News / Sneaker News

Converse ‘83 Fastbreak for Skateboarding

Originally released in ‘83, the Converse Fastbreak was front and centre on the basketball court. Retooled for skateboarding at the request of the CONS family and admirers alike.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 01 Dec 2023

Video / San Francisco

“SF Sidewalks — The Good Old Days”— Levi Hawken

Levi has been shredding sidewalks since before we can remember. This compilation edit sees him traversing the rough, steep, and wavy sidewalks of San Francisco.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 28 Nov 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

Taiaha Nicholls in “Lunchtime”

Hawke’s Bay up and comer, Taiaha Nicholls, steps forward in this new self-edited part.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 22 Nov 2023

From The Mag / Park Ranger

Napier’s Whitmore DIY

Whitmore Park DIY is not a skatepark. It’s a skate spot made by skaters for skaters. It may possibly contain more things the average skateboarder would like to skate than your average skatepark.

Text and photography by David Read

Posted 21 Nov 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“All in a Days Work” with Niwa Shewry

Oakura local Niwa Shewry catches up with the Hippie Slang and Worship crew in this first episode of their “All in a Days Work” series.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 14 Nov 2023

Video / Australian

Carhartt WIP “Stake Out” Video

Australian team riders Digby Luxton, Ben Lawrie, Riley Pavey and Raph Langslow explore the city of Melbourne and its suburbs.

Filmed and edited by Geoff Campbell

Posted 14 Nov 2023

From The Mag / Tour Article

Pavement’s Bogan Voyage

Southland could be the most untouched region of Aotearoa. It could also be the roughest and most weathered grounds. Pavement Store sends the team deep into the unknown pastures south of Otago.

Text and photography by Beach Thurlow

Posted 14 Nov 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“Morning Sunshine” — Home Job Productions

Rub the crust from your eyes. Here’s an unapologetic wake-up from the Mighty Waikato. Sorry, not sorry. Featuring 30-somethings Cameron Moorby, Drew Peacock and Simon Sullivan. With guests Jamie Cook, Scott Harris and Olivier Hamal.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 12 Nov 2023

Exclusive / Video and Interview

“Good Boy” — Andrew “Beacho” Beauchamp

The life of a good boy is more than keeping clean and on the straight and narrow. It’s about stacking clips, jumping and working on those finishing lines. To celebrate the release of his new video, Chase Collins spoke with Beacho while he was on Smoko.

Video and Interview by Chase Collins

Posted 10 Nov 2023

News / Product

Rowan Zorilla’s Second Signature Shoe from Vans

An evolution of 2020’s popular Rowan Pro, the Rowan 2 offers a refined shape, upgraded feel and Vans Skateboarding’s new ImpactWaffle™ technology.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 08 Nov 2023

News / Skateboard Survey

Take the “Be Counted for Skateboarding” survey

Have your say in SBNZ’s new skateboard participation survey — the first of its kind and scale for skateboarding in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 18 Oct 2023

Exclusive / Event coverage

2023 Skateboard Nationals — Photos and Results

Tairawhiti Trust hosted another fantastic display of skateboarding and camaraderie at SBNZ’s National showcase in Gisborne. Peep the results and 100s of photos.

Photography by David Read and Brennan Thomas

Posted 04 Oct 2023

Video / NZ abroad

Watch NZers in Dylan Jaeb’s “En Zed” Video

Theo Clarke, Charlie Aubrey and Jamie Bucknor cut shapes with their Cali’ crew in this friends video.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 Sep 2023

Exclusive / Interview

“Static VI” — Josh Stewart Interview

Auteur Josh Stewart brings an incomparable vision to skateboard cinema. He is driven by the magic of the camera, editing, music and skateboarding. It’s an obsession that has defined Josh’s multi-decade output and his iconic video series Static.

Text by Chris Jackson, photography supplied by Josh Stewart

Posted 19 Sep 2023

From The Mag / People

Jess Lord is Good As

Auckland-based skateboarder Jess Lord on rituals, skating with your eyes closed and Drew Barrymore.

Photography by Connor Hill

Posted 17 Sep 2023

From The Mag / My Favourite Thing

Pedro Day Cover

Jamie Cook’s ‘My Favourite Thing’ from Manual, issue 70. A gem from 2004 featuring one of H-Town’s favourite sons, Pedro Day.

Text by Jamie Cook, photograph by Dave Chami

Posted 14 Sep 2023

Video / Australasian

Watch Geoff Campbell’s Video “Crumbing”

You don’t have to scrabble for crumbs on the Internet anymore. Geoff Campbell has crafted a delicious morsel of skateboard clips from Melbourne, Sydney, Warrnambool, Ballarat and Bendigo.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Sep 2023

From The Mag / Feature

Everything Is Skateable

Sam Palmer (alongside many others) paved the way for spaces like Wellington’s Newtown Ghetto Spot and Berhampore’s Treetops. Hopefully, his words inspire you to pick up a trowel for the first time or double down on your DIY conviction.

Text and Interview by David Read

Posted 22 Aug 2023

Video / Australasian

“Oscar’s House” — Hoddle Skateboards

Dedicated to the late Tully West and his cat Oscar, this short video from Melbourne features the Hoddle Skateboards family and friends in their element and fine form.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 09 Aug 2023

Video / Aotearoa New Zealand

“District” Skate Video

Tyler Wells, Adelar Scherb and friends dial in from the Auckland CBD in Jim Westʻs new flick “District.”

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Aug 2023