More Great Places To Skimboard In Hawaii.
We now add to our list of great places to skimboard in Hawaii.
1. Pounders Beach-Oahu: This beach is good spot not just for skimboarding, but also for sponging and bodysurfing. The break at this beach is usually really big and strong, a lot of shorebreaks, it has a nice Hawaiian curl to it. Summertime is usually the best time to go skimboarding at Pounders. The waves in winter usually get too big for anything, so plan your vacations accordingly. Usually there`s some college kids hanging around this beach but not too much of a crowd. Also, the sand tends to get extremely soft (like quicksand) in some spots, so look out.
2. Poipu Beach-Oahu: This beach has been known to be outstanding for skimboarding. The shorebreak here is great and sometimes there`s barrels. The only downside to this beach is when you get out so far you hit rocks on the right side of the beach. Sometimes in the afternoon it can get a little crowded, other than that it`s a great beach.
3. Hanalei Bay-Kauai: The waves at this beach can get pretty big which make it great to board on, especially in the winter. There isn`t much of a crowd at this beach. Also there aren`t any rocks at this beach which every skimboarder loves. Rocks and skimboards don`t mix well.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Good Places To Go Skimboarding On Oahu
Oahu is probably most famous for it`s surfing competitions, especially on the North Shore. Have no fear though there`s plenty of good places to go skimboarding on Oahu.
So lets start off here.
The South Shore:
1. Sandy Beach is a good place, it is a little crowded but it has a powerful shorebreak.
2. Waikiki is not so good during the day but after the sun goes down it`s game on.
3. Ewa Beach/Barbers Point-small waves lapping on the shore but this beach is never crowded.
The West Shore:
1. Yokohama Bay has big,thick shorebreak with good sidewash potential with the right swell direction. This is a locals spot so be courteous to them, they`re very protective over their areas.
2. Makaha has some big backwashing waves on shore, this place too is a locals area, so keep that in mind.
3. Also along the West Shore there are plenty of small beaches so keep your eyes open as you`re driving.
The North Shore:
1. Waimea has some great shorebreaks when its breaking, sometimes the sand bars can be a problem so keep your eyes open.
2. Some other places like Pipeline, Sunset have on and off days due to the shifting sand bars however they are usually good after a couple days lull in the big waves.
On the East shore
a)Pounders has a small shorebreak with sidewash potential though this beach is usually crowded.
b)Makapuu is further out than the others making it hard to hit any of the BIG waves. Back in the day this beach was reserved for only Royalty.
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So lets start off here.
The South Shore:
1. Sandy Beach is a good place, it is a little crowded but it has a powerful shorebreak.
2. Waikiki is not so good during the day but after the sun goes down it`s game on.
3. Ewa Beach/Barbers Point-small waves lapping on the shore but this beach is never crowded.
The West Shore:
1. Yokohama Bay has big,thick shorebreak with good sidewash potential with the right swell direction. This is a locals spot so be courteous to them, they`re very protective over their areas.
2. Makaha has some big backwashing waves on shore, this place too is a locals area, so keep that in mind.
3. Also along the West Shore there are plenty of small beaches so keep your eyes open as you`re driving.
The North Shore:
1. Waimea has some great shorebreaks when its breaking, sometimes the sand bars can be a problem so keep your eyes open.
2. Some other places like Pipeline, Sunset have on and off days due to the shifting sand bars however they are usually good after a couple days lull in the big waves.
On the East shore
a)Pounders has a small shorebreak with sidewash potential though this beach is usually crowded.
b)Makapuu is further out than the others making it hard to hit any of the BIG waves. Back in the day this beach was reserved for only Royalty.
http://www.skimboardpros.com
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Three Good Places to Go Skimboarding in Maui, Hawaii
Hawaii simply is paradise, it also has some of the best places to go skimboarding in the world. One of the best places is on Maui, Big Makena. The shores are known for their great slopes and being very wide. The waves can get as big as 12 feet, which are great for skimboarding. Big Makena usually isnt very crowded either which all skimboarders desire. There are some big rocks there so watch out for those, other than that it's the ideal place. Big Beach Makena is very easy to get to. When you're on Maui simply ask some locals or pick up a tourists map anywhere.
Another great place is called Kaanapali. This beach is very famous for what's called sidewash and most of the time is not very crowded. This place is popular with the locals which generally are very nice to everyone. Kaanapali has some good-powerful breaks which make it ideal to perform a good variety of tricks.
Kaanapali is located right in front of the Kaanapali Alii Hotel, Westin Hotel and goes on down to the Hyatt.
When you get a chance head to Maui and hit the beaches with your skimboard.
