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8/23/08            Today's turnout at the 1st Annual Save Makena Skimboard/Bodyboard Competition was a complete success.  An unforeseen count of 82 local skimmers & bodyboarders competed in 10-minute heats at one of the very last raw beaches of Maui.  $Money$ was raised to fund the educational concept created by Save Makena to spread awareness about its preservation.
"When it came down to it everybody did their part.  Some above & beyond.  Much mahalos to Eddie, Angie & Brent."  Lanakila Kelliher stated.
Thanks to Eddie (Makena's own skim pioneer) for naturally taking on the Director of Operations role in supporting his home break.  Second shout out goes to Angie Hofmann (Save Makena's Community & Youth Organizer) for assembling such an outstanding event.  Third acknowledgment is dedicated to Mr. Brent Edwards (of Maui Skimmers) for his sexy tone {lol} & silly comments on the microphone throughout the festivities.  Extra kudos goes to him for donating one of his real deal skimboards & shaping a collection of woody awards miniature sized for the winners.  Even better are the first place trophies made from koa wood by Eddie & painted with valuable gold by Lanakila Creations.  So Sick.  Maui Taro Burger supplied the "ono grinds" [yummy food] on the house all day.  There was a raffle for the early entry contestants after the finalists were announced in proper order.  Due to an overwhelming amount of sponsors & free give aways, the crowd went crazy once they were let loose to raid what was left of a conscious gathering.  Sol Shred Skim was present for so many more reasons other than playing the field.  We definitely did our part as a hardworking sponsor & multitasking volunteer from dawn patrol to solset.  Here's to the beginning of an end to large-scale development & the salvation of Makena for years to come.

8/19/08            HAPPY BIRTHDAY to SolShredSkimdotcom!!!  Can you believe 2 years has gone by since we've broke inside the underground scene to share our lifestyle around the world?  The evolution of this user-friendly domain & ever eclectic company has been on an incline since its beginning.  We plan to challenge all issues that try to disrupt our big dream of helping to preserve the natural state of Mother Earth and her inhabitants.  Da S3 Family has built a TEAM of not just athletes but . . . artists, poets, musicians, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, designers, photographers & role models.  Most of all, it has embraced the respect of Family Ethics motivated by Gender Equality.  The agenda for this coming year might be a little hectic for us to keep up with.  We warn you now to hold on tight once Sol Shred Skim reaches the top of the roller coaster ride cuz we'll be up there for a while.  Thank you to all who have supported us in any & every way!

7/31/08            Limited Edition Organic Bonsai & dotCOM tees finally out & up for grabs!  Contact Jasmine Joy by shooting an email to chicarina@solshredskim.com & make a sweet purchase.

7/27/08            The 32nd Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding wrapped up its rowdiness on this late Sunday afternoon at Aliso Beach in Laguna, CA.  Using the word "competition" is not enough to justify the amount of intensity which was spewed over So Lag's swash zone this weekend.  Congratulations to The Killer Bees for placing top 4 in the mens pro division.  The buzzin' they left on the shorepound stirred up the water for the womens final heat which followed.  Witnessing the ladies step up by hitting lips, busting air & caressing sections was definitely a highlight.   Boys better watch their tails because girls are setting new standards quite smoothly.  Props to all competitors & age groups for getting out there & charging --- especially our Family riders & the groms!  Mahalo to Tex Haines for reinventing Vic & giving us athletes the opportunity to stay on top of our game.  Until next year. . .
           
7/18/08            ISSUE NUMBER TWENTYEIGHT of FOREVERSKIM is finally out & about!  Enter the "Columns" section to dive into an interview with two X-treme Chics a part of Da Fam --- Lanakila & Keiao.  Peep the back pages for S3's 1st official published ad.  A huge MAHALO stuffed with aloha goes out to artist Hunter Trevelyan Wyndham for his aesthetic heart & faith.  S3 also acknowledges Ralph "Spike" Raymond & Quincy Dein for their timeless snapshots.
foreverskim.com * printroom.com/pro/wyndham * leadingedgephotos.com * quincydein.com 

7/11/08            S3 dedicates the second week of the second half of this year to two non-profit organizations who survive based on the desire to preserve the indigenous ecosystems of their beautiful Hawaiian communities.  We feel honored in standing behind these strong groups!
    Defend O'ahu Coalition, known for its motto:  "Keep the Country COUNTRY", was present for the state Land Use Commission hearing in downtown Honolulu early this morning.  Voices from the community were heard in defense opposing the expansion of agriculture to urban & resort use over the 236 acres of Turtle Bay on the north shore of O'ahu.  It is up to LUC whether or not a 1986 reclassification to add five more hotels between Kawela Bay & Kahuku Point will be revoked or not.  DOC's strong & clear impression made the Commission feel there were many legal aspects to this motion.  LUC decided to take it under legal advisement & defer on a final decision.  There will be a tentative meeting on September 18th & 19th awaiting the outcome of this battle.  It's not over yet!   DefendOahuCoalition.org
    Save Makena is devoted to the sustainment of Maui's wild open spaces, beaches, reef, Hawaiian culture sites & native dry land forests in the Makena/ Honua'ula area.  They believe future generations have the right to experience the essence of what remains without large-scale developments obstructing a natural view.  Makena (a.k.a. Big Beach) is a well known spot for insane shorepound.  This is a place where the skim culture is very much revered.  Mahalo to S3's Family rider, Lanakila Kelliher, for linking Angelika Hofmann to us.  Angelika is one of the leading forces behind this non-profit organization.  She has politely asked S3 for assistance in promoting Save Makena's 1st Annual Skimboard/Bodyboard Competition at Makena State Park on August 23rd.  Big Beach is where all the madness will occur.  On top of marketing for this event, Sol Shred Skim has offered to donate some of its new Summer*Autumn apparel which will be posted in the next couple of weeks.    savemakena.org  
               
