A Skimboarders Dream Wedge Wave

For fleeting moment in time there was a reverse and miniature version of The Wedge in Newport. While the sand only lasted for one swell there were a select few skimboarders who scored the best right wedge they had skimmed in California. After the XL Swell that hit California to close out 2023, there was no hope of this wave returning to its skimmable state. It was sure a lot of fun the two days it lasted.

[@sportysbusiness]

My feed is being bombarded with big wave surfing, yet I find watching these videos far more entertaining. Blaire's timing is unreal. Thanks guys.

[@scottyknowsurf]

Pretty cool

[@smelltheglove2038]

I’m so sick of Nazare. I don’t find that wave exciting or gnarly at all. It’s a giant white cap. You can tell the non-surfers because they think it’s amazing. Big wave spots like Mavericks are far more gnarly, or that spot in Ireland Mullaghmore. Places that are square.

[@scottyknowsurf]

@@smelltheglove2038 would love to film that place when it's small and fun

[@storm2000808]

@@smelltheglove2038 Jaws or Mavericks over Nazare anyday

[@justkeepdigging1956]

I feel lucky to have been alive to see Jordan play basketball, Usain Bolt run the 100m, and Blair Conklin ride a skimboard.

[@olivieroostenrijk2834]

And see Lucas fink ride nazare on a skim

[@toothnail605]

Timing is everythang; always enjoy watching, freaking epiC!

[@amariebeaubien]

Blair's dismounts are 10/10!! so amazing

[@alecgoldberg303]

Actually one of the most talented board riders out there

[@jitsmapper4438]

Incredible stuff.

[@bossman7992]

Keep up the crazy vids 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@user-ch1yz1mr8n]

I love your videos they’re so cool❤❤❤❤

[@Alex.skimzz]

Love the vids you keep it up 🔥🔥🔥

[@EMan-cu5zo]

Blair has a talent for reading the waves at least skim board wise better than any other skim boarders. All the people sitting out there in those tiny waves watching Blair must have nothing better to do.

[@seancallahan1312]

"Late to a good session..." lmao. When I was 15, I had this alarm clock that sometimes just didn't ring. I woke up late and missed 14th ave. I took a baseball bat and parked the alarm clock right through my bedroom window! I had to pay for the window. Still laugh about that. Most kids are better adjusted than I was. Still are. lol.

[@petermcmahon15]

Blair puts on a master class ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@sab5017]

Dude Blair your a BEAST on the board. N your thought process on what u wanna do this year is sooo sick. I think if your gonna sponsor someone u should take that kid under your wing that’s usually in your videos n sponsor him all year long n train him. I’m talkin the long hair kid that’s been in ALOT your vids

[@O.c.ghost...]

Wird,🦅,or for the lack of a better 🕺🌊👀

[@BigDaddy-hn7oh]

Awesome vid

[@BigDaddy-hn7oh]

Yeah bro . Yeah ive said it before . I'll say it again . Your doing the right thing . Dont stop keep charging full speed ahead

[@firedchiefpaul]

Tonight I figured out that a big part of your success is your ability to sprint really fast.

[@MadDong365]

wow! boy does this bring back some memories.... i used to run up and down this beach skimming across the low tide sand on nothing but a piece of plywood, we would sneak into construction sites and look for scraps that we could sand down to be ridden! what are the boards you are using constructed of? your filmer sure has a nice tan, i bet he looks great during summer.

[@surfcooker1766]

Garrys commentary is pretty funny. John Howells the man. Blair rips. Slug Crew for the win. All around great video!

[@ethanc4367]

When he runs his legs move so fast it literally looks like wheels spinning. I dream to be that good some day

[@luketwo]

I wonder if there is a larger, more well-known wedge on the other side of the channel? I guess we'll never know

[@ianwilkinson3425]

Bro yr cameraman is legend 😂😂😂 noice work BC. 🤙🏽🤙🏽From New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@rayvelasco2059]

Most Excellent ¿

[@davidhayflee]

This was a good video.

[@TeddyParker]

Is there gonna be a patreon to hear... The clips Gary can't post on youtube?? 👀

[@Aboutjailbreak_IOS]

The goat of all times 🎉

[@S1eepM0de_Forever.]

How do you surf a skim so amazing

[@0bm31770]

They get better and longer rides than the guys trying to paddle into waves.

[@AlexisGonzalez-hu3rx]

A wizard indeed.

[@user-ib4kv5mz2u]

Yewww Blair🙌🔥

[@jaccitera9604]

"You guys really missed it! Shoulda been here yesterday.", oldest quote in surf culture!

