At just 24 years old, Cameron Bertie from Slough has carved out his own path in the UK skate scene through consistency, courage, and a commitment to getting 1% better every day. Since stepping on a board in June 2023, Cameron has immersed himself in street skating—pushing himself on ledges, learning rails, and embracing the discomfort that comes with growth. Inspired by creators like Kelly Wakasa and skateboarding icons such as Nyjah Huston, his journey reflects the mindset that skateboarding isn’t just about tricks—it’s about resilience, community, and showing up even when it feels uncomfortable. We caught up with Cameron and asked him 13 questions about his journey so far, his favourite spots, toughest tricks, and the mindset that keeps him rolling forward.

How long have you been skateboarding?

I have been skateboarding for almost 3 years. I would say that I officially started skateboarding in June 2023.

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What was it that made you want to start skateboarding, or who inspired you to start?

There’s this American YouTuber called Kelly Wakasa, and he uploads lifestyle vlogs based on living in New York City. In a lot of his videos, he shows himself skateboarding. Furthermore, I became a fan of Ashton Kelley’s skateboarding vlogs, and I remember a period when I was binge-watching all of the Street League Skateboarding competitions. So I was inspired by the various content creators that I came across in the skateboarding niche, as well as watching professional skateboard competitions.

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What's something that skateboarding has taught you that can be helpful in everyday life?

If you get knocked down, don't give up and call it a day when times get tough. Get back up and overcome the challenge.

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What advice would you give to someone who wants to start skateboarding but doesn't know where to start?

It may sound blunt. But the best advice I would give is to just start. It may seem daunting or difficult to get started, but once you get on with it, you won't look back.

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What would you say to someone who wants to overcome skatepark anxiety?

I know exactly how that feels. At the beginning, I was procrastinating because I was embarrassed to skate in skateparks. I thought I would look stupid because I was a beginner. But the truth of the matter is that nobody cares. In fact, other skaters love to see beginners progress. Alternatively, if you still do not feel comfortable skating around people, you could go to the skatepark during less busy periods, such as weekdays or early mornings. So then you can get familiar with skateboarding in a skatepark environment.

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What motivates you to not give up when things get difficult?

My motivation to keep going is quite simple. I just try to get at least 1% better each day. Major progress doesn't happen overnight, so I never let myself get agitated if I have a bad session.

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What's the hardest trick you have landed?

So far, the most difficult trick I have landed is probably a frontside 50/50 on a ledge that was taller than my knees.

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A recent achievement you have accomplished in skateboarding?

I am proud of myself for putting myself outside of my comfort zone throughout my skateboarding journey. By doing this, I have experienced new skateparks and met new people in the skateboarding community.

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What is your preferred skateboarding style (e.g. bowls, ramps, vert, street, rails, cruising etc.)?

My preferred style of skateboarding is street skating. I love skating ledges a lot, and I am currently learning how to skate rails by practising boardslides.

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Who is your favourite skateboarder and why?

My favourite skateboarder is Nyjah Huston because I like his style on the board and off the board. As I mentioned before, competitions such as Street League Skateboarding are what inspired me to start skateboarding, and I respect the impact that Nyjah Huston has on competition skating.

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Your favourite skatepark or location that you have skated and why?

My favourite skatepark that I have skated at is BaySixty6. It’s the nearest indoor skatepark to me, so it’s ideal when the ground is too wet to skate outdoors. It’s very spacious, so even if I visit on a packed weekend, I can still get in a good session.

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A dream skatepark or location you would like to skate one day, and why?

Definitely would love to skate at Venice Beach skatepark in California because I have wanted to visit the West Coast of the USA. Also, skating the streets of Tokyo would be a dream come true as well.

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What's your favourite skateshop and why?

My favourite skateshop is Three Amigos in Camden. It was the skateshop where I bought my first ever board. The staff were so friendly and welcoming.

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