Professionals Attempt to Ride Wooden Skimboard at The Wedge

‪@AdrienRaza‬ Visits California and we take him to the heaviest skimboarding wave around, The Wedge. As a 4X European Flatland Skimboarder, he had never experienced riding waves like these. With that being said, he is also not one to hold back when given the opportunity to charge. We learned that on day 1 when he started running for the set of the day with no look of hesitation in his eyes. Be sure to check out his channel for a totally different style of skimboarding.
#Skimboarding #TheWedge #NewportBeach

[@joogsquad]

Can’t wait to see him get barreled. He’s got it. Crazy I grew up watching him skim and used to comment on his videos calling gm out on tricks 😂 gotta love the KZbin skim community

[@SkidKids]

Hahaha that is classic. I learned recently that Adam Hayward went to the Netherlands when Adrien was a wee little grom and gave Raza some pointers.

[@aggrosquad6904]

Always wanted to see Adrien on Cali waves.

[@julyancoles7061]

I want to live there

[@AdrienRaza]

I'll be back and get one! Pleasure learning from the best :)

[@grakkerful]

Dude, you obviously have more than enough skill on the board. The wave knowledge will come pretty quick.

[@BigOleMatty]

lmao i was about to ask if you were from europe and they mention you're from the netherlands haha

[@barne3668]

Adrien your almost there!...honestly you need more SPEED! Notice how Blair has the most speed? He doesn't have to pump nearly as hard rebounding off the sider'...

[@joogsquad]

Note to the cameraman. The best waves that have ever been ridden are the ones NO ONE believes you’re gonna make. 🙏🏽

[@Sixsoul]

Fun fact: my dad almost died when he was 5 years old at The Wedge. Then over 50 years later I almost died at the age of 24 at The Wedge. Then my dad actually died eating a wedge of cheese at the age of 68. Life's weird

[@jonoedwards4195]

Awesome stuff. Cheese gets such a bad rap. Hope Your Old Man Knew Our Lord Dude? Life is a Whore, Nigga can sell anyfing to stay on top. You Stay Psyched, Satan stole My Hotrod Sixsoul. Rule Your Pissant World Dude. Looking Outta Our Heads Mate!

[@nilk5958]

Are u serious

[@seanmacmaster1874]

^

[@WestShoreMan]

How do you die eating cheese? Sorry for your loss.

[@jonoedwards4195]

@@seanmacmaster1874 Hahhaha! Just Shred Out Mate, It's Your Turn!

[@PeterKNoone]

I built my first skimboard out of my Dad's plywood scrap. It was a bit concave and warped. Cut it with a jigsaw and shaped the edges with a rasp....painted with an 80s black and white checkerboard. It skimmed in Kauai and freezing NorCal beaches. Most radical moves: actually getting a carve on a wave, and launching a body flip into too shallow water.

[@waveriders6970]

Great session Blair you make it look effortless, Adrian did well.

[@SkidKids]

Adrien did incredibly for his first introduction to wedge waves

[@aeroegnr]

Blair's so wholesome, cool to see him coaching someone

[@Papa-Kilo75]

Fantastic! The two best in their respective disciplines skimming together. I’m really hoping this means we’ll get a “Blair & Adrien skim Europe’s urban jungle” vid at some point 😉

[@SkidKids]

I hope so too! I will be coming out Europe this summer so it is not out of the question

[@bendyer1465]

I can’t believe how easy you guys make it look….this is a huge deadly wave and you guys just own it

[@careyconklin417]

Sweet collab. Fun to see the skim family rally around Raza. ✨✨✨

[@BenjaminFriant]

Great to see these 2 legends together 🤩

[@SkidKids]

We need to get you in the mix one of these days!

[@BenjaminFriant]

@@SkidKids i would looooove that !!

[@mandatethis8024]

I like the way Blair put this one together, the stylish music grooves only while Blair is shredding the Wedge into submission!