6/26/08           I Ho'ili Kamali'i (In Leaving a Legacy for the Children of the Land) is a new project started by Hawai'i's own slack key guitar mastermind --- Makana.  His intention is to bring unique & influential music experiences into local schools by choosing special musicians to conduct these interactions.  Makana is an active humanitarian who believes a sense of cultural awareness needs to inspire children so they may have a genuine appreciation for the music of Hawai'i.  Sol Shred Skim donated time & effort toward the production of I H K's launch benefit.  For the love of music & hope instilled within young generations, we support this movement & assist in its success.  Stay tuned for more info. . .      

6/21/08            Summer Solstice is just another day to the average person.  Sol Shred Skim LLC acknowledges the fact that it is the first day of summer & the longest day of the year.  On a daily basis, recent research indicates we need about 4,000 units of vitamin D.  Most of us absorb around 20,000 units of vitamin D after 20 minutes of being under the summer sun.   That's a lot of sol!  Sunscreen is our friend so don't be shady.  Share the moisture with others as you dive into our favorite season.

6/8/08            The China Uemura 12th Annual Wahine Surfing Classic, held at Queens surf break in Waikiki, was jam-packed with inspirational estrogen of all ages.  Winners were announced today based on the weekend event.  S3 was there to give our little Vanina a big hug & squeeze for placing in finals amongst competitors twice her size & age.   We are so stoked to have her rep'n Da S3 Family!  15-year-old Carissa Moore took 1st place in the pro-am longboard division & a check for $1000.  Congratulations to all the graceful wahines who put their whole hearts into every wave they catch.  It's not about winning . . . it's about Sol surfing!  Check out competition photos on the 3rd & 4th pages of our Collage.

5/21/08            Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
    S3's founder, Jasmine Joy, becomes a Frontline member of the world's leading environmental organization --- GREENPEACE.  Monthly donations from S3 will help prove every day that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things.  Be a force of nature, JOIN greenpeace.org TODAY!





5/13/08            Anyone in college going through finals week deserves a break between study sessions.  We request you log on to foreverskimthemag.com & get lost in Issue 27.  Stop on pages 26-27 for a minor history lesson on Wamamalu (a.k.a. Sandy's) of O'ahu then proceed to the cover story of our friend & skim mentor --- George Bryan. 
    S3 is very grateful for its solid family of support.  Hunter Trevelyan Wyndham is the first artist to sketch a profile of Da S3 Family Tree.  He also assembled the ad above with a classic touch of a picture shot at Wamamalu by Spike of LeadingEdgePhotos.com.  Our family always comes through.  It's what we do.




4/22/08            Today is Earth Day . . . an ecological 24-hour period of natural awareness.  Why is there only one day (annually) our world takes the time to become seriously informed of what's truly going on all around us?  Are humans that afraid of the truth?  S3 is fearless & active in exposing an era of speciesism.  One of the largest global industries is the reliance humans have over animals entirely for profit.  Watch "Earthlings" to witness chronicles of never-before-seen footage shot by hidden cameras and accept what is hidden from us.

3/30/08            S3 is X-tremely stoked to welcome the youngest addition yet to Da S3 Family... 11-year-old Vanina Walsh.  This little rippah was noticed dropping in the busy lineup of Queens in Waikiki.  Her attitude, at such a young age, is completely humble & inspirational.  As S3 progresses into succession, we hope that Vanina will become our ideal pinup surfer girl setting a positive example for the grom generation.  She even makes her own surf wax!  All we have to say is "WOW".  Check some snap shots of her in the last layout of our Collage page by clicking the farthest right arrow.

3/27/08            A big MAHALO NUI LOA to Ralph "Spike" Raymond of LeadingEdgePhotos.com for coming out to Sandy's and shooting Da S3 Family on spring break!  Check out his site to view S3's recent sesh featuring. . . Shiho, Keiao & Jasmine.  While on his site, browse through worldwide photos of X-treme action water sports & culture available for purchase.  Spike also posted S3 photos on surfline.com, surfnewsnetwork.com & eppicsurf.com.  If chargin' was a crime ---X-treme Chics would be arrested.  Enough said.

