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

Exclusive / Event Coverage

Watch “44 Ramps New Brighton Ramp Jam”

Coverage from the 44 Ramps and Gator Skins Beach Blowout Skate Jam at the Duke Festival of Surfing. New Brighton, Christchurch on March 23rd.

Video by Will Bartlett, Photos by Flynn Acworth

Posted 30 May 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Watch “Fire Pit Bowl Bash” at Acid HQ

Friends and whānau light up the Acid HQ Bowl for an evening of good ol' shralping.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 26 May 2024

Video / Australian

Watch “PASS~PORT ❤ VANS”

All cravings satisfied in this celebration of lace, skateboarding and mutually beneficial collaborations.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 May 2024

Exclusive / Aotearoa New Zealand

Watch “Bitter Sweet” by Jake Oh

Auckland’s Jakob Hayward, Marco Len, Tyler Wells and friends feature in Jake Oh’s new animated and skateboard short film.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 May 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“South to Shore” by Brad Makatoa

From the South of Tāmaki Makaurau to its North Shore. Brad Makatoa has weaved together an earnest debut featuring Caraway Chiba, Max Luiten-Mackenzie, Harry Browne-Sainty, Bence Nagy lani and Jessica Ready.

Video by Brad Makatoa

Posted 19 May 2024

Video /

Watch Cato Dobbs For Thunder Trucks

One trip from New Zealand to Barcelona, and Cato Dobbs stacked up a healthy mix of clips on some of the city's best spots for the latest Thunder edit.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 09 May 2024

Exclusive / Vote Now

NB Numeric X Manual Magazine — Your Lines Comp — Vote Now

Voting is open for the New Balance Numeric X Manual Magazine Your Lines Comp. Three prizes of NB# gear totalling $3500 are up for grabs. Have your say by placing your votes now.

by NB Numeric and Manual Magazine

Posted 27 Apr 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

The Good Room “Mash Up” Video

A mash up edit of Tauranga-based con-cretins for The Good Room Skate Store.

Video edited by Joel Burgin

Posted 18 Apr 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Terry and Ivan’s “Pies and Parks”

Terence Davidson and Ivan Gregoroff tackle the South Island, powered by pies, Monster Energy, coffee, and the love for skating.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 31 Mar 2024

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“Tahi” — A New DEF-One Video

Simon Thorp, Deacon King and the rest of the DEF Mfg squad make this one count.

Video by Harry Kidman

Posted 29 Mar 2024

Exclusive / Share your videos to win

Your Lines — NB Numeric X Manual Magazine Video Competition

Post your best three trick line and be in to win one of three prize packs from New Balance Numeric totalling $3500.

by NB Numeric X Manual Magazine

Posted 24 Mar 2024