Going to be in Gulf Shores / Fort Morgan Alabama area for a few days in May. Was wondering if it's worth it bring my skimboard with me. I'm from Ohio so don't get to use it often so don't need ideal conditions to make it worth it but do need at least like a 5/10 lol.

Any suggestions?

Completely new to this. Have wanted to go out for a while and will be spending more time at my FIL’s place on the beach. Just went to the local surf shop (this is in Naples, FL so there’s not a whole lot going on in terms of surf/skim culture and shopping). Kinda just went for it based on the limited knowledge of the person there and the size chart on the board label and got a 52” zap ace. I’m 6’1” and about 190lbs. Now I see online the board is listed for a weight limit of 180lbs. I did feel like I sunk fairly easily but I’m probably not getting a ton of speed as a complete beginner. Did I royally fuck up or just gotta keep at it?

Me and my buddy skim Montara state beach in half moon bay, it has a good slope and when it’s high tide going down it is not too bad. Also depends on swell and what not. Anyways, would love to find some people to skim with in the bay or Santa Cruz, we want to grow the sport and find some new people! Hit me up if you’re interested!

Hi everyone, I have been into skimboarding for a while, and even though I never actually tried it, I'm looking to buy a board for my birthday.

My height is 1.80m (6 feet) and weigth 70kg (155 pounds). I don't know anyone close who is into skimboard, and Portugal doesn't seem to have that big of a community (I might be wrong) .

What board should I get? Looking for advice related to size, brand, and shape. What I have found online is that exile ex0 is one of the best option, is it true? Any recommendations are welcomed.

Thank you for reading and helping.

Edit: I dont have a proper budget, I want to get started and have no idea what's the learning curve is and the amount of time needed to start catching waves.

What’s everyone’s thoughts on the Ace, Pro, and Hybrid Ex1? Would these be good picks for Ne Florida beaches? Or should I look at different models? I’m 5’10 and about 160 lbs looking to get my first wave riding board. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I live near the beach and I’ve been watching the water levels when there’s little standing pools left over the next day where I could skimboard.

Today I was thinking: wait a minute - I can create my own skimboarding pool! Take my hand shovel and a water bucket, remove 6 inches of sand in a 10ft x 5ft rectangle and smooth it down. Then use the water bucket to keep adding water until it doesn’t seep in. Instant perfect practice pit.

Has anyone else done this or have any advice on making them?

I’m buying a skimboard for the first time and I was wondering which one should I get, the zap ace or the Victoria ultra house special.

Looking to get back into skimboarding. I did it a bunch when I was a kid (30m/nb) now. I live in Massachusetts, so a lot of beaches within reasonable driving distance in North mass, Cape cod, NH and Maine. What sort of board on a reasonable budget am I looking for? I skate(not well but serviceable), so I'm comfortable on a plank of wood.

Hey, how long did it take for you to get your Dogflut board? They have written that manufacturing takes up to 21 days, but did you by chance get it sooner? I'm just super excited for my first board and I can't wait to receive it and start skimming

I’m 5’10 and 160 lbs. Been flatland skimming for about a year now and want to get into wave riding. I skim on east coast Florida. Any advice?

Hi all, snowboarder/longboarder here hoping to buy my first skimboard. Found this 56" 'carbon fiber zap skimboard' used for $100. I am 6'1", 194 lbs, hoping to use in East Coast (Delaware / Maryland area). Anyone know what board this is? Back is orange and doesn't look like carbon fiber. Has some scratches I am told.

Is it a good choice for me? Should the traction pad be closer to the tail? Thanks so much for any info!

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I'm new at 44 years old. Last summer, I used a 42" board on vacation and fell in love. This year, I want to upgrade for vacation and have spent way to much time online. I'm 5'11" and 175lbs. I'm mostly looking to sandslide, but who knows. I live on the East Coast. I have a $300-$350 budget. Should I be looking at a ZAP/Exile? If so, what models? Any advice would really help.

Hey guys I don't know if this belongs here sorry if not but I was wondering if I could any tips on front side board sliding (rotating board with toes toward water to help with getting to waves). I'm 5'6 at 160lbs with a 52 inch EX0 3/4 thickness (east coast). I know bigger boards sacrifice manuverability but I can't seem to get it down I try to have my feet right in line with the centerline of the board but can't seem to get the hang of it.

I wasn’t satisfied with the skimboard on the market + I feel like im broke when I see the prices, so I’m going to make a custom skimboard, I would like any tips for people that have made there own diy skimboards. I’m planning on making it a 52 inch swallow tale skimboard

Im 5’10 140 pounds