Skimboards

Skimboards are a great way to have fun on the beach or at the lake. In our surf shop we offer a large selection of skimboards made of different materials such as wood, epoxy and foam. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you will find the right skimboard for your needs with us.

The different materials of the skimboards have different surfing properties. Wooden skimboards are strong and durable, while foam skimboards are lighter and therefore better suited for tricks. Epoxy skimboards have higher stability making them ideal for more demanding conditions.

In addition to skimboards, we also offer suitable accessories such as kicks, grip pads, wax and much more. Trust our many years of expertise and find the perfect skimboard for your needs. Get ready for lots of fun at the beach or lake!

Do you have questions about buying a skimboard? Check out our skimboard guide or contact us. Learn more....

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne 30 76cm Hanauna Yellow Orange

49,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne 30 76cm Sealife Red Teal

49,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne 35 90cm Palm Beach

49,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne 35 90cm Wailua Lila Blau

49,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne 37 95cm Kee Beach Orange Gelb

49,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne 37 95cm Navajaui Green Orange

49,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne 37 95cm Wailuku red teal

29,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne 39 99cm Kauai Lila Türkis

49,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne 39 99cm Palmaui Yellow Black

49,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne 41 105cm Butterflaui White Blue

49,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne 41 105cm Lanikai Red Orange

49,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne EPS Epoxy Bambus CLOVER 45 Blau

209,00 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne EPS Epoxy Bambus CLOVER 49 Gelb

219,00 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne EPS Epoxy Bambus CLOVER 52 Rot

229,00 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne Fiberwood 41 104cm Trisect

95,95 € *

Old price: ~~99,95 €~~

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne Fiberwood 45 116cm Trisect

99,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne Soft EVA Deck 35inch 90cm Lime

69,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard SkimOne Soft EVA Deck 41inch 105cm Blau

69,95 € *

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Find your perfect skimboard

In our surf shop, we offer you a large selection of skimboards. You are guaranteed to find the right board for you. A skimboard is the perfect travel companion for young and old. It immediately brings you a lot of fun and can be used on every "water edge".

What are the applications for wood / wooden skimboards?

Wooden skimboards are often used for flatland skimming or inland skimming. This type of skimming takes place in shallower waters such as rivers, lakes, ponds or shallow coastal areas. Wooden skimboards are well suited to gliding over sand, shallow water and other surfaces due to their robustness.

Due to their heavier weight, wooden skimboards are particularly suitable for beginners, as they offer good stability and load-bearing capacity. The weight of the wooden skimboard also helps to create momentum and glide on the water.

For more challenging tricks and manoeuvres in the waves or for advanced skimboarders, lighter and more technologically advanced skimboards made of other materials such as fibreglass or carbon fibre are often used. These boards are lighter and offer better performance for specific conditions.

It is important to note that choosing the right skimboard depends on several factors, such as the weight and skills of the skimboarder, as well as the prevailing conditions at the spot. Wooden skimboards have their specific use and are ideal for flatwater skimming and beginners, while other materials and designs are suitable for different types of skimming.

Skimboards made of epoxy

Foam skimboards are ideal for wave skimming due to their light weight and thick, flexible surface. Their light weight makes them easy to glide on the waves and enables quick manoeuvres and tricks.

The foam boards provide good buoyancy and allow skimboarders to catch and ride the waves with ease. The thick and flexible surface of the foam boards absorbs the bumps of the waves and allows for better control and stability.

Advanced skimboarders often prefer foam boards as they can perform challenging tricks and manoeuvres with them. The flexibility of the material allows skimboarders to adapt to the waves and make quick changes of direction and jumps.

It is important to note that foam skimboards are usually used for wave skimming in the waves and are suitable for more experienced skimboarders. However, beginners can also benefit from the advantages of a foam board as they are easier to control and manoeuvre than wooden boards.

Each type of skimboard has its specific advantages and disadvantages and is suitable for different skimboarding styles and skill levels. Choosing the right skimboard depends on the skimboarder's individual preferences, the prevailing conditions and the intended style of skimming.

Looking for the right skimboard board cover?

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Roam

ROAM Skimboard Bag Socke 55 Inch Blau

35,95 € *

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Roam

ROAM Skimboard Bag Surf Sock ECO 55 Inch grey striped

39,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard Bag Backpack SkimOne adjustable blue size 119 x 60 cm

45,95 € *

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Skim One

Skimboard Tasche Bag SkimOne Nylon Black

29,95 € *

Surf Pads & Traction Pads

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Roam

ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 2-tlg Blau

37,95 € *

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ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 2-tlg Grün

37,95 € *

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Roam

ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 2-tlg Orange

37,95 € *

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ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 2-tlg Schwarz

37,95 € *

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Roam

ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 2+1 Blau

39,95 € *

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ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 2+1 Grün

39,95 € *

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Roam

ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 2+1 Orange

39,95 € *

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Roam

ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 2+1 Schwarz

39,95 € *

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Roam

ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 3-piece + blue

39,95 € *

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Roam

ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad orange 3-piece

39,95 € *

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ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 3-piece black blue

39,95 € *

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Roam

ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad black Plus 3piece

39,95 € *

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Roam

ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad black orange 3-piece

39,95 € *

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Roam

ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 3-tlg black green

39,95 € *

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Roam

ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 3-piece black

39,95 € *

Looking for the right skimboard surf wax?

