INTERVIEW WITH 7 YEAR OLD SKI SENSATION SPY’S KELLY SILDARU

SPY’s Josh Berman takes five and chats with newest SPY ski team rider Kelly Sildaru from Estonia. Already at a very young age she’s able to beat the boys on skis and continues to impress. Look for great things from this young phenom. She’s going to knock everyone’s socks off with her incredible amount of ski talent. Just you wait!

KELLY SILDARU

Age: 7

Birthdate: 2-17-02

Where do you live? Tallinn, Estonia

What do you like about skiing? It is hard to describe it, but I can not imagine a better activity then skiing.

Favorite trick?
360 tail grab

Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc?
I have yet been to many places…but I like powder in France and parks in Sweden and Finland.

Who do you look up to in skiing?  Who inspires you?
My family and friends.

How did you get so good at such a young age?
I do not know; I just like to do that - skiing.

What are your goals in skiing for this year?  Next year?
I would like to win some competitions and I will try to learn some new tricks. And maybe to ski and film with a great skiers…the same goals for next year.

Where are you right now and where do you want to be in 10 years?
I will be the best of the best. It would be great, but it is hard to get there. Where am I in 10 years…if I could be somewhere, then I would like to be in the USA. I think it is great to ski there.

Who are your sponsors?
Spy Optic, K2 skis, Level Gloves, Nike ACG, Dalbello, Haribo, Alexela Oil

What are your favorite Spy goggles?
Bias and Soldier. They look and feel great!