Australian Skateboarding Magazine Oct 2006

Richie Stewart lands the cover with a noseblunt in Lisbon, setting the tone for this travel-heavy issue. Inside, Matt Mumford handles a bank-to-bar back smith, and the main feature, Portugeezers, follows a crew of five Aussies, three Brits, an Irishman, and local Ricardo Fonseca through the streets of Lisbon. Over 10 days, they hit classic spots and uncover new ones, all documented in a sprawling 17-page spread.

Renton Millar sits down for an in-depth interview as he gears up for his first American contest in over two years. He talks about the challenges and reasons behind his time away from the U.S. scene. In the How To section, Jake Duncombe and Shane Cross break down some of skateboarding’s most debated tricks, helping readers learn moves that are often misunderstood or criticized.

The issue rounds out with a Christmas guide full of gift ideas for skaters looking to spoil themselves or others. Regular sections include Intro, Big Picture, reader letters in Letters, industry news in Pulse, and deeper stories in In Depth. Downtime covers music and film picks, Cultured highlights creative crossovers, and Proddy shows off the latest gear. The End Page wraps up another issue packed with travel, talent, and practical skate knowledge.