X3M (Victoria Skimboards distributor in Mexico) has released the dates of their yearly skimboarding contest in Melaque, Mexico. If you have not been, you should go as the hospitality of Diego and his crew cannot be beat. Plus, you have Mexico at its finest with some serious breaks for your enjoyment.
Melaque Skim Contest 2012
March 9, 10, 11
Hopefully we will see you there.
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.
Skim Hawaii is the one stop skim spot for all of your Hawaii skimboarding needs. Sean McClenahan is the owner/operator and a wonderful representative for the sport of skimboarding. Victoria Skimboards is pleased to provide Sean with products for his lessons/rentals and appreciate the hard work he has put forth for the sport of skimboarding. Check out http://www.skimhawaii.com/ for lessons, rentals, advice, and online store (coming soon).
Our friend Patrick in Germany has a Blog and recently he used his new Victoria board to demonstrate how to put on traction. Check out his Blog at http://www.inlandskimgermany.de/2011/11/waveskim-how-to-do-traction-pad-on-the-board/
Times in Germany are cold but Patrick and his crew brave the harsh weather for some good Flatland, Ocean, and Kite skimboarding. More power to you!
All of us here at Victoria Skimboards wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for all the support you have given us through the years. Have a great Thanksgiving!
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!
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.
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.
Oktoberfest was held at the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach over the weekend of October 1-2, 2011 and was the last event of the 2011 UST season. Conditions may not have been at the top of their game but everyone enjoyed the sun and competition. Some notables were:
Trevor Stanaland moved from the amateur ranks to the professional division as this was his first professional event. In his first professional experience he advanced to the quarter finals.
Johnny Salta skimmed his way to first place in the 18-21 division beating out some stiff competition.
Our Japanese Distributor, Takatoshi took 1st place in the 30+ division.
New team rider, Yuto Kishida from Japan took 2nd place in the 12-14 division.
Professional rider Morgan Just battled the conditions to place 7th.
Stephanie Magallanes took 3rd in the professional women’s division while Tia D’ambrosa took 4th.
Congratulations to all Victoria riders that participated in the event.
