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Dec 20, 2024
RECAP | Skim Fiesta 2024
Skim Fiesta 2024 went down at Wipeout Beach in La Jolla CA on 12/14/24. It was a free event that had an awesome turnout with our very own Alex Yokley taking the win for the open women. We’ll be back soon with plenty of media from the event but in the meantime, check out the podiums below and be on the lookout for a full recap coming soon. Congrats to all the athletes and thanks to all the sponsors of this rad event!
Dec 17, 2024
SESSION | Spider-Man Shreds!
When Spider-Man shows up for a shred, you drop what you’re doing and you check it out. The man behind the mask, Gerardo Valencia, could definitely be confused for Spider-Man because of his quick reflexes. If you’ve ever seen him skim in person, you definitely know what we’re talking about. He has a keen sense of where to be on the beach and how to get some of the best waves of each session. Adding a mask to the equation definitely didn’t make it easy but Gerardo handled it like a champ.
Dec 13, 2024
INFO | Skim USA 2025 Contest Schedule
Is it 2025 already?! Wow, it just seems like yesterday that we were gearing up for the 2024 season! Time really does fly, huh? 2024 was a heck of a season but 2025 is primed to be even better! We already have contest schedules rolling out! Check out the 2025 Skim USA schedule below and mark your calendars for each event so you don’t miss them! And check out some of the recaps from the 2024 season below as well.
Dec 6, 2024
EVENT | 1st Annual Zap x Philippines Skim Challenge
December 1st, I had the privilege of organizing a skimboard contest in the beautiful shores of Dahican, Philippines, and it was everything I had hoped for and more. The weather was perfect with a sunny sky, and the waves were just the right size for the riders to showcase their skills. Over 20 talented kids, all hungry for the spotlight, came together for an epic day of competition and camaraderie.
Dec 3, 2024
EVENT | Maniacos 2024 in Manzanillo, Colima MX
The Maniacos 2024 Skim Contest went down 11/15-11/17 in Manzanillo, Colima MX and you know part of team Zap was there to throw down! Riders like Yahir Valencia, Elian Juarez, Dylan Duncan, Sydney Pizza, Machete, Emilio Lopez, and more were there to hang out, skim, and enjoy the good vibes.
Nov 19, 2024
SESSION | Team Zap @ Nokomis Beach in Black & White
Hurricane Rafael took a swipe at Florida a couple weeks ago and luckily, we stayed out of its path but it did give us some waves to work with! Part of the team met up one afternoon to get in some turns while the swell was still coming in. The light didn’t want to cooperate but that’s ok because skimboarding looks sick in black and white! John Akerman even managed to get a little foil in on the waves!
Nov 12, 2024
EVENT | Alive Skim Fest 2024 in Busan, South Korea
Alive Skim Fest is a rad event that takes place in Busan, South Korea every year. Busan sits in the southeast corner of South Korea and borders on the Sea of Japan which can produce some solid skim waves! The latest Skim Fest just went down at the end of October to an awesome turnout of South Korean riders! Check out all the sick photos from the event below and for more info on AliveSkim, check out their website now!
Sep 3, 2024
VIDEO | "Couch Catch Up" Episode 1 with Mason Broussard
In this new series, Chip Sanders (aka @GnarlyChip) sits down with your favorite Zap team riders and picks their brains on what they’ve been up to, the state of skimboarding these days, events, competing, free-riding, traveling, what makes them tick, and more!
In the first episode, we have our shredder Mason Broussard from Gulf Shores, AL. Mason is a super talented rider with tons of power and style. He’s also an amazing skateboarder and competes at those events as well. Check out the full video now and be on the lookout for episode 2, dropping soon!
Jun 21, 2024
“Siders at Solmar” - The Zap Team Takes on CABO!
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is a very special place for skimboarders. With some of the biggest and best waves any rider could ask for, it has been known as a “proving grounds” for up-and-comers to seasoned pros for years. Team Zap made the journey down south to participate in the El Rey De Lover’s contest but you know we had to get some free-riding in as well!
May 30, 2024
Thursday Night Skim Session (5/16/24)
The Thursday night skim sessions have been going off these past few weeks! Check out some of the photos from 5/16/24 and make sure to join us every Thursday evening for the summer at Nokomis Beach for free demos, tips, and good times!
Apr 2, 2024
More Pics From the Sebastian Team Session!
More shredding from the Sebastian Beach session with the Zap team! Because when the waves, vibes, and light are thi...
Mar 22, 2024
Zap Team Session @ Sebastian Inlet
When the crew gets together, good things happen!
Right before the Shore Lb. Throwdown, the team got together to ...