For beginners to the sport of skimboarding there's never enough information for them or so it seems. People brand new to skimboarding want to get their hands on as much info as possible to help them become better skimboarders. Then as time progresses they become more and more interested in watching videos, attending skimboard competitions and events, communicating with other skimboarders and basically just immersing themselves into the skimboarding culture.
There's a one stop website for all information pertaining to skimboarding and that's skimonline.com. This site has a plethora of information regarding anything skimboarding.
The newest update on their site has to do with Bill Bryan and how Bill is in the number one spot in the UST after another win at the Outer Banks, NC competition. Skimonline is very good about keeping their information up to date and current.
Skimonline also has a great forum for all skimboarders to hang out in and talk about their latest wipe out or just some new technique they've just mastered. Their site is also loaded with a ton of information on how to improve your skimboarding skills through articles, videos and tips from the pros themselves.
They also talk about the pros and cons of certain boards and usually have news regarding new skimboard companies and the boards they provide. So if you're looking for any information regarding skimboarding from what kind of boards to buy to the best beaches to go skimboarding, just log on to skimonline.com and chances are you'll find the answer you're looking for.
Now go out and enjoy what's left of the summer before we all have to put away our boards for the summer.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Cool Down From This Summer Heat!
Just today I was out with my wife and daughter cruising around town buying some things and my daughter was in the back seat crying up a storm and my wife and I couldn't figure out why she was having such a difficult time. She wasn't hungry or tired, we both knew that. Then it hit us, it's the 95 degree weather and the AC was getting back to her. So understandably she was not having a good time and when we pulled her out of the car seat we could tell by the amount of sweat she had accumulated she had every right to be raising the roof.
I think kids find the easiest ways to deal with the summer heat, whether it's jumping on a trampoline with a sprinkler underneath it or sliding down a slip n slide, or maybe even just a small swimming pool.
What about us adults though?
There's many ways for us adults to beat this summer heat but I think a lot of those ideas escape us as we get older. Here's some good ideas for us adults.
1. Skimboarding: Whether you live by the ocean by a lake, river or a pond you can go skimboarding anytime. Not only is it super fun but when you crash and burn you're cooling off at the same time, so it's a win win.
2. Wave Running: I've loved this sport since I was 13 years old. My father used to take his employees and his family up to a local lake every summer and we'd spend the day wave running and having a BBQ. Almost anyone can use a wave runner and renting one is relatively cheap. You can spend all day on one and never get bored.
3. Surfing: This sport does require an ocean and waves, so if you're fortunate enough to live by an ocean and you're not out surfing whenever possible, shame on you for not taking advantage of the beautiful, ever fun, never boring ocean.
4. Swimming: You're never too old to go swimming whether it's in a pool, river, lake or an ocean. Nothing relieves stress more than jumping into some nice cool water. Follow the example of your kids and go take a dive before winter hits and you're regretting not having taken a dip in some nice cool water.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
I think kids find the easiest ways to deal with the summer heat, whether it's jumping on a trampoline with a sprinkler underneath it or sliding down a slip n slide, or maybe even just a small swimming pool.
What about us adults though?
There's many ways for us adults to beat this summer heat but I think a lot of those ideas escape us as we get older. Here's some good ideas for us adults.
1. Skimboarding: Whether you live by the ocean by a lake, river or a pond you can go skimboarding anytime. Not only is it super fun but when you crash and burn you're cooling off at the same time, so it's a win win.
2. Wave Running: I've loved this sport since I was 13 years old. My father used to take his employees and his family up to a local lake every summer and we'd spend the day wave running and having a BBQ. Almost anyone can use a wave runner and renting one is relatively cheap. You can spend all day on one and never get bored.
3. Surfing: This sport does require an ocean and waves, so if you're fortunate enough to live by an ocean and you're not out surfing whenever possible, shame on you for not taking advantage of the beautiful, ever fun, never boring ocean.
