If you're trying to gap 2 - 3 decks, the enhanced community quarantine is the perfect time to do it. You've got all this free time in your hands right now that you're not wasting hours on the road. Plus, the top-of-the-line energy drink in the world Red Bull has launched an online street gap contest where you can showcase your skills and abilities and win prizes.
Skating a gap is a prerequisite in skateboarding and we all know that once we see a manhole in the streets or just a regular stair, our minds are already thinking about tricks that can be done using our skateboards. You might be intimidated to join Red Bull Mind The Gap but here's where to begin.
Practice Skating a Gap with Trick Variations
As the old saying goes, practice makes perfect and it is true in anything but you have to start small. Your first baby step is to know how to ollie but you can skip it if you have been skating for many years. You have a chance to win if your skate tricks are all switches or with nollie variation flip tricks.
Register to Red Bull Mind The Gap's Website
Planning something without doing is such a waste of time, there's no point in dreaming without an action. You can go to the official website of Red Bull here and follow the instructions properly. Download the digital sticker or just search for "mind the gap" or #redbullmindthegap on Instagram and TikTok.
Film a One-minute Creative Video Skating The Gap
You need to create a space in your head on how you can execute all the gnarly tricks you want to nail. Sometimes simple tricks that are very creative can help you win. Always hook up your filmer if you have one and make sure to treat them well. As an etiquette in skateboarding, skate filmers are one of the most important people in the industry so be nice to them.
Post Your Insane Skate Clip via Instagram or Tiktok
Make sure all your fundamental needs have been met: You've filmed a crazy firing line, you've got your filmer hooked up, and above all, you're stoked about the tricks you've landed. It's time to post it on Instagram and Tiktok with the Red Bull Mind The Gap digital sticker and tag @redbullph and use the hashtag #RedBullMindTheGap. Your profile must be public as well for everyone to see - our very own Asia Skater of The Year Margielyn Didal should see it as well.
Tell Your Friends and Families to Help You Get Engagement
If you have successfully done all of the things that are needed in the competition, it's time to let all your homies and family members know about your insane skate clip. This is a huge celebration so be proud of yourself because not a lot of people can do what you just did. People engaging in your post will also have a huge impact on your scorecard. Don't sleep on this one.