SLABZOO SHREDDER: Archie Simpson
He is fun and goofy - but with a natural stance. His favourite park is Paddo in Brisbane - although he lives a few 100k’s south in Lennox Heads, NSW. The older dudes at the skatepark like him, — probably because he is friendly and always rad to hang out with. According to his friends he will keep trying tricks until he lands them clean (the no grab 360 he does is worth a close look!). 11-year old Archie is our first featured Slabzoo Shredder from Northern NSW!
Photo: Axel Buchanan
Name: Archie Simpson
City: Lennox Head, NSW
Age: 11
Stance: Natural
Started skating: 9 y/o
Board size: 8.0
Signature trick: no grab 360
Instagram: archieskates09
Photo: Axel Buchanan
Photo: Axel Buchanan
How would your friends describe you?
They’d say I’m short and fun, haha
What do you love about skateboarding?
My favourite thing about skating is the feeling when you land a new trick and making new friends
Who is your favourite skateboarder?
Tell us about your worst slam?
My worst stack I was trying to roll in but people had melted wax on the coping and drip down the ramp so I slipped out and broke my wrist.
Your favorite skatepark?
My favourite skatepark is Paddington but my local is Lennox/Ballina.
What was the hardest trick to learn?
The hardest trick I’ve ever learnt is impossible and best trick I’ve ever done is big flip.
What tricks are you practising at the moment?
I really want to learn blizzard flips.
Advice to other kids starting to skate
Go in your own pace and don’t listen to anyone trying to turn you down and push you out of your combat zone.
“Go in your own pace and don’t listen to anyone trying to turn you down and push you out of your combat zone. ”
Photo: Axel Buchanan
We loved getting to know Archie a bit better. Promise us to be a legend and give him some high fives next time you see him around.