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2012 Oleron Skimfest Teaser Video

Posted on: February 3, 2012

Oleron Skimfest 2012Here's the teaser video by Eric for this years Oleron Skimfest.

This years dates are the 24th/25th March.

If you haven't been to Oleron, then you are missing out on some serious liner action.

Enjoy the video!

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2007 Challaborough Skimboard Contest Photos

Posted on: January 25, 2012

Another load of photos from the archives today, with pic's from the 2007 Challaborough skimboard contest photos.

This event was the start of a 5 series tour around the south west UK, and the turnout was good for this event.

The contest was won by Mark Mason.

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2005 UK Skim Fest Photos

Posted on: January 23, 2012

More from the photos archives with the inclusion of the photos taken at the 2005 UK Skim Fest held at Challaborough Bay in south Devon.

It was held on the 17/18 September 2005, and was sponsored by Sandskater, Zap Skimboards and Exile Skimboards

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2007 Preston Beach Skimboard Contest Photos

Posted on: January 20, 2012

Here's the photos from the very first Preston skimboarding contest in Paignton, Devon.

A contest we designed for the local kids, and it has happened every year since this first event in 2007.

Enjoy the trip back in time, when everybody looked so much younger!

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2008 Big Paignton Surfing Photos

Posted on: January 19, 2012

Heading back in time to April 2008 when a big easterley swell hit Paignton. Here are some of the photos we took of the surf and local surfers who made the most of it!

Most headed for "cowards corner", but Gary Wells made it out at the pier to score some big Paignton waves - big for Paignton anyway!

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Sandskater’s beach naming policy

Posted on: January 18, 2012

Some spots are still secret!We often get a few emails asking where the certain beaches are that people have seen here on the website, and people have asked why we don't post up the names of some of the spots.

Some beaches are still secret spots, and have a strong local presence. In the past, on occasion, I have been asked by the locals not broadcast where certain spots are - and we respect this.

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