Skimboarding

Skimboarding had its beginnings over 60 years ago on round wood boards. Since its creation, it has evolved quite a bit becoming a highly competitive water sport. Both based primarily on the principle of hydroplaning, there are two general types of skimboarding, "Wave" and "Inland". On the "waves" would be, as it implies, in the water on a wave, generally in the ocean. With its concept developing from the skills of skateboarding being meshed with those of skimboarding, inland skimboarding also known as "Freestyle skimboarding" and is done in puddles, streams, lakes or rivers inland from the ocean.

A skimboard has the characteristics of a miniature surfboard, but there are a few differences in the build. Unlike the surfboard, the skimboard does not have skegs, which are the fins located on the bottom of the board used to control direction. Regarding shape of a skimboard, it is about half the length, half the thickness and just a bit wider than a surfboard. With an average thickness of ¾ - 5/8" thick, they are less buoyant than a surfboard. The modern skimboards are generally constructed out of density foam for the core, and coated in either a fiberglass or carbon fiber, making for
Well time to choose a style then a board to go with. Inland or freestyle skimboarding is best done on a wood board. The rocks, logs, clam shells, rail sliders, run away boards & logs. This environment will easily destroy any board with a foam core design, however, when skimboarding over the waves, a wood board becomes its own worst enemy. With the average weight being about 20 pounds, the weight alone is enough to make any rider cringe. When considering riding the waves, you also want to consider the board you choose to have buoyancy if you are going to be out in the waves. A wood board can be used, but it takes more practice and patience with all the time you may spend