Freestyle skateboarding can get pricey, but there are ways to save cash. Skate to local spots, carpool, or hunt for sales and secondhand parts. Thrift shops are good for gear too. Consider upcycling old decks into skid plates. Join local meetups for tips without the cost. It takes effort, but it’s worth it!
Author Archives: Stuart Maca'Ghobhainn
5 minutes with Josh Dunstone
Josh Dunstone has been getting back into freestyle skateboarding, prepping for a competition in Germany. After focusing on mental health, he’s also been working on his physical fitness with a personal trainer. Living near Melbourne’s CBD has been great for skating inspiration, and he loves the creativity freestyle brings him.
What I Have Learned As A Beginner Freestyler
Stuart, a beginner freestyle skater, shares his top tips for fellow novices, emphasising the importance of setting goals, learning from instructors or peers, and utilising resources like video cameras and online platforms.
5 minutes with Carolyn Nguyen
Carolyn Nguyen started freestyle skateboarding after seeing Sarah Park Matott and Jane Falconer White post tricks on social media. She noticed a lack of freestylers in Australia, so she started Flatlandia to highlight the local scene. Her tips for the budding freestyler: find community and get offset wheels.