At a weekly Melbourne Freestyle Skaters meet, a skater asked for help with caspers. He struggles with landings, so we have come up with some drills to improve his technique. For anyone else working towards their first casper, also consider learning the trick on a freestyle-specific setup.
Tag Archives: Josh Dunstone
A love-hate relationship with skid plates
Josh Dunstone, a freestyle skateboarder, was initially against skid plates due to past experiences but has changed his tune after a trip to Worlds in Germany. Now, with skids on his board, he’s enjoying longer-lasting hardware and discovering new tricks.
How to handstand + skateboard without ‘falling on your face’
Handstand tricks have historical significance in skateboarding, pioneered by the likes of Patti McGee in the 1960s. They are still in use today, featuring in freestyle skateboarding lines. Chunny Baker, Jenna Hoffmann, Josh Dunstone, and Terry Synnott share their handstand tips. They discuss warm-ups, proper form, and gradual practice, ensuring successful, injury-free attempts.
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.
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.