Out There: Rayssa Leal

From an unassuming three stair in Brazil to the States' most iconic 16, Rayssa's meteoric rise is nothing short of a fairytale.
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[@minusmett7882]

You're awesome Rayssa. And to all parents out there look at this. Support your children, whatever they want to try out.

[@destructionman1]

Easy to say when the child is this talented.

[@minusmett7882]

The only way to find out if there's talent, joy or whatever is to support. Even if you don't know for sure if there's talent or your child will stick with it... A skateboard, a guitar or any other stuff may lead to a fulfilled life.

[@Gh0sty.14]

@@destructionman1I mean, even if your kid sucks and is having fun it should be easy to support them. Saying parents should support their kids has nothing to do with the kid being talented.

[@WhatIsayIsStupid]

Does it need to be said to support your kid , it has nothing to do with anything kids r gonna do wat they want

[@destructionman1]

@@Gh0sty.14 Ok 🤷 I didn't say anything about when the kid sucks. I was only talking about when the kid is talented.

[@stokkejanraggio9091]

one of the most life changing heelflips ever done

[@jayjay1drum1skate]

Na my heel flip credit card to testical rip tops this one.

[@Jeffrey_Tyler]

I LOVE hearing that her parents got her a psychiatrist at that age to help her handle all of the pressure. That's amazing to hear. So sick that she's getting a good education as well. Her parents rock.

[@DandyHippo]

She did herself. She made the money for that. Parents still good choice.

[@G00L.]

iconic fairy heelflip

[@lsoromenho]

Vi um pedaço de uma entrevista onde ela conta que o primeiro campeonato no Brasil que participou (e acabou ganhando), foi realizado em São Paulo. São Paulo é muito longe de Imperatriz - Maranhão (a cidade da rayssa). Os pais dela não tinham condição de comprar uma passagem de avião, por isso, ela e a mãe foram de ônibus, 2 dias de viagem até chegar em São Paulo. Ela ganhou peças de skate como premiação e elas não tinham dinheiro para voltar de ônibus. Isso mostra o tamanho do sonho da rayssa e o apoio incrível de seus pais… imagina ser a mãe e o pai da rayssa, pessoas que eram obviamente muito humildes, e aí vc comprar uma passagem de ônibus, abraçando e acreditando no sonho da sua filha, viaja por 2 dias em um ônibus por estradas que acredito serem bem ruins, chegando em São Paulo depois de 2.288km, sabendo que vai ter de se virar para comprar passagem para voltar! Total admiração pelos pais da Rayssa.

[@danielhenrique2421]

Nossa que foda

[@emiit3]

Isso é a prova de que ter apoio dos pais faz toda a diferença

[@fabiano2730]

Não foi em SP, foi em SC até onde eu sei

[@vampyrainfernalis]

I'm a Brazillian young girl and I always wanted a skate since I was child, and my parents always said: "No, this a thing for boys" then I grew up with this desire. The Olympics in Tokyo changed everything, thank you to Rayssa! Because, my dad fall in love to watch her doing her tricks at skateboarding, and felt so guilty to not purchased a skate for me sooner. I don't really know if Rayssa knows her HUGE impact at Brazil right now, she changing a culture, a idea, and the brazilian skate scene itself too. We so proud of her! ❤ Hoping this year we get a gold medal at France 🇧🇷❤🥇

[@stratcat9432]

It's never too late to start. At the very least, push, roll.. Have fun and say to yourself, I did it! 😊

[@JP.710]

That's messed up, parents shouldn't stifle their child's dreams.

[@vampyrainfernalis]

@@JP.710 Yeah, yk my parents didn't have it a 'free mind' they're changing day by day, but back in time (when I was a little child) you didn't see a lot of female doing crazy tricks at skateboarding... for them that's was not what a 'girl probabbly do'. I think they probabbly get regret from this now...

[@vampyrainfernalis]

@@stratcat9432 Is never to late!!! You totally right, I'll keep this in mind :) thankssss

[@conscious__creators]

I'm almost 34 and starting to skate again! I bought a board and almost was going to give up before I even started. I thought I made a mistake getting a board... As soon as I got on the board it felt SO good and freeing, I'm glad I did. 😄 I'm looking forward to seeing my own progression. Skateboarding is about PATIENCE, facing our fears (breaking the illusion of them down really), watching our gradual Progression and having lots of FUN in the process! I'm sure you're still so young go for it! DO IT! We never regret the things we did, we regret the things in life we didn't! Happy Skating! 🌟⭐🛹🛹🛹🌟⭐ P.s - You're english is very good! Keep it up 😄

[@verdelume]

She skateboards like Ronaldinho played soccer: easily, joyfully, such an inspiration.

