Cheapskate: money-saving tips for freestyle skateboarders

Freestyle skateboarding can get pricey, but there are ways to save cash. Skate to local spots, carpool, or hunt for sales and secondhand parts. Thrift shops are good for gear too. Consider upcycling old decks into skid plates. Join local meetups for tips without the cost. It takes effort, but it’s worth it!

5 minutes with Hibbs Arshad

Hibbs Arshad, founder of the Malaysian freestyle brand Protostyle, talks about his fascination with 80s freestyle clips, the challenges of finding the right gear locally, and how he went about creating unique boards inspired by his favourite tricks and personal preferences.