Slam Skateboarding Issue 245 is a high-energy celebration of skating, talent, and culture. The cover features Brad Saunders popping into a frontside crook, perfectly capturing the technical skill and daring Slam is known for. The issue kicks off with an Introduction and Mind Power with Ook, before diving into reflections on skating history with “Looking Back at The Ultimate Flex Machine (1973)” and Indigo Willing’s take on skateboarding, research, and social transformation.
Highlights include Stephen Hill on inverts since 1979, and the annual Slam awards: Rome Collyer takes Skater of the Year, Reef Condon earns New Gen of the Year, Gabriel Summers is Video Part of the Year, and Brett Margaritis is inducted into the Hall of Fame. The issue also uncovers the next wave with features on Tai Wepa, Dylan Donnini, Ben Lawrie, Lenard Tejada, Noah Nayef, and Rome Collyer, alongside a spotlight on Dylan Donnini as part of New Gen.
Visual highlights include the Vans Poster of Rome Collyer and a Double Focus on brothers Leo and Paddy McCaughley. Shindigs brings a surprise twist with the SOTY Surprise, and the issue closes on a high note with the Finale featuring Chase Collins. Packed with tricks, history, and future talent, Slam 245 is a full-throttle snapshot of the skate world in motion.
