Klara Kermoade

Age:12

Where were you born? I was born in Missouri but lived in Colorado for 9 years before moving to California in 2018.

And where do you live now?  Orange County, California.

When / how / why did you start skating? I started skating in January of 2019, when a friend invited me to Etnies skatepark.

What are some of your earliest/ favorite memories of skateboarding? Some of my earliest memories were skating with my friends at Etnies skatepark and learning new tricks.

What are some of your favorite or most memorable recent sessions ? My most memorable recent sessions were at Vans indoor combi for Steve Cab’s 30 year anniversary of the half cab. Also, the El Gato Classic!!!

What have you been up to lately? Lately I have been skating a lot at Vans skatepark and getting ready for the U.S.A. semi-finals!

Favorite skateparks(s) and why? My favorite skatepark is the Vans skatepark because I love skating park, and they have one of the best park courses in California!!! They also have a vert ramp and a combi!!!

Why do you love skateboarding? I love skateboarding because it is not like any other sport!! All skateparks are not alike and meeting many amazing people through skateboarding. Everyone has their own style and what they like to do (vert, street, bowl, park, etc.).

What are your Top 3 Foods: My favorite foods are anything Japanese, chocolate, and pineapples.

Dreams / Goals: My goals are to someday make it to the Olympics and be on the cover of Thrasher magazine.

Places you would like to visit someday: I would like to visit Paris, Japan, Australia and many more places!!!

Klara's Sponsors:

Hosoi Skateboards, Speed Wheels, Mob Grip, Vans, S1 Helmets & Pads, Girl Is Not a 4 Letter Word

Klara is wearing the S1 Lifer Helmet Color: Purple Watercolor (Girl Is Not a 4 Letter Word) Collab 

& S1 Pro Knee Pads Gen 4.5 Size: XS & S1 Pro Elbow Pads Size: Small 

Photos: Ian Logan