4. Swimming: You're never too old to go swimming whether it's in a pool, river, lake or an ocean. Nothing relieves stress more than jumping into some nice cool water. Follow the example of your kids and go take a dive before winter hits and you're regretting not having taken a dip in some nice cool water.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Saturday, July 24, 2010
How Much Should A Skimboard Cost?
This is a huge debate and leads to many arguments among skimboarders. Serious skimboarders view cheaper skimboards as a hindrance to the sport and will openly speak about buying cheap skimboards vs expensive ones. While obviously there is some truth that the more expensive ones of course out perform better than the cheap ones, that's not to say that everyone should run out and buy an expensive board. Especially if you're just a beginner.
I recommend anyone that is a beginner should always start with a cheaper board rather than an expensive board. When you first start out skimboarding you're going to crash and burn more times than not and you're board is going to suffer in the process. Experienced skimboarders have a 6th sense about them that helps them watch out for rocks and other obstacles that may do damage to you or your board.
This sport is definitely learned through trial and error.
After you've somewhat mastered riding a cheap board than I would recommend moving up to an expensive board and then a again it all depends on how serious of a skimboarder you are. If it's something that you'd like to do once or twice a year just when you go on vacation than I would always stick with a cheaper board. However if you've come to love the sport and it becomes addicting than I highly recommend buying a more expensive board.
Whatever type of skimboarder you are just grab a skimboard go out and have fun. It's an addicting sport that will stick with you forever.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
I recommend anyone that is a beginner should always start with a cheaper board rather than an expensive board. When you first start out skimboarding you're going to crash and burn more times than not and you're board is going to suffer in the process. Experienced skimboarders have a 6th sense about them that helps them watch out for rocks and other obstacles that may do damage to you or your board.
This sport is definitely learned through trial and error.
After you've somewhat mastered riding a cheap board than I would recommend moving up to an expensive board and then a again it all depends on how serious of a skimboarder you are. If it's something that you'd like to do once or twice a year just when you go on vacation than I would always stick with a cheaper board. However if you've come to love the sport and it becomes addicting than I highly recommend buying a more expensive board.
Whatever type of skimboarder you are just grab a skimboard go out and have fun. It's an addicting sport that will stick with you forever.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Friday, July 2, 2010
Surfing And SkimBoard Wax...
It's safe to say that a good majority of surfers and skimboarders, beginners to intermediate are still not quite sure which type of wax they should be waxing their boards with. We're going to try and help some people out with any questions you might have. Depending on where you live might also determine what kind of wax you should use on your board.
First lets talk about two very famous wax companies and the different kinds of waxes that they carry and which ones would be best fit you.
1. Mr. Zog's Sex Wax: Zog's Sex Wax was first produced by Fredrick Herzog III aka-(Mr Zog) and also by chemist Nate Skinner way back in 1972.
Zog's was also originally created to be a wax for drummers to get better grips on their drum sticks but quickly became popular with surfers as a great wax for their boards.
Zog's carries a variety of waxes but the most important information to know are the differences between cold wax and warm wax. It's actually quite simple. If you're going to be surfing or skimboarding in cold water than you should use a colder wax. If you're surfing or skimboarding in warm water than you should use warmer/hotter wax.
Warm water wax last longer and is less sticky than cold water wax and some people prefer to use warm wax all the time regardless of the temperature of the water. Cold water wax is more sticky and softer than warm wax.
2. Sticky Bumps Wax: Sticky Bumps was founded in 1967 by John Dahl and is now owned by John and his wife.
Like Zog's, Sticky Bumps carries a wide range of waxes and here's what type of wax they recommend depending on the temperature of the water.
-Tropical Wax: 75.F degrees and above.
-Warm Wax: 64-74.F degrees.
-Cool Wax: 58-78.F degrees.
-Cold Wax: 60.F degrees and below.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
First lets talk about two very famous wax companies and the different kinds of waxes that they carry and which ones would be best fit you.
1. Mr. Zog's Sex Wax: Zog's Sex Wax was first produced by Fredrick Herzog III aka-(Mr Zog) and also by chemist Nate Skinner way back in 1972.
