Sabine is an incredibly talented skater from France who shines in both transition and street skating! Her style is creative, and her precision on skates is a treat to watch. It’s exciting to see more European skaters like Sabine bringing something fresh yet constant to the scene. On her Instagram, you can follow her skating adventures across France and neighbouring countries. Her love for all things retro is what brought her into roller skating, and she’s been putting in the work.

Get inspired by Sabine’s journey and check out this quick interview we did with her for some extra insight!

Q: How did you get into roller skating, and how long have you been doing it?

A: I got into roller skating kind of by accident. I’ve always thought roller skates looked super cool and retro. One day, I passed by a skate shop, and there was this pair of skates in the window. I walked in and bought them haha That was back in 2017, so it’s been 8 years now, and I’ve never stopped skating since.

Q: Your day job is a Photographer! How do you find the connection between skating and your work?

A: Both skating and photography started as passions for me, and photography has since become my job.

I haven’t really linked the two yet, but I do love capturing moments of the people I skate with. There’s something about the energy and creativity in skating that translates well into photography.

Q: How would you describe your skate style and how you got there?

A: Honestly, I don’t know if I have enough distance from my own skating to describe it properly. I’m probably too critical of myself to even judge haha!

Though I can see how much I’ve improved since I started and I’m proud of that. My style is definitely evolving, and I know it’ll keep getting better. If I had to sum it up, I’d say my style is a mix of inspiration from my friends, who are the people I skate with the most.

Q: What’s on your mind whenever you’re trying a new trick?

A: Not much haha! Learning a new trick takes so much focus, especially when I’m trying to get over my fears, so I try to clear my mind as much as possible.

That’s one of the things I love about skating, it’s not just a passion, it’s my way to escape. It helps me forget about everything else and just be in the moment.

Q: How do you feel about protective gear?

A: I always say that if you took off my knee pads, I wouldn’t know how to skate anymore. They’re the only gear I truly can’t do without. I learned to skate by falling on my knees. Without them, I wouldn’t even feel confident enough to skate. Usually, I’ll wear big knee pads, the S1 Pro Knees, and my S1 Lifer Helmet for deep concrete bowls and big ramps. For street skating, I’ll opt for thinner knee pads, I rock S1 Park Knee Pads which give me the protection I need without getting in the way.

Q: You’re a globetrotter and have skated all over Europe and the world! How does it feel to connect with different communities?

A: It’s the best thing ever and one of the reasons I love this community so much. I feel so lucky to be able to travel, meet skaters from all over the world, and see how unique and inspiring everyone’s skating style is.

It’s such an amazing experience, and honestly, I can’t imagine traveling without my skates now.

Q: What would you say is your favourite spot to skate?

A: I’ve been lucky to skate in some really cool places but my favourite spot is still the Hangar Darwin in Bordeaux. It’s such a complete indoor skatepark in an awesome location, self-managed, eco-friendly, and always full of life.

There are events, concerts, and so much to check out. You can spend the whole day there chilling, eating, or just hanging out. Plus, the skatepark itself is inside a big hangar and open every day. There are also two outdoor DIY spots, it’s incredible ?

Q: How is the skate community in Paris? I also know you’re sponsored by a shop in Bordeaux—can you tell us more about French rollerskating?

A: The Paris skate community is growing more and more. It’s tight-knit, inclusive, and super engaged.

Yes, I’m sponsored by Burdy’s Quad Shop, the first shop in France entirely dedicated to quad skating. It’s run by Joolz, an amazing skater and business boss. She started the shop two years ago and her physical shop is in a caravan at Darwin, right next to the skatepark.

Thanks to her, quad equipment has become so much more accessible in France. She’s always listening to the community and staying on top of new products and skater needs, it’s amazing. This has made the Bordeaux skate community even stronger, and I love how it keeps growing.

Q: What’s next for you?

A: Keep traveling and skating as much as I can, as often as I can, and wherever I can.

Q: Any advice for new skaters?

A: Have fun. Rollerskating is all about having fun ?