[@Foley0000]

This girl rules. Definitely a good role model for the youngins of Brazil too

[@andrewashford5617]

For everybody! Everybody need this type of kindness in their heart!

[@its.not.eric.doe..]

Dude I'm 29 and she's damn near a role model to me.. lmao

[@artomarto679]

It's a biological boy

[@codyhardy4425]

Fr 22 here and is seriously a role model. Kids can be role models.

[@idontwantone132]

@@artomarto679 stop spreading bullshit

[@josegurrola9021]

So awesome for her do this interview in English, alway give props to international skaters who do this. Also glad she's staying in school it sets great example for the kids (even though shes still a kid lol) Shes got GOAT potential 🇧🇷

[@johnnydough6244]

What a humble, extremely talented and intelligent little young lady she is! Wish her nothing but happiness, safety and success!

[@jbobbygarcia]

That Senna helmet when they panned at the dad though! Two legends in one household. SICK!

[@Abbey_Senna]

Yo, didn't even notice that. No relation btw, just my middle name. This girl is awesome, obrigado!

[@fsm__]

Nice eye

[@skboog]

It's cool to see the town support her but also speaks for her character taking the time to smile and make the effort for every photo. Hope she stays her humble self.

[@Mikeyduriee]

so happy you guys put Nyjah in here, because Rayssa has reminded me of him since the come up. She is currently, and going to continue changing the entire standard of womens skateboarding.

[@lyleabrahams]

I remember that fairy video from years ago... Im so happy to see her still killing it. Her family and country must be so proud of her. Im rooting for her and her future success!

[@BrightFutureBoy]

Rayssa, in Russia we love you so much! Keep it up!

[@kareemghanem9172]

Never knew about her before, opened the SNKRS app to see some nice shoes that had her name on it, and I got them, then I researched about her and now I'm a fan!

[@MITUS]

Man this was so dope to watch.. As crazy as she is in skateboarding, I think we forget she's still very young. When she needed a hug from her mum it brought it back. So stoked for her to get her own shoe!

[@daynmitchell7543]

It's a colorway

[@DekkerUnit]

@@daynmitchell7543is her name on the box? Low quality take

[@TheDealer1228]

I was shocked when she said she was only 15 at the end. I thought she was 17 for some reason and even then that's a pretty young age for someone in her position.

[@SurfsUpMrNarly]

From changing your life, to your families life. Young GOAT 🙌🔥

[@ClutchDumars]

She is so awesome. Her foot position on every trick is insane.

[@margod_1976]

Rayssa your hometown of Imperatriz looks amazing, seeing you grow up from an amateur skater into a World Champion skater has been an awesome journey. Thanks for putting Women's skateboarding on the map. You are lucky to see the world in what you do and I can't wait to see you in the Paris Olympics street skate events as I will be cheering you on all the way to the gold medal 🛹🇧🇷🥇

[@Frank004]

As you can see mom and dad doing a good job. 👏

[@SnipingBass]

I can't imagine the amount of pressure she must be under. I don't want to take away from how incredibly blessed she is to be in this position but it's gotta suck to miss out on your childhood and be such an important piece of many peoples livelihoods. Strong ass kid, shes gonna be greater than she already is

[@stvnd1]

Becoming the family breadwinner at 12 creates unrealist burdens for a child (not to mention being expected to learn another language on top of that). There's also something very wrong with hucking down a 16 stair with two other children and multiple managers and industry types lurking around.

[@LuthersArchiv]

@@stvnd1She obviously is enjoying it right now. And I have no doubt that she‘ll have the strength to quit the circus part of it if it becomes too much to handle.

[@lordmanhammer666]

I agree 💯, at sometime there's gotta be some lines drawn like I've held your hand this far the rest is up to themselves.

[@DandyHippo]

Miss out? Kids skate. She gets to skate all she wants and gets paid good. Tell me again what is she missing?

