Zap Skimboards Blog
Jul 22, 2026
SESSION | The Zap Team at Praia das Bicas, Portgual
One unforgettable day at Praia das Bicas, one of Portugal’s true skimboarding paradises. Perfect conditions, clean swell, glassy waves, and no wind created the ideal playground for an incredible day on the water.
Jul 19, 2026
RECAP | OBX Skim Jam Day 2
Day two here in Nags Head, has wrapped up and we are gassed! After a full day in the sun, with non-stop action and some major upsets, we have a lot to catch up on! It was a sunny day in the low 90’s with a heat index of 110 degrees Fahrenheit, with not a cloud in the sky, swell coming out of the southeast at about one to two feet, and of course non-stop action!
Jul 18, 2026
RECAP | OBX Skim Jam Day 1
The Outer Banks, legendary, fun, and a contest that is on everyone’s bucket list. That’s right, Team Zap is back in action after about a month and a half off, we are here down in Nags Head, North Carolina for the OBX Skim Jam 2026 edition. There is no better way to start off a skim contest weekend than with a beautiful day one and some fun waves, and that is exactly what we got! It was in the upper 80’s all day with a fun wave, peaking around two feet for the bigger sets and around a foot for the rest. In attendance this weekend we have a stacked line-up including a new face that we are super stoked to welcome to the Zap Family, Brady Crall, we are super amped for all that is to come for him!
Jul 16, 2026
ZAP TECH TALKS | Board Designs with Jason Wilson & Steve Boomhower
Join Jason Wilson as he discusses different board features and what the boards are geared for with longtime board builder Steve Boomhower. In this video you will find details concerning tail shapes, nose shapes, and board thickness. The smallest changes to board designs can have dramatic effects so if you're interested in board features, design, and how they all play a part on the water, this video is for you!
Jul 14, 2026
EVENT | OBX Skim Jam in Outer Banks, NC, Hosted by SkimUSA
The next stop of the Skim USA tour heads back to the Outer Banks in North Carolina! This is always such a hype contest because the skim scene is so strong out that way. With tons of Zap riders hopping in the van for this event, it’s bound to be a good time
Jul 13, 2026
PHOTOS | Flagler Beach Bash, Hosted By Premier Skim
The Flagler Beach Bash went down at Flagler Beach, FL this weekend and the Zap crew came through, like always! It was a solid 2 days of shredding with some decent waves on the east coast of Florida. Check out the images now!
Jul 10, 2026
ZAP TECH TALKS | Board Materials with Jason Wilson & Steve Boomhower
Jason Wilson chats with longtime board builder Steve Boomhower to go over different materials and board lamination schedules. There is so much that goes into each board that we make. So if you want a deep dive into our board tech, this is the video for you!
Jul 7, 2026
EVENT | Premier Skim’s Flagler Beach Bash 2026 This Weekend!
The next stop of Premier Skim’s East Coast Comps is headed to Flagler Beach, FL on July 11-12th! This two day event is sure to be a good time. We’ll have plenty of Zap team riders in attendance so make sure to make plans to come hang out!
Jul 6, 2026
PHOTOS | The Zap Summer Shop Tour Hits K-Coast in Ocean City, MD
We kicked off the Zap Summer Shop Tour with an amazing evening at K-Coast in Ocean City, Maryland! K-Coast Surf Shop was incredibly supportive, helping us bring out a fantastic local crowd. The highlight? We got people who had never skimboarded before on our boards, and they were successfully riding and having a blast. On top of that, we scored some great waves and demonstrated high-performance skimboarding right on the shores of Ocean City. It was a big success, and we’re excited to see everyone at the next stop in South Kingston, RI with Matunuck Surf Shop on 7/10 from 11-1
Jul 2, 2026
TEAM | Catch Up with Gio Tomasi (aka @SkimGio)
With more style than should be legal at his age, Gio Tomasi (aka @SkimGio) is a true Florida kid! He basically lives at the beach and with those dreads of his, he’s definitely bringing plenty of sand back with him when he leaves. We know this kid has a bright future and we are stoked to watch him grow and mature on the board. We caught up with him to see what’s been going on and what he has planned for 2026. Check it out now!
Jul 1, 2026
TEAM | Welcome To Team Zap - Nick Forfar
A local shredder, Nick Forfar, has been on the grind and we are hyped to bring him onto the team! With his effortless style and good attitude, he fits right in with the crew. We caught up with him to see how he feels about it and what he has planned for 2026. Check it out now.
Jun 25, 2026
SESSION | Thursday Session 6/18/26 Photos @ North Jetty, FL
Check out some sick photos from last week’s Thursday night session! We actually had waves! Come hang out with us this evening and skim. Check out the details.