Behind Nick Boserio's fast and loose style of skateboarding, there is a distinct method to the madness. I asked Brass about his quirks and kinks when it comes to setting up a board, and the research and development that went into his new pro wheel. This one's for the wheel fanatics and anyone with an interest in what's under the hood. Walk me through your current set-up specs, and why it feels like the right ride for you right now. OK, I'll try and be as detailed as possible! I ride an 8.5”, short wheelbase, Polar Skate Co. board. About a year ago, we started making boards with a short wheelbase, so I could go up to 8.5” and keep the same length board as the 8.25”, which I had…

There's a reason why Australia was so loved by the Hell Ride Crew, or why Andrew Currie's Hoon Runs had such a cult following in the mid2000s; this sunburnt country has a lot of old, forgotten concrete just waiting to be resuscitated by new blood. Sure, there's the 50-year-old Albany Snake Run in Western Australia, the second-oldest skatepark in the world, or West Hobart Bowl with its harsh serpentine walls, not to mention the monstrous proving ground that is Pizzey Bowl. But what about all the other facilities that were built by local councils in the ’80s and ’90s that are plonked around our outer suburbs, often despised by young locals wishing for Street League-esque courses, or cherished by nostalgic rippers who know every crack and ripple in the well-worn surfaces?…

Everyone in Australia knows who Arisa Trew is, right? I mean, I hope they do. Even outside of skateboarding, winning a gold medal at the Olympics cements your name in popular culture. And what about Chloe Covell? Aside from her own Olympic efforts, she's won multiple gold medals in the X Games and Street League. Surely her name is synonymous with skateboarding to the average punter with a slight interest in action sports and a television. Historically, Australia has always had great women skateboarders, but they haven't always gotten the coverage they deserved. Twenty years ago, when the likelihood of Poppy Starr Olsen or Hayley Wilson having pro models on American companies was still minimal, the likes of Monica Shaw, Esther Godoy, Sally Clark and Hilary Pearce were holding it…

Summer is here, and with that in Australia comes the end of one year and the beginning of another. It's a perfect time to reflect on the year you've had, the choices you've made and what you're bringing with you into 2026. Every year brings new opportunities, and reflection can help you gain insight and perspective into your life and learn to do things differently. Mindset, Intention and Learning In life, we learn to develop ways of responding to different emotions and situations through how we feel, think, and act. This is similar to skating, where you might have seen someone do a trick in a video or during a session, which inspired you to learn it and do it yourself. Next, you set your intention and start experimenting. Since…

IN A SKATEBOARDING WORLD NOW FLOODED WITH CLICKBAIT GIMMICKS, POINTLESS VLOGS, AND THE CONSTANT CHASE FOR THE QUICKEST, CHEAPEST WAY TO MAKE A NAME, IT'S REFRESHING TO KNOW THAT AUTHENTIC SKATEBOARDERS LIKE BEN HENNESSY STILL EXIST. Ben is driven purely by self-satisfaction, skating to settle the restlessness running through his veins on a personal quest. There aren't many left who still take their time collecting photos and footage with their closest friends - no leaks, no spoilers, just the pure process. Adding to that, he's doing it at some of the gnarliest spots, which most people have driven past for years without a second glance. Fuelled by home turf pride and inspired by the heavyweights who've left their mark on the same streets of Sydney, Ben embodies the underdog spirit…

NO AUSTRALIAN SKATE SPOT HAS BEEN HOTTER IN RECENT MONTHS THAN HENRY DEANE PLAZA AT SYDNEY'S CENTRAL TRAIN STATION. Dormant for the best part of two decades, the plaza has lit up out of nowhere in the past few months, becoming a rare melting pot for the Sydney scene. It's drawing crews from all ends of the city to its assortment of ledges, perfect flatground, and creative tile-popping opportunities, all open for business – thanks to a sudden absence of the area's traditionally ironclad security. For all its great spots, Sydney has rarely had the kind of all-day, any-day plaza you might find in other cities, especially after Chifley Plaza was torn down a couple of years back (and even Chifley was only skateable on weekends). But this is very…

AFTER MORE THAN A DECADE-LONG HIATUS, OUR HIGH FIVES INTERVIEW FORMAT IS BACK IN THE MAG - AND WHO BETTER TO SLAP A HIGH FIVE WITH THAN SHAUN PAUL? WE GET THE SCOOP ON SHAUN'S FAVOURITE SPOTS, FOODS, BOOKS, AND THE HABITS THAT DRIVE HIM - AND HIS TEAMMATES - NUTS ON TOUR. THIS IS SHAUN PAUL, UNFILTERED, HUMBLE, AND HUNGRY TO GET DAILY CLIPS IN THE STREETS. Favourite Australian Skaters Quayde Baker. Jason Rainbird. Bryce Golder. Raph Langslow. Simon Zuzic. Five Underrated Australian Skaters Reef Condon. Benfy [Ben Field]. Tynan Williams. Rowan White. Noah Bardas. Favourite Pros Will Marshall. Tom Snape. John Shanahan. Bobby Worrest. Heitor Da Silva. Life Heroes Tully West. Dan @skateboardstrength. Frank Mare. John Shanahan. Mum. Favourite Skate Videos Quayde Baker – Figure Eight. Folklore –…

IT'S BEEN A MINUTE SINCE VOLCOM DROPPED A FULL-LENGTH SKATE FILM. The last one was Let's Live back in 2007, a heavy piece of Aussie skate history that feels like it carried the spirit of an entire generation. Now, almost two decades later, we're back with Microwave, a new film built on the same foundation of raw energy and creativity, but flipped for today's world. This one's an eclectic mix of our current roster, featuring Simon Bannerot, Rob Pace, Rome Col Iyer, Liv Lovelace, Theo Clarke, Jay Runciman, Omar Hassan, Milton Martinez, Elijah Akerley, Jesse Noonan, Ethan Copeland and Kai Shimakage. Filmed across the globe, grounded in Australia, and stitched together by George Kousoulis behind the lens, Microwave is about stepping out of the noise, out of the screens and…

AGE: 18 LIVES: Newcastle SPONSORS: Galeria Skateboards and New Traditions Skate Shop “I was one of Sam's high school teachers once, and I think he is better at skateboarding than being a student.” – Shannon Farrugia “Sam is the perfect example of a skate machine. I can't recall another young, up-and-coming Newcastle skater in recent memory who won't miss a session at the park, or who is trying to learn a new trick every time they skate. Little fucker is always progressing and is always trying to push himself. It's been great to see him venture out into the streets recently and tap into finding and skating new spots around here. It'll be exciting to see how far he takes it.”…