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!
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5 minutes with Morgan Swaak
Morgan Swaak loves freestyle skateboarding, especially after being inspired by his dad and iconic skaters like Per Welinder. Competing at this year’s World Freestyle Skateboarding Championships was an incredible experience for him, full of cool tricks and friendly vibes.
5 minutes with…the World Freestyle Edition
In Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany, skateboarders of all backgrounds gathered for the World Freestyle Skateboarding Championships 2025. Flatlandia interviewed nine participants who offered insights on their competition experiences, tips for overcoming nerves, and the joy of freestyle.
For the love of the daffy
The daffy is a freestyle skateboarding trick that uses two skateboards. Some of the best examples of daffies come from skateboarders like Ellen O’Neal, Lynn Cooper, Hitomi Komatsu, and Isamu Yamamoto.
Carpet boarding for freestylers
Sometimes, that freestyle skate sesh isn’t gonna happen—whether it’s due to bad weather, injury or fatigue. Enter carpet boarding: doing tricks on a skateboard deck on carpet. It’s safer for beginners and takes up minimal space. You can practise many tricks, but gear up and clear obstacles first. Perfect for days when you can’t hit the pavement!