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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!

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2012 Pro Models

The Pro Model boards for 2012 are almost here! Morgan Just, Brandon Rothe, Matthieu Thibaud, and Tex Haines bring their knowledge of riding to their respective Pro Model boards which will be available for you. Keep a watch on the beach for the riders with their boards and on the Victoria website for a “first look” into the design of each board.

Welcome in 2012 with style on a new Pro Model skimboard from your favorite rider.

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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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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.

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Skim Jam Costa Rica

Victoria Skimboards was pleased to be a part of the skim event held in Costa Rica over the weekend of September 25, 2011. Check out the video of the event below.

Special thanks to Adolfo for all of the hard work and letting us be a part of the event! We look forward to next year.

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Final UST Standings

The United Skim Tour completed its 2011 season with the Oktoberfest held in Newport Beach over the weekend of October 1-2, 2011. The points have been tallied and the results are in. Congratulations to all Victoria Skimboards riders that took part in the tour this year!

Click Here for the seasons results.

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Run Mark, Run

Victoria Skimboards team rider, Mark Mills took first place in the senior mens event in Dewey Beach. Mark is down to fighting weight, running into foot deep water for his takeoffs, and riding a specialized full nosed, 1″ thick, flat rocker bomber with extra heavy, titanium reinforced internal flex amplifiers, and a single molecule of Chris Henderson. They didn’t stand a chance!

Congratulations Mark!