At a weekly Melbourne Freestyle Skaters meet, a skater asked for help with caspers. He struggles with landings, so we have come up with some drills to improve his technique. For anyone else working towards their first casper, also consider learning the trick on a freestyle-specific setup.
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Drills for better casper disasters
Improve your casper disaster freestyle skateboard trick with these four drills.
A love-hate relationship with skid plates
Josh Dunstone, a freestyle skateboarder, was initially against skid plates due to past experiences but has changed his tune after a trip to Worlds in Germany. Now, with skids on his board, he’s enjoying longer-lasting hardware and discovering new tricks.
Tricks for the less confident freestyle skateboarder
Anyone can learn freestyle skateboarding, whether you’re a beginner or transitioning from another form of skateboarding. Basic tricks like the popcorn, judo kick, and yoyo hops are fantastic entry points for building confidence and skills. With some work, these can pave the way to mastering more advanced tricks. Happy skating!
How to handstand + skateboard without ‘falling on your face’
Handstand tricks have historical significance in skateboarding, pioneered by the likes of Patti McGee in the 1960s. They are still in use today, featuring in freestyle skateboarding lines. Chunny Baker, Jenna Hoffmann, Josh Dunstone, and Terry Synnott share their handstand tips. They discuss warm-ups, proper form, and gradual practice, ensuring successful, injury-free attempts.