The Skateboarder's Journal 29

Issue 29 opens with Jack Fardell’s chaotic experience on Thrasher’s Skate Rock tour in Kicked Out of Mississippi, capturing the raw energy and unpredictability of life on the road. Christian Low tells a cautionary tale in Christian Low, detailing how snowboarding nearly derailed his life. Five Years at the Bottom offers a gritty perspective on endurance and the value found in hanging tough through adversity. The European crew’s eye-opening journey through Detroit is chronicled in Detroit Rock Bottom City, showcasing the city’s rough edges. Corey Leso brings an unusual mix of ballerinas, mud, and dedication in Corey Leso, while Josh Pall faces the pressure of capturing New York City on just one roll of film in Take #1. On the Job with Geoff Campbell rounds out the features with insights into street skating culture, skate videos, and the occasional skate-related injury.

The cover photo features Christian Low, shot by Jake Darwen, while Dustin Dollin is on contents duty with a photo by Andrew Peters. Regular sections include Dane Burman’s backside lipslide shove-it in Warning Shots, a nostalgic look back at the 1998 Prahran Ramp Riot in Moments in Time, The Skaterat, Feaster’s Freakout, and a curated Gallery of standout skate photography. The issue closes with a nod to Mark Gonzales, revisiting his iconic cover interview from Issue 9.