The guys down under just released this video from the first competition in Frankston beach skim series that took place on January 17th. So check out the action and get jealous at the fact that we are in the middle of winter and they are chilling in the sun.
ISM's Cap City Rail Jam
Inlandskimmovement.com just announced The Cap City Rail Jam taking place on June 13th at Paradise Beach (Sacramento). Tydle Magazine is supporting the event, because thats how we roll. So if you want more information on the event, check out the online proposal by clicking here.
Are you throwing a flatland skimboarding event? Get in touch with us at by shooting us an email to info@tydlemag.com and we will support it the best we can.
OXS Skim Jam
The guys at OXS and nzskim.com are throwing a skim jam. So if you are in the area make sure to head down there and get your skim on.
Canadian Open - Update
Just a little recap on things since I dropped the online proposal for the event. It has only been a few days but we are stoked by the amount of interest we are receiving from companies and riders alike. Tydle Magazine, Kayotics Skimboards, EOS, Zed Skimboards, Skull Skates, JGordon Skimboards, DB Skimboards, Freak Traction, Akwa Industries, Skimbc.com, Inlandskimmovement.com, 77 skimboards, Fourskims and Skim Invasion have all confirmed their involvement, who will be next? only time will tell.
Tydle Welcomes Matt McDonald
Tydlemag is stoked to welcome Matt McDonald to our team. Matt has been skimboarding since 1988 and grew up in Everett, WA right above Howarth Park (which was featured in Vol.2's article - the Puget Sound Throwdown). After traveling in search of waves he now calls Bellingham, WA his home. Matt works as a photo journalist for the Bellingham Herald and runs www.skimboardculture.com along with www.bodyboardculture.com. Tydle Magazine readers can expect some sick content coming from Matt in Tydle Volume 3.
The Official Proposal in now online.
So I finally finished the official proposal for the Canadian Open. Its going to be a two day event, taking place on the 25th and 26th of July in White Rock. I have sent it out to all of the flatland manufactures and companies we have on file here at Tydlemag.com, but nothing beats the personally approach so if you sponsored and unsponsored skimboarders want to pass on the pdf or link to someone who might be interested, that would be sick. Lets make this thing happen. Check out the online proposal by clicking here
Official Proposal - coming soon
I should have the finished product out in the next couple of days. It seems like there is a lot of interest floating around the internet, hopefully with any luck that will translate into sponsors jumping on the bandwagon.
Little insider news, I have been in touch with the guys at skim2live (texas) and it looks like they are throwing another competition in the early spring of 2009. I will post up more details when things get formalized.
Little insider news, I have been in touch with the guys at skim2live (texas) and it looks like they are throwing another competition in the early spring of 2009. I will post up more details when things get formalized.
Tydle Sticker - Ideas
I have been fooling around lately trying to come up with a Tydle Magazine sticker for this upcoming summer, hopefully if everything goes to plan I will be able to bring them to most of the major flatland events and maybe set up a mail in deal also. Just add two need ideas today, for those who are wondering why I am using red, white and black. It is cheaper to get printed.
3.5 inch - circle
3.5 inch - circle3.5 inch - circle
2.75 inch width by 2.13 height
2.75 inch width by 2.13 height
A Canadian Flatland Skim Contest Proposal
So I have been working fairly hard on trying to get a Canadian flatland contest going for 2009, and this is the formal proposal I put together for the Canadian brands.
Hi Everyone,
My name is Kyle Lynch; I am one of the driving forces behind Tydle Magazine (tydlemag.com) and the Breakneck Skim Crew. I have been chosen to present a proposal to you: the Canadian flatland manufacturers by the riders actively participating on the inlandskimmovement.com forum. It has been a couple of years since there has been a international flatland contest in British Columbia. We have the largest active flatland population in the world, and the highest number of manufactures in that sector. So the table is set for an epic Skim Jam or Contest.
What could a Skim Jam or contest offer your company?
Advertising during the event in signage, on the event poster, and on rails, possible short video
Event coverage in Tydle Magazine (tydlemag.com) further advertising - which received over thousand unique visitors since it dropped Vol.2 on the 25th of dec.
10x 10 - tent to sell your goods
The ability to interact with your costumers face to face
Creating a legacy in the Canadian flatland market place: like that of Sacramento’s Skimfest
What Type of event are we talking about?
This has been discussed at length on the forums but I will give you a synopsis of what was suggested: 1) A formal contest with several obstacles running in heats and with the field narrowing down to a finals (amateur and sponsored). 2) A skim jam atmosphere with best trick contests throughout the day, each contest could be sponsored by a company – cash prizes for winners. Could run this in heats, or less formally with a given time period. 3) Is to run a goofy vs. Regular contest, there has been some differing views on this but maybe worth it to make a unique event since it has never been done in flatland skimboarding. My own opinion is to allow for a two day event – day one skimjam with cash prizes (lowkey meet and greet) and day two formal competition?
