Austin Keen: dreadlocks are keys to success in skimboarding

Austin Keen has joined the East Coast Skimboards team.

The rider from Dana Point started skimming when he was only 10. Keen's favourite spots include the Philipines and California peaks.

Austin Keen has always been considered one of the best skimboarders in the world. His unique style and skills can't be immitated easily.

Deep barrels, super high aerial flights and radical tricks on the face of the wave are some of his trademark skills.

The dreadlock skimboarder born in the Tybee Island, Georgia, will be capturing the preference of many fans worlwide.

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