Flatlandia started as a basic website for Aussie freestylers but now offers a bunch of content. New skaters can find tips, gear reviews, and interviews in various sections. With a growing community and competitions on the horizon, there’s plenty to explore.
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Toeside-rail entries: overcoming fear in skateboarding
Learning to do toeside-rail entries can be scary, but facing that fear is key! Start easy and work your way up with safety nets like fences or skate buddies. Alternatively, tackle your biggest fear first. With practice, you’ll get confident and the trick will start to feel natural.
5 minutes with Matthias Mühring
East Frisian Skateboards’ founder Matthias Mühring is working on promoting freestyle for women and kids, finding success in training locals. In consultation with Romanian skateboarder Marius Constantin, Mühring now offers kid-friendly decks and is dropping pro models soon. Exciting times ahead for the team and their young skaters!
Broken Fingers Issue 11: a review
Broken Fingers, that niche skateboarding magazine, is back and has released its eleventh issue, capturing the current freestyle scene with full-page photos and insightful articles. The new editorial team celebrates growth and innovation in the sport, with a focus on Frenchstyle.
Wheelies: why we need this foundational freestyle trick
Wheelies are a foundational trick that enhances balance and confidence in skateboarding. Done on flatground, the wheelie can boost your performance in freestyle skateboarding competitions. Practice them to get better!