Freestyle skateboarding doesn’t have to be a lonely sport. After feeling like an outsider, the author now skates regularly with a local crew and connects with freestylers around the country (and the world). Skating in public and leveraging social media are powerful ways to connect with like-minded individuals.
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5 minutes with Hillary Chan
Hillary Chan loves freestyle skateboarding for its accessibility and the freedom it offers. She enjoys a wide range of music, from K-pop to indie rock/pop. Inspired by skater Kai Tanabe, she aspires to perfect challenging tricks. Learning in person rather than from online tutorials has made a huge difference for her. Her message to Sydney skaters? Give freestyle a go!
MLM Skates ‘Goose Country’ Deck: A Top Modern Freestyle Choice
The ‘Goose Country’ deck from MLM Skates is a modern twist on the classic freestyle board, boasting comfort and quality. With its solid build and versatile design, it makes tricks easy, though some may find foot placement challenging. Overall, it’s a top-notch option in the modern freestyle deck market. Worth grabbing if you can!
5 minutes with Fahad Alghamdi
Inspired by Rodney Mullen and with support from the OllieFans Melbourne crew, Fahad combines elements of freestyle in his street and park skating. He recommends starting with board comfort and suggests iMax, Les Erdi Plaza, and Marvel Stadium as top flatground skate spots in Melbourne.
‘Can you skate freestyle/do freestyle tricks on a popsicle (street) setup?’
Skating freestyle on a popsicle board is possible, but not without its challenges. While it allows for unique style and tricks, and help the transition from street to freestyle, it can limit certain moves and lead to quick wear and tear. More importantly, it takes away from local freestyle companies of which there are many.