Skim USA Team in Portugal
By Jason Wilson As coach of the Skim USA team, I recently had the opportunity to travel to Portugal with some of America’s top amateur skimboarders. Our crew consisted of Libby Rendall, Perry Pruitt, Max Smetts, and Dan McDonald. Also along for the ride was Skim USA director Harry Wilson who was the main force behind making this Skim USA… Continue »
Hugo Santos Takes First In Santa Cruz,...
On the 7th and 8th of August, the largest European skimboarding competition of the year was held: The International Skimboard Santa Cruz 2010. This event was the Portuguese leg of the European Skim League and was also part of the Ocean Spirit Festival For the 8th consecutive year. The best skimboarders of Europe and the rest of the world travelled to compete for $6000 of prize… Continue »
Oct Navarre Contest Is A Go!
After months of uncertainty following the BP Oil Spill Disaster, the Navarre Skim Invasion presented by Waterboys has finally been green lighted by the county! As the oil spill has apparently been stopped without any serious damage to local beaches, things may finally be looking up on the Gulf Coast…? We can only hope. At minimum we are glad to… Continue »
Sam Stinnett Wins The ECSC
Sam Stinnett picked up his first East Coast victory this weekend in Dewey Beach, Delaware. Here is a breakdown of the event details as well as some photos all care of Matt Adams. Day One Dewey has been a pretty special place for skimboarders this summer. There’s been shorebreak the whole summer and almost always something to skim at low… Continue »
EastCoastSkimboards.com Sale
If you haven’t checked out eastcoastskimboards.com recently then you should head on over there and take a look. They are having a huge sale on Exile Skimboards right now clearing out inventory and making room for the new stuff. Jump on these deals while supplies last. East Coast Skimboards also carries a full line of Victoria and Zap Skimboards in… Continue »
UST Update!
Bill Bryan remains in the top spot in the UST after another win in Outer Banks, NC. Many spectators and even Bill himself thought he might not make it out of his first heat but alas the reigning champ not only made it out, but went on to win the whole thing! Brad Domke placed solidly in second place after… Continue »
Solag Skim School 2010 Video
Paulo Prietto (Exile, EOS, Resistance) arguably the best skimboarder in the world teaches campers how to advance their skimming and have tons of fun doing it. In his camp you get to hang with the pros and learn the secrets to conquering the waves of South Laguna. For more info visit solagskimschool.com Video by: Derek Young Continue »
Dewey Beach Skim Photos
Here are some extremely sick photos of the pro bros warming up in Dewey Beach,DE before the South Side Shootout. All photos were taken by Delaware photographer Neil Dougherty. Continue »
Batardubreak Pacific Tour Video
A couple of the guys from Batardubreak traveled the long distance from France to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for the UST event that was held in May. They got some really sick footage and edited it all into this 5 minute video. It stars: Paulo Prietto (Exile, EOS, Resistance), Bill Bryan (Victoria), George Bryan (Exile), Brad Domke (Exile, Resistance, Skim… Continue »
Obx Skim Jam – Day One Coverage
Words: Adam Hayward Photos: Mike Koerperich The 4th stop for the 2010 United Skim Tour is under way here in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina and day one was an incredible start. Classic, rolling NC style liners licked the sand at Hayman Street as contest organizers assembled the judging stands and all related tents and tables while the competitors warmed… Continue »
Skim USA Team in Portugal
By Jason Wilson As coach of the Skim USA team, I recently had the opportunity to travel to Portugal with some of America’s top amateur skimboarders. Our crew consisted of Libby Rendall, Perry Pruitt, Max Smetts, and Dan McDonald. Also along for the ride was Skim USA director Harry Wilson who was the main force behind making this Skim USA… Continue »
Miles Grobman’s Iberian Skim...
It was some time last year when I first began thinking about returning to Spain to visit family and friends in the Basque country. On my last trip three years ago, I didn’t bring a skim but ended up meeting up with Pascal in Hossegor and running into my friends from Exile the same day I arrived. We ended up… Continue »
Austin Keen Wins the Florida...
By Steve Taylor Day two of the 2010 Florida Pro/Am saw very similar conditions to day one, though the expected bump in swell was an absolute no show. The waves were still contestable, but lacked the power and size to make wave riding or barrels the main attraction. It was clear that the best tricks thrown on what waves there… Continue »
FL Pro/Am Day One Update
Update By Steve Taylor Day one of the 2010 Florida Pro/Am in Vilano Beach went down, and is still going down, probably until about 8:30pm tonight… The first two rounds of the professionals have run, and standouts have been Brad Domke, Austin Keen, and Bill Bryan. All three have been distinguishing themselves as the ones to beat here. … Continue »
Hugo Santos Takes First In Santa Cruz,...
On the 7th and 8th of August, the largest European skimboarding competition of the year was held: The International Skimboard Santa Cruz 2010. This event was the Portuguese leg of the European Skim League and was also part of the Ocean Spirit Festival For the 8th consecutive year. The best skimboarders of Europe and the rest of the world travelled to compete for $6000 of prize… Continue »
Floridian Wave Crave
By Robert Huffman Throwing out sarcastic and outrageous ideas about skimboarding vacations is just something that skimboarders do. This is especially true for Floridian skimboarders considering that the wave selection is somewhat limited in South Florida. Therefore, having a conversation about going to Cabo, Mexico for a month on a college student budget is something that almost every skimboarder has… Continue »
Oct Navarre Contest Is A Go!
