Josh Dunstone dives into the journey of becoming a pro freestyle skateboarder, from his first contest to current prep for the World Freestyle Championships 2025. He shares his experience of contest nerves, learning, and camaraderie, highlighting the importance of practice, mental health, and balance in training, all the while enjoying the ride while chasing dreams.
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‘Can you skate freestyle/do freestyle tricks on a popsicle (street) setup?’
Skating freestyle on a popsicle board is possible, but not without its challenges. While it allows for unique style and tricks, and help the transition from street to freestyle, it can limit certain moves and lead to quick wear and tear. More importantly, it takes away from local freestyle companies of which there are many.