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The Felchionary “Definitions for all your skimming needs” Riding a Wave: The pursuit for the ultimate line can push the limits and boundaries of what you thought was skimmable territory. The result of pushing too far can be seen in an earlier post highlighting the best bail shots of 2011. Yet if you manage to [...]

The Felchionary “Definitions for all your skimming needs”   Shoot the Duck: Fooled you!!! No, unfortunately we’re not playing Duck Hunt on Nintendo. Although we probably should be, come to think of it… Believe it or not, shooting the duck is actually a skimboarding move that was adapted from the world of professional figure skating. [...]

Savary Stock is the biennial celebration organized by the Savary Island Land Trust Society to raise money for the trust’s efforts and educate the masses about island stewardship. Included within the celebration are: local musical performances throughout the day, BBQ’s grilling up delicious treats, beer and wine gardens serving locally crafted beverages, kids activities and [...]

Throughout my years of skimboarding I have encountered a recurring problem when welcoming new faces into the skim culture. Often times when someone is asked to come out and skim with the crew the return response is: “I’m not really good enough to be out there riding with you guys.” While this may be true [...]

As 2011 draws to a close the notion of making resolutions to better ones self are thrust upon us. Personally, I disagree with this practice. What is the point of making phony unachievable goals on an arbitrary day? Therefor I propose an alternative solution to finish out the year; reflection on the highlights that made [...]

Merry Christmas to one and all from Felch Skimboards. In this season of giving I was very surprised to receive a custom made neon sign adorning my own logo. Pretty bad-ass I must say, check it out: In the coming new year you can expect regular weekly updates every Wednesday from Felch Skimboards. I’ll help [...]

Under VERY special circumstances I open up my workshop to collaborate with a close friend and build a skimboard; sharing the experience and giving the person an opportunity to be involved in the building process. This doesn’t happen very often because the privileged one is privy to my most closely guarded secrets and I need [...]

The Infamous Bail… While it is a common occurrence in the life of a skimboarder; few take the time to truly appreciate the effort that goes into a legitimate bail. This here is the dark-side of skimboarding rarely featured in the limelight. Bails are the byproduct of the work done to bring ones game to [...]

Alright everyone the time has come to get down to the nitty gritty. This update has no new boards, no impromptu concerts reviews, no teaser pics, just pure unadulterated skimming.  This session was an early season session where Felcho and Emo laid down some lines to set the bar for all other sessions to follow. [...]

There are many important and sad things to think about during the time of remembrance, but it is these sacrifices that have made it possible for all of us to live full lives happily together. This Remembrance Day weekend played host not only to an honoring of the past but a celebration of the present. [...]