The Skateboarder's Journal 17

This issue kicks off with It’s Business, It’s Business Time — no details needed, just know it’s all skate, no suits. Juan Onekawa takes center stage next with a raw and personal feature, followed by a gritty visual tour through the streets of San Francisco. Dom Kekich gets a redux treatment, revisiting his past with a fresh perspective, and Jack Crook steps up with a feature that balances technicality and style. 80% Aussie Proof wraps the main features — a chaotic, bottle-tipping crew mission through Corio, soaked in sun and cheap beer.

Regulars hit the mark as always: Warning Shots delivers a solid dose of fast action, Moments in Time and Feaster’s Freakout bring the usual nostalgia and product mayhem, while Culture Vulture offers its usual oddball take on media picks. Gallery highlights crisp photography with a strong Aussie core, and Crack Cures closes the issue with a characteristically sideways look at whatever might pass for wisdom in skateboarding. Visually led by Young Vo and backed by heavy local hitters, this one’s lean, loud, and loaded with grit.