SlydeFest hit theCalifornia Coast Saturday June 24th 2017. This was the first contest of its kind devoted exclusively to the sport of Handboarding.
LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER Chris Ortiz AKA @bassknuckles_on INSTAGRAM WAS THERE TO CAPTURE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DAY & SHARES WITH US THE VIBE OF THE PHOTOS.
Steve having waaaaayyy too much fun with his megaphone.
Spencer showing his game face, about to face a tough heat
Fin Race: Boys getting ready to score some bonus points.
The culmination of a great event. Everyone gathered around to see who won the raffle prizes
Thanks Chris for making us virtually feel a part of this epic event.
Michelle Michalak
Michelle's diploma reads BA Psychology with a minor in English, and her license plate reads #CaliforniaDreaming4Life. She begin her career in the NYC fashion industry working with fashion and internet pioneer, Bluefly.com However, due the constant "nagging" of her entrepreneurial spirit, her crush on surfing, and hardcore love for the ocean, she chosen to call San Diego home for the past 10 years. On the west coast she 's chased waves & enlightenment working alongside "Gurus" in the online marketing & personal development industries. It in May 2012 she found her true Zen & Stoke, and joined the Slyde Handboards Team.