The Skateboarder's Journal 26

Issue 26 features The Benihana Is Back!, where Jackson Pilz reinvents a legendary trick with his own twist. Jake Duncombe celebrates with A Champagne Sort of Day, popping bottles and landing tricks around Sydney. After six long years, the interview with Dennis Durrant finally lands, offering insight and stories. Where Do We Go From Here Captain? follows Tommy Fynn, Bugs Fardell, and Kieran Reilly on a skate journey through Asia. Shane Azar’s chaotic life gets spotlighted as he battles a stubborn knee in Shane Azar’s Hectic Life. The crew then takes an impromptu trip From Coast to Country through south-eastern Queensland. Wrapping up the features is Max Schubert in the USA, tracking the skate scenes across San Diego, San Francisco, and Portland.

Dean Palmer dominates Warning Shots with a mind-bending combo, while Moments in Time honors Wade Burkit’s Martin Place legacy with a tribute from Marty Barley. As always, The Skaterat reminds us every town has one, and Feaster’s Freakout delivers a fresh collection of gear both soft and hard. The stunning Gallery showcases the best photography, and Sandy closes the issue with a powerful story of devastation and resilience in New Jerse