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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!!
Johnny Salta goes Pro!
Victoria Skimboards is pleased to announce that once esteemed amateur rider, Johnny Salta, has now joined the professional skimboarding ranks. His first professional contest was the Cabo Clasico held at Solmar Beach in Cabo San Lucas over the weekend of May this last May 19th and 20th.
Johnny has been skimboarding with a majority of the top professionals of the sport in his hometown of Laguna Beach and felt the time was right to make the change. “The pros push each other so much and I am ready to be a part of it” stated Johnny.
We look for good things to come from Johnny in the near future and are excited to have him as a professional athlete. Congratulations Johnny and best of luck as everyone will be gunning for you!
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/
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!
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.
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.
From AM to Professional – Trevor Stanaland
When will you go Pro? A question many Amateur skimboarders hear once and decide they are ready when truly they are not. Trevor Stanaland has been hearing that question for the last few years but decided to bide his time and await just the right opportunity. That opportunity came at the Oktoberfest skim contest held in Newport Beach on October 1st – 2nd, 2011.
“Trevor is a fantastic rider with all the ability and drive to compete on the professional circuit” stated Victoria Skimboards General Manager Trigg Garner. Look for great things from Trevor in the 2012 season and check out his updated team rider page.
