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Bill Bryan Wins The L.B.I. Skim Jam
Words: Adam Hayward A dense fog and rising swell greeted competitors and spectators on day 2 of the L.B.I Skim Jam presented by Surf Shack. Nevertheless, the morning started off quickly so as to avoid the forecasted afternoon onshore wind with heat A of the professional semi-finals kicking off just after 9:30 A.M. Although the better waves seemed to peak… Continue »
L.B.I Skim Jam – Day One Coverage
Although there weren’t a ton of professionals competing, there was still some incredible skimboarding action going down at the L.B.I Skim Jam in Long Beach Island, New Jersey. In the morning hours, the skimmers were greeted with glassy point break style liners down the beach from the contest and all of the pro’s were going nuts on the knee to… Continue »
Skimacumba Teaser
The Skimacumba crew was formed in 2008, since then they have used a blog to inform fellow Brazilians about skimboarding in Brazil. This year the Skimacumba crew stepped it up and upgraded the blog with a new layout and new website domain. With the formation of this new website, they have decided to produce a Skimacumba mini movie, which will… Continue »
Grinching
A Grinch Winch is a towing device that is operated from land, it is used to tow skimboarders into far out shorebreak. In this short but sweet video Jason Wilson (Zap Skimboards, Alley Oop, and Freak) and Bill Baxter use a Grinch to pull themselves into some big glassy east coast waves. Enjoy! Video created by: Andy Hensler. Continue »
Alley-Oop 10 Year Anniversary Party
Alley-Oop would like to invite you to come join them in celebration of their 10 year anniversary! They will be having a party for all ages at Gary’s DBG, which is attached to their store in Dewey Beach on Thursday June 24th at 7pm. Live music by the Ulsh Brothers and DJ Woody B, t-shirt screen printing, food, drink specials,… Continue »
Morgan Just Wins the WCS
The most competitive skimboarding competition in the world went off without a hitch this weekend as competitors from four continents converged on Laguna Beach CA. Unlike day one, the sun was out in force on day two, and the conditions were generally improved as well! The morning low tide was not looking appealing as hoped, so professional heats were pushed back to the… Continue »
WCS – Day One Coverage
Day one of the WQS was just what you would expect. Fun waves, great turnout, lots of smiles and stoke for everyone. However, such a result was far from guaranteed. All eight divisions of the pro men ran first thing in the morning under gloomy skies and an ominous south wind. Conditions were challenging and it wasnt at all guaranteed that… Continue »
Island Skim Sessions; Round One
Island Skim Sessions; Round One words/photos: Bryce Casselman Canada’s first flatland contest of the 2010 season got underway this past weekend at Witty’s Lagoon on Vancouver Island. With what started as an overcast day quickly turned out to be a great start to summer. Zed Skimboards has been hosting events as early as 1999 and the Island Skim Sessions are… Continue »
