Born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, Judi Oyama is a pioneer in skateboarding. Rising through the ranks in the 1970s and 1980s, Oyama became a prominent female skateboarder, breaking new ground in downhill racing, vert and slalom competitions. Being one of the few women competing in a predominantly male sport, she broke barriers and inspired a new generation of female skaters, cementing her legacy as a trailblazer in the sport. Judi, an original N-Men icon, has achieved two Slalom Skateboard World Championship titles, induction into the Skateboard Hall of Fame in 2018, and recognition in the Sports Hall of Fame at Aptos High School. Judi represents a diverse array of sponsors such as RipTide Sports, Catto’s Graphics, The Wrigley Building, GORUCK, Insta360, Yeti, KT Tape, Momentous, S1 Helmet, Girl Is NOT A 4 Letter Word, Lenz Arts, Santa Cruz Skateboards, Bronson Bearings, MOB Grip, River Birchall Foundation, Santa Cruz Boardroom, Sk8Kings Skateboards, Turbo Skate Wheels, Badass Skatemom, Greg Foy Construction, Santa Cruz Pavers, Art Factory Studios, Aptos Chiropractic Center, Laird Superfood, Helinox, West Fitness, Vans Shoes, LaCosta Racing Team and Noso Patches. She continues to inspire and influence the skateboarding community with her passion, skill, and unwavering dedication.