Zog's was also originally created to be a wax for drummers to get better grips on their drum sticks but quickly became popular with surfers as a great wax for their boards.
Zog's carries a variety of waxes but the most important information to know are the differences between cold wax and warm wax. It's actually quite simple. If you're going to be surfing or skimboarding in cold water than you should use a colder wax. If you're surfing or skimboarding in warm water than you should use warmer/hotter wax.
Warm water wax last longer and is less sticky than cold water wax and some people prefer to use warm wax all the time regardless of the temperature of the water. Cold water wax is more sticky and softer than warm wax.
2. Sticky Bumps Wax: Sticky Bumps was founded in 1967 by John Dahl and is now owned by John and his wife.
Like Zog's, Sticky Bumps carries a wide range of waxes and here's what type of wax they recommend depending on the temperature of the water.
-Tropical Wax: 75.F degrees and above.
-Warm Wax: 64-74.F degrees.
-Cool Wax: 58-78.F degrees.
-Cold Wax: 60.F degrees and below.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Sunday, June 27, 2010
New Skimboard Companies And Their Cool Boards
Shortbus Skimboards is a company that was started in a basement out of Buxton, North Carolina in 2006 but didn't start selling skimboards until 2008. They're made out in a mobile trailer owned by the creator/founder. Shortbus boards are the only boards that are made using a resin infusion system. Resin infusion allows the boards to be much lighter than the competition while still being durable and strong, this process allows them to use 35. oz of glass. Shortbus skimboards uses only the best quality materials for their boards as well.
Neil Tolson is the pro rider for Shortbus skimboards. He has a BA in Biology and rides Shortbus boards exclusively.
Shortbus skimboards has some great looking boards that are of the highest quality. We look forward to seeing great things come from this now small but soon to be explosive company.
Maui Skimmers was started in 1986 in Kihei Town, Maui, Hawaii. Also the founder began making skimboards in 1980.
Maui Skimmers separates itself by designing and building boards that have more of a surfboard type shape than other skimboards. Maui Skimmers describes them as "small surfboards without fins." Their boards are also a bit narrower, more foam volume and they put channel bottoms on the board for added control during turning. Their boards work in waves from a foot high to as high as you want.
There are many different skimboard companies to choose from out there now and everyone has their own taste and style. Some boards may be for you and fit your exact style and some may not fit your style of riding. The best thing to do is try some out and decide which board best suits your style of boarding and technique.
Go out, have fun and enjoy the summer.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Neil Tolson is the pro rider for Shortbus skimboards. He has a BA in Biology and rides Shortbus boards exclusively.
Shortbus skimboards has some great looking boards that are of the highest quality. We look forward to seeing great things come from this now small but soon to be explosive company.
Maui Skimmers was started in 1986 in Kihei Town, Maui, Hawaii. Also the founder began making skimboards in 1980.
Maui Skimmers separates itself by designing and building boards that have more of a surfboard type shape than other skimboards. Maui Skimmers describes them as "small surfboards without fins." Their boards are also a bit narrower, more foam volume and they put channel bottoms on the board for added control during turning. Their boards work in waves from a foot high to as high as you want.
There are many different skimboard companies to choose from out there now and everyone has their own taste and style. Some boards may be for you and fit your exact style and some may not fit your style of riding. The best thing to do is try some out and decide which board best suits your style of boarding and technique.
Go out, have fun and enjoy the summer.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Stress Relief Can Be Found In Sports
Ever had one of those days or weeks when nothing seems to go right and the whole world seems to be against you? This sends your stress level through the roof. Not to mention how crabby and irritable you seem to other people without you knowing about it. This is also the time when you least want to go exercise, play sports, or go to the gym to relieve your stress.
When your stress level hits the maximum point this when you need and must go exercise or play sports to relieve your stress.
I'm sure everyone can also relate when you've had one of these days and you've went to the gym or went and played some type of sport with your friends how much better you felt after wards.