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Bubble Gum

Surf Wax Box BUBBLE GUM mit Surfboard Wachs Kamm

9,95 € *

Sale 22%

Bubble Gum

Surf Wax BUBBLE GUM GU wax warm +21°C surfboard

1,95 € *

65,00 € per 1 kg

Old price: ~~2,50 €~~

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Bubble Gum

Surf Wax BUBBLE GUM Red Tropic +23°C surfboard

3,00 € *

35,29 € per 1 kg

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Greenfix

Surf Wax GREENFIX Base Coat wachs surfboard

3,50 € *

38,89 € per 1 kg

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Greenfix

Surf Wax GREENFIX cold wachs 10-14°C surfboard

3,50 € *

38,89 € per 1 kg

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Greenfix

Surf Wax GREENFIX cool wachs 14-18°C surfboard

3,50 € *

38,89 € per 1 kg

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Greenfix

Surf Wax GREENFIX ice cold wachs -10°C surfboard

3,50 € *

38,89 € per 1 kg

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Greenfix

Surf Wax GREENFIX Tropical wachs +24°C surfboard

3,50 € *

38,89 € per 1 kg

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Greenfix

Surf Wax GREENFIX warm wachs 18-22°C surfboard

3,50 € *

38,89 € per 1 kg

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Surf Wax Rob Machado Organic Cool 14-20°C

Bubble Gum

Surf Wax Rob Machado Organic Cool 14-20°C

3,00 € *

35,29 € per 1 kg

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Surf Wax Rob Machado Organic Warm 18-23°C

Bubble Gum

Surf Wax Rob Machado Organic Warm 18-23°C

3,00 € *

35,29 € per 1 kg

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Yucky Tofu

Surf Wax YUCKY TOFU Orange Tropic +21°C wachs

3,00 € *

35,29 € per 1 kg

Skimboarding, that's how it's done!

From the run, throw the skimboard in front of you on the ground, then jump onto the skimboard and surf standing up on the surface of the water. A film of water forms between your skimboard and the bottom.

When buying a skimboard, look for:

The most important thing when buying a skimboard is the size, shape and material of the skimboard. The skimboard should be well made, as light as possible and adapted to your body weight. You can find out more in our buying guide.

Of course there are skimboards for children!

We at surfganic.com also offer skimboards for children. To minimise the risk of injury, you should make sure that this surfboard is made of foam.

Looking for the best skimboard?

The best skimboard is the one that suits your needs. Your body weight, your skills and the area of use are important factors in choosing the right skimboard. The best skimboards for professionals are boards with a foam core and an epoxy glass coating.

Which length of skimboard suits me?

The length and width of the board are crucial when choosing the right skimboard. The bigger the board, the more stable it is in waves and on flat water.

You are a beginner and want to start skimboarding? Then you should go for a larger board. The bigger the skimboard, the more stability, the faster you will progress. However, it should not be too big, otherwise the board will become sluggish and difficult to manoeuvre.

35-55 kg - Size: up to 115 cm
55-65 kg - Size: 115 cm-120 cm
65-75 kg - Size: 120 cm-125 cm
75-85 kg - Size: 125 cm-130 cm
85-100 kg - Size: Over 130 cm

Steve´s tip: It's best if the skimboard reaches just below your sternum.

Wooden skimboards - What can they really do?

We explains the advantages and disadvantages of wooden skimboards:

Cheap
Robust
Beginner-friendly
A lot of friction
Little buoyancy
Weight
Risk of injury
Only suitable for flatland

Skimboards made of wood are very suitable for beginners. Because they are made of pressed poplar wood, these boards are cheaper and more robust than skimboards made of foam. This makes wooden boards ideal for first slides and for learning the basics.

ATTENTION: Wooden skimboards are only suitable for flatland. Due to the weight and friction, they are slower than boards made of foam, have less buoyancy and the non-existent rocker does not allow for wave riding.

Make sure the skimboard is well painted and finished. The surface must be very smooth so that the board can glide on the water surface with as little friction as possible.

Be careful because the wood is hard and it is easy to bruise and hurt yourself.

Are skimboards made of foam better?

We explains the advantages and disadvantages of foam skimboards:

Models for beginners, advanced and pros
Weight
Buoyancy
Suitable for wave riding and flatland
Lies well in the hand
Expensive
Robust

Foam skimboards are suitable for all skimboard fans. From beginner to advanced to professional, these boards are very popular. Beginners prefer these boards because they are great in the hand and not so heavy. This makes it easier to drop and bounce.

Boards made of foam consist of an EPS core that is coated with fibreglass and epoxy resin. This construction makes the board very light and offers more buoyancy than a wooden skimboard. In addition, the very smooth surface creates less friction, which extends the glide phase.

