1. Year of Birth:

2006

2. When did I start skating?

In 2020, I visited a skatepark for the first time, immediately fell in love with skating, and got my first aggressive inline skates a few months later.

3. Personal Motto:

Have fun and feel good.

4. Why SkaMiDan?

„Sarah radiated endless joy and passion for aggressive skating in her social media skate clips. SkaMiDan stands for having fun without pressure to perform, and that’s exactly why I (Daniel) had to ask Sarah to join our skate team."

5. Why do I skate for SkaMiDan?

I skate for SkaMiDan because it's so much more than just a team.

There’s a family-like atmosphere where you can truly be yourself.

Humanity always comes first, and I really appreciate that, as it's not always a given.

6. Skate disciplines:

Aggressive Inline Skating

7. In which skate discipline do I feel most comfortable?

Aggressive inline skating is where I feel most at home.

I've tried distance skating, scooters, and skateboards, but nothing has ever come close to aggressive inline skating.

8. Favorite skate spots:

My absolute favorite:

• Reithalle Ulm

Other spots I love:

• Mini Ramp in Ravensburg
• Skateboardpark Podgora (Croatia) – small but amazing with incredibly kind people

9. Biggest achievement in skating?

Without trying to sound cliché: My greatest achievement in skating is being part of the SkaMiDan team.

I've learned so many new things, made so many new friends (most of whom feel more like family), and had the best experiences – many of which only became possible through SkaMiDan.

10. Inspiration

I'm mainly inspired by other skaters whose style I admire, as well as by skate sessions with others.

11. Which trick impresses me the most?

Flips, very difficult tricks, and multiple switch-ups impress me the most.

I mean, how is it even possible to be completely in control while upside down, without fear, or to float over a rail with countless switch-ups?

12. Dream trick(s):

• A smooth backflip without fear (Aggressive Inline Skating)
• A Rocket Fishbrain (Aggressive Inline Skating)

13. Favorite trick(s):

• Breakdance (a trick invented by Gino Dangers)
• Alleyoop Pornstar Grind
• Kindgrind
• Unity Grind

14. Favorite skate brands:

• USD (Universal Skate Design)
• Them Skates

15. Favorite skates:

• THEM x WKND 909 Orange

16. Skate goal:

My goal is to be able to skate for as long as possible, even as I get older.

Of course, I also want to have a lot of fun and learn many new tricks.

17. Music while skating:

I listen to something different all the time. My favorite music changes constantly.

If I have a new favorite song at the beginning of the week, I might listen to it so much that I can't stand it by the next week.

18. What motivates me?

Watching other skaters motivates me a lot because I can see exactly how the tricks are done and use that as a reference when trying them myself.

19. My tips and skate hacks for other skaters:

Ask as many bladers as possible. There's a reason they say, „If you don’t ask, you stay ignorant." If you get the chance, ask skaters to explain tricks you don’t understand.

Film yourself! If a trick just won’t work even though you feel like you're doing everything right, film yourself or prop your camera against a bottle. A change in perspective often helps.

Listen to your body.

It might sound obvious, but in reality, it often isn’t.

If you feel like you can’t go on, or something hurts in a way that doesn’t feel right, take a break.

Your health is the most important thing and shouldn’t be neglected (which obviously includes wearing a helmet and pads).

20. My first skate:

My very first pair of skates was a cheap supermarket kids' inline skate.

A model I’d rather call a "single-use product."

But my first aggressive inline skates were the USD Realm Black.

21. Favorite movie or series:

Definitely Back to the Future – the best movie ever made!

I’ve already watched it over 20 times, and I’m sure I’ll watch it at least 20 more times.

22. Favorite food:

I have many favorite dishes that change over time.

Right now, it’s Shashlik (Sarah’s version with sausages) made by my dad.

23. Am I passionate about things other than skating?

I’m passionate about many things.

I love learning new things, like languages and words.

I’m also very interested in filmmaking and storytelling.

24. Do I have other hobbies besides skating?

I’ve been playing the piano since I was six years old, I love writing stories, drawing, and making short films.

25. What excites me about my other hobbies?

What excites me about my hobbies is that I can completely forget about everything around me and just have pure fun.

It's like stepping into another world where nothing else matters, and I feel absolute happiness.

26. Fun facts / Personal things:

As much as I can get excited about almost everything, there are a few things I absolutely hate:

• Loud chewing noises
• Mind maps (way too confusing)
• Small talk (if you want to have a conversation, we can skip the formalities – there are more interesting topics than the weather)

One of my biggest life goals is to know a lot so I can tell great stories and to learn how to accept things as they are – without feeling guilty about considering some things unimportant.

For example, I really admire my grandmother for her happy, wise outlook on life – she is a huge role model for me.