One of the best ways for me to feel better when I'm having a very stressful week is to go hiking. Getting up into the mountains and away from the city is when I'm most at peace with myself. There's just something about being up there all by yourself and the only sounds that you hear are from nature herself. Sitting under an aspen tree listening to your heart beat and falling asleep is truly an awesome experience I encourage everyone to try before they die.
Everyone has their own way of relieving their stress but one way that everyone will agree on is exercise, playing sports or simply getting outdoors and away from the world for awhile. That's the purest way to your take stress away that can't be found at the bottom of a bottle or smoked away.
Summer is upon us now and I'm encouraging everyone to pick up a new hobby whether it's fishing, hiking, skimboarding, body boarding, surfing or just hitting the gym. Summer is short so make every one of your free days count. We're only getting older and not younger so go out enjoy summer and the beautiful world we live in.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
When your stress level hits the maximum point this when you need and must go exercise or play sports to relieve your stress.
I'm sure everyone can also relate when you've had one of these days and you've went to the gym or went and played some type of sport with your friends how much better you felt after wards.
One of the best ways for me to feel better when I'm having a very stressful week is to go hiking. Getting up into the mountains and away from the city is when I'm most at peace with myself. There's just something about being up there all by yourself and the only sounds that you hear are from nature herself. Sitting under an aspen tree listening to your heart beat and falling asleep is truly an awesome experience I encourage everyone to try before they die.
Everyone has their own way of relieving their stress but one way that everyone will agree on is exercise, playing sports or simply getting outdoors and away from the world for awhile. That's the purest way to your take stress away that can't be found at the bottom of a bottle or smoked away.
Summer is upon us now and I'm encouraging everyone to pick up a new hobby whether it's fishing, hiking, skimboarding, body boarding, surfing or just hitting the gym. Summer is short so make every one of your free days count. We're only getting older and not younger so go out enjoy summer and the beautiful world we live in.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Have Some Fun This Summer....pick up a board!
I don't what it is about water board sports but they happen to be very fun and very addicting. It may be because of the unique challenge that lies in each board sport that make it appealing. It may be because of the natural attraction that humans have to the water be it a lake, river or ocean. Or it may be simply being outdoors that make millions of people each year want to hit the water with their different types of boards.
Here's a list of the different types of board sports that we can all enjoy during the summer months unless you happen to be lucky and live in a warm/hot place.
Surfing: This board sport happens to be the most popular and the most challenging of all the board sports. Once you master this sport it is very fun and very addicting. This sport has been mainstream for quite some time with the top athletes in this sport earning millions of dollars each year from sponsors and competitions. If you've never tried surfing then you owe it to yourself to try it once in your life.
Body Boarding/Boogie Boarding: Body boards are much smaller then a surf board and are made out of either fiberglass or wood. Riding a body board is also much different than a surf board. Instead of trying to stand up on the board you lay down on your stomach and paddle with your feet usually with fins, which works best in order to gain speed. Also different from surfing, body boarders try and catch waves that are closer to shore rather than paddle way out into the surf. Body boarding has also become more of a main stream sport in the last couple of decades.
Skimboarding: This sport is very fun and challenging but has yet to break into the main stream sports arena. Skimboarding consists of a board that's half-way between a surf board (without fins) and a body board. And instead of paddling out into the ocean with your board like surfing or body boarding you run with your board along the sand, then at the opportune time throwing your board down and skimming along the sand into the waves and hopefully catching a wave with your board before you wipe out. Skimboarding is a great, extremely fun sport that almost anyone can try at almost any age.
Wakeboarding: This sport is usually a lake sport which consists of a boat pulling you up and pulling you along much like water skiing, except the board looks more like a snowboard and body board than a pair of water-skies. At first this sport can be a challenge but stick with it and once you've mastered the art of getting up on the board, it's a blast!
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Here's a list of the different types of board sports that we can all enjoy during the summer months unless you happen to be lucky and live in a warm/hot place.
