News / The Spinoff — Documentary

Scratched: Lee Ralph, the skateboarder who vanished

In the late 1980s, New Zealand skateboarder Lee Ralph had the world at his feet. But right when he seemed poised to join the sport’s elite, he was kicked out of the US – and out of the limelight.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 16 Mar 2021

Exclusive / Event

DATE CHANGE — 2021 Bowlzilla Wellington is now on March 27

Wellington will be the Capital of Skateboarding once again on the 27th of March when it hosts BOWLZILLA Wellington for the 6th year in a row.

Event date: 27/03/2021 10:00 am

Press Release

Posted 22 Feb 2021

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Toasting the 10th Mangawhai Bowl Jam: 2021 Event Wrap Up

The Vans Mangawhai Bowl Jam, presented by Backdoor NZ, celebrates a decade of roof-raising radness.

Press Release

Posted 11 Feb 2021

Exclusive / Live Stream

Watch The 2021 Mangawhai Bowl Jam Live

If you can't make it to the stands in person, you can get bowl-side from the comfort of your couch. Here are all the links to the live stream for the 2021 Mangawhai Bowl Jam.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 05 Feb 2021

Exclusive / Event Video

Duckewe’s “Duckbrewe Skate Festival”

Two-thumbs Brewing Co. hosted “Duckbrewe Skate Festival” at their Christchurch site last month. Watch as a hoard of skateboarders duck and weave amongst a sea of ply on a specially-made ‘mini Chin' ramp.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 01 Feb 2021

Video / New Zealand

Moves ahead with “Chess” — Brett Chan

With a borrowed camera and a beholding eye, Brett Chan makes another masterful move. This is this summer's gambit.

by David Read

Posted 29 Jan 2021

Video / Melbourne

“Dill Slinger” by Geoff Campbell

Geoff Campbell casts another who’s who of Melbourne’s four-wheeled underbelly. Like a slappy through a buttery curb, this one is a cut above.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 28 Jan 2021

Video / New Zealand

Dick Squad 2K — 2UP Party

What goes up must come down. A Squad 2 up party at Wellington’s Cenotaph. You can’t go past a good manual pad.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 21 Jan 2021

Exclusive / New Zealand Video

Collab Distribution Presents: DECO

Collab Distribution proudly presents DECO, a New Zealand skateboard film. Pulling inspiration from Art Deco detailing and global air travel with clips filmed across New Zealand through to Sydney and Los Angeles.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 21 Jan 2021

Exclusive / New Zealand Video

Skunk 7 (art basil) — a film by Shane Smith

Shane Smith delivers potent messages, and skateboarding, in the latest edition of his Skunk video series. Friends, foes and Auckland's finest making good use of the city streets.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 05 Jan 2021

Exclusive / Sneaker News

Jackson Pilz Colours Vans His Way

Vans releases the first Colourway for Australian Rider Jackson Pilz — available now.

Press Release

Posted 28 Dec 2020

Exclusive / Event

The 10th Annual Mangawhai Bowl Jam — Feb 6, 2021

Start your year off with a bang. Join us at one of New Zealand's premier skateboarding events — The Mangawhai Bowl Jam. With 2021 marking the event's 10th year this will be one not to miss.

Event date: 06/02/2021 10:30 am

by Manual Magazine

Posted 28 Dec 2020

Video / New Zealand Video

The Chrimat Speciale Video

Christmas is a special time. Made better by friends, good times and special treats like this little gem from the plazas and pathways of the Capital. Max Sceats keeps on giving with Chrimat Speciale.

by David Read

Posted 28 Dec 2020

Video / New Zealand Video

Brett Chan presents: “Mikey & Shamus IIII”

Shamus Peters and Mikey Gibson bare all in this exposé from Auckland city's slick street. Captured by the one, and only, Brett Chan.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 25 Dec 2020

Video / New Zealand Video

Daylight Skateboards — “Humbling” Video

There's nothing better than waking up to a new Daylight video. Mikey Gibson, Nico Tognazzo, Jack Fagan, Jonty Hoggard, PJ Wybrow, Simon Fraser-Mackenzie, Shamus Peters, Elijah Robertson and Robin McArthur-Adams feature in Luke Browne's latest joint.

by David Read

Posted 22 Dec 2020

Exclusive / Australasian Video

Taihaere Manuel-Wepa — “Fire up This Funk”

This 10-minute volume of VX footage shows Tai Wepa as an unstoppable force. The Hawkes Bay transplant fires it up in Adelaide.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 22 Dec 2020

Video / Australasian Video

RVCAustralia Skate Team NZ Tour // WLG – AKL

Slipping through customs just before lockdowns plagued the pacific, and other parts of the world. The exploits of RVCA Australian skate team, pre pandemic.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 17 Dec 2020

Video / New Zealand Video

Tylre Houldsworth — “Welcome to Trainers”

Tylre Houldsworth joins the Trainers SB, Auckland team. The occasion is celerated with an edit, for your viewing pleasure.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 17 Dec 2020

Events / Skateboarding Competition

Duckbrewe Skate Festival — Sat, January 16

$5k of prizes up for grabs at Duckewe’s ‘mini-chin’ ramp festival.

Event date: 16/01/2021

by Manual Magazine

Posted 14 Dec 2020

Video / International Video

Vans Skateboarding Presents: “Alright, OK” by Greg Hunt

A new skate film featuring global signature team riders Elijah Berle and Gilbert Crockett, with a special guest appearance by Justin Henry.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 Nov 2020