get to know victoria
Since we at Victoria like to know as much as we can about the people that we admire and respect, we want to give you the opportunity to learn some of the things that you might not know but want to know about our team riders. For that reason, we created the GTK series or the "Get To Know" series. The Get To Know series is dedicated to your questions and getting the answers to those questions. We understand that it is difficult to get out and meet your favorite team rider and sometimes even more difficult to ask that extra personal question you have had in the back of your mind for a long time. Well, now is your chance.
The Get To Know series will feature a different team rider each month and he/she will be on the hot seat answering all of your favorite questions. All you need to do is bookmark the Get To Know page on the Victoria site, fill out the provided form and submit your question. The rest is up to us and the end result will be one of our riders answering the top twenty (20) questions each and every month.
We feel that this is a great way for you to get to know our riders and personnel a little more. So stay tuned to this page for a schedule of riders on the "hot seat" and the dates we will be accepting questions for each one. Thanks and we hope you enjoy this new feature from Victoria Skimboards.
this month
TIAGOO: My question is what advice that you can give me?
Just have fun with it and do as many contests as you can. Good luck J
RAVIC: What is the coldest skim you have conquered?
I would have to say San Francisco in the middle of winter, 6am in the morning, rainy, no wetsuit. The temperature was probably in the 40s.
What is your power ballot for skimming freezing cold Skim like what we got in Oregon?
Run for as many waves as you can, keep your blood pumping and you will stay warm, The second you get cold, get out.
Also how the hell do you make it look easy?
Pulling off sh@$ with style. Practice.
Ever skim in a war torn nation?
Somalia has nice shore break I might hit that up someday. I do not believe so. I would if the opportunity arose as my skimboard also has a gun in it – buy my pro model.
LANCE: Well I'm going back this summer and i was wondering what are the best skim spots in Laguna?
As for the best spots in Laguna; West St., Aliso, Thousand Steps. Private beaches in Laguna; Crescent Bay and Picnic Beach in North Laguna. The two private beaches are high tide spots.
JOHN: I was wondering what skimboards you recommend for someone first trying this out and what are some "must know tips"?
I would say something with a foam core that you would be able to turn and catch a wave with. The Ultra and if you think you are going to progress fast you could even go with a Pro Model. Mine ;) Put your back foot down first on your drop. There are different tips for different levels.
SKATEBUM: Tell me, do you and b rothe shred skating?
Brandon shreds but I don't.
FLYING G: which skimboard do you recommend?
Morgan Just Pro Model of course J. With a Pro Model you are able to learn how to wrap waves with a better board all around.
CALEB: What is your favorite move on a skimboard?
The one I am trying next. You can't get stuck on one trick.
SPIZZ: So I was wondering how you got signed with your first sponsor and how much do you make (can you make a career off of riding)?
I guess I was just skimming and it was Beaker who asked if I wanted to ride for Victoria and I said no because I was riding my Dad's boards. Then my Dad told me it was cool as he was tired of making me skimboards so I was then excited to ride for Vic. It is possible to make a career off of skimboarding if you place at every contest. I have been doing it so it can happen.
Any suggestions how I can keep riding without having to travel real far for some good spots?
Find a Flow Rider (artificial wave) and you can practice a ton of tech tricks. Other than that you are going to have to keep making that drive.
SOLEIMANYA: Where's your favorite skim spot?
Wedge.
DAN: Can you come to Singapore?
Actually I might be coming to Singapore for a Wave House contest if I get first or second at the qualifying contest in San Diego at the Wave House. I would love to skim while I am there if I go.
SAM: I was just wondering if you had ant tips? (ps. currently searching for the best shorie around here) Also if you could tell me how to not break my neck once I do reach a wave that would be handy.
The first thing you are going to want to do is upgrade your equipment. The Foamie is extremely slow in comparison to an Ultra or Pro Model. Once you do that it should help a lot.
Tips would be, back foot first drop and keep your weight centered. PS find us some good "shorie" as I want to come out there someday.
As for not breaking your neck, be careful and have fun.