After months of uncertainty following the BP Oil Spill Disaster, the Navarre Skim Invasion presented by Waterboys has finally been green lighted by the county! As the oil spill has apparently been stopped without any serious damage to local beaches, things may finally be looking up on the Gulf Coast…? We can only hope. At minimum we are glad to… Continue »
Sam Stinnett Wins The ECSC
Sam Stinnett picked up his first East Coast victory this weekend in Dewey Beach, Delaware. Here is a breakdown of the event details as well as some photos all care of Matt Adams. Day One Dewey has been a pretty special place for skimboarders this summer. There’s been shorebreak the whole summer and almost always something to skim at low… Continue »
EastCoastSkimboards.com Sale
If you haven’t checked out eastcoastskimboards.com recently then you should head on over there and take a look. They are having a huge sale on Exile Skimboards right now clearing out inventory and making room for the new stuff. Jump on these deals while supplies last. East Coast Skimboards also carries a full line of Victoria and Zap Skimboards in… Continue »
Balboa Skim Camp Next Week!
Main Street Surf Shop and Paulo Prietto’s Solag Skim School have teamed up to share the love on the sunny slopes of Newport Beach CA. Its not too late to get hands on instruction from possibly the nicest guy in all of skimboarding, Paulo Prietto. But you had better not wait! The camp starts on Monday and runs till thursday, all for $200! Sign up at: … Continue »
2010 Florida Pro/Am Update
As every Floridian Skimboarder should already know, the grand daddy of Florida Skimboard competitions is set to take place on August 20th, 21st and 22nd at Vilano Beach. There has been a last minute update to the schedule as the normal Friday night heats have been cancelled and are being replaced by a rider meeting and check-in. This meeting will… Continue »
Cabo Clasico Day One
Update: See final day event coverage here. The UST Cabo Clasico is one of the most anticipated skimboarding events in the world. Solid waves and perfect weather regularly grace this event, and those who have attended it always come back with good memories. A massive south swell filled in Friday, the first of three potential contest days in Cabo San Lucas. Contestants… Continue »
Cabo Clasico Day One
Update: See final day event coverage here. The UST Cabo Clasico is one of the most anticipated skimboarding events in the world. Solid waves and perfect weather regularly grace this event, and those who have attended it always come back with good memories. A massive south swell filled in Friday, the first of three potential contest days in Cabo San Lucas. Contestants… Continue »
Douglas Stratton Photographer Profile
Douglas Stratton is a traveling Fine Art Photographer that fell in love with skimboarding at a very young age. He was born and raised in Ocean City, NJ but has lived in San Diego, CA and Charleston, SC. His love for traveling has taken him to some of the best skim locations in the world. He is a self taught… Continue »
2010 Cabo LEAF Video
If you are a serious skimboarder you have almost certainly seen one of LEAF’s skimboard videos such as 5lbs Lighter, Vee Eye See or the most recent Soulag Chronicles (which is excellent if you haven’t seen it yet). Well the fine folks at LEAF have teamed up with SkimOnline and Exile Skimboards to produce this little gem from the recent… Continue »
Apex Skimboards Has Posted Two New...
Blake Tyre is a newcomer to the profesional skimboarding scene but he’s definitely turning heads with his unique technical style. Apex skimboards just recently posted two new videos of blake, one video from the east coast and one from his trip to the Dominican Republic. They are both radical, check them out below. Continue »
REFRESH
After 15 years SkimOnline is doing some spring cleaning with version 4.0. The change is more than just cosmetic. We are revamping everything about SkimOnline from the ground up. Daily news updates. Full time staff. Tight industry collaboration. All with one goal in mind, pushing skimboarding to the next level, again. Continue »
Bill Bryan Wins The 2010 Cabo Clasico
Day two of the 2010 UST Cabo Clasico was even more exciting than the first. A slight drop in the swell size allowed the event to be held at Solmar beach for the first time since the mid 1990′s. Man on man heats started around 10 in the morning and right from the get go there were some intense match… Continue »
Chris Galindo Photographer Profile
Chris Galindo is a new face to skimboard photography in Southern California, but as you can see below, he has already captured some gems. If you like what you see, leave this chap a comment and hopefully that will keep him motivated to go out and get some more! Continue »
Miles Grobman’s Iberian Skim...
It was some time last year when I first began thinking about returning to Spain to visit family and friends in the Basque country. On my last trip three years ago, I didn’t bring a skim but ended up meeting up with Pascal in Hossegor and running into my friends from Exile the same day I arrived. We ended up… Continue »
2010 UST Cabo Clasico Video
The 2010 UST Cabo Clasico has arrived! The UST is supported by Zap Skimboards, Victoria Skimboards and Exile Skimboards. They make these videos happen, not to mention making the whole tour happen. If you like what you see be sure and let them know. On to the good stuff. Continue »
