Inspired by Rodney Mullen and with support from the OllieFans Melbourne crew, Fahad combines elements of freestyle in his street and park skating. He recommends starting with board comfort and suggests iMax, Les Erdi Plaza, and Marvel Stadium as top flatground skate spots in Melbourne.
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5 minutes with Witter Cheng
Witter Cheng had to switch from street to freestyle after a knee injury. He started making boards for friends (YoYo, Guenter, Keith, etc.) and the rest is history. In 10 years, he hopes to still be skating and spreading joy. You can buy his gear from Flatland or contact him directly.
How to rail toespin
A rail toespin is a cool skateboarding trick that spices up your run. Make sure you have a stable rail, offset wheels, tight trucks, and proper rider balance. Watch out for foot positioning and rotation, and remember not to whip around. With practice, you’ll nail this trick. Check out Tony Gale’s tips for more help.
5 minutes with Dean Wedgwood
The first time Dean saw pure freestyle skating, it blew his mind. He learned from old videos and now finds inspiration from skaters worldwide.
Interview with Rob ‘Wedge’ Francis: sketchy skate spots and freestyling in the seventies
A chill evening at the skate park, with the younger crowd gone and a crew of older skaters taking over. Three of us, Kyoko, Cheryl, and myself, try to perfect our moves. Wedge, a skating veteran, shares stories of the early skate days and shows off some freestyle skills. We reflect on the evolution of the sport and make plans for the next meet-up.