Freestyle skateboarders have a different flow compared to street skaters. Their seamless transitions are often done with footwork. Unlike other tricks, footwork takes time to master. Here are some suggestions on how to improve footwork as a beginner, intermediate or advanced freestyler.
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‘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.
What is freestyle skateboarding? (And why haven’t I heard about it?)
Freestyle skateboarding, the earliest form of competitive skating, showcases technical flatground tricks and fluidity to music. After a decline in the nineties, it has seen a revival with Japan as its capital. In Australia, it’s relatively underappreciated, but Flatlandia aims to change that.