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“Remain” — Arcade 2020
The Arcade Official 2020 vaccine. Equal parts SOTY, a splash of Mikey and a good measure of Will G. Then some.
Posted 17 Mar 2020
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“Bell Hill” by Majick Templeton
Smooth skateboarding from the rough streets of Dunedin. Courtesy of Majick.
Posted 16 Mar 2020
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The Rowan Pro Wear Test: Birkenhead Skate Park
The Vans New Zealand crew hit up Birkenhead skate park in Auckland to try out the new Rowan Pro skateboard shoe.
Posted 12 Mar 2020
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2020 Bowlzilla Wellington: Event Wrap Up
Wellington City Council, Redhead or Dead Events, Skateboarding.NZ, Wellington Skateboarding Association and Miryoku Agency had the Capital ringing this year with the New Zealand 2020 National Park / Bowl Skating Championships with BOWLZILLA Wellington.
Posted 10 Mar 2020
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Sky Sport Next: Street Oceania Continental Championship
Possibly the first time a bunch of skateboarders from New Zealand have traveled with their own dedicated physio and high-performance diet. Theo, Cato, Kobe, and Lenard travel to Melbourne for Oceania Continental Championship.
Posted 5 Mar 2020
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Capital of Fun: Bowlzilla™ Wellington — March 7, 2020
The fifth year of BOWLZILLA™ Wellington Festival is upon us. Wellington will be the Capital of skateboarding in New Zealand all week.
Posted 1 Mar 2020
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Copa Nationale: The Next Evolution of Skate Footwear
This new modern cup-sole from adidas Skateboarding draws inspiration from their rich soccer heritage.
Posted 26 Feb 2020
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HUF Welcomes Mason Silva To The Team
In the words of HUF founder Keith Hufnagel, “Mason is a powerhouse. Skates fast, big spots, great style... Another addition we’re stoked to have on the team.” Big words coming from Huf himself.
Posted 23 Feb 2020
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Emerica’s “Green” Video
Dakota Servold and Jon Dickson deliver stunning bookends to this incredible collection of pure skateboarding. Servold’s rail form is unwavering. Dickson takes tech and brawn to new places. The Emerica team joins in to drive home their no-nonsense ethos.
Posted 23 Feb 2020
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VMorg X Empire: Skate Competition, Lower Hutt
Only in Lower Hutt can you skate a plaza and be in to win a car. This Sunday, February 23.
Posted 18 Feb 2020
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Vans Rowan Pro: Scoring the Track
Rowan, Sweeny and Theodore score more than new shoes.
Posted 18 Feb 2020
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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.
Posted 17 Feb 2020
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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.
Posted 14 Feb 2020
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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.
Posted 13 Feb 2020
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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.
Posted 11 Feb 2020
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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.
Posted 6 Feb 2020
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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.
Posted 4 Feb 2020
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Our Dear Friend Tully West
Our thoughts go out to all Tully’s family and friends. Too young, too soon. Rest in Peace.
Posted 25 Jan 2020
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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.
Posted 23 Jan 2020
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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.
Posted 14 Jan 2020