Quick 10 with Levi Simmons

1. How did you first get into skating?

Levi: 3 years ago, I saw a YouTube video of inline skating and knew I had to try it out.

2. What was the moment that made you fall in love with it?

I fell in love with skating from the first time I did a grind.

3. Did you play any other sports or do other activities before skating? If so, do you think they helped you in any way?

I played soccer and cross country, and I think both really helped my stamina.

4. Who are your biggest influences in skating? (Pro skaters, local skaters, friends, etc.)

I would say my biggest influences are Kevin

LeBron, Billie, and Frankie Morales.

5. What’s your current skate setup, and why did you choose it?

I’m currently skating the Mesmer skates with the feather lite 3 frames. I love the look and how comfortable they are.

6. What’s a trick or skill you’re working on right now?

I’m trying to master the 270 top sole.

7. What’s been your biggest challenge in skating so far, and how did you overcome it (or how are you working on it)?

No comment... (inside joke usf)

8. If you could skate anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

If I could skate anywhere it would be Area 51 skate park in the the Netherlands and compete in winter clash.

9. Where do you see yourself in skating in the next few years? Do you have any goals or dreams with it?

I hope to keep getting better over the next few years and compete as much as possible.

10. What do you love most about the skate community, and what would you like to see more of?

I love how supportive the community is of young skaters, and I’d love to see more new skaters join.

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