The Skateboarder's Journal 7

Issue Number Seven of The Skateboarder’s Journal takes readers on an adventurous and diverse journey through skate culture and exploration. Highlights include a 23-day trip to Moscow with French adventurer Romain Jorda, a revealing profile on Australia’s skateboarding standout Andrew Currie, and Steve Gourtay’s fiery photography feature. Berlin’s skate scene gets a raw look as a motley crew takes over the city, while Andrew Brophy’s powerful skating style gets center stage. The issue also explores Australian skaters sampling Japan’s unique culture and architecture, capped off with a serene Tasmanian odyssey blending fishing and skating on the island.

Regular sections bring their usual mix of energy and insight. Dustin Dollin’s rough tour experience is captured in Warning Shots, while Moments in Time takes a nostalgic look back at Doug Lake’s 1980s skating. The Skaterat reminds readers of the local wild cards we all know, and First Steps continues to provide clear beginner tips. Feaster’s Freakout highlights new gear, and Culture Vulture reviews skate-related books, CDs, and DVDs. The issue closes with a memorable Gallery of top skate photography and the epic story of a 6,500 km motorbike mission to skate a mini ramp in Stay Gold, We’re Getting Old.