[@sarahdore7884]

@@DandyHippoShe’s missing the freedom of not having to pay all the bills for her family

[@vinizu_]

A Rayssa é um dos frutos de muita luta da galera aqui de imperatriz que lutava apenas por um espaço. Parabéns Rayssa 👏👏👏

[@da80]

16 and already a legend

[@howardb.6205]

stay humble

[@mattsk8ter]

OMG! That's me and my homie! Wow I can't believe we were there 11:13 and watched her in real life... She is amazing... out of this world! Go Rayssa you are so awesome... #legend

[@davidcarroll4914]

The attitude is everything!

[@mikemaac]

Watching a legend grow up! So awesome

[@rantsreviews3573]

I've been watching this girl for years, she's so special. Watching the parts with her family choked me up for real.

[@skate]

Rayssa is only getting started! can't wait to see how far she takes it!

[@DanielIvan707]

She is the best and awesome. No BS hype. Skateboarding needed this right now.

[@followsuittrading]

What an inspirational, humble, talented young woman. I can't imagine what 10 years will bring.

[@BeauMedas]

I dead ass just shed a tear on that one. Seeing the progression of my favorite sport is a dream.

[@jmg999]

Rayssa Leal is a really wonderful ambassador of her sport. I like how she encourages the next generation, realizes that education is important, and dedicates herself to her craft. She's really incredible!

[@matrixhasyou13]

Wow! She is, without a doubt, going to be one of the greatest female skaters ever. I'll put money on it! This is what we need in this sick world. It's a pure hearted heathy story:) Good job guys!!

[@non_brewed_condiment]

Feels sort of weird to say this about a person but she genuinely is one of the best things for the skateboarding ecosystem

[@MissingScrew27]

nope not weird at all , this is a very good way to put it

[@13traaa]

Hell no dude, rayssa is nothing to skateboarding lol

[@neithans7251]

She broke that board unnecessarely, that's definitely not good for the enviroment

[@Gabor123]

@@neithans7251it was already pretty busted by the tries and bails

[@Mastifinha]

​@@13traaa Ainda assim, tu tá aqui comentando num vídeo da Thrasher sobre ela. E o pior é que você é brasileiro..

[@vonslagle]

Yeah Thrasher! What an outstanding young person to represent skateboarding

[@mudman253]

La primera vez q la vi fue en un video vestida de hada azul tirando ese flip, y dije va a ser profesional ....años después aqui esta, puede decir q es la mejor skater professional q hay a dia de hoy enhorabuena raysa a seguir subiendo

[@BlackJacketJones]

Best female skater in history, easily, by far, no doubt. Maybe some of y’all don’t realize that because you haven’t been in skating for decades. There is no contest. What she represents is more than anyone is even saying. Rayssa is real proof that women can skate at an equal level to men. Skateboarding is more like dancing than it is like football in the sense that men and women can play on same team in dancing.

[@chesspunk489]

That Sky girl is pretty good too.

[@user-eh2mc8rn9w]

Well, don't forget about Marisa Dal Santo, bro. She was skating big stuff with an incredible style and confidence 15/20 years ago! To be honest, I don't think Rayssa is at a male level ( it doesn't matter to me, it's just to be fair), in the sense that she's the best contest female skater but if you put her " against " one of the 100 best male contest rippers .... you can see a big difference. Same for the street skating/filming, if I think how people like Bastien Salabanzi or Paul Rodriguez were skating at her age and 20 years ago .... I mean .... there's no comparison

[@d0phyte]

No, women can not skate at an equal level to men. The trick difficulty and consistency doesn't even come close. You had a beautiful comment going there, don't know why you had to ruin it with some feminist propaganda bullshit. We love watching Rayssa and we love women, we also enjoy telling the truth. Grow a pair

[@felipefreitas3942]

you don't need​ penis to skate. even if you're talking about strength, you don't need to be jacked. lots of skinny guys skating hard @@d0phyte

[@tvsavery666]

Maybe skill wise, yeah, but the most important female skater in history is OG Elissa Steamer. And Del Santos dropped so many hammers. Leal is very technical, and is going to go down in history, no doubt. All that being said, she's not even close to the level of male skaters. That will never happen.

[@artytheonemanparty]

This was a dope piece. I remember showing her heel flip to my daughter and since then she’s been loving skateboarding. Shout out to girls and women coming up in the game!! Very awesome. 👏🏽

[@sk84l1fe89]

So much pressure on her shoulders and shes taking it in stride, true champ i hope she continues to take care of her mental

[@seymourglass26]

Turned Hollywood into a casual session. This girl's going places.

