Morgan Swaak loves freestyle skateboarding, especially after being inspired by his dad and iconic skaters like Per Welinder. Competing at this year’s World Freestyle Skateboarding Championships was an incredible experience for him, full of cool tricks and friendly vibes.
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Freestyle contest advice – Part Five
Azzam, Syafiq, a Malaysian freestyle skater, shares tips for dealing with jet-lag when traveling for contests. He stresses the importance of getting proper sleep before flights, resisting the urge to skate immediately after landing, and not skipping meals.
Freestyle contest advice – Part Four
Josh Dunstone dives into the journey of becoming a pro freestyle skateboarder, from his first contest to current prep for the World Freestyle Championships 2025. He shares his experience of contest nerves, learning, and camaraderie, highlighting the importance of practice, mental health, and balance in training, all the while enjoying the ride while chasing dreams.
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.
Freestyle contest advice – Part Two
Thinking about signing up for a freestyle skateboarding contest? Before you go, get to know the event structure and judging criteria.
Read up on insights from experienced judges like Tony Gale, Denham Hill, and Kevin Wessels on what they’re looking for, including variety, technicality, consistency, style, and originality.