Lahaina
Lahaina has good beach breaks a lot of the time. The First BIG swells of winter and summer are the best. Tubes, tubes, tubes!! Incoming tides are the way to go. The crowds here are not so good though and some locals have been known to stir trouble so make sure you`re careful not to hit anyone when you`re skimboarding.
From Lahaina(west side),Maui. Go north to Kaanapali on Honoapiialani HWY(only one road). Turn left at Kaanapali and look for the Condo Kaanapali Ali'i. Go to a beach access at the Ali'i or at the Marriot.
Thanks,
SkimBoard Pros
http://www.skimboardpros.com
Another great place is called Kaanapali. This beach is very famous for what's called sidewash and most of the time is not very crowded. This place is popular with the locals which generally are very nice to everyone. Kaanapali has some good-powerful breaks which make it ideal to perform a good variety of tricks.
Kaanapali is located right in front of the Kaanapali Alii Hotel, Westin Hotel and goes on down to the Hyatt.
When you get a chance head to Maui and hit the beaches with your skimboard.
Lahaina
Lahaina has good beach breaks a lot of the time. The First BIG swells of winter and summer are the best. Tubes, tubes, tubes!! Incoming tides are the way to go. The crowds here are not so good though and some locals have been known to stir trouble so make sure you`re careful not to hit anyone when you`re skimboarding.
From Lahaina(west side),Maui. Go north to Kaanapali on Honoapiialani HWY(only one road). Turn left at Kaanapali and look for the Condo Kaanapali Ali'i. Go to a beach access at the Ali'i or at the Marriot.
Thanks,
SkimBoard Pros
http://www.skimboardpros.com
Friday, March 5, 2010
Different Styles Of Skimboarding
Many people don't know that there are many different ways to ride a skimboard. You can either glide over a layer of water or glide across wet sand to a wave or ride in shallow water towards the ocean; this is also known as flatland or inland skimming. Most of the flatland skimming takes place over rivers or tide flats.
Wave riding is definitely more advanced than skimboarding on flatland. Flatlanding is becoming more and more popular though. Over the years people have developed ramps, advanced rails and technical tricks.
Every skimboarder had to first learn how to ride a skimboard by first throwing it down while running then jumping onto the board. After people have mastered the basics they can they can move to more complicated tricks, or riding waves, grinding rails, or other skateboarding type techniques.
Watching an advanced skimboarder perform tricks and techniques though is a very impressive show just because of the amount of skill and talent it takes to do what they do.
One advanced move is called the 'Wrap." This is when the skimboarder reaches the wave, by shifting their weight the skimboarder can wrap around it, which also propels them back to shore. To take it a step further, a very advanced move is called the "Wrap Barrel."
This is when you wrap the wave, but instead of coming directly back to shore, you turn farther and get into the barrel of the wave.
Another technique that is used often to reach "hard-to-reach waves" is "side-slipping." It involves doing the normal one-step but once the rider has landed on the board, they turn the skimboard sideways and crouch into balance, approaching the wave rail-first. This technique allows for the rider to have much less surface friction which allows the rider to keep a faster speed which is different than the traditional way of going straight out into the on-coming wave.
Another technique involves "pumping the board" both leading to and once on a wave to maintain speed.
Thanks,
SkimBoard Pros
http://www.skimboardpros.com
Wave riding is definitely more advanced than skimboarding on flatland. Flatlanding is becoming more and more popular though. Over the years people have developed ramps, advanced rails and technical tricks.
Every skimboarder had to first learn how to ride a skimboard by first throwing it down while running then jumping onto the board. After people have mastered the basics they can they can move to more complicated tricks, or riding waves, grinding rails, or other skateboarding type techniques.
Watching an advanced skimboarder perform tricks and techniques though is a very impressive show just because of the amount of skill and talent it takes to do what they do.
One advanced move is called the 'Wrap." This is when the skimboarder reaches the wave, by shifting their weight the skimboarder can wrap around it, which also propels them back to shore. To take it a step further, a very advanced move is called the "Wrap Barrel."
This is when you wrap the wave, but instead of coming directly back to shore, you turn farther and get into the barrel of the wave.
Another technique that is used often to reach "hard-to-reach waves" is "side-slipping." It involves doing the normal one-step but once the rider has landed on the board, they turn the skimboard sideways and crouch into balance, approaching the wave rail-first. This technique allows for the rider to have much less surface friction which allows the rider to keep a faster speed which is different than the traditional way of going straight out into the on-coming wave.
Another technique involves "pumping the board" both leading to and once on a wave to maintain speed.
Thanks,
SkimBoard Pros
http://www.skimboardpros.com
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