New Website!!!

Victoria Skimboards is pleased to announce that the new website is finally here.  The new site has been a labor of love but it is finally complete.  Check out the new features; video, contests, get to know, board specs, and much, much more.  We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Also, the blog will be getting a face lift as we make a change in formats.  This could be the last formal post on our Blogger blog but do not fear, we are not abandoning you.  Hopefully you will enjoy the new look and feel of our "revised" blog.

We cannot wait to hear from you on all of the new changes so drop us a line when you get a chance and let us know what you think.

Japanese distributor (Skim One) visits Laguna Beach

The Victoria Japanese distributor (Skim One) visited Laguna Beach this last week for a little skimboarding and some fun. On Tuesday night we took the boys out to The Bistro on Forest Avenue for some drinks and capped the evening off with a family sized Pizzokie from BJ's Chicago Pizzeria. Good times and we were sad to seem them go. Thank you Takatoshi for a great time and we look forward to seeing you in Japan.

Good times at the Brussels Bistro in Laguna Beach with Skim One

スキムミルクOneさんラグナビーチブリュッセルビストロで良い回

Bill Bryan Video Interview

Bill Bryan is a skimboarding champion and legend.  But what you may not know is that Bill is also a dedicated father and husband.

In this video interview, Bill's wife fires out the hard questions keeping Bill on his toes.  Enjoy a side that you may not know of Bill "Beaker" Bryan.

New T-Shirts & Sweatshirts available now!

Victoria is happy to announce that the new t-shirts and sweatshirts have arrived.  With artwork by professional team rider Brandon Rothe they are sure to be a hit.  Check them out below or come by the shop and see for yourself.

 "Splat" design

Color: Black or Gray

  "Splat" design

Color: Gray, Blue, Green

 "Sun" design

Color: Gray, Blue, Green

Bill Bryan video

The new Bill Bryan mini video is here. Part of an ongoing series of rider videos and interviews, Bill Bryan takes to the surf in Mexico. Enjoy the skim!

Brandon Rothe 2011

You all know how good Brandon Rothe is on the water, but did you also know how good he is with pencil and paper?  We are stoked to have Brandon's art on our t-shirts, sweats,  and on boards for 2011.  He was Missing In Action last year during part of the contest season, partly due to injuries, but also because he went to help his sister in Hawaii, who welcomed a new baby .  But he is still here and still ripping and still filling notebooks and napkins with great designs. 

Another Year

Another year has passed for our man in charge of Domestic Sales, Nick Aleandro. Thirty sneaks up on you fast so the crew at Victoria thought a few gifts for the birthday boy would be in order.

Try not to use it all at once Nick and congratulations on the B I G 30!

Holiday Shipping with Vic

Victoria Skimboards uses UPS for all of our domestic shipping needs. If you have any questions about Holiday Shipping please feel free to give us a call and we will walk you through it.

Otherwise, please note the following:
Ground Shipments - must be ready to ship before Friday, December 17, 2010
3-Day Shipments - must be ready before Monday, December 20, 2010
Overnight Shipments - must be ready before Wednesday, December 22, 2010

If you would like to see the literature from UPS themselves, please Click Here

Have a happy holiday season.

Random Analog series addition - Melaque, Mexico

The Victoria Skimboards distributor in Mexico, X3M, put together a video about our team's trip to Melaque Mexico earlier this year.  Here it is for your enjoyment.

You can also go directly to the Victoria Skimboards YouTube website to watch it by clicking on the link below:

Victoria Skimboards YouTube

Victoria Online Store Cyber Monday Sale - November 29, 2010

The Victoria Skimboards Online Store is having its annual CYBER MONDAY sale on November 29, 2010.  Come and get the best deals on skimboards and skimboard accessories from Victoria Skimboards.  Enjoy!

http://victoriaskimboards.com/informative/retail/Cyber_Monday_2010.html

Matthieu Thibaud Interview #2

We dropped the first on you so why not also enjoy the second. Matthieu Thibaud will be presenting his first ever Pro Model in 2011 - WOW!!!!!! Hear what he has to say about music and life in general.

