PEOPLE WE LOOK UP TO AND INSPIRE US
LEGENDS WE ADMIRE
Ever admired or looked up to someone but thought you could never be as good as them, or wonder how did they get to where they are now?! Well now it's your chance to get to know more about these legends, and hopefully feel inspired by their stories to follow your dreams and never give up!
We asked you what you wanted to know, so here are the answers! A huge thank you goes to the legends that give us their time, support and kindness. We think you're awesome! Have a read of their interview questions below.
INTERVIEW WITH SCOOTER LEGEND
EMILY GIBSON
2nd Australasian & 6th World ISF Pro Women's scooter rider. Check her out @emilygibson86
Read the interview questions you asked for, with Gold Coast based scooter legend Emily Gibson. Inspiring and honest, Emily gives an insight into how she has achieved a career doing what she loves most. We admire Emily and her achievements, and are so grateful for the help she provides young riders with Next Level Lessons.
1. What skatepark do you ride at the most?
Beenleigh Skatepark or Helensvale Skatepark.
2. Who are you sponsored by, and how did you get sponsored?
Root Industries. Commitment & passion. Supported the brand for awhile and they approached me with an offer.
3. If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go to scooter?
UK, London! Get to go in July 2024.
4. Who do you mainly ride with?
Sam Fahey my Fiancé.
5. What type of scooter do you have? Or if custom what are the parts?
Custom Root Industries complete - Titanium T Bars, Invictus Deck, AIR Fork, AIR clamp, R2 Grips, Transmission Griptape, AIR headset
6. What comps have you done?
Many competitions. First competition was in 2015!! WOW Stopped riding because of an injury didn’t get back into it till 2017/2018 Roughly would say I have done 30+ competitions but major competitions (States/Nationals/Worlds) would be 7 competitions.
7. Have you met any other famous athletes?
I have going to major competitions I get to ride and meet all famous athletes. Which a lot I would say I am friends with.
8. How did you learn to do your scooter tricks?
I taught myself or had competitions with my mates on who could land it first and just started growing from there. (Self taught)
9. What's your favourite skatepark?
I don’t think I have a favourite but I love to ride, Beenleigh, The Shed, RampAttak & Rampfest.
10. What age did you start scootering, and how long have you been riding scooters for?
I picked up my first scooter and fell inlove with it in 2011 but really got into scootering in 2015 then stopped till 2017 and haven’t stopped.
11. What do you enjoy most about coaching?
Teaching everyone and anyone as much information that scootering taught me in such a long time for the rider to learn and perform their dream tricks. Love seeing everyone happy, learning and ticking of goals.
12. Who is your idol or person that inspires you?
RWilly (Ryan Williams) So motivated, positive and just a massive role model. He started scootering for everyone in such a big way it is now.
13. What is your dream trick?
My dream trick is silly but finally getting my backflips AGAIN! Just to do at any park.
14. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
5years… Hopefully an inspiration for young shredders, role model and coach directing the young generation into the olympics. Might still be competing but would love to grow the sport into a higher level of sport.
15. How can parents support their kids the best in this sport?
Honestly scootering is expensive but teaching the rider the basics of the scooter (example: how to wear the wheels in properly, looking after your scooter) having these techniques on pat the parts will last longer. If there is a competition happening or ride day get your child involved it is the best way for them to learn and meet new riders. Best growth for the sport but also for themselves.
16. What trick do you enjoy doing the most?
I love my finger whips!
17. What was the hardest trick for you to learn?
Definitely would have been my bri air! This trick took me 4 months to learn and every day I was at Helensvale skatepark that was the only trick I would try. Till one day it worked and never stopped! Some tricks take there time but it’s the consistency and determination.
18. What made you think riding scooter is your sport to do?
I loved soccer and still do but scootering is so different. Unique and insanely challenging at times and it’s what pushes me to keep riding. The best feeling is knowing I am the only person who made MYSELF do that trick, is my favourite part.
19. What got you into scooter riding?
My cousin had a scooter and left it with me. Once I moved to the Gold Coast I would always ride my scooter to school (Helensvale Primary) and I would make sure I had an extra 10 minutes to ride in the morning before school and just fell inlove with it. I had mates who I would meet up with and that’s how I met my partner today in 2015. GOOD FRIENDS AND PASSION OF THE SPORT.
20. What’s your best trick?
Definitely would say Triple Kickless RWilly mega ranch is my best trick but just best memory I will never forget.
