GET TO KNOW MAYA KENNY

What initially made you interested in skateboarding?

I saw a kid at the mall riding a penny board, and while we were walking I told my mom “I want that skateboard for Christmas!” And the rest is history…

Do you have any favorite skateboarders?

I love to watch my friend Ruby Lilley. She’s amazing and has super high backside airs.

What made you decide to enter Exposure X?

I wanted to compete with some of the better skaters and see how I would do against the other girls. They have participants from all over the world so it was a unique opportunity.

What was your favorite part about making the video for Exposure Skate?

My favorite part was filming the video with my friend Kaleb Yachdav. He’s super fun to skate with!

What is your favorite trick to do?

My favorite trick to do is a frontside 50 50 with a 270 revert out.

Are you excited to do Vert Alert? What are you most looking forward to?

Unfortunately, it was canceled! But I was really looking forward to skating with all the other amazing girls.

How do you like to spend your time outside of skateboarding?

Playing soccer, hanging with friends

Do you have any skateboarding goals this year?

To land a 540