Berlin boy Steffen Grap got hooked on skateboarding when he was just 13. Long after the people who first introduced him to this admired action sport skippped it again, Steffen has sticked to it and is still performing new tricks on his board nowadays. We checked out more about his beginnings and what keeps him going, meanwhile photographer Enno Knuth followed him around to capture him in action.
How and why did you begin skateboarding?
I started to skate when I was like 13 years young. A few other guys from my school were skateboarders and I was super hyped and needed to get my own board. But all the guys skipped skateboarding again after a short time and I had to motivate other friends for a couple of month to try out skateboarding before I met the first other skater dudes in the city.
What’s your favourite trick and is it scary to try new tricks for you?
No complys are definitely my go to trick. I’m doing always super sketchy with new tricks. I see a hundred ways to die but not even one way to land the trick. laughs.
What keeps you going?
The scene in Berlin is pretty big. There are always new oportunities to inspire yourself and do something new. Also I get a lot of motivation through my surrounding like my friends, photography or art.
You are Berlin based. Where can we find you on a Saturday night?
Chillin´ at the corner with the homies or netflix-n-chill with my girl.
And tell us your 3 favorite spots in Berlin?
Pappelplatz, Magnet Bar & the Civilist Skateshop in Mitte
If you could live in another city, where would you like to live?
I dont really know, there are too many beautiful places in this world…
Favorite movie?
Kenpark, KIDS and all the other stuff of Larry Clarke
Favorite quote?
Inspire yourself to inspire others
Last question: How can we make the world a better place?
Plant a rose ❤🌹
