Skateboarding is skateboarding. We all love skateboarding, and we all love watching skateboarding. Fact. Another fact? It's easy to tell when someone is way better at skateboarding than most people. Some have natural talent, some have drive and determination, and others just have a mixture of the two. Some you just love to watch and others you just don't care. Alexander Mitchell is one of these people. At just 17 years old, he's already impressing people everywhere with his effortless skating and style. I caught up with Zander to ask him about his current state of arrangements.

So, Zander. does anyone call you Alexander anymore? Your mom?
Yeah, my mom still calls me Alexander. My brother Stuart does too.

Fair enough. Where are you living at the moment?
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia? It's tropical there this time of year, right?
Yeah it's amazing, it was -14 last night. It's only -1 today though, somehow there's no snow.

So what you're saying is... skating outside isn't the easiest during the winter?
Yeah, I usually only get to skate a few times outside from January until March. I've skated three times since the end of December.

How do you deal?
Skyrim, dank, beer.

Skyrim eh... what level are you?
I'm level 30; I've had it since Christmas (laughs). It's like a Lord of the Rings-type video game, pretty nerdy.

Don't you worry, I know all about Skyrim. I tend to plunder every dungeon and cave I can find - ridding the land of scum.
Hell yeah, same.

What are you, a Warrior? Mage? Thief?
Thief, I steal everything in sight. I'll pickpocket everyone.

Next time I'm around you, I'll remember to check my pockets. Anyway...so, you don't get to skate much I guess... is it killing you inside?
It's definitely crushing, but I shouldn't really be skating anyways... I'm trying to heal a broken toe before March break.

(keep reading for more from Zander, along with some his video work)