Meet 13-year-old Braedon Nerpio an 8th grader from Surrey, B.C. who has been chosen as this year’s Pro for A Day. Have you ever dreamed that you were a Pro Skateboarder? Well, Braedon dreams about it all the time, and at this year’s World Freestyle Round-Up his dream will come true. He will not only get to meet the top Pro and Amateur freestyle skaters from around the world, but he will also get to skate with them and put on a demo. Also, he will receive a Contest T-Shirt, Belt Buckle and a bag full of goodies.
Braedon simply known as “Killa B” and his stoke for all things boards started with his love and passion for surfing at four years old. At age eight he stepped on his first skateboard and was able to feel the same sense of freedom, exhilaration, and belonging as if he were one with the board as he felt in the ocean. This bond between a boy and his board transcended quickly into a love for everything skateboarding.
Bill and Long Beach Surf Shop in Tofino BC are incredible supporters of Braedon and are influential in the shaping of who he is today as a skater. They have been family to him and guided him through this journey. They believed in him from a very young age and created the opportunity for Braedon to grow as a surfer and skateboarder under their wing. The amazing skater Andy Anderson has not only been like a mentor to Braedon but as well like an older brother, in many ways they have grown up together. Andy has coached Braedon since he has been nine years old and is the reason Braedon wanted to be Pro For a Day so he could skate alongside his friend.
Four years ago Braedon started competing in the Bowl Series, with his favourite bowl still being his home South Surrey. As well Braedon has been privileged to have demoed the last couple of years with Pro Canadian Skater Kevin Harris, Andy Anderson, Ryan Brynelson and Sean Hayes. Braedon’s motto in life is to believe in yourself and be you. He encourages other’s every day to be the best you, for you.
