A lot of people try to front on Nike 6.0, no where more than in surfing where people even made “Welcome to Huntington Beach, Now Go Back To Portland” stickers during the US Open of Surf. But it’s pretty hard to front on this: Nike 6.0 surfer Dusty Payne on the cover of the new Surfer’s Journal. D Payne goes huge!

We’ve been hitting you with a bunch of stuff leading up to the release of Updown’s super rad Issue # 13. Now we have the issue in its entirety and thanks to the power of Issuu, we’re able to embed the whole thing right here. E-man, BozWreck, No Age, this shit is dope on so many levels. You can even click on the page for full screen. Technology x Shred holla!

Hey buddy! King Snow, soon to be Canada’s raddest shred mag and the editorial cousin of King Shit, is set to drop their first issue on November 9th. Like Tim Horton’s, Healthcare, and every else good up there, the Canadians are keeping it for themselves. But for those of us in other parts of the world, a preview of the issue including the Ben Bilocq cover shot can be peeped online right here. Sick eh?

Complex Magazine recently trooped up to Burton HQ in Burlington Vermont for a behind the scenes look at the insane tech that lets Burton push innovation on the daily. Check out Senior Product Development Specialist Chris Doyle aka the Mad Scientist, as he shows off the 3D Printer that allows them to make ride-ready prototypes overnight. Seriously, this due has the best job in the world!

Aww man, you know you are in Europe when the invite mentions free tapas! Method, the king of Europe’s shred mags is throwing an event to launch their latest English issue #10.1. Featuring future shred Arthur Longo as well as a profile of the city known as T Dot, Method 10.1 is another sure fire banger. If you are Biarritz tomorrow night, conisder yourself invited. Full info after the jump.

Unlimited in Japan has the drop on this illafied Thrasher x New Era collabo pack. The “Flame” and “Skate and Destroy” 59Fifty’s and knit cap are already selling out fast. Here’s a great translator to help you get that order in! Complete looks after the jump.

In some horribly tragic news, Transworld Skate editor, Eric Stricker, has passed away. We at RadCollector knew Eric for over ten years and are particularly shocked and deeply saddened by this loss. He was a one of kind wit and a man whose passion for skateboarding knew no bounds. He will be greatly missed. Stay tuned to Transworld for more information and how to commemorate his rad life.

The Frank151 x Herbie Fletcher Samoan Luau party went down last Thursday night to celebrate the release the the Frank Surf chapter curated by Herbie. Where better to have roasted pig, firedancers, and mad Cali OG’s than the Nike 6.0 Motel NoTell in San Clemente? Heads like Lord Ezec DMS, Revok MSK, and Michel Bourez joined Herbie and Christian Fletcher for Pabst and Reeds x Sailor Jerry Dark-n-Stormy’s while DJ Spider held it down for the hula girls. A ton of rad photos by Craig Wetherby after the jump.

Swiss shred lifestyle mag 7Sky drops their new issue this week. Topping out the content is an insane photo portfolio by up and coming French photographer Jérôme Tanon. They’ve also got Absinthe’s Neverland, a skate trip to China shot by Kévin Metalliers, an interview with Xavier Rosset on his self imposed 300 days of solitude on Tofua island and a tour of Mike Basich’s crib in Tahoe. You probably won’t find a copy if you don’t live in Europa but you can peep most of the content here.

For their latest chapter on Surf, global culture bible Frank151 enlisted the expertise of surf godfather Herbie Fletcher. To celebrate the collabo, Frank and Herbie are throwing a blowout Samoan Luau and pig roast at the Nike 6.0 Motel NoTell in San Clemente tomorrow night. Expect it to be a night of living legends. On a more chill tip, they are also doing an art show and film screening tonight but its for friends and family only, sorry boss. Full info after the jump. Holla back for some exclusive pics from the roast.