Clay Powell: From Competitor to Founder and the Story of Premier Skim 🚀 | Skim Steezy Podcast #7

Skylar Wilson: Legendary Skimboarding Filmer | Skim Steezy Podcast #8

🎬 From Dewey Beach roots to filmmaking adventures worldwide, Skylar Wilson (@skyrar) shares her journey behind the lens — from Easy Slider to filming Blair Conklin (@blairconklin) & more.  Chapters: * 00:00 - Intro * 01:03 - The Podcast * 04:06 - Skylar's background * 06:39 - Impact from classic skim videos * 10:18 - Catch Surf * 11:54 - Other freelance gigs * 13:28 - Early projects * 14:52 - Starting in Alley Oop * 17:06 - Advice for those in skim media * 21:25 - Progression of editing in skim videos * 24:24 - How not to become a slave to the algorithms * 28:03 - Overcoming burn out * 33:08 - Social Media Pros and Cons * 38:13 - Easy Slider * 43:32 - Getting Sponsors * 44:58 - Film Festivals * 48:21 - The Skimmunity * 49:48 - Skylar's Current Projects * 57:13 - End - Outro

Clay Powell: From Competitor to Founder and the Story of Premier Skim 🚀 | Skim Steezy Podcast #7

🚀 Episode 7 is here! We sit down with Clay Powell (@claybpowell), founder of Premier Skim (@premierskim), to talk about growing skimboarding through competitions, clinics & demos. From Florida to Santa Cruz, hear his journey & vision for the sport! 🎙️🔥 Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 01:02:36 - The Episode 02:25:51 - Clay's Early Life and Skimboarding Influences 03:49:25 - Clay Competing 07:24:00 - Starting Premier Skim 08:51:46 - Skim Organizer Influencers 11:18:14 - How to Draw More Competitors 16:18:09 - Moving from Coast to Coast 18:13:24 - Differences in the Skim Scene in Florida and Santa Cruz 21:46:32 - The Origin of Premier Skim 27:13:47 - Changing from PSL to Premier Skim 27:29:58 - Premier Skim's Mission 28:04:02 - Demos 29:46:23 - They'll never know... 30:04:58 - Clinics 32:04:26 - Feedback from Campers and Competitors 36:30:12 - Evolution of Premier Skim Comps 40:50:46 - Skim Open Overlap with Cycling Event 46:05:16 - Most Challenging Aspects of Running Premier Skim and Opportunities for Help 46:30:02 - Getting Sponsorships 47:59:19 - Social Media 48:27:57 - Volunteers 52:00:22 - More About Sponsors 54:22:20 - The Future of Premier Skim 56:56:51 - International Involvement 58:18:12 - Final Remarks and Shoutouts 59:27:15 - End / Outro

Robin Colignon: 🇫🇷🇺🇸 The Most Unique Monkey Drop in Skimboarding? | Skim Steezy Podcast #6

🇫🇷🇺🇸 Join us as we dive into the world of Robin Colignon (@skimbvrd // @iambvrd), a Miami-born, French-American skimboarder and DJ, repping Exile Skimboards (@exileskimboards). From Hawaiian waves to European influences, and his unique monkey drop he picked up skimming in southwest France—Robin’s journey is one-of-a-kind. 🎶🏄‍♂️ Support us at skimsteezy.com/sponsors Chapters: 00:00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:17:08 - Welcome 00:03:01:26 - Beach or Bust 00:04:33:12 - Robin's Skim Genesis 00:06:19:49 - Euro Skim Tour 00:06:41:02 - European Skimboarder Influences 00:08:31:02 - Robin's Nomadic Upbringing 00:11:22:34 - Laguna for Spring Breaks 00:13:37:11 - Leveling Up and Competitive Goals 00:17:13:23 - Comparing the VIC to Pipe Master 00:29:28:25 - Robin's Journey in Action Sports 00:32:18:48 - Skimming Hawaii 00:32:44:37 - Maui fires 00:35:37:51 - Robin's Skate Skills 00:37:21:48 - Skim vs. Surf 00:42:45:04 - Robin's Unique Monkey Craw 00:47:57:32 - Pros and Cons of Skim Tutorials 00:53:10:52 - Robin's Career as a Music Producer 00:56:25:04 - Where did the name 'Bvrd' come from? 01:05:07:35 - Good things are happening... 01:08:37:36 - Shoutouts and Plugs 01:09:34:46 - Outro

Sydney Pizza: Her Journey, Mental Toughness & Growing the Sport | Skim Steezy Podcast #5

In the latest episode of the Skim Steezy Podcast, we sit down with pro skimboarder Sydney Pizza (@skimsyd)! 🌊✨ From making waves in the Pro Women’s division to balancing university life and building mental toughness, Sydney takes us through her incredible journey. 🏄‍♀️ Hear about her Dewey Beach roots, the evolution of skimboarding, and what’s being done to get skimboarding on the global stage, including recognition by the International Surfing Association. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation with one of the sport’s rising stars! Support us at skimsteezy.com/sponsors [http://skimsteezy.com/sponsors] Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 01:01:13 - Welcome 01:42:16 - How's University? 18:24:21 - Syd's Journey from her Pro Debut in OBX '22 22:44:15 - Competitive mentality with friends 24:41:14 - Injury Prevention and Recovery 29:29:04 - Sydney's Roots in Deleware and Maryland 34:39:12 - Syd's Goals 43:00:23 - Being a Role Model 49:22:13 - Evolution of Skim Competition and Community 51:33:16 - What's on Syd's Horizons (Plugs) 54:02:08 - Wrap Up - Final Statements from Syd 55:36:08 - Closing Out - Gratitude 57:13:04 - Shoutouts 58:05:04 - Outro

Aaron Astin: Pro Insights, Board Shaping & the "Full Circle" | Skim Steezy Podcast #4

🏄‍♂️ From pro rider to board shaper, Aaron Astin ( @a_a_ron.astin // @astinskimboards ) shares his journey, insights on the sport's evolution, and what it takes to shape the future of skimboarding on the latest Skim Steezy Podcast! 🌊 Support us at skimsteezy.com/sponsors [http://skimsteezy.com/sponsors] Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:28 - Aaron's Skim Roots 00:07:27 - Board Shaping Experimentation 00:15:44 - Motivation for Starting Astin Skimboards 00:18:37 - Being Pro and Shaper Simultaneously 00:23:24 - Challenges and Decline at Syndrome Skimboards 00:31:47 - When did the Tech Pop Off? 00:34:29 - Shaping Evolution 00:37:25 - What's in Aaron's quiver? 00:40:28 - Advice for Aspiring Pros 00:42:50 - Advice for Aspiring Shapers 00:44:14 - Aaron's Proudest Moments in Skim 00:46:35 - Aaron's Favorite Skim Sport 00:48:34 - Wave Tracking In Depth 00:50:44 - Life Takeaways from Skim 00:53:15 - The Future of Astin Skimboards 00:55:13 - Leaving a Mark 00:57:27 - Message to the Audience 00:58:33 - How to Connect with Aaron 00:59:21 - Summing Up Skimboarding in One Word 01:00:57 - Outro