Nikita rider Lucy Adams is probably the best female skater in the UK, and she's also been tipped by The Royal Bank of Scotland to be one of the millionaires of the future. In our interview she reveals how close she is to her estimated 10 million and passes on advice to wannabe female skateboarders gleaned from her time as a Girlie Camp coach...
At Nollie we're all about the girls - what's it like being in a male dominated industry? Are you finding more girls are getting into the sport now?
It's not bad being in a male dominated industry...most of the time I don't even recognise it as that! The nature of it...expression and pushing yourself means that your sex doesn't impact on your progression! And yes...many more girls are involved these days...I skate with girls daily now :)
How did you enjoy coaching at Girlie Camp? What advice do you have for girls who want to get into skateboarding?
I thought it was brilliant! It was really refreshing to be with other like-minded girls and ones from different cultures and backgrounds. Advice would be to just get involved...you can't expect good things to happen if you participate half-heartedly! And remember...everybody was a beginner at one stage ;)
What's your biggest achievement to date?
Na, don't have one...mastering predictive text?!!
What's it like to be immortalised in a computer game?
Funny! It was a great experience. I haven't played the game though so I'm not sure!
Are you getting any closer to your reported £10 million fortune?
Out of my overdraft, is that close enough?! ;) Na shame! I don't want 10 million.
What gets you stoked?
New stunts...frontside grinds, sketchy moves...hangin wit my girl ;)
Favourite spots to skate?
Crawley R.I.P, Manccy Way Park,
Blackpool and Burnley.
Fave trick?
Sal Flip and FS 5.0's.
What would you be doing if you weren't a skateboarder?
Chav?
What are you never without?
Phone...boring...er...socks?!
What are your future plans?
I'm without dreams at the minute...and plans...just roaming...ha ha.
What's your new years resolution?
Don't make them! Skate hard...eat more chocolate! :)
