Slam Skateboarding Issue 247 drops in heavy with a mix of Aussie grit, global flavor, and pure street energy. The cover shot of Jake Hayes says it all—launching a back smith off flat onto a Hollywood dumpster that’s way above waist height. Inside, Aaron Brown kicks things off with “Bin Kickers and Splinters,” a rad look back at 80s mini-vert culture and the DIY spirit that still fuels the scene.
Nixen Osborne steps up twice—first with a full interview digging into creativity, skating, and headspace, then again in a Focus feature alongside his Independent Trucks hookup. Folarin’s “Search of The Creator” blends art, exploration, and the raw pulse of street skating, while NB# Australia in Malaysia captures the crew taking their lines global.
The New Gen spotlight shines on Liv Lovelace, proving the next wave is already charging hard, and Eden Stewart gets the Focus treatment with clean style and fearless lines. Wrapping things up, Shindigs covers the Girl Splinter premiere, and Tunnel Vision closes the mag on that classic Slam note—raw, fast, and full of heart.
It’s a tight issue packed with style, stories, and serious pop—Slam 008 captures the energy of Australian skateboarding in motion, where every trick feels like a statement.
