Witter Cheng had to switch from street to freestyle after a knee injury. He started making boards for friends (YoYo, Guenter, Keith, etc.) and the rest is history. In 10 years, he hopes to still be skating and spreading joy. You can buy his gear from Flatland or contact him directly.
Tag Archives: freestyle-skateboarding
How to rail toespin
A rail toespin is a cool skateboarding trick that spices up your run. Make sure you have a stable rail, offset wheels, tight trucks, and proper rider balance. Watch out for foot positioning and rotation, and remember not to whip around. With practice, you’ll nail this trick. Check out Tony Gale’s tips for more help.
5 minutes with Dean Wedgwood
The first time Dean saw pure freestyle skating, it blew his mind. He learned from old videos and now finds inspiration from skaters worldwide.
5 minutes with Rohan Cowley
Despite the challenges of skating in a rural area in New South Wales, Rohan Cowley persevered. While freestyle was his first passion, he has since diversified into transition and park skating. He believes that as a skater, one should try every style and just have fun.
5 minutes with Jamie Wong
Jamie enjoys freestyle skating for its freedom, creativity, and solitary relaxation. He skates to music on his Waltz setup in tennis courts, favoring 360 tailstop fingerflips. When not skating, he’d likely be busy with clarinet or volleyball.