Surfing: This board sport happens to be the most popular and the most challenging of all the board sports. Once you master this sport it is very fun and very addicting. This sport has been mainstream for quite some time with the top athletes in this sport earning millions of dollars each year from sponsors and competitions. If you've never tried surfing then you owe it to yourself to try it once in your life.
Body Boarding/Boogie Boarding: Body boards are much smaller then a surf board and are made out of either fiberglass or wood. Riding a body board is also much different than a surf board. Instead of trying to stand up on the board you lay down on your stomach and paddle with your feet usually with fins, which works best in order to gain speed. Also different from surfing, body boarders try and catch waves that are closer to shore rather than paddle way out into the surf. Body boarding has also become more of a main stream sport in the last couple of decades.
Skimboarding: This sport is very fun and challenging but has yet to break into the main stream sports arena. Skimboarding consists of a board that's half-way between a surf board (without fins) and a body board. And instead of paddling out into the ocean with your board like surfing or body boarding you run with your board along the sand, then at the opportune time throwing your board down and skimming along the sand into the waves and hopefully catching a wave with your board before you wipe out. Skimboarding is a great, extremely fun sport that almost anyone can try at almost any age.
Wakeboarding: This sport is usually a lake sport which consists of a boat pulling you up and pulling you along much like water skiing, except the board looks more like a snowboard and body board than a pair of water-skies. At first this sport can be a challenge but stick with it and once you've mastered the art of getting up on the board, it's a blast!
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Friday, June 18, 2010
How The BP Oil Spill Will Not Stop Skimboarders
When I first heard about the BP oil spill in the Gulf my heart sank not only for the people and the sea life it would ruin. My heart also sank for all the families it's going to effect, all those people who had made plans to go on vacation with their families this summer and enjoy all the beautiful beaches that the black, nasty substance is now washing up on.
This oil spill is effecting so many people in so many ways we can't even count. It would take weeks and months to count all this problems this oil spill is going to cause and is causing. Most people will agree that America's economy is picking up and moving forward, however this definitely takes a bite out of America's recovery to say the least.
I've got a message for everyone who's living close to the Gulf especially to all the skimboarders out there. I can just sit back now and visualize all the angry skimboarders who were waxing up their boards up for the summer getting ready to hit the beach along the Gulf, only to have the brakes come to a skidding halt. This is definitely your chance to give back to the sport by volunteering your services in helping to clean this disaster up or by doing whatever you can to help.
I encourage everyone who has some free time (the time that you would've been boarding if it weren't for BP) to hop in your car drive down to the beaches and offer your services. Giving back to something you love brings great satisfaction and confidence.
Now let's all pray that this disaster gets stopped and cleaned ASAP.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
This oil spill is effecting so many people in so many ways we can't even count. It would take weeks and months to count all this problems this oil spill is going to cause and is causing. Most people will agree that America's economy is picking up and moving forward, however this definitely takes a bite out of America's recovery to say the least.
I've got a message for everyone who's living close to the Gulf especially to all the skimboarders out there. I can just sit back now and visualize all the angry skimboarders who were waxing up their boards up for the summer getting ready to hit the beach along the Gulf, only to have the brakes come to a skidding halt. This is definitely your chance to give back to the sport by volunteering your services in helping to clean this disaster up or by doing whatever you can to help.
I encourage everyone who has some free time (the time that you would've been boarding if it weren't for BP) to hop in your car drive down to the beaches and offer your services. Giving back to something you love brings great satisfaction and confidence.
Now let's all pray that this disaster gets stopped and cleaned ASAP.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Monday, June 14, 2010
Sports and Humans
Being 31 years old I've watched the progression of video games, TV, Internet and movies. While I like all of them (don't play video games much anymore though). I've also seen the problems and damage that they can cause to kids and teenagers. When I was young I still remember getting my first Atari system, then my first Nintendo, then my first game boy, then my first super Nintendo. I admit to playing all of those systems a lot but I also went outside a lot with my friends and also just to be by myself. I always had hobbies that took me outside and kept me in shape.
