Skim Boards

Skimboarding dates back to the late 1920′s when Laguna Beach lifeguards used to skimboard on pieces of wood.  Skimboarding first evolved as a sister-sport to surfing along shorelines in Southern California at the beginning of the 20th century. This sport became gradually more popular in the 1960s and 1970s.

Skim boarding has become a popular beach sport that is fun for all ages. It is similar to surfing but on a smaller board and closer to the shoreline instead of further out in the ocean.   Skim boarding is now known to be a popular local sport in the land because of resorts that cater to such sport.

Skimboards look a great deal like surfboards but are smaller and thinner because they do not require as much buoyancy, and they are different from surfboards in the sense that they are lighter and smaller in size.

Skimboards look like surfboards but are not as long, a little wider, and a little thinner, and also are not unbreakable, if they were, they would be too heavy. They rely on a layer of fiberglass to make your ride across the surf and sand as smooth as possible. Boards that are dark colored or made of carbon are move vulnerable because it absorbs more heat.  Skimboards come in a variety of sizes and the best sized board for most people is about as high as the middle of their chest. Boards such as Zap skimboards are popular amongst youngsters.

Skimboarding is done at the last wave break right on the beach. It is a combination of surfing and skateboarding.  Skimboarding’s kinda like trying to skateboard on a quarterpipe that’s coming right at you. This sport is different from surfing as it is not concerned with going into deeper waters but instead begins at the beach.

Skimboarding is based primarily on the principle of hydroplaning, It isn’t just riding along the edge of the surf, skim boarding is a sport that involves riding a board on an outgoing wave. Unlike surfing, it begins on the beach, with the skimboarder running and dropping their board onto the thin wash of previous waves. They use their momentum to ‘skim’ out to breaking waves, which they then catch back into shore in a manner similar to surfing. Skimboarding is very much different from surfing, and is like surfing in that you ride waves, but is DEFINITLY harder. Skimboarding is aweswome, and it feels like ur flying.
Skimboarding 101 includes appropriate warm-up exercises, equipment handling and safety, water and wave awareness, and the basics of holding, running, throwing, and riding your skimboard effectively.

Skimboarding is a water sport rapidly gaining popularity today,and along with it being a beach pastime that has developed into a growing industry. Skimboarding is an art and a difficult sport but the pros make it look easy, and competition is actually judged using 3 sound bases: wave quality, trick difficulty and execution of the trick.

It is the best activity that can be done anywhere with water.  Skimboarding is a total gas no matter what your skill level, and  has become the latest craze for those who love the surf.

Article Written By J. Foley

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