Words by Letícia Nogueira and photos by Raisa Abal
Helena and Moa are fun as hell to skate and hang out with, but, in case you didn’t know, there’s another thing they have in common: they’ve got good taste! Driving them around skate spots on tour, some of my favorite moments might just have been listening to their music recommendations, watching our favorite skate videos before getting out on the streets, and talking about movies and books that I definitely needed to check out as soon as I got home. It only made sense to have them share some of the things that they love with the world. So, if you’re anything like me and you’re always looking for new passions and inspiration, or just a laugh, this one’s for you: your favorite skaters’ favorite things!
Helena Long, wallie
Favorite skateboarder?
Helena: Too many to choose from! All my friends.
Moa: Eliott Toiminen.
Favorite skate video to watch before going skating?
Helena: Changes all the time, but most recently was Free Skate Mag’s Bon Anniversaire.
Moa: Hypnosis by Meggy Santos. 
Moa Zander, Fs 5-0 to fakie
Current favorite music album?
Helena: Just Chillin’ by Upset Stomach.
Moa: ShitKid EP by ShitKid.
Favorite movie?
Helena: The Lobster.
Moa: Pusher.
Favorite book?
Helena: Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart.
Moa: Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh was the last book I read. I want to read more books!
Favorite spot, skatepark and DIY?
Helena: The Mexican hat shaped spot in Copenhagen, Israels Plads; Stockwell skatepark in London and Bobila DIY in Barcelona.
Moa: MACBA in Barcelona, Sibbarp skatepark in Malmö and Sankt Marx DIY in Vienna.
Moa Zander, Fs Wallride
Song you’re obsessed with at the moment?
Helena: “I’m Still in Love With You” by Sean Paul ft. Sasha.
Moa: “Poobrain” by ShitKid.
A guilty pleasure?
Helena: Cake for breakfast.
Moa: Romantic movies.
Best feeling trick?
Helena: Blunt to fakie.
Moa: Bs tailslide.
Moa Zander, Bs Tailslide
Favorite hobby besides skateboarding?
Helena: Drumming and going to the cinema.
Moa: Drawing.
Favorite way to cope when you’re having a bad day?
Helena: Going to the gym, or skating and then eating loads of snacks.
Moa: Hanging out with my friends, chilling and eating something good.
Helena Long, Fs 5-0 to Ride-on 5-0
Three mottos you live by?
Helena: ‘It could be worse’, ‘Why not?’, ‘Be grateful’.
Moa: Drink a lot of soda, eat a lot of candy, eat a lot of hotdogs.
Favorite trip you’ve been on?
Helena: A trip in 2018 to Nepal was pretty magical I must say.
Moa: France with the Dolores crew last year.
Helena Long, Kickflip
Favorite place in the world?
Helena: Don’t think I have a favourite but really loved Japan when I went travelling there a while ago.
Moa: DIY skateparks.
Your favorite meal or food?
Helena: Japanese and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Moa: Completos with Jechu.
Favorite post-skate ritual?
Helena: A good meal and chilling.
Moa: Beer.
Moa Zander, hippie jump
Favorite pre-skate ritual?
Helena: Coffee and foam rolling.
Moa: Watch skate videos with friends.
Favorite way to relax after a long day?
Helena: Watching telly and chilling on the sofa with snacks.
Moa: Face mask.
Moa Zander, Fs Wallride to 50-50
Your favorite thing about skateboarding?
Helena: Friends, travelling and meeting new people.
Moa: Meeting new friends.
Favorite thing I didn’t ask you about?
Helena: Being silly at all times.
Moa: Me and Tania being gym bros now. No more skating, only gym. Building up muscles.
