SKIMBOARDING NEWS
We’ve teamed up with our Vic Pro Rider Amber Torrealba to create her custom shape and design. This Poly- Carbon shape the new rail channels and a pin tail. The shape has been tested on multiple coasts and is 3/4 in the middle for added float, tapered to 5/8 in the nose and tail. Amber […]
Since 1976 Victoria skimboards has been hosting the VIC World Championships at the famous Aliso Beach Park in Laguna Beach California. This is a high energy, and very spectator friendly event. People travel from all over the world to this one beach in Laguna to participate in one of, if not the most, prestigious contests […]
Present times: July 2011. Our 35th contest has just concluded successfully. Decent waves on Saturday, diminishing to mushy trough mush balls on Sunday. But skimboarding is all about making do with what you have. The week before that my family had just taken the trip of a lifetime, a trite phrase, but nothing could be more true, down the Colorado River on an 8 day motor […]
L to R J.P.Garau’s yellow woody. Check the tan VW Squareback parked on the ramp. The company truck way back then, and my wheels. J. Weber and I share the same birthday and the same passion for the slippery little car. Sally not yet Peter Prietto’s wife, my partner in Victoria Skimboards. , Tex Gregory Williams, Brother to Ray and Jay […]
Beautiful morning at Aliso, very promising for the VIC this weekend! The forecast looks amazing!
Perfect conditions, very fun session! Good vibes! Hot coffee and donuts for everyone! Feel free to join the fun!
Another fun warm Summer Saturday session in the books! Pictures by Carly and Tex Haines
It can’t get much better than this :) Great conditions, good vibe, hot coffee and donuts… What else? Pictures by Tex
A little bit overcast and chilly but some fun ones came through :) Pictures by Tex
Small waves but beautiful weather :) Pictures by Tex
