Professional skateboarder for 40 years, 11 world championship titles, 8 European championship titles, inventor of 15 completely new tricks of his own. Participation in more than 120 worldwide competitions, where he stood on the top of the podium at almost every second one, and even in 2021, at the age of 57, he again won the European Championship title against his young competitors. And now already the 11th skateboarding handbook from his legendary series is published, in which he puts the 2nd part of his favorite discipline FREESTYLE-SKATEBOARDING in the spotlight. Also in the 2nd part we…mehr
Professional skateboarder for 40 years, 11 world championship titles, 8 European championship titles, inventor of 15 completely new tricks of his own. Participation in more than 120 worldwide competitions, where he stood on the top of the podium at almost every second one, and even in 2021, at the age of 57, he again won the European Championship title against his young competitors. And now already the 11th skateboarding handbook from his legendary series is published, in which he puts the 2nd part of his favorite discipline FREESTYLE-SKATEBOARDING in the spotlight. Also in the 2nd part we have numerous tricks, sequences, well described for an uplifting approach for beginners, amateurs and professionals. Starting with the right board. Then stretching, the right warm up, which is very important in this sport. The basic positions, which you should learn as a beginner, and the appropriate tricks. Many tricks from standing, some rolling tricks and handstand tricks up to combo tricks. Plus wheelies and pirouettes. Many tips and tricks from 40 years of skateboarding experience presented by some of the most successful FREESTYLERS of all time. Guenter Mokulys: ¿Rodney Mullen inspired me to write the books. In 1984, 1985 I was able to create some trick tips in photos, sequences for me in an analog time from Rodney to learn from. Because videos or internet didn`t really exist at that time. Thus, I have then my knowledge over the years in the form of books for all skateboarding enthusiasts available. In today`s digital age, books also belong to the learning object. In addition, books are timeless and look good on the shelf.
At 59, Günter Mokulys is still among the elite of the world's best freestyle skateboarders and continues to compete and show around the world, earning respect and recognition from his peers above all for his routine, mostly perfect runs. In his career he can look back on 11 world championship titles, 6 European championship titles and numerous German championship titles. From a total of 120 competitions to date, he has completed more than half with first place. In freestyle skateboarding, he also holds the record as the oldest champion at a world tournament at 51. He is a professional athlete, entertainer, author and photographer and runs an online skate shop with his own products under his brand "Marshall Skateboarding". Further information and videos can be found at www.wikipedia.de and www.guentermokulys.de.
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Freestyle - Skateboarding 6 Following 7 Freestyle ¿ Skateboards / Decks 8 Freestyle - Equipment 9 Stretching 10 Basic Positions 14 Walk the Dog - Footwork 18 Wheelies 20 360° Spins 22 Tricks for Beginners 25 Stationary Tricks 45 Tricks in Motion 79 Handstand Tricks 107 Freestyle Combos 121 Balance Tricks 132 Skateboard Wiki 136 Skateboard Books 138 The Author 139 Skateboarders in the Book 140
