The Bones Brigade VHS classic, Future Primitive, sparked Michael Malyskyo’s love for freestyle skateboarding. Currently he is tackling tricky moves like the ollie finger laser flip. His advice for newcomers? Just practice and don’t forget the shin guards.
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5 minutes with David Mock
Queensland skateboarder David Mock explains the roots of freestyle skateboarding. He also details his passion project, All Terrain Skateboards, which made freestyle decks in the 1980s. Mock now focuses on refining classic tricks and moderating the local freestyle skateboarding group on Facebook. He believes the 80s cannot compare to today’s dynamic freestyle scene.
5 minutes with Tanya Jenko
Adelaidian Tanya Jenko shares her love of freestyle skateboarding and the challenges of accessing the freestyle scene in the US compared to Australia. She highlights the support she gets from her partner, Ben, and emphasises the more inclusive nature of the discipline.
5 minutes with Glen Billwiller
Glen Billwiller, a skateboarder originally from Vancouver, describes the early freestyle scene there. He talks about his brand Maple Road Skateboards and the upcoming freestyle deck. He also shares about the tribute deck for the late Micky Bluebird.
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.