munir ruffo is one the most well known brazilian skimboarders and has been victorious in many local and national skimboarding championships. another competitor local to brazilian beaches is pedro sias, who has been featured internationally in magazines and television shows showcasing the sport.

available stores, where individuals can purchase skim boards include the bar surfshop on rua francisco otaviano, 67, loja g, galeria river, arpoador - tel (21) 2523.2117.

boards co on rua francisco otaviano 67, galeria river, arpoador - tel (21 2287.8189 or 2287.6855.

star point on avenida das américas, 4 666, loja 114h, barra shoppin, barra da tijuca - tel (21) 2431.9109.