Flatlandia started as a basic website for Aussie freestylers but now offers a bunch of content. New skaters can find tips, gear reviews, and interviews in various sections. With a growing community and competitions on the horizon, there’s plenty to explore.
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Toeside-rail entries: overcoming fear in skateboarding
Learning to do toeside-rail entries can be scary, but facing that fear is key! Start easy and work your way up with safety nets like fences or skate buddies. Alternatively, tackle your biggest fear first. With practice, you’ll get confident and the trick will start to feel natural.
Cheapskate: money-saving tips for freestyle skateboarders
Freestyle skateboarding can get pricey, but there are ways to save cash. Skate to local spots, carpool, or hunt for sales and secondhand parts. Thrift shops are good for gear too. Consider upcycling old decks into skid plates. Join local meetups for tips without the cost. It takes effort, but it’s worth it!
Wheelies: why we need this foundational freestyle trick
Wheelies are a foundational trick that enhances balance and confidence in skateboarding. Done on flatground, the wheelie can boost your performance in freestyle skateboarding competitions. Practice them to get better!
For the love of the daffy
The daffy is a freestyle skateboarding trick that uses two skateboards. Some of the best examples of daffies come from skateboarders like Ellen O’Neal, Lynn Cooper, Hitomi Komatsu, and Isamu Yamamoto.