News / Behind The Scenes

Vans Rowan Pro: Scoring the Track

Rowan, Sweeny and Theodore score more than new shoes.

by David Read

Posted 18 Feb 2020

Exclusive / Sneaker News

Introducing the Rowan Pro: Rowan Zorilla’s First Vans Signature Skate Shoe

Seamlessly blending his nostalgic, ’90s aesthetic with superior performance-driven tech, Rowan Zorilla’s first Vans signature shoe and apparel collection are well-balanced between style and function.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 17 Feb 2020

Exclusive / Object of Desire

Object of Desire: New Balance Numeric — Westgate 913

Supportive, Durable and sharp looking. Fit for the skater with an out of this world flick. Brandon’s Signature Numeric shoe might just be the one for you.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 14 Feb 2020

Video / Bobby is Pro for Quasi

Bobby de Keyzer Skates For Us Now (Quasi)

Impeccable ledge lines and pop to die for, Bobby de Keyzer makes himself known. In Quasi Vision.

by David Read

Posted 13 Feb 2020

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2020 Vans Mangawhai Bowl Jam: Event Wrap Up

There were record crowds and stoke at the 9th Mangawhai Bowl Jam competition. We were there to witness all the epic skateboarding. Check out the video highlights and all the best photos from the event right here.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 11 Feb 2020

Exclusive / Skateboarding Competition

The Vans Mangawhai Bowl Jam 2020 — Live Feed

Live footage from the 9th Annual Mangawhai Bowl Jam. Transition skateboarding at its finest, direct from New Zealand's premier bowl. The action starts at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 8. Tune in to the raddness right here.

Event date: 08/02/2020 11:00 am

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 Feb 2020

Events /

The Vans Mangawhai Bowl Jam 2020

The Mangawhai Bowl Jam is all set for Saturday, Feb 8, 2020. Now cemented as New Zealand’s largest skateboarding event with skaters traveling from across the country and over the ditch to compete in front of a packed out crowd.

Event date: 08/02/2020

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 Feb 2020

Video / Memorial Video

Our Dear Friend Tully West

Our thoughts go out to all Tully’s family and friends. Too young, too soon. Rest in Peace.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 25 Jan 2020

Video / Vans Presents

Eye Of The Storm

Vans is proud to present “Eye of the Storm” featuring our Vans APAC skateboard team as they skate through Typhoon Ling Ling in Seoul, a heatwave in Guangzhou and a smokey haze in Kuala Lumpur so thick you couldn’t see the tops of buildings.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 Jan 2020

Video / Passport Presents

Josh Pall’s ‘KITSCH’ Part

He’s got speed, grace, one of the best looking heelflips you’ll ever see, and a wickedly kitschy pair of jorts. This Australian vid is an instant-classic and Pall’s part will not disappoint.

by Connor Hill

Posted 14 Jan 2020

Video / Video

Ishod Wair & Kyle Walker’s “BE FREE” video

Ishod and Kyle have done a lot of miles together and somewhere along the way the idea to share a video project became a reality.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 14 Jan 2020

Video / Full Length Video

Curb’s A Million Miles of Fun

Curb’s “A Million Miles of Fun” in its entirety is here for the viewing. The full length documents a large portion of Canterbury's skate community over the last few years, brought together and captured by Gerald Bloxham.

by Connor Hill

Posted 14 Jan 2020

Events / Press Release

Bigger & Better, Bowlzilla 2020

Wellington is set to be the Capital of Skating for New Zealand again the first week of March. 2020 is going to be the biggest year ever for skateboarding on the global stage and BOWLZILLA Wellington is the first big step for New Zealand skaters.

Event date: 07/03/2020

by Manual Magazine

Posted 10 Jan 2020

Video / Tour Video

Antihero Skateboards: Arbitrary Function

Antihero skateboarders present to you the “Arbitrary Functions” of yesterday, today! Marking the finalisation of the never-ending search for stoke in their “Implosionistic Tendancy” saga. Enjoy.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 03 Jan 2020

Video / NZ Skateboarding

In Europe with WEAOTEA

Summer loving: The Weaotea crew escaped NZ's gruelling winter months for some of Euro's finest.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 Dec 2019

Video / 'Reverb' from adidas Skateboarding

The Video They’re All Talking About

It's all the talk of the internet, and for good reason.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 Dec 2019

Event Coverage

2019 Thomson Park Bowl Jam — Photos and Video

This year marked the tenth anniversary of the first Thomson Park Bowl Jam which each year just keeps growing. Yeah Gnar NZ gave the New Brighton and New Zealand skateboarding communities a worthy celebration.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 01 Nov 2019

Video / Tour Video

Grey x Nike SB — “UK Boardwalk Tour”

Greg Mag have just released UK Boardwalk Tour, a new clip by Will Miles documenting a trip through the South West with Nike SB this summer.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 01 Nov 2019

Video / Skateboard Poetry

Mark Suciu’s “Verso” Part

Mark’s Cross-Continental part birthed a legend, but this one catapults him into the stratosphere. The fastest feet in the biz and an approach to skating without comparison, Suciu’s Verso is an absolute gift. Enjoy the show...

by Manual Magazine

Posted 15 Oct 2019

Exclusive / New Zealand Video

Tylre Houldsworth‘s Full Part — “A Million Miles of Fun”

Samuel Tippet joins Tylre Houldsworth in his part from Gerald Bloxham’s “A Million Miles of Fun” from Christchurch, New Zealand.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 11 Oct 2019