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!
Tag Archives: freestyle-skateboarding
5 minutes with Morgan Swaak
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.
5 minutes with…the World Freestyle Edition
In Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany, skateboarders of all backgrounds gathered for the World Freestyle Skateboarding Championships 2025. Flatlandia interviewed nine participants who offered insights on their competition experiences, tips for overcoming nerves, and the joy of freestyle.
5 minutes with Josh Dunstone
Josh Dunstone has been getting back into freestyle skateboarding, prepping for a competition in Germany. After focusing on mental health, he’s also been working on his physical fitness with a personal trainer. Living near Melbourne’s CBD has been great for skating inspiration, and he loves the creativity freestyle brings him.
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.