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Jeandre Bester is an up and coming Skateboarder hailing from Pretoria. This kid is climbing the Skateboarding ladder and killing it. Check out our interview with Jeandre, who we are pretty damn sure has a bright future in the sport.
Tell us how you got into Skateboarding and how long have you been skating for now?
I saw one of my friends skateboarding and it looked really interesting and fun, so I asked him to hook me up with a board and from there on I started skateboarding. That was about 2 and a half years ago.
How old are you?
16 Years old
What attracted to you to the sport?
The sound and feeling of it.
Living in Pretoria, which spots do you session the most?
Skinner, most probably the best spot ever.
What spots are your favourite to skate in SA and why?
There are many spots that I love to skate at, Skinner, City Hall, The Stadium, etc.
What is your favourite trick at the moment?
Hardflips, I guess.
Give us some of your highlights of your 2013 season?
I have placed in a few contests, and progressed more, that’s all.
“Hardflip Back Tails. They are really difficult but I’m working on them, and would be hella stoked having them down”
What goals do you have for your skating career and where would you like to see it take you?
My goals are to grow the skate scene in South Africa and keep things flowing. I would like it to take me to places I’ve never been before like the States and Barcelona.
If you had the opportunity to skate with any professional skater and any location in the world. Who would it be with and where?
With Louie Lopez at The Berrics, Because he’s one of the sickest skateboarders I’ve ever seen and The Berrics looks so fun to skate at.
Who are your sponsors?
Truebearings, Sicktrixs and Stoned Griptape & Clothing.
What upcoming contest are you going to be skating in and where are you hoping to finish up?
The Last Blast Blowout contest at Menlyn Skate Park and hoping to finish up in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place.
What new tricks are you working on?
Hardflip Back Tails. They are really difficult but I’m working on them, and would be hella stoked having them down.
What goes through your mind when you are on you board?
Joy, Freedom, and Peace.
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