Over the last decade or so I've seen what a negative impact all of things have had on kids. No one will argue that obesity is killing America's youth and adults. You look back even 20 years ago at pictures, films, magazines of regular people and you'll see a stunning difference in weight. You go back 40 years and the it's like a night and day difference between people back then and people now.
One of the problems I see is lack of hobbies or sports. No, I wouldn't count video games or TV as a hobby. I know this first hand by watching some of my family members who are or were addicted to video games or the TV. They're overweight, unhealthy and have very low self-esteem, while the people in my family who go outdoors, play sports, hike and have hobbies are healthy, happy and have high self-esteem.
So I'm just going to state the obvious....go outside, play more sports, watch less TV, get an outdoor hobby.
http://www.SkimboardPros.com
Over the last decade or so I've seen what a negative impact all of things have had on kids. No one will argue that obesity is killing America's youth and adults. You look back even 20 years ago at pictures, films, magazines of regular people and you'll see a stunning difference in weight. You go back 40 years and the it's like a night and day difference between people back then and people now.
One of the problems I see is lack of hobbies or sports. No, I wouldn't count video games or TV as a hobby. I know this first hand by watching some of my family members who are or were addicted to video games or the TV. They're overweight, unhealthy and have very low self-esteem, while the people in my family who go outdoors, play sports, hike and have hobbies are healthy, happy and have high self-esteem.
So I'm just going to state the obvious....go outside, play more sports, watch less TV, get an outdoor hobby.
http://www.SkimboardPros.com
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Flatland Skimboarding Tricks
As far as we know flatland skimboarding has been around since the 1970's, back when skimboards were just a circular disk. Around the 90's is when flatland skimboarding really took off and people started using ramps and rails to do tricks. Even now indoor skimboard parks are popping up around the U.S. making it become even more popular.
There's many different kinds of tricks (actually limitless tricks) that can be performed while flatland skimboarding. We're going to give you some of the most popular ones first.
1. Ollies:
* Ollie: Is basically just a jump into the air with your board.
* Ollie North: This one is just like the Ollie but you're lifting your front foot off of the board.
* Hippy Jump: This one consists of the rider riding up to an object while being a few inches off the ground and the rider jumps over the object while the board goes underneath it.
2. Spins:
* It's basically what it says it is. You push the down on the ground-sand causing you to spin doing 360-520-720 degree spins.
3. Shuv-Its:
* This is done by jumping into the air and sweeping your back foot forward and your front foot backwards causing you to make your board spin 180 degrees.
* 360 Shuv-It: This is done by placing your feet differently and then sweeping your feet harder this then causes your board to spin 360 degrees.
* 540 Shuv-It: This is done by placing your feet differently and then sweeping your feet harder this then causes your board to spin 360 degrees then by jumping higher into the air you can get the full 540-degree spin.
* Pop Shuv-It: This is done by mixing an Ollie and a shuv-it you can then spin the board in mid air.
* Big Spin: This can be done by mixing a 360 shuv it with a 180 varial.
* Bigger Spin: This can be done by mixing a 540 shuv-it with a 180 varial. This trick was created by John Minns
4. Body Varial:
* Body Varial: This is done by jumping into the air and spin without spinning the board causing you to perform a Body Varial. You'll know when you've performed this right if you land with your back forward.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
There's many different kinds of tricks (actually limitless tricks) that can be performed while flatland skimboarding. We're going to give you some of the most popular ones first.
1. Ollies:
* Ollie: Is basically just a jump into the air with your board.
* Ollie North: This one is just like the Ollie but you're lifting your front foot off of the board.
* Hippy Jump: This one consists of the rider riding up to an object while being a few inches off the ground and the rider jumps over the object while the board goes underneath it.
2. Spins:
* It's basically what it says it is. You push the down on the ground-sand causing you to spin doing 360-520-720 degree spins.
3. Shuv-Its:
* This is done by jumping into the air and sweeping your back foot forward and your front foot backwards causing you to make your board spin 180 degrees.
* 360 Shuv-It: This is done by placing your feet differently and then sweeping your feet harder this then causes your board to spin 360 degrees.
