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Apr 14, 2026
EVENT | El Rey De Lovers Is This Weekend!
Quite possibly the most anticipated event of the year is going down in Cabo San Lucas, MX this weekend. That’s right, ladies and gents, the high-intensity “El Rey De Lovers” contest is happening on the beautiful sandy shores of Cabo on 4/17-4/19. Will you be there? Part of the Zap team is headed that way to throw down with the best of them! Check out the recap from last year’s event now and stay tuned for the insane action from the event soon!
Apr 7, 2026
EVENT | “Skim For CF” Charity Contest For Piper’s Angels This Weekend!
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.
Apr 1, 2026
RECAP | Melaque Skim Contest 2026
The vibes were high and the conditions were epic for the 2026 Melaque Skim Contest. Not to be confused with Melaque Magia, the MSC is a separate event that was supposed to be a part of the United Skim Tour. Unfortunately, due to turmoil in the region, the UST had to drop the event from the standings but that didn't stop MSC from being an awesome experience!
Mar 19, 2026
EVENT | PCB Spring Skim Jam This Weekend!
Join us this weekend in Panama City Beach, FL for the PCB Spring Skim Jam hosted by Skim USA, Mr. Surfs, & Shor...
Mar 13, 2026
NEWS | Welcome Rafael Barros To The Zap Team
Hailing from Cape Verde, an aisland off the western Africa, comes our newest team rider -- Rafael Barros! Rafael has been shredding a Zap for a while now and has been constitently catching our eye with his effortless style and hard-charging attitude. We decided to make it official for 2026 so join us in welcoming Rafael Barros to team Zap! Check in with him now.
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.
Mar 6, 2026
FBF | "1000 Steps Session" - Zap in Laguna Beach, 2015
Take a trip back to 2015 with the Zap crew as they spend an afternoon shredding Laguna Beach. The swell may not have been huge but the times were good, the water was beautiful, and the tricks were going down! Check it out now.
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 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.