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Johnny Weber: launching off a wave into a huge air
Is this the biggest winch-powered skimboarding air ever?
Blair Conklin and Dade Shields have recently formed Skid Kids TV, a media collective covering all things skimboarding.
Lucas Fink: your 2019 United Skim Tour champion | Photo: Maragni/Red Bull
Lucas Fink wins maiden United Skim Tour title
Lucas Fink has been crowned 2019 United Skim Tour (UST) champion. He is the first Brazilian skimboarder ever to win the world title.
Michal Ambruszkiewicz: the Polish won the Red Bull Skim It for the second time | Photo: Kotlinski
Michal Ambruszkiewicz wins 2019 Red Bull Skim It
Michal Ambruszkiewicz has taken out the 2019 Red Bull Skim It at Manufaktura Beach, in Lodz, Poland.
Skimboarding: timing is key for getting into a wave | Photo: Maragni/Red Bull
How to catch a wave on a skimboard
Catching a wave on a skimboard involves two significant variables: timing and technique.
Blair Conklin: winner of the 2019 TAC Skimblast | Photo: Joe Downie
Blair Conklin and Amber Torrealba win 2019 TAC Skimblast
Blair Conklin and Amber Torrealba have taken out the 2019 TAC Skimblast, at Seabright Beach, in Santa Cruz, California.
Skimboarding: the world's best skimboarders kick off the 2019 United Skim Tour season in California | Photo: LagunaSoCal
The 2019 United Skim Tour schedule
The 2019 United Skim Tour (UST) schedule has been released.

Top Stories

The science and art of stone skipping

What is stone skipping? The art of throwing flat rocks across the water has become a semi-professional sport involving technique and science.

How to catch a wave on a skimboard

Catching a wave on a skimboard involves two significant variables: timing and technique.

Foam vs. wood skimboards: what's the difference?

Skimboarding is a highly versatile sport that can be practiced and enjoyed both in and out of the water.

How to wax a skimboard

Wax is often used to help you stick to your skimboard while flatland or wave skimming.