Slam Skateboarding Magazine #242
COVER: The handrail of this 100-year-old stair set alongside St Paul’s Cathedral in Melbourne has sat idle from skateboarders for the past century until ROME COLLYER gave it a grind. Frontside 50-50 pop out before the abrupt post at the end. PHOTO: BRYCE GOLDER
ROME COLLYER – FEATURE INTERVIEW
At just 18, Rome has travelled to more places over the past two years than most people will in a lifetime. A healthy combination of the global comp circuit and making the most of the time in between on the streets has exhausted his crammed calendar. When he is in the streets, he throws down heavy at every spot!
JOSH WILSON IN MELBOURNE
The 30-year-old Quasi pro discusses comparisons between Melbourne and New York, the new tatt he copped in Aus, and he certifies the true hometown hero of Jersey.
ADAM KNOWLES INTERVIEW
The 22-year-old Phillip Island local clocks up ks every week to hit the Melbourne streets.
HEAT-STOKE IN PERTH – INDEPENDENT TRUCKS TOUR
A week in Western Australia for Independent was an all-time climate calamity for a skate tour. Despite facing temperatures as high as 47 degrees, Kieran Woolley, Jedd McKenzie, and Ethan Copeland’s unwavering determination and resilience shone through.
NEW GEN – BEN FIELD
Ben from Bensville on living skint, dirtboarding, fingerboarding and actual skateboarding.
