The Skateboarder's Journal 27

Issue 27 kicks off with Still Coping, a deep dive into Australian skateboards and memorabilia that charts the culture’s roots. Nik Stipanovic may be too young to legally drink but definitely old enough to shred hard in his feature. Last Breath in the West follows Cap’in O’Mealy rallying the troops for a brutal, baking trip across Perth. Bugs Fardell gets candid about his skate life, from cracking whips to shooting sharts, in an honest interview. Sydney’s hottest day ever is survived by Moey and his crew in Head-On with a Heatwave, and Alex Lawton’s feature delivers such good content they trashed an entire article to bring it to you. Wrapping up the features are The Men from the North, chronicling the exploits of Pontus Aly and friends in Sweden.

The cover photo is by Mike O’Meally, while Dane Burman appears in the contents shot by Jason Morey. Regulars include Jack O’Grady’s flying oyster-bed jump in Warning Shots, Jake Darven sneaking a class for the perfect Moments in Time shot of Tommy Flynn, plus the usual Skaterat, Feaster’s Freakout gear picks, and a killer Gallery. The issue closes with a heartfelt piece, Thanks for the Mammaries, reflecting on skateboarding’s tough love.