[@SARASARA_TARO]

Blair always seems easy to ride the waves here. But I found it very difficult. Skimming here is the dream of an old Japanese skimmer.

[@SkidKids]

It is very challenging to skim wedge.

[@OldManPaxusYT]

never have i ever (im nearly 49 yrs too btw) seen anyone, in any sport or other physical activity, be so in control of literally EVERYTHING, *so completely in the zone,* with every millimeter of the water, with the slightest sign of wave, the wind, his body, the board, the ground, *_so in the flow_* - it's *other-worldly...* Truly a *'master' of his craft!* ← ↑ Comment for algorithm + 👍 'd #OldManPaxus Rating: ☆☆☆☆

[@SkidKids]

Thanks Old Man! I really appreciate the kind words

[@aidanbrom8117]

This is so awesome. Been following adrien for so long! So cool to see him on some waves. I thought he did wonderful. Much love from NorCal ❤️🙏

[@SkidKids]

This is just the beginning of Adrien on the waves! He is getting good fast

[@Mikey-yu6qz]

That run at 14.10 Blair had got me stoked. I went to slap a board that wasn't there. I wish we had this on the golf.

[@vickicuzzone4223]

watch all your vids!! great edit on this one!!! You guys, Jamie O'Brian and Ben Gravy----- WAVE MASTERS and the three vlogs just capture the thrill of wave riding!! All the Best!

[@SkidKids]

Thanks for the kind words Vicki!

[@ShakaLakaMTB]

I had the exact same feeling when I first went to Wedge, I did not expect this wave to be where it is at!

[@deeznuts133]

Blair having a dream sesh. Great vid good to see the summer is coming and the boys are out!

[@TabletPro]

Was really fun to watch. tried the wedge once a while ago and it is as hard as this looked.

[@OCTANEslc]

I love renting bikes and going to the wedge with my family! I wish I could get one of my wood boards out that far to catch a wave, but I’ll save up for a fiberglass board. The other thing is that I live in Utah so I could only use it every so often. Blair is probably one of the most chill, nice KZbinrs I am subscribed to. Thanks for the content!

[@jonoedwards4195]

Make a Wish Mate! Get Out There an Shred Dude!!

[@emisurfchannel2280]

I'm so stoke!! Let's shredd

[@skippajack]

Best line of the day, " you might wanna call it quits on that one" , hahaha, the kid rocks , good for you Blair ,,,,,,,

[@johnd5619]

The way Blair carries speed is goddamn art. So much fun to watch.

[@nikxc23]

Great to see a flatlander to try waves, excellent video. Blair flying as always. It's hard yeah but Adrien was impressive, in not long he will fly too. I skimboard in Argentina, not many people know it here. Wooden skimboard flatland always, but recently I started to try waves too, but it's difficult to find a beach with nice shore waves.

[@SkidKids]

Adrien is picking up the wave skimboarding quick!

[@barne3668]

Blair thanks for this vlog. I nice break from Aliso action.

[@SkidKids]

Would agree. Hopefully more wedge action coming soon!

[@TrevFlips]

Duuude! Amazing unexpected video Stoked to see adrian and to hear the whisper about the berrics 🦶🦶🦶

[@SkidKids]

The Berrics video is coming soon! Cant wait to share that one. Adrien makes me look like a fool on the flatland skim scene

[@eddie.solomon]

Sick bru

[@matthewservin577]

What a collab 🔥🔥

[@SkidKids]

Glad you are stoked on this one

[@bowden8884]

The timing with the music at 12:50 … chefs kiss

[@Eryktion]

I dreamt of this colab for my whole life!

[@SkidKids]

Stoked we could finally make it happen for you!

[@rideoc6026]

Always a treat to watch Blair? Rippen those waves.

[@jimmalmo909]

Where's JOB?😜🏄 Blair OWNS The Wedge! Awesome 👍😎 video... thanks 👍 9:57-10:12 blew my mind!

