Slam 108

This issue dives into the evolution of one of Australia’s most iconic skate locations: Bondi. Chad Ford breaks down the design of the new Bondi Skatepark, reflecting on how its modern concrete curves replaced the legendary wooden ramps of the past.

From there, we head to Melbourne with Richie Stewart, a Brisbane transplant and notorious heartbreaker. Between sessions and swiping on AdultMatchMaker.com, Richie gives a glimpse into his wild romantic life, revealing there’s more to this skate stud than meets the eye.

The Killself crew—Jai Smith, Reese Grogan, Kurt Nisbett, Pedro Day, Chima Ferguson, Brett Chan, Ben Barretto, Scott Standley, and Shane Cross—take their chaotic energy on the road for the Killself Tour, premiering their new skate video while leaving mayhem in their wake. Brett Chan sums it up perfectly: a detention-class field trip gone totally off the rails.

Queensland mainstay Trent Bonham opens up about his long career and his latest venture: Comic Skateboards. Known for his humor on and off the board, Bonham’s bringing a fresh attitude to the industry with a serious work ethic behind the laughs.

Rounding out the features is New Gen spotlight Johno “Spongee” Wilson, a 15-year-old Melbourne ripper who's already overcome some tough times but keeps progressing with style.

Extras this issue include a fold-out Element poster of George Newsholme frontside feeble grinding a Tasmanian rail, and the first Slam T-shirt release in over four years—limited edition and built for bragging rights.