For more information on the forum discussions follow this link: http://inlandskimmovement.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=73
When and where should the event take place?
Well the when has been decidedly place at the end of July to avoid conflict with other flatland contests, and to allow for the greatest number of sponsored riders to attend the event. The tides are prime in the lower mainland for the dates of July 25th and 26th both lasting around 7 hours.
I believe that there are two really good options in terms of flatland locations: and those are Spanish Banks and White Rock. Spanish Banks is massive and probably the best option in terms of having tons of space but the problem there is that a permit is necessary, and may be hard to acquire. White Rock may be easier because East Beach in on first nations land which has less restrictions, if they okay the event then we would basically be able to set up whatever we want in terms of tents, barbeques, music, They also have a large adjacent parking lot.
If interested?
If this sounds like something you are interested in please reply to all this email, If we find that this approach is to slow we could all arrange a meeting in the near future at a decided location since I have only sent this to Canadian manufactures and skimbc.com.
Last sales pitch
I believe that this is a great opportunity for all your companies, because the biggest drag about throwing an event like this solo is that they cost so much and is a ton of effort. By working together the event becomes not only a lot easier but also a lot cheaper. I think the flatland community in British Columbia deserves an epic annual event and you guys have the power to make something like this happen.
Kyle Lynch
My name is Kyle Lynch; I am one of the driving forces behind Tydle Magazine (tydlemag.com) and the Breakneck Skim Crew. I have been chosen to present a proposal to you: the Canadian flatland manufacturers by the riders actively participating on the inlandskimmovement.com forum. It has been a couple of years since there has been a international flatland contest in British Columbia. We have the largest active flatland population in the world, and the highest number of manufactures in that sector. So the table is set for an epic Skim Jam or Contest.
What could a Skim Jam or contest offer your company?
Advertising during the event in signage, on the event poster, and on rails, possible short video
Event coverage in Tydle Magazine (tydlemag.com) further advertising - which received over thousand unique visitors since it dropped Vol.2 on the 25th of dec.
10x 10 - tent to sell your goods
The ability to interact with your costumers face to face
Creating a legacy in the Canadian flatland market place: like that of Sacramento’s Skimfest
What Type of event are we talking about?
This has been discussed at length on the forums but I will give you a synopsis of what was suggested: 1) A formal contest with several obstacles running in heats and with the field narrowing down to a finals (amateur and sponsored). 2) A skim jam atmosphere with best trick contests throughout the day, each contest could be sponsored by a company – cash prizes for winners. Could run this in heats, or less formally with a given time period. 3) Is to run a goofy vs. Regular contest, there has been some differing views on this but maybe worth it to make a unique event since it has never been done in flatland skimboarding. My own opinion is to allow for a two day event – day one skimjam with cash prizes (lowkey meet and greet) and day two formal competition?
For more information on the forum discussions follow this link: http://inlandskimmovement.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=73
When and where should the event take place?
Well the when has been decidedly place at the end of July to avoid conflict with other flatland contests, and to allow for the greatest number of sponsored riders to attend the event. The tides are prime in the lower mainland for the dates of July 25th and 26th both lasting around 7 hours.
I believe that there are two really good options in terms of flatland locations: and those are Spanish Banks and White Rock. Spanish Banks is massive and probably the best option in terms of having tons of space but the problem there is that a permit is necessary, and may be hard to acquire. White Rock may be easier because East Beach in on first nations land which has less restrictions, if they okay the event then we would basically be able to set up whatever we want in terms of tents, barbeques, music, They also have a large adjacent parking lot.
If interested?
If this sounds like something you are interested in please reply to all this email, If we find that this approach is to slow we could all arrange a meeting in the near future at a decided location since I have only sent this to Canadian manufactures and skimbc.com.
Last sales pitch
I believe that this is a great opportunity for all your companies, because the biggest drag about throwing an event like this solo is that they cost so much and is a ton of effort. By working together the event becomes not only a lot easier but also a lot cheaper. I think the flatland community in British Columbia deserves an epic annual event and you guys have the power to make something like this happen.
Kyle Lynch
Nemo pushing things in Oz
Frankston Beach, Australia is hosting a series of Competitions this year and we are stoked to see flatland exploding in the land down under from the hard work of the millsriderz and nemo.
Tydle Vol.2 - Now Online
We are Back! As promised with our second installment of Tydlemag, dubbed the holiday edition. We have put out hearts and souls into this one and we hope that we can drag you out of seasonal depression with this collection of various scenes, events, tips, interviews, and of course the best flatland photos on the planet. Read it now
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