The Skateboarder's Journal 32

Issue 32 kicks off with Gabriel Summers dropping a bomb—literally—while likening slams to childbirth. The Passport crew go off-grid in "Gents in Tents," waking up under mountains and beside campfires across New Zealand. Jake Hayes reflects on chasing the dream in "California Dreaming", skating Valhalla-style. "Darwen x Lucas" dives into a creative team-up between Jake Darwen and artist Lucas Beaufort. Then there's Beau Reid, finally stepping into the spotlight after years of buildup. Jake Darwen continues his tour coverage in "The Collector", riding with Adidas Australia. Closing the features, "Spanky in Oz" gives Kevin Long room to riff on skating, art, and bars that don't suck.

Cover Photo: Gabriel Summers, bomb drop — Photo by Jake Darwen.
Contents Photo: Pedro Day, also shot by Darwen.

Regulars bring the usual chaos: Sammy Winter goes heavy at Martin Place in Warning Shots. In Moments in Time, Brett Band finds gold in an empty Olympic pool. The Skaterat and Feaster’s Freakout deliver staples of grit and gear. The Gallery is filled with bangers, and "I Had a Dream" lays bare the brutal truth of running a skate shop—spoiler: it ain’t easy.