SHREDDER OF THE WEEK: Mikayla Sheppard

This Brisbane girl started skateboarding only 6 months ago and she is as hooked as ever. Not even a broken arm can stop her. Tough as! (No words about the scooterkid who snaked her, tho…) Get to know Mikayla a bit better and remember to give her a high five when you see her practicing those tricky kickflips around the Brissy skateparks.

Name:

Mikayla Sheppard 

City: Kingston, Qld

Age: 10

Started skating at: 9 3/4 (6 month ago!)

Stance: Regular

Favourite trick:

Smith Grind

Favourite skatepark:

Redcliffe 

Instagram: @mikayla_skateboards

How would your friends describe you?

Nice, trustworthy and funny 

What’s your favourite thing about skating? 

How happy it makes me feel! ☺

Who is your favourite skateboarder?

Neen Williams [Skateboarder from Chicago who turned pro in 2012 - see pic. Also known for his workout videos!]

What do you do when you're not skateboarding?

Play with my dog, Marley

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What are some of your favourite skateboarding spots?

My driveway, under my house, and any DIY spots

What has been been the hardest trick trick to learn?

Smith Grind

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What was the first trick you learned.

An Ollie

What tricks are you practicing at the moment?

Kickflip and Rock & Roll

What do you dream about doing/ achieving with skateboarding?

Getting sponsored, going Pro, and having an awesome YouTube channel [Mikayla just started a channel, actually - check it out]

Little Lach & Mikayla skateboarding Tudor Park pump track. 🤙

Whats the worst slam / fail you’ve ever done?

When I was learning to drop in on higher ramps a scooter kid snaked me and I broke my arm. I still kept skating though! 

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What’s your best skateboarding memory?

My first time skating with my best friend, Lachlan. 

Your favourite song?

Godzilla

Favorite computer game(s)?

Roblox

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Burger or pizza?

I love both! 

Name a weird or hidden talent of yours.

I'm not sure... I used to be able to do handstands and cartwheels on a balance beam but I stopped practicing to focus on skateboarding.

Tell us a joke!

Why can't you play Poker in the jungle? Because there's too many Cheetahs!

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What's you best advice to kids who are just staring out in skateboarding?

Never stop trying, you've got this! 

Anything else we should know about you?

I'm a twin and my favourite colour is green.

“Never stop trying, you've got this! ”

— Mikayla, 10

We loved getting to know Mikayla a bit better. Hope you did too? Promise us to be a legend and give her some skate community love - next time you see him practicing those kickflips in the skatepark. Follow her on instagram too!