Events
Mar 10, 2026
EVENT | UST Backs Out Of Melaque Skim Contest This Weekend
This weekend, the Melaque Skim Contest is happening in Melaque, Mexico. Originally planned to be a part of the United Skim Tour, unfortunately the situation in Mexico with the cartels and government has forced the UST to un-sanction the event due to safety concerns. The event is still happening as scheduled, however, results will not be factored into the overall United Skim Tour rankings.
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 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 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 20, 2026
RECAP | Melaque Skim Magia Day 2 & Awards
Zap Skimboards lovers, we missed you guys! We are coming at you with the start of the Right back into the swing of the skim season, another bright and beautiful sunny day in Melaque to get the first finals day of the 2026 skim season going! Sunday was less cloudy than Saturday, a little warmer and the waves a little smaller than on Saturday, with a solid 3’-5’ set coming through every three to five minutes it was still a great finals day. The morning started off with the Pro Men and Pro Women finals and semi-finals.
Jan 18, 2026
RECAP | Melaque Skim Magia Day 1
Zap Skimboards lovers, we missed you guys! We are coming at you with the start of the 2026 skim season, down in none other Melaque Mexico with the Skim USA crew and some of our finest! The 2026 Melaque Skim Magia has concluded with day one and boy was it a great one! This year the contest has gone through some changes, with the biggest being that team rider Elian Juarez has taken over contest organizing from team sensei Gerry Valencia. With over 50 local sponsors, 72 entries, and a pro purse of $4,500, Elian killed it, and we are super stoked for him!
Jan 12, 2026
PHOTOS | Surf Expo Highlights
Another Surf Expo is in the books! The 50th Annual Surf Expo went down this past week in Orlando, FL and you know Zap had to be there. With team riders like Gerardo Valencia, Jason Wilson, Zeke Williams, ET Beaugrand, Nick Forfar, John Akerman, and more stopping by to hang out, it was a rad time indeed. With some brand new shapes for 2026 like Yahir Valencia’s new pro model the Beast, John Akerman’s revamped Whip V4, the Joy Ride XR, and some classics that are back in the line like the Amp & Amp-X, we were hyped to show off the new line to everyone.
Jan 5, 2026
INFO | United Skim Tour 2026 Schedule
The United Skim Tour just dropped their 2026 schedule and it’s packed with awesome events throughout the season. With six stops and each rider's four best results determining the champions, it’s set to be a rad series of events! Plus, unlike years past, the Women’s division is included in all six stops. We’re stoked to see the ladies push it this season! Check out the full schedule below make sure to register today!
Dec 19, 2025
INFO | Alley Oop Skim Camps For 2026
Alley Oop Skim Camps, located in Dewey Beach, DE, has announced their 2026 skim camp schedule. This includes four 3 day camps running throughout the summer, “Girls Only” sessions, and special training sessions to prepare for the Zap Pro/Am that’s taking place in Dewey Beach! Dates of the event will be announced after the new year but you can check out the information for each camp below and register today!