Hillary Chan loves freestyle skateboarding for its accessibility and the freedom it offers. She enjoys a wide range of music, from K-pop to indie rock/pop. Inspired by skater Kai Tanabe, she aspires to perfect challenging tricks. Learning in person rather than from online tutorials has made a huge difference for her. Her message to Sydney skaters? Give freestyle a go!
Category Archives: 5 minutes with
5 minutes with Fahad Alghamdi
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.
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.
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.
5 minutes with Rohan Cowley
Despite the challenges of skating in a rural area in New South Wales, Rohan Cowley persevered. While freestyle was his first passion, he has since diversified into transition and park skating. He believes that as a skater, one should try every style and just have fun.