Video Skimboarding – Dash Point Skimboard Comp 09 – Official DB Skimboards video release for the Dash Point Pro/Am Flatland Skimboarding Competition. Skimboarders from Washington, Canada, California, and Utah made the trip to skimboard in the event
The National Weather Service issued a high-surf warning for Southern California, with waves as high as 8 feet expected on southwest-facing beaches.
Forecasters said the waves will peak Saturday, a day when thousands are expected to head to the beaches because of the continuing heat wave. Some minor flooding in low-lying coastal areas is possible, officials said.
“If you plan on swimming, always stay near staffed lifeguard stations. But the safest plan is to stay out of the water completely,” the NWS said in its statement. “Stay off rocks and jetties as large waves can fatally force people into the water without warning.”
Everything is ready for the 4th stop of the IBA World tour event that will take place for the first time in Peru. The best bodyboarders will fight for a $20.000 dollars purse and 1000 points in the 2009 world ranking.
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Most of the riders came to Peru before the opening date, to surf the awesome waves that the Peru Shoreline has to offer. Ryan Hardy and Chad Jackson were the first international riders that came to Peru.
Ryan explained why he came so early “ I wanted to … Details
After an agonising wait the first Round of ‘The 2009 Nomad Shark Island Challenge’ finally got underway in what some are claiming to be suicidal conditions. The anticipated Easterly swell delivered waves in the 2m range with its direction causing some major headaches for some of the riders.
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The first two heats saw some incredible action and commitment with competitors copping the full fury of an angry Shark Island. With the swell hitting the reef straight on wave knowledge was the leading edge to success.
To open up proceedings Heat 1 saw a massive wipe out from Glen Thurston. Arguably un-makeable, Thurston lined himself up for a date with the reef which resulted in … Details
Everything is ready for the 4th stop of the IBA World tour event that will take place for the first time in Peru. The best bodyboarders will fight for a $20.000 dollars purse and 1000 points in the 2009 world ranking.