The Manual Magazine 2023 New Zealand Skater of the Year award is brought to you in association with Ace Trucks, Modus, Dickies, Boardertown, JanSport, Pit Viper and Vic NZ.

Voting closed at midnight on Tuesday February 20, 2024. The winner will be announced on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Before you go

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Ace Trucks

ACE AF1 has a 70% increase in the aluminium’s structural integrity, making it the strongest and longest-lasting cast truck on the market. acetrucks.com

Boardertown

New Zealand’s premiere skateboard, snowboard, apparel and footwear retailer that supports the grassroots. boardertown.co.nz

Dickies

Dickies are built to last for everyone — from the job site to the streets, the skateparks, and beyond. dickiesaustralia.com

JanSport

JanSport started making packs and outdoor gear back in 1967. They’re all about the journey, the discovery of fun, freedom and adventure. jansport.co.nz

Modus

Fine bearings and hardware. modusbearings.com.au

Pit Viper

Pit Viper make sunglasses like The Slammer, a durable sunglass meant for eating shit. Witness the destruction with Extreme Seeing. pitviper.co.nz

Vic Apparel

They’ve maintained strong ties to the New Zealand skateboarding scene since starting in 2007. Consistently putting out short runs of limited quality goods manifesting and inspired out of street skateboarding culture. Vic Apparel is run by skateboarders. vicnz.com