Zap Skimboards Blog
Mar 5, 2026
TEAM | “What’s Up?” With Graham Shelton
Team rider Graham Shelton is set to make his pro debut for the 2026 season. After a solid 2025 season in semi-pro, the time has come for 2026! We caught up with Graham to see how he’s feeling about it, how his off-season treated him and what he’s looking forward to most in 2026. Check it out below!
Feb 27, 2026
TEAM | 10 Questions with Mason Broussard
Mason Broussard, coming off of a sick 2025 season, has his sights set squarely on 2026. Known as the “ATV” rider, Mason kills it on any kind of board which definitely influences his style on the skimboard. Style that we love to see! After a hectic 2025 and a short off-season, Mason is gearing up for 2026. We caught up with him to see where his head is at and what he’s stoked for this season. Check it out.
Feb 24, 2026
RECAP | Highlights from The Shore LB Throwdown in Sebastian Inlet, FL!
The contest season is officially in full swing! With the Shore Lb Throwdown in Sebastian Inlet, FL going down back February 7-8th, we are still reeling from the stoke of that weekend! The second stop of the Skim USA tour, with six more events planned for the season, the Shore Lb Throwdown set the stage for an intense title-hunting season! Check out some of the highlights from your favorite Zap riders now.
Feb 20, 2026
VIDEO | Brady Crall Skimming South Florida
Winter time is swell time down in South Florida. With the ocean churning and the waves coming in, Brady grabbed his trusty Zap board and headed to the beach. Check out all the smooth hits and good times in the video now!
Feb 17, 2026
EVENT | “Skim For CF” Charity Contest For Piper’s Angels (April 11th)
The crew from Piper’s Angels, Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis, just announced the date for the 5th Annual “Skim for CF” event! This is an amazing charity event that benefits Piper’s Angels mission which is to improve the lives of families in the cystic fibrosis community through grassroots advocacy and socially innovative programs, raising awareness through education, offer life-expanding activities, providing urgent financial assistance, and funding critical developments. We love an event with a good cause! So make sure you clear your schedule for April 11th, sign up today and help out! Check out the info below and we’ll see you there.
Feb 9, 2026
RECAP | Shore LB Throwdown Day 2 & Podiums
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! A great morning on the East Coast of Florida, with less wind, warmer weather, better reforms, and sunnier skies, Team Zap was ready for finals day! Starting off the day with about 7 mph winds coming from the North, and about 60- degree weather, to get all the way up to 74 degrees and sunny, it was looking like a great day! Check out the day 2 recap now!
Feb 8, 2026
RECAP | Shore LB Throwdown Day 1
Now we’re really back! Kicking things into high gear, we are down in Sebastian Florida for the 2026 ShoreLB Throwdown with a solid crew, including hometown heroes, new additions and foreign favorites! On a brisk Saturday morning at Sebastian’s Inlet, we got a bright an early start to the weekend, at 8am in about 55-degree weather with hopefully promising and exciting conditions.
Feb 6, 2026
TIPS | 5 Keys To Skimming with Sydney Pizza
There's a lot of moving pieces when it comes to skimming, and in each part of the process, whether you are a beginner or top of the line professional, there is always something to improve upon, and something to think about. Making sure that you remember all the little things, like where to put your feet, while making sure the big pieces, like when to turn on the wave, can be challenging and sometimes too much at once, until you build muscle memory. Here are some of my biggest keys to skimming to help ease the process!
Feb 5, 2026
EVENT | Spring Fling Registration Is Now Open!
Get stoked! Registration for the 6th Annual Spring Fling is now open! Click the link below to register now. With divisions from Mini to Pro, there’s a spot for everyone to compete! Check out last year’s recap above and get excited for the event this year! More info to come!
Feb 3, 2026
INFO | East Coast Skim Tour Dates
The East Coast Skim Tour kicks off this weekend with the Shore LB Throwdown in Sebastians Inlet, FL! There are eight stops total for this tour so check out the dates and locations below and make sure to register to compete and mark your calendars! We’ll see you out there.
Feb 3, 2026
EVENT | Shore LB Throwdown @ Sebastian Inlet, FL This Weekend!
One of our favorite events of the season, the Shore LB Throwdown, takes place this weekend at Sebastian Inlet in Florida! If you’re looking to ride in the event, it’s not too late! Just click on the link below to register ASAP! THe second stop of the Skim USA tour, the Shore LB Throwdown brings the best riders in the southeast to the same spot to…throw it down! Check out the recap video from last year’s event above and get hyped for this weekend! We’ll see you there!
Jan 30, 2026
TEAM | “This or That” with Zeke Williams
Check in with Zeke Williams as we hit him with some rapid fire questions in the latest edition of "This or That"!