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.
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Freestyle contest advice – Part Three
The World Freestyle Skateboarding Championships showcased Paolo Virgilio Demurtas, a skilled skater with 20 years of street experience and 4-5 years of freestyle skateboarding experience. His winning routine emphasises planning, variety, consistency, and personal flair. Demurtas advises working on weaknesses, maintaining a base routine, and choosing relaxing music for runs.
5 minutes with Michael Malyszko
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.
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.