Queensland skateboarder David Mock explains the roots of freestyle skateboarding. He also details his passion project, All Terrain Skateboards, which made freestyle decks in the 1980s. Mock now focuses on refining classic tricks and moderating the local freestyle skateboarding group on Facebook. He believes the 80s cannot compare to today’s dynamic freestyle scene.
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Freestyle contest advice – Part One
Sean Robinson and Sarah Park-Matott share their experiences in freestyle skateboarding competitions. They emphasise the importance of competing against oneself and embracing personal growth over winning. Despite the challenges, both skaters find value in the connections and motivation gained from participating, encouraging others to give it a try.
Getting over the fear of ‘primo’
So, landing in ‘primo’ (aka rail) is the worst for most skateboarders. But freestyle skateboarders love it. Want to be a rail pro? Modify your board, practice rail-specific exercises, and hit the tutorials.
5 minutes with Glen Billwiller
Glen Billwiller, a skateboarder originally from Vancouver, describes the early freestyle scene there. He talks about his brand Maple Road Skateboards and the upcoming freestyle deck. He also shares about the tribute deck for the late Micky Bluebird.
Mastering freestyle footwork: tips and tricks
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.