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Sununga Expression Session
The first Day of the Sununga UST World Cup waiting period started off with rainy and waveless, but ended with the best expression session I have seen in 25 years of watching skimboard contests. Competitors dutifully showed up bright and early for the spot check but with rain and the lack of waves, it was obvious we wouldn’t be running… Continue »
Skim Adventure Mainland Mexico With...
By George Bryan This February was my first trip to Melaque, Mexico. I had heard many great things about the waves and local skimboarders, but I was still really impressed by what I saw. You could count on super fun skim waves in front of the hotel every morning and evening, like clockwork, no questions asked. Glassy tall barrels in the… Continue »
Preston Rose Photographer Profile
Tell us some basic information about yourself? My name is Preston Rose. I am 23 and love shooting skim! I’ve been surfing for 10-11 years and skimming for about half that. What tools do you use? I’m rockin a Canon 60d with a housing made by Chad Stickney (HCW Waterhousings) and a Elan7 in a Kobitech housing. The lens set… Continue »
Andre Magarao Photographer Profile
Photos by Andre Magarao Andre is an action sports photographer who lives in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. On a clear and bright day you will most likely spot him taking photos of the local groms at Ipanema beach, or acting as a host/guide to skimboarders from other countries that want to fully experience everything that Brazil has to offer. He… Continue »
Diana Rios Photographer Gallery
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An Interview with Perry Pruitt
Perry Pruitt is an up and coming professional who did exceptionally well during his inaugural year on the United Skim Tour. We sat down with Perry and discussed his year on tour and his plans for the future. You can read the discussion bellow. SO: Tell the world of skimboarding about yourself. How old are you? How long have you… Continue »
HASL 2012 Exile Minishaka Shakedown
Story by Erik Covarrubias Aloha from the HASL finals 2012, This year the HASL finals were held at Keawa’ula Bay AKA “YOKES”. The waves could not have been any better despite the rocky forecast. Light winds prevailed throughout the day, the sand was set up and there was plenty of swell in the water. The Pro heats were timed perfectly… Continue »
Gorgonitas Skim Contest 2012 –...
In early September, our friends from Gorgonitas skim held their annual championship. After a whole week of ideal conditions, Saturday dawned cloudy, a little windy, and with much larger waves than what was originally forecasted. This limited the possibilities of participating skimmers, with the large waves breaking far out. Despite the uncontrollable variable of weather, which kept spectators away, the… Continue »
