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.
Category Archives: 5 minutes with
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.
5 minutes with Simon Ingels
Freestyle skateboarding first captured Simon Ingels’ attention via the Bones Brigade Video Show, featuring Per Welinder. Since then, they’ve been working on street and freestyle tricks. In Adelaide, Simon skates with a small group of friends, fostering motivation and inspiration.
5 minutes with Tony Gale
Tony Gale juggles several roles, from running Moonshine’s freestyle skateboard side to making content and judging. He enjoys MCing at freestyle contests and values quality in board design. Fun times are key!
5 minutes with Hibbs Arshad
Hibbs Arshad, founder of the Malaysian freestyle brand Protostyle, talks about his fascination with 80s freestyle clips, the challenges of finding the right gear locally, and how he went about creating unique boards inspired by his favourite tricks and personal preferences.