[@Ridestereo765]

Literally learned Nollie heels by watching her regular heel flips! It worked somehow lol, and she's been a shredder since she first picked up a board 🤘 thank you for showing anything is possible through skateboarding

[@benmcreynolds8581]

It was really cool to see a bit of insight into Nyjah and how parallel his life is to Rayssa. It was therapeutic for me as a viewer to see Nyjah talk about that. They both deserve awesome life's. Enjoy dorking around with your skills and forget about stressing over contests.

[@969omo]

I remember back in the day seeing her in her fairy outfit "fairy flip" and thinking, damm this girl is so young and could really push girls skating forward. Look at her now and it's just a natural progression. Keep ripping Rayssa Leal!

[@allis8379]

I remember seeing her at least 10 years ago on KZbin killing it! She is and will be a GOAT! Bravissima!

[@bangkokxpats]

I remember watching this viral fairytale video... And I knew then that skateboarding was put on another level! She was already better than I would ever be! Rayssa all the way! 🥰

[@DGoldy303]

She's such a cool person!

[@shanonathon]

She’s killing it, and she still has so many good years ahead of her.

[@easementh]

What a back story! Superhero!

[@puredrift556]

Brazilian Jewel!!! We LOVE you Rayssa ❤️ Thank you for the inspiration 🇧🇷

[@julienbaut5784]

She is really incredible ! Much respect for this young lady ! 🛹🏆👏👏👏👏

[@jccisneros6838]

All I have to say is respect to her and her parents

[@BHERMGCODE]

She’s so rad!

[@thenout]

I remember seeing this heelflip years ago, probably when it came out. Blew me away! Couldn't wait to see more of that talent, and boy has this woman been delivering.

[@NAKDTV]

She DID that. Loved how ABSOLUTELY clean the TWO BOARD slides were. . That they showed. The SMITH was of TODAY! SUCH A POWER MOMENT for women SKATERS!

[@robbswain]

She fuckin' rips, didn't realize how good she was when she was so young too.

[@JakeBorchenko]

Her first full video part is going to be monumental

[@dstr3ss]

Straight to SOTY 💯 💪

[@adamgrahammissions]

When's it dropping

[@galvanizedgnome]

Yawn. I'd rather watch Gino push.

[@vindogg87]

@@galvanizedgnome off you go

[@MrJcpuentejr]

@@galvanizedgnome what are you doing here then?

[@keeperofthelostpipe]

Awesome. Crazy talent AND charismatic AND humble. And it's good to see Nyjah steer away from his juvenile macho attitude...

[@JHillNC]

Rayysa has a great spirit, and it's great to see all her success.

[@JuanKenobiObi]

Why is this such a tearjerker? Go RAYSSA LEAL

[@FL85106]

She is a diamond, a very rare diamond.

[@d.g.1594]

I can't wait to see her again in Paris.

[@GuilPejon]

I loved every second of this

[@nickhomiee]

She's so beast and it seems like she genuinely loves skateboarding!

[@jamesfoureight9879]

Love watching her skate, so pumped to watch her accelerate over the years!

[@MilenaGomes123]

A Rayssa e a família merecem tudo de mais lindo e incrível do universo, ainda mais por terem lidado com tantas adversidades pelo caminho. Quem é de Imperatriz, sabe… Foram muitas as tentativas públicas de fazer com que melhorassem a estrutura das praças com pistas de skate minimamente apropriadas e em um bom estado… Tudo o que ela conquistou é fruto de muita fé, confiança e trabalho. É bonito e importante crianças receberem apoio à prática esportiva, e os pais dela o fizeram sem repreendê-la por desejar um esporte “não muito feminino”. Esporte é esporte. Além disso, acreditaram no potencial da filha e a estimularam sempre de forma saudável. Enfim… Genuinamente merecedora de tudo! Gigante! 💜🧚🏽

[@sageprophet937]

This was so dope❤❤❤ young legend in the making

[@ugh001]

3:40 so sick man. just browsing through pictures of her with her first board with 15 trophies in frame

[@TheFreedomSkates]

She is amazing. Such a good ambassador for skating

[@QuintenHull]

We gonna talk about how she has a Senna Helment on her trophy stand???? thats INSANE

[@jtrncr]

Senna

[@Jay-vt2so]

Such a huge inspiration for so many! We have watched her skate journey and overall progression around the world. We are all extremely proud of you! ❤🥹😎🔥💯

[@FaultySporkMa]

And she’s just gonna get better.