* 540 Shuv-It: This is done by placing your feet differently and then sweeping your feet harder this then causes your board to spin 360 degrees then by jumping higher into the air you can get the full 540-degree spin.
* Pop Shuv-It: This is done by mixing an Ollie and a shuv-it you can then spin the board in mid air.
* Big Spin: This can be done by mixing a 360 shuv it with a 180 varial.
* Bigger Spin: This can be done by mixing a 540 shuv-it with a 180 varial. This trick was created by John Minns
4. Body Varial:
* Body Varial: This is done by jumping into the air and spin without spinning the board causing you to perform a Body Varial. You'll know when you've performed this right if you land with your back forward.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Saturday, May 15, 2010
The Differences Between Surfing and Skimboarding.
1. Surfing is the grandfather of water board sports being that people have been surfing for hundreds of years with evidence of the natives on Hawaii surfing back before explorers first came to the islands. Back on the Hawaiian Islands surfing was often reserved only for royalty. Surfing has evolved into a mainstream super popular sport and big business. However surfing isn't for everyone just ask people who can't swim or people who are afraid to paddle far out into the surf where the waves most of the time break best. Surfing also requires a lot of skill and practice to become good enough. Once you've mastered the art of surfing though it's amazingly addicting and with it comes a life long passion that never leaves you.
2. Skimboarding however is a water board sport that can be enjoyed by just about everyone from young kids to middle aged adults requiring little skill to thoroughly enjoy it. You don't need to paddle far out into the surf, you don't need to know how to swim, there's also no sharks or undertow. It's a sport that can be enjoyed from the safety of the beach making it a great sport for young kids and easing the minds of parents everywhere. Skimboards are also much much cheaper than a surfboard and much smaller making it easier to take on vacation with you or carry in your car with you. Next time you're planning to hit the beach pick up a skimboard and give it a try, once you do you'll be hooked for life.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
2. Skimboarding however is a water board sport that can be enjoyed by just about everyone from young kids to middle aged adults requiring little skill to thoroughly enjoy it. You don't need to paddle far out into the surf, you don't need to know how to swim, there's also no sharks or undertow. It's a sport that can be enjoyed from the safety of the beach making it a great sport for young kids and easing the minds of parents everywhere. Skimboards are also much much cheaper than a surfboard and much smaller making it easier to take on vacation with you or carry in your car with you. Next time you're planning to hit the beach pick up a skimboard and give it a try, once you do you'll be hooked for life.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Monday, May 3, 2010
Safe Skimboarding
Even though nobody likes to talk or hear about it there are dangers when it comes to skimboarding so we`re going to talk about the dangers and how to prevent them or lessen the possibility.
There are several types of dangers that skimboarders can face on a daily basis. Skimboarding is increasing in popularity on a yearly basis especially inland skimming. Some uncommon injuries that have occurred while people are skimboarding are fractures and dislocations of the lower limbs. However lacerations, bruises and twisted ankles are among the most common injuries that boarders seem to get the most of. This happens mainly due to rocks, logs or other large objects that boarders may impact.
A study was conducted in Britain regarding the dangers of skimboarding and ended up concluding that most of the injuries were minor and needed no major surgeries or the person injured did not need to be rushed to the emergency room.
However some of the injuries that skimboarders sustain are injuries that happen over a long period of time. These include fractures, leg pains and shin splints. These can easily be avoided by stretching every time before and after you go skimboarding or any type of boarding for that matter.
Some ways to avoid serious injury especially when you`re inland skimming is to look at your surroundings before you first start skimming. Look for obstacles that may be a threat to you if you happen to lose control, wipe out and hit the object. Pay close attention to rocks, logs, fences, trees and shallow water. Move these obstacles if you can to avoid hitting them or even change your location altogether so you can skimboard for years to come.
