The Skateboarder's Journal 6

Issue Number Six of The Skateboarder’s Journal dives into a mix of compelling skate adventures and intimate profiles. The 4 Skateboards Tour chronicles five riders chasing ultimate glory together, while Shane O’Neill is spotlighted as Australia’s golden child of skateboarding. Dean Palmer and Wily Ackerman explore the curious legend of The Canoer Whore, and Scotty Standley opens up about his imaginary friend, The Brabbin. A group of French skaters pushes through their former colonial territory in Nothing to Cairo, and an extensive interview section captures candid conversations with Matt Mumford, Renton Millar, Sammy Winter, Dennis Durant, Chad Bartie, and Wedge Hancs.

The regulars bring skate culture to life with Lewis Marnell’s rebellious antics during APEC in Warning Shots and a classic frontside grind featured in Moments in Time. The Skaterat section keeps its signature look at the local characters, while Feaster’s Freakout highlights gear the crew loves. Beginner skaters can follow clear guidance in First Steps, and Culture Vulture reviews new books, CDs, and DVDs from notable names like Bronson and Cross. The issue closes strong with a stunning photo gallery and a throwback feature on the 1970s missions to skate Melbourne’s hidden underground pipes in Centre of the Earth.