[@lautabott_uy]

Absolute Boss.

[@michaelblankenship7278]

I love that it all came together for her!

[@BERNIE817]

She’s got a bright future for sure! She’s fun to watch skate and progress!

[@simonserra9330]

"I bleed Brazilian blood". Christian Hosoi. That's the Northeast. The gnarliest region. The gnarliest people. It's in her blood. Thank youuu Thrasher Mag, thank youuu Jake Phelps - RIP. Rayssa you RULE.

[@amtraktohell]

She's taking women's skateboarding to another level. Most of the time when people talk about female skaters and say "she's not just good for a girl, she's good for a skateboarder", they're just being nice because the reality is that, in general, women's skateboarding isn't on the same level as men's. That's just a fact. When they say that about Rayssa, though, it's the truth. She's doing stuff that some male pros wouldn't even try, and she's still only 16. Gonna be crazy to see what she's doing in another 5-10 years. Really wanna see a proper video part from her.

[@WhatIsayIsStupid]

In 10 yrs she is 26 n won't be going big like in her teens

[@pestilentfellow3609]

Back smith down Hollywood? Not in my wildest dreams. So good.

[@NoelBuller]

This.

[@Seu_canal_Impar]

A história dela é realmente emocionante...

[@LuthersArchiv]

I am so happy to witness the times where young women make skateboarding sooo much better than it already was. I‘m at a lack of words, just deeply glad to be a witness. Rayssa is mastering it beautifully. Her and Chloe Covell are hands down my favourite rippers rn. How quick they progress is insane. 💪🏻❤️

[@kenny-cz6vz]

im gangster af but this made my eye watery🥹...

[@frontpuff]

True masteress of her skills!! Beautiful human being. So much more to come. Much Love

[@eggnoc]

The moment a skateboarder commits and overcomes pure fear. The look in the eye just before the pop. It's a beautiful thing to watch.

[@fabianodias3195]

everybody loves Rayssa. Legend from br ! Vai CORINTHIANS

[@Jeffrey_Tyler]

I had NO IDEA that she was on April. They have the best female skater in the world AND the best male skater in the world. Her and Yuto is a hell of a team.

[@charlesdontcare]

so much potential in this girl, wishing well

[@10isawsome]

Perfect timing! I just saw her in the Olympics and wanted to see and hear more about her! Cheers

[@alanalso]

Awesome person with a great history already. Always look forward to what’s in store for her.

[@AdioAurel]

9:26 actually she was competing in that contest. It was SLS Super Crown 2018 in Rio de Janeiro, held in January 2019. But she didn't make it to the finals. I was there with my ex and she got a similar picture with Rayssa at the end of the contest lol.

[@danpreston564]

What a beautiful style this girl has. Effortless on her board. Smooth. Love it.

[@I_amTurok]

Crazy I remember seeing heelflip fairy and see it become a champion is insane

[@verdelume]

O Brasil morre de orgulho da fadinha . Tanto talento, tanta simplicidade. Tanto carinho com os fãs.

[@PatrickTaylor-nm2se]

That’s awesome. Good for her. She deserves it with the hard work and dedication she has put into it.🔥🔥🔥

[@koizakoizada]

No futebol temos o Imperador, no skate temos a Imperatriz ❤️

[@brookeliz2212]

Que incrível parabéns rayssa você merece muito 🎉🎉🎉 muito orgulho de ti Ameiiiiii parabéns sucesso sempre.❤❤❤

[@ericholland-cr1nt]

That flick she has insane

[@skatemango]

Dope to have someone so humble pushing the progression, she's so rad

[@TheRaynerferreira]

Representa demais! Com certeza, muitos jovens e crianças no Brasil se inspiram em vc! Tudo de bom fadinha!

[@yungchum2073]

She's goated for this.

[@akaPAPES]

Bro! Safe to say if she continues throughout her adult years, she’ll go down as the greatest female to ever skateboard. She’s the truth. Wow.

[@bastardjosh1354]

This is real! I love it! Keep rippin!❤

[@dungeonsofkards]

Rayssa you are inspiration with this greatness of dedication