Nils tjärnström: I was maybe 3 years ago I heard about it from a friend who had just visited the event.
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id you have to look on a map to find out where Estonia actually was? Nils Tjärnström: Haha, no it's so close to Sweden.
Now you’re on the riders list, how does that make you feel?
Nils Tjärnström: It's awesome. I just got home from Scotland where I have been preparing a little.
What was your first impression when you saw the drawings of the 2014 course?
Nils tjärnström: My first impression was wow, haha 'cause IT looks so insanely funny
When do you first get to ride the set up? Any obstacle in particular that you want to hit up first thing?
Nils Tjärnström: Ride the jump so I can start to trick it...hopefully.
Making finals will be tough in a strong field like this. How do you see your chances?
Nils: Haha maybe no chance, but will try and just have as much fun as possible.
With the live webcast thousands of people will be watching you ride, plus about 2000 pretty girls will be there in person. Are you getting nervous yet? Nils Tjärnström: Haha yeaa, but not about the girlz. In worst case I can claim biggest slam (Only for The girls).
Who is your pick for first place this year?
Tjärnström: Drew Bezanson. No one other can ride like him.
Do you have any people you want to thank for making it to Simple Session 2014?
Nils Tjärnström: Mats Jansson, all the guys in our skatepark, and My mother for all the support.
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