Victoria and Zap skimboards produce some of the top skimboards in the industry. Victoria Skimboards pioneered the industry and is the first skimboard manufacturer. According to an article on the Malakye website, Victoria has an incomparable record of staying on top of the industry. Zap skimbaords is the largest skimboard manufactuer in the world and started producing boards in the early eighties. Victoria is a West Coast manufacturer and Zap is a native Gulf Coast brand.
Bill Bryan Pro Model
The Vicoria Bill Bryan pro skimboard was designed according to meet the specifications of pro skimboarding champion, Bill Bryan. Riders can catch big waves further from the shoreline with this lightweight polyvinyl foam core board. This board has a firm polyester resin and carbon finish, weighs 5 lbs. and measures 3/4-inches thick. The nose rocker is 1 3/4-inches high. The board has a subtle 1/8-inch tail rocker that provides high-speed stability across longer shore-to-wave distances.
Tex Haines Pro Model
The Victoria Tex Haines pro board is wider and shorter than other Victoria pro models. The board has a polyvinyl foam core and features a swallow tail for swift turns. The e-glass and polyester finish gives this board stability on the water. The Tex Haines is 3/4-inches thick, and takes on larger waves with a 2-inch nose rocker to take on larger waves. This board has no tail rocker and is good for large waves that break closer to the shoreline.
Jason Wilson Pro Model
Professional skimboarder Jason Wilson designed this versatile board for Zap's elite collection to accommodate his travels. This board has a narrow nose and thin tail that increase its sensitivity for taking waves that crash near the shoreline. A wide midsection gives the Wilson board stability that can manage further shore-to-wave distances. This board is 3/4-inches thick with a high-density polyvinyl foam core and a hard carbon fiber encasing.
Hugo Santos Pro Model
Professional skimboarder Hugo Santos designed the fastest and lightest board among Zap's elite collection. The design is inspired by Portugal's coastline and can reach waves that break far from the shoreline. The Hugo Santos has a high-density polyvinyl foam core and a hard carbon fiber encasing. The board has a broad outline and larger surface area for stability and rider planning across longer distances.
James Lovett Pro Model
The James Lovett Zap skimboard one of Zaps elite boards designed by professional skimboarder James Lovett for aggressive riders that need fast and tight turning abilities in large waves. This polyvinyl foam core board has is 5/8-inches thick and features a tough carbon fiber finish. Thickness and a pintail design give the Lovett board the ability and agility for riding siders and taking on some of the largest wave breaks in the world.
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