SLAM - Issue 246 Magazine

COVER: RAPHAEL LANGSLOW hits Auckland’s most iconic wheelchair ramp backwards to spin a cool, calm and collected Cab. SEQUENCE: BRYCE GOLDER

RAPHAEL LANGSLOW INTERVIEW
In a lively and unfiltered exchange that is more like two mates catching up than a formal interview, Braden Jordan sits down with Raphael Langslow at the iconic Lord Newry Hotel in Melbourne. With around a dozen extra questions sent in by Raph’s crew, the conversation meanders through tales of late-night antics, heartfelt philosophies, and the occasional deep dive into skate culture past and present. Full of dry humour, sharp banter, genuine insight and the photos in his feature are all class.

REAL EAST-COAST TOUR
We knew something special was brewing from the moment the Real team hit the tarmac and burned up the East Coast of Australia with Project Distribution. The team divulge all about their time on the road – Hayley Wilson reflects on her dream-come-true pro surprise, Rome Collyer earns MVP stripes the hard way, and Mason Silva talks us through the good, the gnarly, and the Golden Gaytimes on tour.

VANS MELBOURNE MANIA
The influx of pros continues with the Vans team venturing south after the Belco Bowl Jam to make mayhem in Melbourne. With a Vans vet like Omar Hassan steering a stacked lineup including Zion Wright, Elijah Berle, Pedro Delfino and Chima Ferguson, the streets got absolutely served. From heavy sessions to late-night antics and impromptu rap freestyles, the squad brought the heat to Melbourne.

DOWN HERE – INDEDPENDENT PHOTO EXPOSE
The Independent Trucks Australia team has been grinding through all types of terrain for their upcoming video, Down Here. Shot and curated by Wade McLaughlin, we showcase a photo feature that captures a slice of the action behind the lens. From crusty DIYs to heavy rails, it’s a preview of the power and personality you can expect when the full video drops.

NEW GEN – ETHAN COPELAND
The CBR ATV reveals how Canberra isn’t quite what it’s cracked up to be, discusses his role on the Camp Woodward TV show, car sponsorship, the Olympics and his Slam cover.