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Victoria Skimboards – WCS

The 2012 Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding is just around the corner and we would like to hear from you on a few different aspects of the contest.

First up is the debate on the number of waves that are counted toward a rider’s final score in an individual heat.  If you visit the Victoria Skimboards Facebook Page you can select your answer.

We are always striving to make the event the best we can for the riders and spectators alike and thank you in advance for your participation. Thanks.

Victoria Skimboards Facebook Page (if you need the link again)

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Teddy Vlasis gets a GoPro

Professional Vic rider Teddy Vlasis just recently got himself a GoPro video camera. He has been in the water a ton as of late trying to amass footage so keep your eyes peeled to the Victoria site for a Teddy video soon.

Here is a shot of Teddy driving down the line.

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A gloomy day at Aliso?

The weather may have been gloomy but the waves were not. Check out a few members of the Victoria Skimboards team pushing through the gray to find some solid wraps on the northern side of Aliso this last January.

Special thanks to Tony Bianchi for filming and editing the piece. Enjoy!

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Vic Catalog 2012

The Victoria catalog is now available online for your viewing pleasure in two different ways.

1) View the Flash Flip Book @ Vic Catalog 2012 Online
2) Download the PDF copy @ Vic Catalog 2012 PDF Download

If you like the catalog, let us know on our Facebook page Victoria Facebook.

Let’s Skim!!!!!

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Mexico’s Tule – video

Mexico is home to some of the best surf around the world along with some pretty great weather. From the town of Melaque comes Cesar Cortez, or Tule as most know him. With skills that put him at the top of the class, he is a sight to keep your eyes on. Special thanks to X3M for putting together this little gem. Enjoy!

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Hobie retail mural in Laguna Beach

“A Day In The Life Laguna Beach” is a public art project that master sculptor Randy Morgan has envisioned and is to be gifted to the community. It is a bronze bas-relief sculptured mural 40 feet by 12 feet in the classic old world style. Randy’s vision for this piece pays tribute and homage to the rich ocean heritage and waterman culture pf Laguna Beach.

The finished piece will be placed on the Hobie building in downtown Laguna Beach. The art has been approved and accepted by the city of Laguna Beach and will be presented in April 2012. To see Tex Haines involvement in the project, check out the website @ http://adayinthelifelagunabeach.com/

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Who said that “Old Skool” is dead?

Our friend Joe Ade contacted us about making him some custom boards and we did just that. Take a look at some of the shots of Joe with his board having a blast. He has style for days!

Remember that Victoria Skimboards can make the board that you want! Enjoy the ride!

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Amateur rider Johnny Atoe added to the team

Victoria Skimboards is pleased to announce the addition of Johnny Atoe from San Diego to the amateur team. “Johnny comes from a dedicated skim family and has worked hard to bring his skill set to where it is today” stated Trigg Garner, General Manager for Victoria Skimboards. His skill level and personality have impressed us and we are happy to have him on the team.”

Johnny lives and works in San Diego and spreads the word of skimboarding during his free time. Check out his new web page and bio information at http://victoriaskimboards.com/team/johnny_atoe.php.

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Skimboarding (and Teddy Vlasis) on ESPN’s SportsNation

Recently, ESPN’s show SportsNation ran a quick clip on skimboarding. Part of those clips was our own Teddy Vlasis. We were stoked to see skimboarding hit the national airwaves if even for only a moment.

Check out the clip below.

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Yuto Kishida joins Victoria!

Yuto Kishida is from Japan and one of the top amateur skimboarders in the country. He has been riding a Victoria board through his sponsor Skim One for many years and Victoria Skimboards is pleased to announce his formal addition to the Victoria Skimboards Team. With his frequent trips to the United States and constant dedication to the sport of skimboarding, he will be a force to be reckoned with very soon. Keep your eyes out for Yuto as he blasts into 2012!

Check out Yuto’s web page here