[@mitza6162]

Wait what the heck, didn't realise your channel had got so many subscribers. I still remember the beefstv shout out when you first started up this channel. Nuts.

[@samuelajones]

Pretty sure Blair could ride that wave down to Mexico

[@fatimaalaouifgrouch3927]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kavansurf]

Looks like the hole lol

[@ohhroach]

Looks like a semi secret sider

[@Stanton_High]

4:30 cleanest wave

[@aaronlazar3981]

Dude makes surfers look like muppets

[@MBPatterson]

How sick is that?

[@NickBorgens]

Yaaaa uuuuu 😉

[@curtisreynolds7708]

Am coming down to Laguna to expose some of your spots stay in Laguna

[@davidmorse5690]

The guards at Surfside Colony have been horrible for years. Great little wave though.

[@xxxthetruthxxx4765]

really wondering what I am doing wrong and maybe some of you have a tip or two: I cant get far enough on my board to catch good waves. i can only skim the ones that are really close to the beach and tiny. was really wondering, if i am too heavy and/or my board is too small. height 183cm, weight ~90kg, board is 140cm long and a hybrid shape. i´ve really been working on my drop and have been skimboarding for almost a year now (not living near the beach, so dont have too many opportunities to practice), but i am not really making any progress. have been skateboarding for more than a decade, so had a relatively easy time getting on the board (even though a backfoot-first drop feels odd, when you´ve been a skater before :D ). has anyone struggled with the same and got some advice? i have been watching countless videos, but really reached a point where that´s not helping anymore.

[@njtesner8614]

Why do you do that hop thing, like before getting on a wave (at 3:00). Is it to maintain speed for longer of just because. (It's probably obvious but I'm new to the seen so idk)

[@samcheeley2943]

It’s so you dont sink. Slapping the water keeps your board above for a little longer

[@kittyparty6925]

What happened to the palmssc? Heard it was closing indefinitely??

[@JACOB81278]

Your so close to 3M

[@OceanVibartions]

Blair’s laybacks are so steezeeee

[@stephenmccown2477]

How do we get the camera guy to stop talking? 😅

[@mikemoloney506]

Gotta be fake that is unreal.. and so is Blair Conklin. But it is real. What a performance.

[@boogieheads]

has anyone skimmed this before?

[@jimfitz1432]

Not a very common skimboard place…very rare if at all.

[@boogieheads]

@@jimfitz1432 I know I haven’t seen it done in my lifetime

[@ewertonsantos596]

Bom

[@sc4rles]

Where is this

[@myrrhavm]

Remember 45 years ago people in Surfside used to try and claim that as private. Yeah, not so much. Next time you go there, tell the guard you need to go to the post office that's in there.

[@darrellee4953]

The guard will tell you, there’s a post office in Sunset, half a mail south.

[@jimfitz1432]

I always just put my head down, don’t make eye contact, and pretend I’m def…works every time !

[@suellemjanis764]

Boa noite,como eu faço pra mandar um desenho do meu filho Heitor de 5 anos para o Blair?

[@ohhroach]

Chance ghosted him but Blair found him?

[@moleisrich1]

Yea as I sit in a foot of snow…

[@michaelrivers6570]

You should compete…. Lucas needs some competIOTIOm.

[@user-ch1yz1mr8n]

Hi

[@dragon_vr647]

Mom said it’s my turn to be pinned

[@scottmcwave9479]

She also told you to take out the trash!🤙

[@emisurfchannel2280]

I never understood how Blair can get so far, he walks on water like Jesus 🙏

[@chir0pter]

2:15 wth?

[@DruRoland]

Beat it kook, you know da RulzZz 😂

[@patcorrea2915]

52 minutes ago

[@UncleT0ny]

its so refreshing to not see these guys wear board shorts over their wetsuits.. That was the worst look

[@kylesimington9166]

Guys .. Please just enjoy the sacred moment without the need to record and post it.

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Blair wouldn’t have a career if they didn’t film, plus we wouldn’t have all His content to enjoy on the Tube. This beach is no more special than any of the others they film, it’s 2024 in overpopulated SoCal… get used to it.

[@kylesimington9166]

@@brodiwheeler7583 I see, it’s just business. I’ll keep that in mind.

[@LBnols]

Quit filming around here, have some respect

[@brodiwheeler7583]

It’s a free country homeslice. There ain’t no more secrets in SoCal. Anyone willing to make the walk can enjoy the beach… deal.

[@LBnols]

Be quiet hippie, no one’s talking to you

[@Red_Fox18764]

Hi