3/3/08            Much mahalos to Derek Makekau (of Forever Skim Magazine) for giving S3 the opportunity to be a part of his popular creation.  Go to foreverskim.com, upload the March/April issue, flip to pages 42-45 & read Shred This.  Say goodbye to paper cuts & hello to S3's concept of a skim epidemic. . .            

3/1/08            As an underground project & growing company, S3 has decided to start a new tradition for the month of March.  S3 celebrates one of its core beliefs --- Gender Equality.  This month is dedicated to the unity of both genders.  Just like Yin&Yang, the feminine and masculine sides, due to destiny, are supposed to balance each other.  It's tough being an X-treme Chic in a male dominated world!  Respect.    

2/5/08            Need a virtual face lift?  Tired of your ordinary computer screen, boring MySpace background or naked website?  Thanks to "Keiao" of S3, we now have banners/ wallpaper on our Contact page for your own discretion.  Please use wisely.



                                                         "Tugger"


1/22/08            Congratulations to Heather Carrick of BOB (a.k.a. Tugger) for placing 3rd in the Junior Women's Shortboard division of WSA!!!

1/15/08            Check out our S3 Family rider "Keiao" on the cover of sandslider.com!!!  We are proud of the passion & attitude she exemplifies as a serious skimboarder.  It is S3's honor to rep her as one of our top dawgs. 
X-treme Chics are stepping up in the skim world from east to west on the mainland, O'ahu to Maui on the HI islands, Australia & even Japan.  Most of these hardcore estrogen rippers strive to reach Miss Shonna Cobb's winning standards.  Will 2008 be the year she passes on her reigning crown?


                                  


1/7/08            The new year has brought  "fresh" ideas to Sol Shred Skim.  Two visionary opportunities associate with music & gearing more toward the environment.  S3 has decided to bring a musical influence into our core belief of expressing Art & Poetry.  Through this movement we have selected certain musicians to represent the lifestyle S3 portrays. 
Tempo Valley is a local band from the island of O'ahu.  They are the epitome of S3's values & the forefront of any musical sponsorship hereafter. 
On the green side, S3 is working hard to support the banning of plastic bags used in super markets.  Stay tuned & watch TV . . . that's Tempo Valley . . . not television!!!    tempovalley.com                            

1/2/08            S3's Resolution for 2008: 

Network with prospective sponsors who are willing to fund the women's division in skimboarding.
                      

       


12/15/07            Come support . . . better yet . . . compete on the island of Kaua'i on December 29th!  Don't expect a huge turnout at the Winter Comp '07 unless you personally bring a positive crew of your own.  Celebrate this year with island vibes by chargin' the shorepound at Running Waters.  Click on flyer above for more details.  "Mele Kalikimaka"      

12/10/07            "This is your sport.  {You decide.}" --- Forever Skim Magazine makes a bold statement to attract those of our culture to vote on their 2007 Skimboarder Poll Awards.  This whole process was passed on from Victoria to FSM as a veritable torch.  Congrats to FSM for keeping the flame ignited!  Voting ends on February 1st, 2008.    foreverskimpoll.com

11/9/07            Due to special requests --- S3 adds a "Guestbook" page for our loyal visitors.  Drop us a line, give us some feedback, or just spread some ALOHA & don't forget to always live that pono (righteous) lifestyle!                         
                                 

                                          November 11, 2007
                                            


11/1/07            Sol Shred Skim donates 6 of their Limited 1st Edition shirts & tops to Bitches On Boards for their November 11th fund raiser in Huntington Beach, CA.  S3 sends a shout-out to Frenchie & Tugs of BOB for all their aloha & support.  This fund raiser is not just to help bring BOB's film crew to Oahu, HI --- it's also a food drive for homeless families.  So bring your cans of food & leave da attitude behind or da Bitches will roust you!  For more 411 . . . click on the flyer on our home page.

10/9/07                "Cheers" to Danielle Rosenberg, of S. Australia, for supporting Sol Shred Skim!  She is the very first X-treme Chic to purchase a bundle of our Limited 1st Edition tank tops.  This is S3's premiere experience with an overseas transaction.  We thank her for being as stoked as us.  Another "cheers" to Danielle's mate rep'n S3 hardcore!  Awrite . . . SHRED that shorepound!!!  S3's apparel is made to be worn & torn by the gnarliest riders.         

9/23/07            Autumnal Equinox    Say "Aloha" to summertime & welcome the fall season           

                Luna                                  Shred                                 Skim
     
                                                                                                    Sequence shot by Pablo


8/28/07            Hope you didn't miss an amazing lunar eclipse!  It started before midnight & ended a few hours later.  Hawaiian leis were tossed in the Pacific Ocean in memory of our late founder --- Arthur Walter.  S3 especially remembers his wonderful life today.  May he rest in eternal peace.

8/19/07            S3 celebrates its 1st year as an official billboard & virtual gallery showcasing surf, sk8 & skim!  Thanks to all our visitors, friends & family for your support & interest in our lifestyle.  SolShred'm 4eva!!!


           


7/21-22/07            31st Victoria Skimboards Invitational @ West Street                       





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