Slam 179

Slam Issue 179 celebrates Shane O’Neill taking the crown as Skater of the Year, honouring his relentless style and technical mastery that’s set the bar sky-high. The energy continues poolside with a vibrant spread from Bondi Bowl-A-Rama, showcasing some of the smoothest curved skating action hitting Australia’s iconic bowls.

New Gen standout Jake Hayes brings fresh Sydney talent into focus, throwing down a feeble grind up a banana barrier on Melbourne’s tramline, signaling a promising future. The legendary Jamie Thomas checks in with reflections on his influential career, while the late Dylan Rieder gets a deep, revealing interview capturing why he’s one of the most admired skaters of his generation. The issue rounds out with a deck guide poster packed with the latest boards you haven’t seen yet, giving you a peek at what’s next in the skate world.