Zap Skimboards Blog
Jun 17, 2025
PHOTOS | Nico Traykovski & The Rubin Bros in Cali
Recently, team riders Nico Traykovski, Evan Rubin, and Zach Rubin, along with photographer Garet Pearson, packed their bags to head out for a skim strike mission to sunny California. The waves were pumping and the vibes were high. We caught up with them after the trip to see what each one had to say about the trip. Check it out below and enjoy the awesome pics from the trip!
Jun 13, 2025
VIDEO | 2025 Jackalope Fest Recap
Jackalope Fest in Virginia Beach, VA just keeps getting bigger and better every year. Blending all types of action sports -- skateboarding, BMX, motocross, skimboarding, base jumping, and more -- Jackalope is a weekend full of action and good times. The Zap team descended upon VA Beach ready to put on a show for the crowd. Check out the full video recap now.
Jun 12, 2025
SESSION | Free Lessons with the Huntington Beach Skim Club & Turner Scarborough
On a sunny Saturday morning in Huntington Beach, the tide was just right, the vibes were high, and stoke was in full effect as the Huntington Beach Skim Club hosted a free skimboarding clinic for riders of all levels. From first-timers to rising shredders, this event was all about building community, spreading knowledge, and sharing the pure joy of riding waves right off the sand.
Jun 10, 2025
TEAM | Nicole Phillips – Stand Out Senior
Let us introduce you to the other side of our very own Nicole Phillips! We know you know her as an upcoming professional woman, ambassador of the sport, and good friend, but did you also know that she is a super star in school? Nicole is getting ready to graduate from high school and has been recognized as the ‘Standout Senior’ from her school, and has recently been surprised with the scholarship, another high honor recognition for all her outstanding work!
Jun 9, 2025
INFO | Festival Aca Skim Event in Acapulco, MX
Festival Aca Skim is going down in Acapulco, MX on June 20-22nd. The beautiful blue waters of Acapulco will be pumping and the riders will be ripping! Team riders Yahir Valencia and Leo Freitas are set to be there so you know it will be a good time. Make sure to come check it out if you’re in the area and we will try to keep you updated on the event as it unfolds!
Jun 6, 2025
VIDEO | Zap in Cabo 2025
With the waves absolutely pumping during the days leading up to the 2025 El Rey De Lover's contest in Cabo, the team was absolutely frothing to get down to Mexico to stack some clips. Join Mason Broussard, Yahir & Gerardo Valencia, Romario de Sousa, Leo Freitas, Dylan Duncan, & more as they shred the blue waves of Cabo!
Jun 4, 2025
INFO | “Skim Showdown” at Kure Beach Pier – 6/14/25
Attention North Carolina! The “Skim Showdown” is going down on 6/14/25 at Kure Beach Pier, NC. This local event is open to all skill levels and should be a rad time! If you’re in the area, make sure to sign up today!
Jun 3, 2025
RECAP | 2025 Jackalope Fest
The 2025 Jackalope festival has come to a close and it ended with a bang! This year Jackalope was bigger and better than ever, and we were right in the middle of it all!
Jun 2, 2025
INFO | Shaka Gnar “Best Day Ever” This Saturday (6/7)
Now in its fourth year, the Shaka Gnar “Best Day Ever”, in honor of Caleb Bell, is back this weekend with good times, good vibes, and plenty of family friendly activities! Make plans to be there for a solid day of fun in the sun!
May 29, 2025
RECAP | 2025 Spring Fling Skim Jam
Media: @devindmedia
The 5th Annual Zap Spring Fling Skim Jam saw the biggest turnout so far! Every year, this event ...
May 28, 2025
INFO | Jackalope Fest in Virginia Beach - THIS WEEKEND!
Jackalope Fest is here and just like years past, it promises tons of action and good times! Combining skateboarding, bmx’ing, motox, base jumping, skimboarding, and more, there will be no shortage of adrenaline pounding action!
May 28, 2025
EVENT | Spring Fling Skim Jam Photos from @Jsarasota!
Another Spring Fling has come and gone and every year, the event gets bigger and better! Thanks again to all the riders who came out and competed in the heat and had a smile on their faces! Check out some awesome images from local photographer @jsarasota below now! If you skimmed in the event, there’s bound to be a shot of you in there!