Skim boarding is an effective way to look cool and show off your skills. The secret is, it's not actually that hard!
- Find a thin film of water on the beach or a lake. After floods is another good time.
- Start running, and throw your skimboard onto the water
- Quickly jump onto it, with your weight centred
- Control with your back foot, and balance with your front one
- To get off, step off the side onto the sand
Take note
- The wider the board, the easier it is to balance, but the longer board allows more control
- A block of wax is advised, to put more grip on the board, and make it less slippery
- Consider the advantages and disadvantages for wood or foam boards
Caution
- It is possible to hit your head skim-boarding, so be careful dismounting, and don't hit your friend on the head with it! (As it may damage your board)
Tips
- 10cm is the best depth for skim boarding
- Try having races or distance races with your mates
