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Blair Conklin Wins Santa Cruz Skimbash
By Beazl In recent weeks leading up to the event, several large south swells washed away much of the sand at the 26th avenue contest site. Many locals questioned whether or not the sand would fill back in come contest time. As luck would have it, a northwest swell arrived the week prior to the event. This indeed helped the… Continue »
Current UST Standings
After back to back events in France and Santa Cruz the last two weekends, the point standings on the UST are tightening up. With only one event remaining competitors will be giving their all this weekend in Balboa. Check out the current standings on the UST here and more updates and information on the UST site unitedskimtour.org. Continue »
Morgan Just Wins In France
By Aaron Peluso The first trans-continental UST competition went down over the course of the last week in Seignosse, France. I have been attending skimboarding competitions for more than 25 years now and I can say without a doubt that this event has opened up a door for skimboarding’s future. More than any skimboarding competition I have ever attended, this… Continue »
7th Annual Oktoberfest Registration
October 1st and 2nd, 2011 will mark the 7th Annual Oktoberfest Presented by Main Street Surf Shop, the final stop on the United Skim Tour. This will be the biggest and best year to date, so come prepared to stay all day. The contest will be held at Balboa Pier (A St.) and heats begin at 8:30AM. All entries must… Continue »
Skimming for a Cause
Last weekend, skimboarders on the East coast got together and gave back to their communities. This past Saturday was the second annual “Hang Ten for Autism” at Siesta Beach, a free event for children with autism aged 3-17 and their families. More than 100 adult volunteers from as far away as Fort Myers and Tampa helped 80 children affected with… Continue »
Bruno Sá and Sununga
Watch Bruno Sá get tech on some liners and ride Sununga with Woody Harris, Pablo Marreco and more! Continue »
Zap Team in France
Riders from team Zap are in Europe, ready to compete in the UST France contest. During the waiting period, the team has taken advantage of good conditions in Spain. Take a look at Zap’s blog for more photos and details of the team’s latest travels. Continue »
UST Standings Pre-France
By Teddy Parker Since the United Skim Tour’s inception, right around the millennium switch, Bill Bryan has been a dominating force and put his name on top of the tour and on top of many events time and time again. But the times are changing, and this year more than any we see Bryan slip down the rankings and those… Continue »
