Aaron Astin: Pro Insights, Board Shaping & the "Full Circle" | Skim Steezy Podcast #4

🏄‍♂️ From pro rider to board shaper, Aaron Astin ( @a_a_ron.astin // @astinskimboards ) shares his journey, insights on the sport's evolution, and what it takes to shape the future of skimboarding on the latest Skim Steezy Podcast! 🌊

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:28 - Aaron's Skim Roots
00:07:27 - Board Shaping Experimentation
00:15:44 - Motivation for Starting Astin Skimboards
00:18:37 - Being Pro and Shaper Simultaneously
00:23:24 - Challenges and Decline at Syndrome Skimboards
00:31:47 - When did the Tech Pop Off?
00:34:29 - Shaping Evolution
00:37:25 - What's in Aaron's quiver?
00:40:28 - Advice for Aspiring Pros
00:42:50 - Advice for Aspiring Shapers
00:44:14 - Aaron's Proudest Moments in Skim
00:46:35 - Aaron's Favorite Skim Sport
00:48:34 - Wave Tracking In Depth
00:50:44 - Life Takeaways from Skim
00:53:15 - The Future of Astin Skimboards
00:55:13 - Leaving a Mark
00:57:27 - Message to the Audience
00:58:33 - How to Connect with Aaron
00:59:21 - Summing Up Skimboarding in One Word
01:00:57 - Outro