Erika Lindberg, Stockholm, Sweden

by Erika Lindberg
(Stockholm, Sweden)

Where are you from? Stockholm, Sweden
Your age? 24
Where did you grow up? in Stockholm and Sundsvall, a town 500km north of Stockholm, and I did my high school in a skiresort in north Sweden in a school for people competing in Alpine Skiing.

Tell me a little bit about yourself I love the nature and to do action sports. I was competing in Alpine skiing for 10 years training to become a world champion. I was also competing in Sailing, when I was younger small boats like the Optimist and Laser, and as well on bigger sailing yachts, I have the Ocean Yachtmaster licence. The last years I became more interested in boardsports and I have competed in Slalom skateboard, Downhill skateboard, Surfing and I also do windsurfing sometimes.
Since two years I spend allot of time in Tarifa in south Spain, to be able to kitesurf in good conditions the whole year around. Now I'm looking for sponsors to ride the Freestyle world tour, I also want to compete in wave and rail competitions.

Music? almost everything as long as it's good! but I really like Supersci, my brothers band, it's Swedish folklore/jazz/hip-hop. And I like Silent Knight, Gangstarr, Moby, Jan Garbarek (Norweigan Jazz)
Interested in..? Environmental questions, animal welfare, organic & healthy food, surfing,
skateboarding, clothes & fashion, music.

Food? Healthy and organic, I really like Quinoa, vegetables, fruits and the Swedish salty liquorice (which is very difficult to find in Spain..)
Heroes? The founders of Greenpeace and all the people out there that want to make something good for the earth. And I must say the British around the world record solo sailor Ellen Mcarthur. I recommend everyone to read her biography, it's about her life and how tough it is when she is sailing 60 foot boats all alone around the world!

Favorite kitesurfing spots for you? Tarifa!

How long have you been doing this? since December 2006, when I learned kitesuring in Tarifa, Spain

Why kitesurfing? Its the perfect combination of all watersports! its possible to ride rails, waves,
freestyle and jump high in strong wind, there are endless possibilities!

What does your family think of this? They think it's good that I do sports!

What does this sport mean to you? I do kitesufing almost every day, I really love it and it gives me allot back, this sport has everything, you get to be close to the nature, adrenaline, and a really good challenge! and I met allot of interesting people and new friends.
Favorite tricks? I'm training on blind judge, slim chance and kgb now, as well I'm trying to improve on waveriding strapless, unhooked

What does this sport demand of you? training hard on the water to improve, and training hard as well for preparing in the gym.
Have you ever been in an accident? just crashed really hard but no real accident

Vision...you wishes for the future…. to be happy and healthy with my family and friends and improve my kitesurfing
Website: erikalindberg.jimdo.com
Feel free to write anything else you would like to share! THANKS TAL AND THIERRY!