Lisa Peters

Born and raised where?
Netherlands

Current hometown (and best thing about it):
To be honest, I don’t have an apartment so it’s hard to tell what’s my current hometown. I would still consider Haarlem, Netherlands as my hometown since I work there sometimes, and most of my friends live there. When I’m back in the Netherlands I usually subrent an apartment in Haarlem which is an amazing old historical town close to Amsterdam. Haarlem is known for their great gastronomy, good restaurants, delicious coffee and nice bars. I love this place a lot because it’s not that big so you can walk around easily and everyone knows each other. 😉

When not skating, I’m…
Skydiving! I love to jump out of planes. It’s fun to see that there are so many similarities between skaters and skydivers, same crazy mindset, stupid ideas, and same vibe events. The only difference is that skydivers are rich! hahaha.
Also I love to work as a barista, drive my motorbike, hangout with friends, make cocktails, travel around, snowboard, and enjoy nature.

Languages spoken
Dutch, English, German and a bit of Spanish

Favorite skating disciplines and skate spots
I love racing and fast open road skating. I can’t tell you my favourite skate spot because I have too many! Every road has something special. I love the French Alps, California, Mexico, Tenerife, and Norway.

Favorite skaters to ride with
My Dutch homies Tom, Deen, and Bart. My boyfriend Oscar. The queen of freeriding Anna Pixner. My homie Luke Spud. My lil German brother Thies and many many more! I love to skate with everyone who isn’t scared of riding close to each other.

Sponsors
SEISMIC WHEELS! <3 You guys are the best and without Seismic I would never be able to race this much. Also Pantheon Longboards, Sickboardsshop, S1 helmets, Urethane Burners, Don’t Trip Trucks, BTR leathers are supporting me!

Favorite Seismic products
Seismic Alpha Plum

Skate heroes then and now
I started skating when Greener Pastures came out! So Patrick Switzer was def one of my skate heroes! Also Liam Morgan, James Kelly and the Longboard Girls Crew were my heroes. Big hero who did so much for the sport and had the biggest heart Josh Neuman. <3
Right now I’m surrounded by so many heroes but Ambroise is def on top of the list! Such a stylish and fast freerider which is from another level. Also Diego is a big hero for sure!

All-time best skate vids
Alpine Descents – Josh Neuman
Diego Poncelet on Ocean Spot

Favorite skate-day snack
Nuts, Oreo Cookies, Cliff Bars

Top artists or tracks on your current playlist
Kase – O, UB40, Mac Miller, A Tribe Called Quest, Dire Straits

Favorite quote
Skin grows back, your head doesn’t.
-Guy Martin

Most memorable achievement
Becoming World Champion in the Philippines.

Goals for the future
Make a documentary about downhill skateboarding and showcase it on a filmfestival. And be on the OPEN class podium at a competition.