So, you still don't know how to choose a skimboard huh? No worries, keep on reading as we help you through from A-Z about choosing a better board for you. =D
1st - Choose the type of riding you will be doing, either
SAND riding (beginner level) OR
WAVE riding (smaller intermediate, larger intermediate, top end pro level)
2nd -The board style (woodie? fiber?)
3rd - Your weight, age, and ability (refer skimboard size chart)
If you are a beginner, this is the answer: (if you are smaller intermediate skip below)
1st - sand riding
2nd - woody
Woody + beginner + sand riding = a nice start for beginner!
If you just starting out in skimboarding, or just want something to play around on beach. So, go for a flat sand skimboard. These type of boards excel at sand skimming but lack any real wave riding ability. It is best for beginner to learn how to balance, ride and control the board. When you feels like stick to the sport and want to wave riding, go read below. =)
If you are smaller intermediate (lighter adult) or you decide to continue and stick to your new hobby huh? This is the answer: (if you are larger intermediate skip below)
1st - Wave riding!!
2nd - fiber (zap lazer/wedges/fish skimboard)
Fiber + smaller intermediate + sand/wave riding = keep it up!you're almost there!
They will do everything a flat sand skimboard will do, but because they are a little bit bigger and thicker, they will also be able to do some wave riding. These boards tend to have weight limits of around 60-70 kg (if you are not in this range skip to below) so are best suited to lighter adults (sorry guys,LIGHTER adults only =P), or kids. So now you feel excite and curious with skimmin' right? do not hesitate read below =)
If you are larger intermediate or your weight a lil bit extra form above, here is your answer: (if you a top end pro skip below)
1st - wave riding
2nd - fiber (Zap Chizel/Pro/Victoria Ultra Vac Skimboard)
Fiber + larger intermediate + sand/wave riding = yeah! A lil bit more!
Still be able to sand skim, and have been added ability to skim out to, and ride waves. These boards will get out further than the smaller intermediate boards and will float a lot better over deeper water. Available in a variety of different sizes to suit all weight ranges.
Finally! The hard work is praiseworthy! You already a TOP END PRO SKIMMER! Here’s your answer:
1st - Wave! Wave! Wave!
2nd - fiber (Zap Comp/Victoria Poly Vac/Exile Hybrid Skimboard)
Fiber + top end pro + wave riding = hell yeah! You’re insane!!
Many of the boards use carbon fiber or epoxy resin. These advanced materials cost about twice as much as the materials used in the cheaper boards, but the performance and durability they bring far outweigh the added cost. All top end skimboards are available in a variety of different sizes to suit all weight ranges.
Good luck!
Cheers!
