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.
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
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
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]
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!
What’s your best skateboarding memory?
My first time skating with my best friend, Lachlan.
Your favourite song?
Godzilla
Favorite computer game(s)?
Roblox
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!
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.
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!