, captured exclusively for ASM. Brisbane plays host to the Xtreme Games, showcasing big tricks and wild behavior. The mag profiles Melbourne’s Dominic Keckich, a vert and street veteran, and catches up with Elissa Steamer while she's on tour in Australia. A feature on skateboarding styles breaks down the different schools of skating, asking what kind of skater you are.

In the Fundamentals sections, readers learn how to drop in, rock to fakie, build a mini ramp, and even get a skatepark built in their local area. Spot Checks hit Waterloo and Menai, two key Sydney skate locations. Deck Reviews put a stack of boards to the test, helping readers find the right ride.

Regulars include Letters from readers, Disaster covering the scene’s mishaps, Identity profiles of Chris Wood and Dan Kearney, and the always anticipated Gap of the Month. The issue wraps with Leisure, offering downtime recommendations, and an editorial that once again questions the meaning behind skating, landing somewhere between heartfelt expression and self-aware nonsense.