COVER: SEAN RYAN takes a classic trick to this futuristic tower at Sydney University. Riding high frontside, STR ollies out at the peak of the wallride, gaps over the stairs, and past the blind bumps. Blending the past, present and future for the cover of Slam Issue 250. PHOTO: SAM COADY.

KIERAN WOOLLEY – 250 QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS
An unfiltered mix of chaos with genuine stoke for skating, travelling, mates, nature and having a good time. One minute he’s talking about learning life lessons through a broken elbow, the next he’s recounting being put in cuffs in China by a security guard trying to beat him with a baton, or explaining why Burnside, Bombo Barriers and beers with the lads remain some of life’s greatest pleasures for the 22-year-old ATV.

AEROSOL SKATEBOARDS’ ARRIVAL
“Why don’t we start a company?” The six words we’ve all either said or heard our friends say before the thought of the treacherous journey of starting a board company sets in, and puts the idea straight back to bed. Yet, when the question arose between Cameron Sparkes, Sean Ryan and Riwaz Kazi over dinner one night, it was a no-brainer that they made it a reality. We get the scoop on the long-awaited launch of Australia’s newest skateboard company, Aerosol.

BRAD SAUNDERS – HIGH FIVES
From getting arrested in SF, to cat-piss-covered suitcases in LA, to dreaming of one day owning an AMG and earning a pro board, Brad’s High Fives paint the picture of a young man completely immersed in skateboarding and following his passions.

VOLCOM PREMIERE TOUR – MICROWAVE MEMORIES
Van loads of the international Volcom crew hit the road to celebrate the launch of Microwave. What was meant to be a low-pressure premiere tour quickly turned into a productive, yet party, expedition almost reminiscent of the Let’s Live era. Only this time around, the international crew spent most nights admiring possums in parks.

MCCAUGHLEY BROS NEW GEN
In a Slam first, we present a double New Gen feature with the McCaughley brothers. Leo and Paddy – two young chips off the old block – are following in the footsteps of their dad, Leif, best known for his parts in The Burbs videos, released more than two decades ago. At just 15 and 17 years old, the Geelong - based bros are already well out of the ’burbs, destroying the streets of Melbourne and beyond.