[@brosbers]

Awesome video bro... shotout from brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@charlesmartin1121]

I had to look up European Flatland Skimboarding because I never heard of it. It looks pretty cool. It would be a tough sport to start in the US, because we don't have many of those huge flat beaches like in Europe.

[@Eryktion]

Check out Isaak Thomas or Blake Zimmerman. And there are many more in the US doing flatland. Maybe not that much in California :)

[@charlesmartin1121]

@@Eryktion Ok. Thanks.

[@stefkoomen1540]

Impressive that Adrien made one sider! No hard feelings about the comments about the Netherlands, we're happy with the waves we do get ;)

[@SkidKids]

Adrien is the man! amazing how quick he is picking up the wave skimboarding thing

[@Acrata49]

Good and Groovy

[@thomassawicki2065]

Blair is a super hero. He has supernatural powers to levitate , his skimboard is unsinkable. He has the shorebreak wired, where the wave meets the sand.

[@danielpetock9504]

Big ups to Mr. Raza

[@SkidKids]

Mr. Raza charges! Street or waves

[@connordewhirst2332]

bruh blair is insane, dudes whipping turns so quick i csnt even process😂

[@MF_BAK]

Superb🖖🖤💪☀️

[@martyp5544]

Do more videos on skimming bodybourds.

[@rayvelasco2059]

Most Excellent ¿

[@rayvelasco2059]

Who is this guy ¿?

[@WCANO626]

Lived in NE for a little over a year- Stroopwafflen are no joke

[@BricktopsPigs]

Adrian runs fast. He totally sends it

[@morgananderson4747]

yooo 14min 29secs! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ejj9956]

Yo Blair can you give the specs on what board you ride? Saving up for a top of the line skimboard and your board looks like the perfect setup

[@row_boat6165]

sick

[@row_boat6165]

2nd comment

[@cameronshearer4950]

Its wild how established Blair is as the best in the business. He's like the tiger woods of the sport.

[@deadshot4245]

14:30 was killer setup

[@surferkidcc]

always wanted to see him charge some shorebreak !! his entry is so clean but his surfing is bad which makes perfect sense lol sport is not easy at all the pros just make it look easy. He did better than id do

[@bennyblanko3]

Victoria ... in and outs ... kick boards and churchhills ... triple scoop at Thrifty is what we'd bet for ... when the big heart swells push ... 3' of coarse sand in the ol shorts and no broken neck ... those were the days!

[@William-Bill-Munny]

Back in the day professional skimboards came from one place - Laguna canyon on the 133..... everybody rode wooden skimboards that was your only choice. That and the only real fins to have at The Wedge were not Churchills but a pair of black Viper fins with the yellow dot meant you knew what was good gear. That was way back when Danny Kwock was one of the first surfers I ever watched paddle out at The Wedge and the OG local still wore a pair of Speedos.

[@stephenwolfram356]

"I went over the fall" Some funny shit thank god he didn't break his neck on that over the "fall" LOL

[@nflnbaandvgamescenter5236]

Is a wave zone Board a good baord to use

[@barne3668]

OVER THE FALLS AT THE WEDGE! Not huge wedge but i'll bet it seemed like FOREVER..

[@ktm250xcw]

Blair is just one of those doing what he was born to do.

[@alwaystrue1237]

🤙

[@rogersocalbeaches5734]

This kid is alright. So he hasn't really surfed before? This will be interesting to watch. I say start winching him tomorrow and see if he can catch something like that. Then, put him on a regular surfboard to help him understand the waves a little bit. Definitely wanna see his progression. I have never seen any of Adrien's clips, so gonna have to check them out. Excellent work coming out of Skid Kids Production studio, Laguna Beach, CA. Sounds official

[@SkidKids]

He is definitely worth checking out! It is amazing how quickly he is picking up the wave skimboarding

[@sumatran]

Clearly the street and the ocean are different animals. Be interesting to see how Blair would do in one of those street contests for comparison.

