Surfer extraordinaire
Austin Smith-Ford
We have been trying to get ASF on the team for the better part of 10
years, his talent, attitude and hard working mentality make him more
than a perfect fit for TAC. Joining the team right when Covid hit,
things were a little tricky but non-the-less Austin sent it all summer
and proved even more why he is the man. A household name in Santa Cruz,
ASF has been on more covers than any other surfer from SC. Getting his
first cover in his teens on SURFER, then TRANSWORLD, the guy kills it.
His style is one to try and mimic and his airs are flawless. He is also
known to charge some pretty heavy waves, from northern CA, to MEX and
Hawaii. Austin is a true legend and badass, couldn't be more stoked to
have him on the team and we absolutely look forward to supporting him
through all his future tubes.
SKimboarding wave destroyer/artist/founder
Ben Koscielniak
Ben Koscielniak was Born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA. He grew up Skating, Surfing, Skimboarding, and just about anything else that incorporates a board. He is also the original founder of TAC. Skimmin professionally at the age of 17 Ben has traveled all over the world. If you keep your eyes peeled, you might just see him shralping the slopes in SC.... Ben also rides for: Pacific Wave Boardshop and Exile Skimboards
SKimboarder/photographer extraordinaire
Brandon Sears
Brandon is our very first rider hailing from the southern part of California, Laguna Beach. Brandon has become a household name in Laguna, quite the legend. Boosting some of the biggest airs skimboarding has ever seen, and also killing it behind the lens. His water photography has really gone to the next level recently, snapping some of the crispiest shots. Brandon always keeps the vibes high and is probably one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He also has three awesome little groms and an amazing wife. We are so stoked to have him apart of the team and look forward to keeping him clothed for as long as we can.
kite boarding extraordinaire
Joey Pasquali
Joey Pasquali is one of the original members of TAC. He was born somewhere around Santa Cruz, Ca....where he grew up surfing, skating, and skimming. Currently he is a Tug Boat Captain in San Francisco and one of the worlds fastest humans on a kite foil.
board riding, rope walking extraordinaire
Cheyne Pearson
Cheyne was one of our very first team riders, he joined the TAC family sometime around 2008. At the time he was a local grom ripping on any board he could find and just being an all around positive guy. Today its not much different, except in addition, Cheyne likes to walk across ropes over giagantic canyons, and he also still completely shreds on his surfboard and skate, and what ever else you put under his feet. We love supporting his habits, and hope we can continue doing it for years to come.
SKimboarding extraordinaire
David Haefele
David came into the Santa Cruz Skim scene sometime around 2008 - he would show up, not talk to anyone, and next thing you know he is smashing a set wave that no one else would go for. This and many other moments caught our eye throughout the years and is what made us want to have him join the TAC family. David is also one of the nicest guys you will meet and he is also one of the main people who help put on the TAC Skimblast. We are beyond stoked to have David repping TAC, beyond stoked to have someone who is hard working and keeps the positive vibes rolling. Keep and eye out for Dave on the slopes of third ave or 26th, he makes it look way to easy.
SKimboarding extraordinaire
Brandon Benson
Brandyn Benson aka B$ hails from the valley isle aka Maui where he owns big beach and gives the tourist daily lessons on back flips on skimboards. He is also is super nice guy who is willing to show your around his island and give you the local 411 if you deserve it. Brandyn is known for his double backflip widdley on his skimboard, he may have been the first to complete one, ever. He is also known for doing gainers off massive cliff edges, its pretty nuts. We welcome Brandyn to the TAC family, couldn't be more stoked to have him in our threads.