A new skimboarding movie has recently hit the scene and the response has been great! Project Hawaii: My Movie is produced and directed by Keiao Gucwa-Bucasas. Most of you know Keiao as the first UST Women’s Champ, crowned last year in…
Kelli Bean
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Skimboarder Profile: Sydney Pizza
Meet 10-year old grom Sydney Pizza from Maryland, USA. Photos by Wendy Caputo Words by Kelli Bean Q: Name? A: Sydney Leigh Pizza Q: What grade are you in school? A: I am in 5th grade at Garret Park Elementary…
Interview with Emma Houle
Meet 12-year old grom Emma Houle. Photos by Mia Houle Words by Kelli Bean Q: What grade are you in? A: I’m in 6th grade. Q: Where are you from and where are you living now? A: I’m from Louisiana…
Meet New Zealand Skimboarder Jason Rust
Interview with 23-year old, West Auckland, New Zealand skimboarder Jason Rust. Photos taken at Langs Beach and Great Barrier Island. Photos by Steffi Davis Words by Kelli Bean Q: Are you a flatland skimboarder, wave rider or both? A: I…
Interview with legendary Aaron Peluso
When I began interviewing female skimboarders back in 2012, it was a secret dream of mine to interview Aaron Peluso. He was such a mystery to me back then and although we have become friends since, it only serves as…
Skimboarder Profile: Dylan Maranda
Meet 20-year old flatland rider, Dylan Maranda, from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Words by Kelli Bean Photos by Nick Maranda Q: Skim style? A: Definitely a looser style. I don’t skateboard but I surf so it’s a kind of hybrid…
Interview with Tyler Brooks
Geo Reyes Meet California skimboarder and photographer, Tyler Brooks. Photos are of Soulag skimboarders, Geo Reyes and George Bryan. Words by Kelli Bean Q: Name? A: Tyler Brooks Q: Age? A: 19 Q: Where are you from? A: Throughout my…
Interview with XTOutfitters
I wanted to do an interview with a company that sponsors skimboarders, as an educational piece for groms wanting desperately to be sponsored. The photos are of the team riders XTOutfitters sponsors, including a short bio for each, and the…
Skimboarder Profile: MacKenzie Nagy
New Skimboarder Profile with 17-year old MacKenzie Nagy from Connecticut, USA. MacKenzie talks about the North East skim scene in America, the Northeast Skim Tour and shows us not only her love of the sport but that she has a…
Skimboarder Profile: Ellen Wood
New Skimboarder Profile is with 18-year old Ellen Wood from Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. Ellen’s contest history will impress you, she is one dedicated skimmer! Ellen’s photo shoot was taken in Dewey Beach, Delaware. Enjoy! Words by Kelli Bean Photos…