[@SkidKids]

I can tell you right now I would do very poorly haha. It is crazy how different the sports are

[@Vrindavan1008]

And world champ makes it look like butter

[@eddie.solomon]

14:50 lmao

[@jaydencramer3570]

hey blair what brand of skimboard do you use

[@petermcmahon15]

There’s Blair and then there’s everyone else

[@bonsummers2657]

The micro-twitch-pumps are key

[@bigbird2451]

General random question... The sideways twist thing... Is it careful speed control or style points?

[@mandatethis8024]

Its a combo …….

[@SkidKids]

It is for maintaining a hydroplane and keep your speed so you can reach waves that are further out

[@bigbird2451]

@@SkidKids Trippy. I figured that the wider stance would make more drag, but I can see how not dropping the back foot could be faster and how more surface area makes more lift.

[@denymkos2316]

Hey Blair what board do you ride

[@jonoedwards4195]

@04:48 Mate!

[@Shadow12.]

Hey I have a question. Im new to skimboarding and I bought a cheap wooden one with like no traction. What kind of grip would yall recommend I should get for a wood board?

[@pastianpintar4676]

Buy a wax...

[@user-jh4pr7gv7f]

Blair、カッコよすぎ。憧れます。

[@fauldurand]

How does one get started on this sport? What board should I look at for an entry point beginner? Anyone do this at Martha’s Vinyard, MA?

[@deadlata9767]

I did for years on the Cape. I started with wood boards, might have been only thing available then. I did more CC Bay flats because I lived close to them, but you can get some decent waves on outer Cape.

[@raidenout1515]

I have a buddy that broke both of his legs over the falls at the wedge

[@rezaad8115]

Wao

[@tristanburns82]

Stroopwaffles🤙

[@amberoconnor6090]

do a front flup on a wave

[@capcorn100]

Now Blair has to olli over a dock!

[@SkidKids]

Im sure Raza will have me trying that sooner than later!

[@benjaminogdon3808]

dude in the back seat... 👻

[@nipz8053]

I was supposed to be at the Pennywise show, shit was wack when work called.

[@theyoungupstarts1243]

Pennywise Dude!

[@Milesm.18]

Are any of these from late march

[@Milesm.18]

Like on the 28th

[@MRNRD1958]

Blair catches air with that hair its rare to sea flipper in the raw he out runs anyone and flys across the surface like magic

[@claysnyder7300]

1970 tried it a dude broke his neck so that counted me out the lineup

[@claysnyder7300]

moved my ass up to 54th Street

[@shreddonkers]

Here’s a clip from the pennywise show! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWTXan6VnNire5o

[@SkidKids]

hahahaha

[@MomentsinTimeFilms]

No excuses every time you miss a shot you have the same excuse let it go or it will happen over and over you’ve missed a lot of great shots always keep the camera rolling austin shot last video And take it more serious and get better angles you’ve got the equipment you don’t need to hang out with the crew every shot I did this forever I’m just trying to teach you if you want to learn the lessons that’s your choice if not you will continue in the same direction your a beautiful human believe in yourself focus on the riders

[@nouman0596]

Where are you from

[@SkidKids]

Blair is from Laguna Beach California and Adrien is from France but is now living in the Netherlands

[@charlesmartin1121]

Pennywise? He looks more like Circle Jerks era.

[@jonoedwards4195]

Aahahhahahah! Last Cheeseburger, Face Swelling!!

[@sargoni6494]

But i like surf board

[@gigachad2632]

The blondes

[@genomitchalinni8106]

Underwater Go Pro the rock reefs of 10th. St. So Laguna. It was much better, before you were a twinkle in your parent's eyes.

[@thomasriddle8877]

the son?? Thats a boy? wow.. im getting senile or something..

[@themadscientest]

Someone tell Ben Gravy who's wearing his wetsuit!

[@larsbee]

I thought all skimboards r made of wood...🤔

[@sargoni6494]

To small wave

[@shawnstoddard5416]

Why does he call himself a “pro street skimboarder”.?

[@bonsummers2657]

Leave it to a professional.