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May 22, 2025
SESSION | Revel Surf Parks Hosts John Akerman & Motowinch Crew
Winching at a wave pool? Could this be the best combination of all time? We think so and John Akerman took full advantage. John has been crushing it lately winching and surfing wave pools on his skimboard. How does a trip like this come together? Well, sometimes it's all about who you know. Shane Beschen caught wind of our last winch session at Flagler with Tupat and Rasta Rob
May 20, 2025
INFO | The 2025 Sununga Skim Pro is This Weekend!
The United Skim Tour rolls on this weekend with the second stop – The Sununga Skim Pro in Ubatuba, Brazil. Following the El Rey De Lovers contest in Cabo, Sununga has some big shoes to fill in order to top that event! But if it’s anything like last year, it will not disappoint. One of the most unique waves out there, Sununga provides some insane rides for even the most seasoned pro. Check out the video from last year’s event now and make sure to follow along with United Skim Tour for the contest this weekend!
May 19, 2025
EVENT | 2025 Spring Fling Recap & Results
We’re closing the books on another great weekend for team Zap! The team came together from near and far to meet up in none other than the Zap Skimboards capital, beautiful Nokomis Beach Florida. With over 140 competitors, the 5th annual Spring Fling Skim Jam presented by Zap Skimboards, was one to remember!
May 15, 2025
PHOTOS | Thursday Night Skim Session - 5/1/25
Thursday Night Skim Sessions at Nokomis are back and we are STOKED! Last year, we started doing these sessions weekly and they quickly took off. To have local skimmers come out and rub shoulders with our riders, share tips, stories, and fun is what it’s all about! Check out some of the rad images from the session on 5/1/25 and make sure to join us for the next one!
May 13, 2025
INFO | Skim Schools & Coaches Around the World
If you’re looking to sharpen your skimboard skills but aren’t sure where to begin, check out your local area for skim pros who give lessons! We’ve compiled a list of Zap professionals from all over the world who offer lessons to help take your skimming to the next level! If they’re in your area, make sure to book a lesson!
May 7, 2025
RECAP | El Rey De Lover's 2025
The 2025 United Skim Tour kicked off with a bang last month at the legendary Lovers Beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The first stop on the tour, El Rey De Lovers, is no ordinary contest—this is big-wave skimboarding at its most intense, where raw talent meets punishing Pacific shorebreak.
May 6, 2025
INFO | 5th Annual Spring Fling Skim Jam Registration is Open!
The registration link for the 5th Annual Zap Spring Fling Skim Jam is LIVE! Register today to save yourself some time and lock in your spot! We're super excited about the 5th year of the Spring Fling and know it will be the best yet! We'll see you there!
May 5, 2025
RECAP | 2025 Old Naples Surf Shop Skim Jam
The Old Naples Surf Shop annual skimboard contest was a BLAST. There wasn’t much swell in the water but the minor wind chop made it a fun event. Everyone was throwing down their best tech tricks to make the most of the conditions. Our team pulled through and made it to the podium. Giorgio took the win in the 10 & under division, Yuan Bonhayag 1st in jrs 15-17, Zach Rubin 1st & Graham Shelton 2nd men’s 18+ and Dylan Duncan 1st and Gerado Valencia in Pro. And another big shoutout to Dylan Duncan for taking the best trick award as well!
Apr 30, 2025
INFO | Thursday Night Skim Sessions @ Nokomis Beach are Back!
It’s that time of year again and we’re stoked! Join us every Thursday afternoon/evening at Nokomis Beach for the Zap Thursday Night Skim Sessions! We had a blast doing this weekly last year. We’ll have riders out each week to let you demo boards and offer tips on skimming. Make sure to come hang out with us!
Apr 29, 2025
EVENT | Old Naples Surf Shop Skim Jam 2025 is This Weekend!
The Old Naples Surf Shop Skim Jam 2025 is happening this weekend in Naples, FL! This is always a fun event put on by a shop that is totally ingrained in the beach culture. Cheers to the Old Naples Surf Shop for putting the contest on again for 2025! Make sure to mark your calendars to attend and if you want to compete, make sure to register today!
Apr 25, 2025
RECAP | Melaque Skim Contest 2025
A few weeks ago, the Melaque Skim Contest 2025 went down in Melaque, Mexico. The Zap team are no strangers to Melaque so you know it was a good time! Check out the full recap now.
Apr 24, 2025
PHOTOS | Team Zap Warming Up In Cabo
Part of the Zap team has touched down in Cabo to get ready for the El Rey de Lovers contest, as a part of the United Skim Tour. Once they touched down in Mexico, they wasted no time and headed straight to the beach. Team riders Gerardo Valencia, Yahir Valencia, Mason Broussard, Dylan Duncan, Leo Freitas, Romario de Sousa, and Pablo “Machete” Real traded off hits and brought the stoke after each ride.