We at Vic have been working hard to get the 2013 catalog ready for you and are excited by what it has to offer. Be on the lookout for two new pro models, new artwork designs, an add-on to the wake line, and overall a new surprise from us! The format will be both online and hard copy and should be available in January. We might drop a few “teasers” on Facebook soon so Like us to find out what we have in store for you.
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2013 additions
We have been working on 2013 for quite some time now and are really excited about the things to come. Changes in some of the boards, new looks on the website, a fresh catalog, new Pro Model boards (with a big surprise in the mix), an addition to the Wake line, contest changes, and tons more await a few tweaks and adjustments to be ready for you. Bookmark the Victoria Website and the Victoria Facebook Page for all of your latest Victoria news.
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Matthieu Thibaud to Japan
Vic team rider Matthieu Thibaud boarded a plane headed for Japan last night. Our distributor Skim1 is graciously hosting Matthieu’s stay in Japan from September 12, 2012 through September 24, 2012. Osami and Takatoshi have quite a few things planned for Matthieu so stay tuned to the Victoria site and Matthieu’s Blog to see all of the fun and debauchery.
Have a great trip Matthieu and let Japan get one of the first glances at your 2013 model……..
Matthieu Thibaud Pro Model 2013
The first Matthieu Thibaud Pro Model for 2013 is in the hands of Matthieu himself just in time to take to Japan. Matthieu will be headed over to Japan to promote his new pro model along with other Victoria product from September 12 – 24, 2012. Take a look at the specifications for the board below and look for great things from Matthieu to come!
Poly Carbon Epoxy
5/8″ thick foam core
Size Medium
Light weight/finish
Rounded Nose and Tail
Boxy Rails with a slight taper toward the nose
2″ Nose Rocker
1/16″ Tail Rocker.
Viper Red top color
Medium Gray bottom color with Viper Red stripe
Victoria in Cabo – 2012
Earlier this year the Victoria crew crusied on down to Cabo San Lucas Mexico for the Cabo Clasico. While preparing for the contest the boys had some “fun in the sun” south of the border. Check out the video below and enjoy the Vic team!
Victoria Video Edits
Previous shop employee David Kushner is just about to begin his school year at LMU. Before the bags were packed for school he was able to get down to the beach, gather some footage of some of the Vic riders and shop employees, and put together a few edits. Check those edits out below and if you like David’s style, you can see more of his work at MouseInTheHaus. Thanks David!!
Mark Mills takes the SkimUSA title on the Mark II
Post from Tex Haines…….
Mark Mills wins the Skim USA title in his age group, (Legends!) and wins the Dewey Contest. Way to go Mark! You the Man! Announcers Ed Hayden and Brice Roughton gave the Mark II Model a lot of props during the contests, thank you guys, we needed that. It’s a great board designed specifically for the small wave, flat beach conditions so prevalent on the East Coast and a lot of other skim areas in general. A little extra buoyancy combined with a full nosed shape and voila, a bit more lift and drive off the crests, and a lot more fun! Second Place went to Pete (Polar Bear) Rash, also of Virginia Beach. These two guys are the original pioneers of the sport on the East Coast, skimming out of the “box” under the VA Pier, and into a small sand point ( and peeling wave) left by the currents on the downstream side of the pier. Film at 11 Senior skimmers plane on as role models, and as symbols of hope to all those that want to keep skimming into their later years. It can be done.
Skim Camp Edit
The Vic Skim Camps began in July 2012 and are continuing through the end of summer. During the latest camp (July 23-27) one of the fellow campers created a little edit for us. Camper Sam Dameshek put the footage together all on his own in hopes that we might like it. Thanks a ton Sam, we are stoked on the edit and glad to have had you in the camp! Keep doing what you are doing.
From Portugal to the Outter Banks
The end of July saw two trips for Vic team riders; Portugal and the Outter Banks in North Carolina. Attending Portugal was Morgan Just, Teddy Vlasis, and Johnny Salta which from the sounds of it had a fantastic time. Great weather, great waves, great friends, great food …… we think you get the picture. The boys were taken care of by the locals and enjoyed two different skim contests while in country. The top results of the UST contest in Portugal were:
1) Sam Stinnett
2) Hugo Santos
3) Blair Conklin
4) Eduardo Joaquim
While Johnny returned home after Portugal, Morgan and Teddy flew directly to Philadelphia, hopped in the car for about for 7-8 hours and made there way to Kill Devil Hills, NC. Catching some quick rest, the guys got themselves ready for the Outter Banks Skim Contest run by Skim City. Battle after battle ensued and the final results of the OBX contest were:
1) Perry Pruit
2) Sam Stinnet
3) Dave Scott
4) Jason Wilson
5) Brad Domke
6) Tim Fulton
Teddy and Morgan remain 3rd and 4th on the UST respectively and had a fantastic time on their journey across the continent and across continents. Congratulations boys on representing Vic so well!
