The 2008 UK Skim Fest Photos are up. It was the 7th Annual Sandskater/Zap Skim Fest in South Devon, England. Photos are Here
The Island Shop, an Indian Rocks Beach original surf shop, is celebrating their 31st year with a party and just-for-fun skim competition. On Sunday, October 26th 9 AM the skimboard competition starts. There’s also a bikini contest, band, and 50% off sale. Check out Island Shop IRB
Peace!
I put on the X-Trak deck grips on my Victoria skimboard and they seem OK, I could take ‘em or leave ‘em. They do help me to feel the board better when turning or trying to shuv it but don’t really help me stay on the board better. If I’m going to fall I make sure I eat it pretty good, if you’re going to do something you may as well do it right even if it’s going hands and elbows first into the sand. I’ve had the X-Traks on for a couple of years and have never had a problem with them slipping or peeling off but if you want some tips on applying deck grips to your stick then check out this article at Sand Skater.
Beach House Skim Board Bash
Beach House Restaurant, 3902 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Manatee County, FL
The West Coast Surf Shop presents the BeachHouse Skim Board Bash beginning at 8:30 a.m., with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 5. All entrants receive a free competition T-shirt, goodie-bag, lunch and one raffle ticket. Trophies will be awarded to the top three competitors in all divisions. There will be skim board demonstrations and a raffle. Entrants are requested to preregister to ensure a spot in their division. Registration will be capped. Deadline for registration is Oct. 2. Entry fee: $30 amateur, $60 professional. A late fee of $10 will be charged. Information: 778-1001.
