Bio
Kira Sheppard is referred to as a “clash of cultures” whether it is mixing her southern roots with her beach culture or her competitive drive with her individual style. As a soul surfer himself, Kira’s father instilled a love for the ocean and travel within her, whether that was going on long fishing trips to endless surf sessions in the backyard to exotic destinations. At a young age, Kira dominated the US Juniors East Coast Surf Tour and today travels the world searching for new experiences, cultures and the best waves she can ride. You can find Kira anywhere from Puerto Rico to Fiji to Mexico hitting up the surf and training in her down time. She is a true individual and her surfing reflects her personal values of respect, commitment, determination and love.
Q & A
Drink
Ice Water with lime
Books
I like books by Nicolas Sparks
Favorite bands
The Honorary Title. The postal service. The shins
Number of years surfing?
About twelve years
Films
Shelter
If you could be someone famous?
I am pretty comfortable not being a "Rockstar", so its hard to say.
Who inspires you?
East Coasters like Lisa Anderson, Hobgoods, Kelly, and anyone who is doing what they love and following their dreams.
Five things you can't live without
Boys, a hair tie, Oakley shades, Nuts and Berrys
Songs in your Thump
Some great songs from The Honorary Title, the shins, Postal service, Cold play, Modest Mouse, and Brand New
Any other special talents?
I love to write, paint, sew, and create things of all kinds. I like to customize things and make them my own with my own flavor.
TV Shows
Friends, Sex and the city
If you weren't a pro surfer, what would you be?
Dreaming of it .
What is more important to you than surfing?
My family, My friends, and Jesus.
To me, Oakley is
My support, my friends, my surfing family...my style.
What move are you working on?
Backside everything
When did you start?
I was a little grommet about six or seven
Years as a pro?
I started competing Pro about two years ago
Party animal or on the couch?
That totally depends on what country I'm in and who I am there with!
