California
Two Women And Their Love Of Skimboarding

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…

Europe
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…

Featured
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…

Featured
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…

Featured
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,…

Brasil
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…

Featured
Project Hawaii: My Movie

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…

Interviews
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…

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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…

Featured
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…

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