The Skateboarder's Journal 28

Issue 28 features Blitzkrieg at Bluestone, a poignant look at Nello and the unfortunate demise of a once-thriving community skate project. Sammy Winter reflects on the fall of Gravis and his relentless grind in Bon Voyage. Max Couling shares tales from 411, skate legends like Tom Penny and Ronnie Mariano, with some camo pants and questionable spelling in Max Couling. Gone Troppo follows a crew heading north for a sun-soaked adventure, while Yuta Tanaka explores his unique style and "Tanakalepsy" across bikes and dance floors. Adidas takes to the road through Hong Kong, Foshan, and Guangzhou in Trails of Three, and Jackson Pilz closes the features with stories of Rancho Relaxo, dogs, and chooks.

The cover shot is a kickflip by Jackson Pilz, captured by Andrew Mapstone, with the contents photo by Andrew Peters. Regulars include Jack Kirk’s chilled vibes in Warning Shots, Vincent Awarez pulling an ollie in tough conditions for Moments in Time, the ever-relatable Skaterat, a curated Feaster’s Freakout of cool gear, and a top-tier Gallery of photography. Issue 28 wraps with Meet the Neratkos, a candid chat about skateboarding, porn, and children’s literature.