Slam 31

Slam Skateboarding Australia Issue #31 (October to November 1995) spotlights a pivotal moment in Australian skateboarding, blending major local personalities, event coverage and striking photography into one of the magazine's strongest mid-'90s issues. With Wade Burkitt on the cover, the issue captures a scene rapidly gaining confidence while remaining rooted in its distinctly Australian identity.

The feature interview with Wade Burkitt offers a rare look at one of Sydney's most talented and enigmatic skaters, while "The Slam '95 Picture Book" showcases standout photography from across Australia featuring many of the country's top riders, including Stewart, Powell, Kovac, Millar, Tierney, Barrie, Tapia, Brabanec, Kaehne, Ketch, Boglio and Bondy. Elsewhere, the issue covers the SDS competition, the East Coast Funk Festival, regular Hotspot news, the Moments opener, and introduces "Are You Being Served?", a new board maintenance column by Chad Ford. Rich in photography and packed with period style, Issue #31 is an excellent snapshot of Australian skateboarding during one of its most influential years.