Foamboards are perfect for wave riding, because you need as much lift as possible, a high speed and a rocker to reach and ride the wave.

The high price for the construction and what you get for it is definitely justified. However, the price is a real board for beginners and for casual surfers. These boards are not as robust as wooden boards due to the low weight and construction, but can easily be repaired by yourself with a repair kit (epoxy - Solarez).

Pads vs. wax for skimboarding - a question of faith?

To ensure that you have grip on the skimboard and don't slip, you can either use wax or a traction pad. However, this is more a question of faith.

Wax always has to be renewed and melts in the sun. Pads are glued to the board and need to be replaced after a longer period of use. You can also just stick a foam kicktail on the board and wax the skimboard in front. Kicktails are highly recommended for wave riding.

A skimboard with or without rocker? What suits me?

The rocker is the curvature along the length of the skimboard. The rocker allows you to ride a wave because otherwise you would tip the board into the wave with the nose.

Important:

Wooden boards and flatland boards do not have rocker. (No wave riding)
With foam boards, rocker varies from board to board, depending on which wave you want to surf. (we recommend a medium rocker)

A board with a flat rocker is perfect for calm water and small waves, while skimboards with a big curve are suitable for steep waves (powerful shorebreak) and choppy water.

Conclusion from Steve:

strong rocker - more susceptible to wind and slower is your board.
the flatter the rocker, the faster and more susceptible to small chop on the surface it becomes.

Welche Tailform sollte ich beim Skimboard wählen?

The skimboard tail is the rear end of the skimboard, this affects the handling of the board. The riding behaviour is defined by stability, speed and manoeuvrability.

Two common tail shapes and their riding behaviour:

Swallow tail: This shape generates a lot of speed and the wider tail makes the board very manoeuvrable.
Pintail: The pintail is most often found on a skimboard, it provides stability in the wave and allows you to surf controlled turns.

Steve´s conclusion: The thinner the tail, the smoother the board, the wider the tail, the more manoeuvrable the board and the more crazy manoeuvres you can make in the wave.

Should I buy a thick or thin skimboard?

Steve´s tip: The thickness should depend on your skills.

For beginners: A thick skimboard has more buoyancy and therefore glides longer, which is very beginner-friendly.
For advanced and pros: With a good technique and fast controlled running and jumping on your skimboard, you achieve a good buoyancy through your speed. This makes turns in the wave easier for you.

The right material for your skimboard is crucial!

Steve´s Tip:

Looking for a toy for the holidays or don't want to ride waves?

Then opt for a wooden board. If you are ambitious and want to ride the waves from the beach, there is no way around a foam board.

What is a skimboard and what do I use it for?

Skimming is a water sport based on fluid friction between surfaces of different speeds. The sports equipment used in skimboarding - a skimboard - is a flat disc that has a roughly oval shape and is slightly curved upwards towards the outer sides.

A skimboard is usually made of wood, which varies in quality depending on the price range. The decisive factor here is how the individual layers of wood are glued together and what kind of glaze the board has as a sealant.

On skimboards, the surfer tries to glide on the surface of the shallow water in the run-out area of the surf. In preparation, the skimboard is rubbed with wax on the top to make it more grippy and thus prevent the feet from slipping.

There are different types of skimboarding as well as two board types: "Waveskim", where 99% of the time a polyester board is used "Jumpskimming", also polyester boards "Flatlandskimming" or "Inland skimboarding", where 70% of the time a wooden board is used.

Waveskimming is skimming from the beach towards a wave and trying to do tricks on it with the skimboard.
Jumpskimming is also done from the beach towards a wave that is as high as possible and then jumps off the skimboard and does a somersault in the air, for example.
Flatland skimming: you skim towards ramps or similar trick sequences in the shallowest possible water.

Skimboard Surf Videos

Here we show you a few videos that were shot with skimboards. The videos were provided by XXXXXXX.

Skimboards

What are the applications for wood / wooden skimboards?

Skimboards made of epoxy

How does skimboarding work?

Skimboarding, that's how it's done!

What should I look for when buying a skimboard?

When buying a skimboard, look for:

Are there skimboards for children?

Of course there are skimboards for children!

Which skimboard is the best?

Looking for the best skimboard?

Which skimboard size do I need for my weight?

Which length of skimboard suits me?

What are the advantages of wooden skimboards?

Wooden skimboards - What can they really do?

What are the advantages of foam skimboards?

Are skimboards made of foam better?

Pads or wax for the skimboard?

Pads vs. wax for skimboarding - a question of faith?

What does the rocker do on a skimboard?

A skimboard with or without rocker? What suits me?

Different tail shapes for the skimboard.

Welche Tailform sollte ich beim Skimboard wählen?

Two common tail shapes and their riding behaviour:

What thickness should a skimboard have?

Should I buy a thick or thin skimboard?

Steve´s tip: The thickness should depend on your skills.

This is how you make the right decision when it comes to material!

The right material for your skimboard is crucial!

What is skimboarding actually?

What is a skimboard and what do I use it for?

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