Issue Number Five of The Skateboarder’s Journal is packed with unique features and insightful profiles. Tristan Stil gets hands-on with a rare giant Polaroid camera in Polaroidus Rex, while Nathan Jackson shares his experiences switching up skating with snorkeling. The Tour de Fallen brings Jamie Thomas and crew face-to-face with Dane Burman, and Nick Boserio opens up in an exclusive interview with Davey Cotsios. The issue also dives deep into Australian skate history with the fourth installment of The History of Australia: Skateboardini, focusing on the 1990s. Cliché’s crew enjoys a taste of Aussie culture in Cliché and Pies, adding a lighthearted touch.

Regular columns maintain their high energy, with Wignall’s intense helicopter stunts featured in Warning Shots, and a mix of classic tricks and stories in Moments in Time. Readers get chances to score gear in Giveaways, and The Skaterat delivers its usual dose of local characters. Beginner skaters are guided through essential skills in First Steps, while Feaster’s Freakout highlights the latest products the crew is excited about. Culture Vulture reviews books, CDs, and DVDs spanning diverse tastes. Stunning photography fills the Gallery, and the issue closes with a provocative piece questioning the future of skateboarding in Bondi in Ruins?