A rejig, reedit, bootleg, spy cam thingy featuring: Adam Wharekawa, Simon Thorp, Tiaan Watene, Scott Lai, Brett Band, Josh Gemmell, Tom Kelly, Dan Kasper, Ben Morice, Dan Gemmell, Edwin Massold, Gus Curwood, Max Couling, Callum Paul, Jack Kirk, Adam Kinsman, Chad Hope, Lp Nuku, Pedro Day

Check out the running blog from Aussie photog Jason Morey of some New Zealanders and a couple ‘stralians traveling around Japan.

Jason Morey is this month’s Friday Photo Feature. Born in Tasmania (so he’s pretty much a kiwi), ‘Moey’ as he’s more affectionately known now resides in Melbourne where he can be seen behind a camera or occasionally in front of it. Be it camera or skateboard Moey shreds ‘em both.

Adam Dawes, switch heelflip. Perth.

This was shot on a recent adidas trip to Perth. Can’t say too much about this photo besides Dawesy landed this switch heelzy like a BOSS.

Chris Smith, Hobart.

I snapped this pic during Dixy’s attempts at back tail down the Lauderdale hubba. The blood and bruises were well worth the glory of rolling away from such a gnarrr tailslide.

Geoff Campbell, Melbourne.

Geoff really didn’t want his photo taken, but how often do you see mustard and baby blue together?!

Gabbers, tuck knee. St Kilda.

As you can see it was a super foggy day here. The air was cold and wet so I literally set up, snapped one test shot, snapped this single tuck knee then packed up and went home. The dude in the background was a total fluke!

Leigh Bolton, Canberra.

Fellow photog Luke Brown was showing us his cool Polaroid land camera and we got this pic.

Jack Crook, Hobart.

This was shot for Jack’s Skateboarder’s Journal Interview. It’s a homage to amazing portrait photographer Diane Arbus.

Ryan Wilson, wallride. Melbourne.

Rhino is always a pleasure to hang out with. On this night we were dicking around getting wallride pics while Leigh filmed lines at the actual spot. Ryan has these every go.

Kurt Winter, Melbourne.

Another portrait shot for a Journal interview. In Kurt’s interview he talks a lot about his recent adventures to Europe and America so we thought it was appropriate to shoot something along the lines of travel.

Max Couling, switch bigspin. Melbourne.

During one of many nights filming for Geoff’s soon to drop video ‘Seccy Presh’.

George Simmonds, ollie. Hobart.

The first thing I think of when I look back at this photo is how scary it was watching George huck into the thing. This is some Danny Way Jaws shit right here.

See more from Moey here.

Melbourne Extras Edit from Colin Evans from Skateboard.com.au on Vimeo.

Geoff Campbell Melbourne Montage from Skateboard.com.au on Vimeo.

Winner of the recent Heavy Flow comp Geoff Campbell put out this edit featuring a grip of NZ and Australian shreddors.

More kiwi cameos, this time Max Couling features in Chris Pfanner’s recap of the recent Volcom Australia tour.

Max in the party zone, tinkle to fakie with the help of some friends. Photo: David Read

This week’s Throwback delves into a crazy little moment at an early Reefton Ramble. Max doing some pole dancing as the light fades. Poetry in motion.

The Friday Photo Feature is back with its second offering. This time we showcase Christchurch resident Simon Kerr’s images which span the dirty south.

Matt Beck, frontside noseslide, Timaru.

Dan Yeoward, backside smith grind, Christchurch.

Dom Henry, fakie flip, Christchurch.

Garage, Benmore Dam.

Max Couling, feeble to fakie, Benmore Dam.

Joe Commons, switch heelflip, Christchurch.

Luke Croker, fakie flip, Queenstown.

Max’s epic part from Colin Evan’s South In Your Mouth video.

A few clips filmed in between shooting photos from the 2011 Reefton Ramble. Full article in Manual Magazine 42.

Coming soon to a cinema in Christchurch.

Max Couling shreds inner city Christchurch.

"Hey, is that switch?"

It only took Adrian two months to develop his films from his recent Japan trip… but now that they have graced my inbox expect some more gems like this one soon.

Colin’s spot in Oamaru got flooded so he went to Methven… and then.

The workhorse that is Colin Evans has been pumping out clips of late. The latest being the Templeton Park checkout featuring Max Couling and the man himself.

Japan via the Digi Cam from David Read on Vimeo.

Here it is, when we weren’t shooting photos we got a few clips too. Featuring Adrian Vercoe, Andrew Pope, Matt Hosey, Max Couling, Tomokazu Wura, Trevor Houlihan & friends. If Vimeo decides it doesn’t want to load try the youtube link.

The final installment of the Gaijin Diaries, in this entry we tour the lower half of Honshu checking out Osaka and Kobe.
Mosey semi-happy to be in sunny Kobe. Photo: Jake Mein.

Max shunts through a 5-0 on the famous Kobe waterfront ledge. Photo: Jake Mein.

Heads in Kobe. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.

Max in Higashi-Yeunchi Park. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.

Private indoor park (thanks to Wura and Kanta). Photo: Jake Mein.

Pyxis indoor skatepark. Photo: Jake Mein.

Kanta with a bit of a bigspin heelflip. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.

Kanta again with a laser flip. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.

Typical train home from Kobe to Osaka. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.

Spot in Osaka, police are quick here we got the boot after one try. Photo: Jake Mein.

Mosey and Max wait for the train to Narita a little worse for wear after 22 days skating. Photo: Jake Mein.

Thanks to Element, DVS, Circa, Simon Lockett, Trevor Houlihan, Tomokazu Wura, Kanta and everyone else who showed us around.

Max Couling, switch frontside flip. Photo: Jake Mein.