Matthieu Thibaud Interview #1

Get to know professional Vic rider Matthieu Thibaud through a series of candid video interviews.  Here is installment number one.  Enjoy!

Thanks to Skim1

The crew from Skim1 (Victoria distributor in Japan) made a trip to the states last month for some good weather and wave riding.  The weather did not cooperate completely but the waves did.  Thanks to Takatoshi and the crew for dropping by.  Hopefully we will see you soon.

Trigg and Takatoshi in the warehouse

Thurston PTA Sports Swap

Victoria Skimboards donated boards to support the local school system. Check it out tomorrow. Click on the picture to see details on the event.
More info here

Matthieu Thibaud - SHACKED

Yesterday was a fun day at the beach.  Good weather and good waves, what more could you ask for?  As we learn our 7D more and more I am sure the pictures and video will get better but for now, enjoy our first little go around.  Go Muchu!

Miles Grobman skim session in Barcelona, Spain

While Miles was in Spain this last summer he stopped by our friends at Gorgonitas in Barcelona and caught some skim.  Check out the fun footage when you get a chance.  Espana, que bien!

Miles Grobman en 'Gorgoland' 2010 from Shein on Vimeo.

Bill Bryan shaping his 2011 Pro Model

Who says the Pros don't get their hands dirty?  Yesterday we found Bill Bryan back in our shaping room putting some extra love into the shape of his 2011 Pro Model.  Our riders know what they like and we do our best to bring it to you.  Enjoy!

Victoria WCS 2010 & Mostic

Victoria Skimboards was proud to have Mostic Inc. as one of the sponsors of the WCS 2010. This last Sunday (October 17, 2010), Mostic premiered their video of the WCS at the White House in Laguna Beach to packed crowds. Take a look and enjoy!




Going Against The Grain from Representing A Vision on Vimeo.

Wake Skimboarding - bigger than we know

Victoria is well known for its Skimboards and Skimboards have long been associated with the Ocean.  Well, a Skimboard can be used in a variety of places and one of them is behind a boat.  In a recent article by Sawyer Davis, a couple of different styles of Wake Surf or Wake Skim boards are "broken down" for the reader.  Check out the article by clicking the link below.

Breaking Down the Boards

Enjoy!

Bill Bryan - UST Champion 2010

The final stop of the UST was last weekend (October 2nd & 3rd) at Balboa Pier in Newport Beach and with it was to come the crowing of a new UST Champion.  Can you guess who?  Yes, Bill Bryan took home another UST Championship and actually did it before the Oktoberfest even started.

Bill Bryan did what he does best - WIN.  With his contest win in Santa Cruz it locked up the UST title for him (third year in a row) but that did not stop Beaker in his quest to outshine everyone.  Even with the “odd” weekend weather the waves held up and Beaker took first place in this year’s Oktoberfest putting a stamp on the Championship.  Laker three peat, Beaker three peat; what can you say other than that Beaker is quite possibly the best skimboarder that there has been and might ever be?  Congratulations Bill!

Top six results of the Oktoberfest were:

1)      Bill Bryan

2)      Brandon Sears

3)      Sam Stinnett

4)      Teddy Vlasis

5)      Paulo Preitto

6)      Omar Meddeb

Special congratulations to Mr. Teddy Vlasis as he has brought his level of riding up a notch ending the season on a few high placing finishes.  Look for good things from Teddy to come.

For pictures and an additional write up of the event, please check out SkimOnline at either of the links below:

Day One

http://skimonline.com/2010/10/lightning-strikes-at-oktoberfest-day-one/

Day Two

http://skimonline.com/2010/10/bill-bryan-wraps-up-a-dominant-season-winning-oktoberfest/