Young skating master Hudson has 900 reasons to soar

It’s a terrifying stunt few dare try – but 10-year-old Hudson ‘Huddy’ Walker just cracked the trick on a casual Saturday at Bondi Beach.

Hudson Walker has wowed the skateboarding community and attracted praise from Tony Hawk. Picture: Tony Gough

It’s the terrifying skateboard stunt even the most skilful don’t dare to try that has only been landed by a handful of professionals around the world – and one 10-year-old Aussie.

The 900 is a two-and-a-half revolutions in the air – with nothing but concrete below you – and even skateboarding legend Tony Hawk took 10 attempts before he finally landed one.

Yet 10-year-old Hudson ‘Huddy’ Walker has gone viral after he whipped it out on a casual Saturday at Bondi Beach.

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The tiny kid from Ballina has cemented himself in the ranks of the best, after successfully completing the stunt at Bondi bowl in March, stunning crowds and Hawk himself.

A now viral video of the young gun spinning through the air caught the skating pro’s eye, with Hawk leaving a glowing comment on Hudson’s video.

Ten year-old skater Hudson Walker has completed a difficult 900 at Bondi. Picture: Tony Gough

“Unreal! I’ll never look at that pool the same way again,” commented Hawk.

When asked how it felt to have his idol notice his skateboard skills, Hudson’s smile was big enough to feel over the telephone.

“That felt really good, especially because he was the first person to do a 900 in the world,” said Hudson.

Hudson has been skating since he was “five, turning six”, picking up the skill during Covid.

Five years later the beach kid is on his way to stardom, regularly competing in skateboarding events, including a Melbourne competition this weekend where he will attempt the trick again.

His secret to success is simple.

“Once you start skating good, you feel like you can do anything,” Hudson said.

“Usually its either I am happy or angry when I do it. If I am happy I want to do it, but if I am angry, I just want to get it over and done with,” he said.

“I get scared quite often but I just find a way to get over it,” Hudson said.

Hudson’s dad, Scott Walker, said it’s become easier to watch Hudson over the years.

“The early parts when he first started skateboarding was scarier, seeing him get on big ramps was quite daunting to watch. But as he progressed it’s a little less scary, which is good. He is in control now where as before it just used to be Hail Marys,” admitted Mr Walker.  

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