A few throwaway sequences from Odaiba, Tokyo. All photos: Jake Mein.

Mark, 360 flip. Photo: Jake Mein.

Max Couling, hardflip. Photo: Jake Mein.

Adrian Vercoe, switch frontside heelflip. Photo: Jake Mein.

Our first update from Tokyo, Japan. Photos by Jake Mein, Adrian Vercoe & Matt Hosey.

After 19 hours of traveling (I realise that sounds a bit long, but we flew Jetstar) we made it to Japan in one piece. We’ve managed to meet up with Trevor Houlihan and ex-pat Kiwi Simon Lockett who have vast knowledge of pretty much every spot in Tokyo. Needless to say we’re in good hands.

4am start got the better of Popey, Auckland Airport. Photo: Jake Mein.

In-transit. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.

Yep, Neckface is big in Japan. Photo: Jake Mein.

There is not much better. Photo: Jake Mein.

Yep. Photo: Jake Mein.

Popey showing off his new pro model shoe. Photo: Jake Mein.

Brutal. Photo: Jake Mein.

Fishing for a skateboard. Photo: Jake Mein.

Central Tokyo huck. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.

Getting amongst the traffic. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.

Trevor Houlihan, switch pivot. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.

Even with a badly sprained ankle Pope maintains his perma-grin. Photo: Jake Mein.

Rather swollen. Photo: Matt Hosey.

Kichijoji spot. Photo: Jake Mein.

Mosey in Odaiba. Photo: Jake Mein.

Odaiba. Photo: Jake Mein.

Tour guide Simon Lockett. Photo: Jake Mein.

Kichijoji cherry blossom. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.

Just a taste of what’s to come. Check back soon for part 2.

“More often than not these trips come about through a single thought, generally out loud. Most of the time it is little more than a comment, ‘wouldn’t it be cool if we went…’ This tour came about purely for that reason. Make a couple of calls, find flights, pillage the credit card and you’ve got yourself a trip. For a couple of these guys it’ll be the first time going to further than Australia, being the only one who speaks even the slightest hint of Japanese will make it interesting. I just hope Max doesn’t buckle from culture shock.” Jake Mein

At 1pm today Max Couling, Matt Hosey Jake Mein, Andrew Pope and Adrian Vercoe embark on a skateboarding trip to three major cities in Japan. Stay posted for for updates from their trip.

Made possible with help from Element, C1RCA and DVS.

Nick Anderson just sent me this, following up on Max Couling’s throwaway clip he put this tidy wee montage together.

A Colin Evans / Max Couling joint. Hypnotic hardflips.

Harbour City Lurkers proudly present their first monthly video offering, direct from the streets of Wellington to your mind. The Gale’s blowing…

Max Couling is up this week. (Be sure to check his full interview in the next issue of MANUAL out thursday)
Crooked grind to fakie, Whangamata. Photo David Read

How old are you?
24

Where are you from?
Greymouth/Runanga

Where do you live?
Christchurch

Best thing about your hometown?
Thunder Cats, Rat Corpse, Partying

Who makes it possible? (sponsors)
Real, Spitfire, Thunder, Volcom, Circa, Quest

Kickflip Backside Wallride, Lyttelton. Photo: Jake Mein

Who are you five favourite upstarts?
Pierre O’Rourke, A Tribe Called Steve, Salty Red, Salty Blue, Tan Face, Scarecrow

Who are you five favourite legends?
Keenan Milton, Campbell Johnson, Greg Timms, Andrew Pope, O’Rourke

What are your favourite five video parts?
1. Keenan Milton – Mouse
2. John Rattray – First Broadcast
3. Vaughan Baker – Lost and Found
4. Danny Reunad – Static 3
5. Lavar McBride – Trilogy

Top 5 youtube vids
1. Crack fiend Hotel Bristol
2. Crack Head vs. PT Cruiser subtitled
3. Speak the Hungarian rapper
4. Head banger fail
5. Two drunk guys one stump and a bike

Backside flip, Whangamata. Photo: David Read

Favourite Quote?
I change my favourite quote regularly but this week its: “Them big toys they shoot like mmmmm lots of times” – St Louis drug dealer

Best city for skateboarding?
Wellington when it’s not windy

Switch frontside nosegrind, Christchurch. Photo: Jake Mein

Favourite song?
Pink Floyd – Learning to Fly

Favourite Park?
Washington but I guess that’s everyones favourite

Favourite Magazine cover?
Keenan Milton – Switch heel, Transworld Skateboarding December 2001

What are your bad habits?
Hating, procrastinating, drinking a shit load of Coke. Doing intense shit when drunk

Max Couling Population Control –> lanky.orconhosting.net.nz from Stunt Dubs on Vimeo.

What’s the worst thing about skateboarding in NZ?
There’s nothing bad about skating in NZ

What’s the best thing about skateboarding in NZ?
Cool looking spots, and hearing about quotes other people have said from your mates mouth, with a few add on’s chucked in

Ollie, Christchurch. Photo: Jake Mein
Opening portrait: Jake Mein

Matt Beck and Zack Gray check out a spot by the docks
Photo: Simon Kerr

Meanwhile everyone else gets a solid dose of vitamin D
Photo: Jake Mein

We scoped out this spot, look familiar?
Photo: Jake Mein

Max got aggressive with his filming stance
Photo: Jake Mein

And realised maybe he’s better suited to tramp boarding.
Photo: Simon Kerr

Andrew “Chunks” Norton showed us around and did a backside flip over this flat gap
Photo: Jake Mein

Alot of time spent with these things
Photo: Simon Kerr

We got some dramatic lifeys
Photo: Jake Mein

And critsy took the best photo of the weekend, nearly sacrificing his new fish eye for it
Photo: Simon Kerr