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.
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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!
Carpet boarding for freestylers
Sometimes, that freestyle skate sesh isn’t gonna happen—whether it’s due to bad weather, injury or fatigue. Enter carpet boarding: doing tricks on a skateboard deck on carpet. It’s safer for beginners and takes up minimal space. You can practise many tricks, but gear up and clear obstacles first. Perfect for days when you can’t hit the pavement!
How to not ‘fall out of rail-stand’
The heelside rail-stand dismount is a basic freestyle skateboarding skill which can be bettered with a ‘hippie jump’ technique. This small jump allows for more control and time to prepare for landing. It also helps with future tricks, including rail flips.
How to k-walk (and get better at walk-the-dog)
Learning walk-the-dog freestyle footwork can be tough, but working on k-walks can help. K-walks, named after Tara Kaylor, are good for mastering balance. While some people might not see their value, they connect your skills and boost your confidence on the board.