Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand

Watch David Robbins in “Mayonaise”

David “D Hole” Robbins smashes the Southern Lakes to the poignant sounds of the Pumpkins.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 14 Dec 2024

Video / Australian

Watch “Homage” by Satoru Takamatsu

Independent skateboard cinema from the streets of Sydney. Lenard Tejada and Sam Saddleton take centre stage. They are backed by long list of homies, including Nixen Osborne.

Video by Satoru Takamatsu

Posted 02 Dec 2024

From The Mag / Decent Decent

Karl Truell is Decent Decent

The story behind the cover of Manual Magazine, issue 72. Karl scales a prominent feature in Auckland’s Spaghetti Junction. Chami captures it in an iconic image.

Text and photography by Dave Chami

Posted 23 Nov 2024

Video / Australian

Watch Pass~Port’s “Whimsical” Finland Tour

Pass~Port’s Eetu Toropainen, Josh Pall, Alex “Tenny” Tennison, Matthieu Lucas-D’souza, Raph Langslow (Hoddle) and Simon Zuzic (Hoddle) visit Nordic lands in their search for new crust.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 21 Nov 2024

Video / Iconic Feature

Watch New Balance Numeric’s “Intervals” Video

Three powerhouses of skateboarding bring their unique approaches to the board together in an iconic feature for the ages. This one will be on repeat forever.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 17 Nov 2024

Video / Australian

Bunt Jam Melbourne 2024 Presented by Vans

Basketball, boards and barn-burning. The Bunt scores field goals in Melbourne.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 13 Nov 2024

Video / Park Ranger

Sumner Skatepark: Pre-Opening Session

Will and friends were lucky enough to spin some laps on the new Sumner Skatepark before it opens to the public. Designed by Rich Landscapes and built by Hunter Civil, the official opening date is November 30th. Pool coping is an absolute dream to grind.

Video by Will Bartlett

Posted 12 Nov 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Watch “Golden Corgi” by Brett Chan

Sweet dreams are made of this. Led by a royal dog called Audri, Brandon Booth, Joshua Stewart and friends make gold in Aotearoa.

Video by Brett Chan

Posted 01 Oct 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Geoff Campbell’s “Skateparks Anonymous, NZ”

Geoff Campbell’s love letter slash hate mail to the finest skateparks of the lower South Island. It features a star-studded cast of misfits and demi-skate-gods tasting everything from the fruits of Cromwell to the icy arena of Queenstown.

Video by Geoff Campbell

Posted 23 Sep 2024

Video / The Kid

Jason Adams “50 Years to Life”

Closer Magazine and Black Label Skateboards team up to present The Kid’s latest concrete assault. 50 years young and still limber on the timber.

by David Read

Posted 10 Sep 2024

Video / Ace Trucks

Kevin “Spanky” Long in “Hourglass”

Kevin Long continues to push himself into an ageless realm of creativity and career. In other words, Spanky does more great things on curbs and still looks like a nugget. Signature style in this new part for Ace Trucks.

by David Read

Posted 10 Sep 2024

Video / DIY Skateboarding

Fryatt Street DIY — “Father’s Day”

Dial 0800 DUDS for a Sunday session at Fryatt. Father’s Day special.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 09 Sep 2024

From The Mag / People

Turning Point — Jessica Ready

SLS, World Champs, Tom Cruise, the trials of Olympic qualification, and going padless — Jessica Ready has a lot going on. Talent and consistency have everything to do with it.

Intro by Amber Clyde Interview by David Read. Photography by Connor Hill, Brad Makatoa and Bryce Golder

Posted 04 Sep 2024

Exclusive / What's going on

An update about Manual Magazine

It’s been quieter than usual on the Manual Mag front. Here’s what is happening and why.

by David Read

Posted 03 Aug 2024

Video / Australian

Ben Lawrie “No Place Like Home” for Hoddle

Hoddle Skateboards welcome Melbourne’s Ben Lawrie to the team.

Video by Geoff Campbell

Posted 20 Jul 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Watch the “Yes Boy” Video

Hunter and Soul are joined by a swag of Welly rippers as they unlock spot after spot.

Video by Hunter Lander-Smith

Posted 20 Jul 2024

Video / Define

Rodrigo Herring — Icons of Elegance (2002)

Rod had a stubborn addiction to destroying spots, especially foreboding rails. His “Icons” video part perfectly showcases his uncompromising drive and deft ability on a board. It is an era-defining NZ classic.

Video by Bill Bycroft

Posted 06 Jul 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

DEF x Pork Matariki Car Comp

Skate and destroy. DEF and friends cross paths to celebrate Matariki, Pork style.

Video by Harry Kidman

Posted 02 Jul 2024

Video / Australasian

Watch NB Numeric’s “High Noon” Video

Filmed in the iconic streets of Australia and New Zealand, “High Noon” stars Shaun Paul, Connor Reeve, Cato Dobbs, and Sean Ryan.

By David Read

Posted 14 Jun 2024

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Outsiders x 44 Ramps “Battle Of The Carpark 2024”

Shout out to Izzak at Outsiders, Damian from 44 Ramps and the lads at the 03 Barbershop for supporting the scene and putting on such a fun event. It’s super important we support our local skate shops as we won’t get these opportunities!

Text and video by Will Bartlett

Posted 05 Jun 2024