Meet lovebirds Erin Carpenter and Lorena Zeppilli who currently reside in San Diego, California. Most of you know 28-year old professional rider Erin Carpenter who ranked 5th overall on the 2014 United Skim Tour. Lorena is 26 years old, born…
Kelli Bean
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Shorebreak World Premier Tonight!
The premier of the long anticipated Shorebreak documentary has arrived and will be showcasing at The Grove in Anaheim, California tonight at 5:30 pm. There are still tickets available you can purchase here. It is an all ages event so…
Maui’s Spring Break Skim Jam
On March 22, 2015 a newcomer to the sport Edward Oingerang watched over 300 spectators marvel at the 51 competitors he was able to bring together in a very short period of time. I am speaking of the success of…
Interview With Skimboarder Lisa van Leeuwen
I met Lisa van Leeuwen, 20-year old flatland skimboarder, online a few ago. I was impressed by her love of the sport right away and she quickly became someone I looked out for and supported. This interview includes the European…
Interview with Philippines skimboarder Ian Olmedo
Most of you who skimboard and are online will know Ian. This interview is a treat, especially for me. The sport is made up of a lot of beautiful riders; settle in with a warm cup of delicious and enjoy…
Interview With Australian Skimboarder Daniel Voysey
Meet 30-year old skimboarder Daniel Voysey from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia! Words by Kelli Bean Photos by Kirsten Voysey So great to meet you, Daniel. It is not everyday I meet a skimboarder from Australia so I appreciate your interest in…
Interview With Bella Killgore
Meet 14-year old freshman Bella Killgore. Bella is from Northern California, been skimboarding 4 years and hopes to one day be sponsored. Words by Kelli Bean Photos by Hailey Nelson Q: Name? A: Bella Killgore Q: Age and grade in…
Interview with Newcomer Cassandra Mendes
Interview with 21-year old New Jersey skimboarder, Cassandra Mendes. Words by Kelli Bean Photos by Michael Jappell Q: Where do you live and skimboard? A: Manahawkin, New Jersey, USA and I skim at Long Beach Island, NJ. Q: Flatland, wave…
Casey Kiernan Wins Women’s 2014 UST Title!
Casey competing at Stop 2 (FL Pro/Am Contest) by Fabiana Badie Congratulations to Casey Kiernan for a perfect season, winning the first two stops on the tour and securing the Women’s UST Title! As well as winning the UST Title,…
Skimboarding Is The New Black
Photo by Fabiana Badie of Casey Kiernan, our 2014 SkimUSA and United Skim Tour Womens Pro Champion! Recently I met the editor of The Mermaid Society, an Australian website for girls of the sea. Sally Mac found the Skim Mermaids…