skimboarding http://www.sportales.com/tags/skimboarding New posts about skimboarding How to Skimboard http://www.sportales.com/Surfing/How-to-Skimboard.43906 Skim boarding is an effective way to look cool and show off your skills. The secret is, it's not actually that hard!

  1. Find a thin film of water on the beach or a lake. After floods is another good time.
  2. Start running, and throw your skimboard onto the water
  3. Quickly jump onto it, with your weight centred
  4. Control with your back foot, and balance with your front one
  5. 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
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