Thanks,
Jason Fackrell
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
There are several types of dangers that skimboarders can face on a daily basis. Skimboarding is increasing in popularity on a yearly basis especially inland skimming. Some uncommon injuries that have occurred while people are skimboarding are fractures and dislocations of the lower limbs. However lacerations, bruises and twisted ankles are among the most common injuries that boarders seem to get the most of. This happens mainly due to rocks, logs or other large objects that boarders may impact.
A study was conducted in Britain regarding the dangers of skimboarding and ended up concluding that most of the injuries were minor and needed no major surgeries or the person injured did not need to be rushed to the emergency room.
However some of the injuries that skimboarders sustain are injuries that happen over a long period of time. These include fractures, leg pains and shin splints. These can easily be avoided by stretching every time before and after you go skimboarding or any type of boarding for that matter.
Some ways to avoid serious injury especially when you`re inland skimming is to look at your surroundings before you first start skimming. Look for obstacles that may be a threat to you if you happen to lose control, wipe out and hit the object. Pay close attention to rocks, logs, fences, trees and shallow water. Move these obstacles if you can to avoid hitting them or even change your location altogether so you can skimboard for years to come.
Thanks,
Jason Fackrell
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Monday, April 26, 2010
Popular Places For Inland Skimboarding
It`s well known that skimboarding originated out of California. This is also considered the center place for the sport being that this is where it all got started. Cali is also home to some of the best skimboarding spots in the world. This sport is becoming more and more popular throughout North America as well as throughout the world.
Skimboarding however is becoming popular in Europe (mainly Portugal and France), Australia, Asia and South America. Many people are starting to skim inland due to lack of a shore or ocean. This is definitely one of the advantages skimboarding has over surfing and body boarding.
"Flatland skimming" as we call it can be done just about anywhere; rivers, lakes, streams, puddles, creeks and wet grass is great if you can find a good patch after a rain storm.
The "Flatland skimming" scene is building up in large numbers across North America in such places as Texas, Utah, Florida, Delaware, Ontario, Washington, Outer Banks, British Columbia, Long Island and the Great Lakes. Outside of North America though the most popular places are Melbourne, Paramata and Wellington NZ. The biggest "flatland skimming" group in Europe though is situated in the Netherlands.
Skimboarding is also becoming popular in places where people are unable to surf due to frequent shark attacks or lack of suitable waves.
If you get the chance and you live inland and you don't have access to the ocean grab a skimboard find a good safe spot (I recommend a lake with a sandy or muddy beach or a patch of wet grass) and give it a try. Once you do you`ll be hooked for life.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Skimboarding however is becoming popular in Europe (mainly Portugal and France), Australia, Asia and South America. Many people are starting to skim inland due to lack of a shore or ocean. This is definitely one of the advantages skimboarding has over surfing and body boarding.
"Flatland skimming" as we call it can be done just about anywhere; rivers, lakes, streams, puddles, creeks and wet grass is great if you can find a good patch after a rain storm.
The "Flatland skimming" scene is building up in large numbers across North America in such places as Texas, Utah, Florida, Delaware, Ontario, Washington, Outer Banks, British Columbia, Long Island and the Great Lakes. Outside of North America though the most popular places are Melbourne, Paramata and Wellington NZ. The biggest "flatland skimming" group in Europe though is situated in the Netherlands.
Skimboarding is also becoming popular in places where people are unable to surf due to frequent shark attacks or lack of suitable waves.
If you get the chance and you live inland and you don't have access to the ocean grab a skimboard find a good safe spot (I recommend a lake with a sandy or muddy beach or a patch of wet grass) and give it a try. Once you do you`ll be hooked for life.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Why Skimboard Competitions Are Crucial For The Sport:
When summer approaches so do skimboard competitions. This is the season every skimboarder longs for and dreams about all winter long. This is when it`s so freezing cold outside you can barely feel your feet and hands and the blood in your body slows down like a river that has dammed up. So you could say summer is a skimboarders favorite time of the year.
Competitions help define any sport in the public eye and this is especially true for skimboarding. Being that skimboarding has yet to become as main stream as surfing.
In the past skimboarders were viewed as the weirdos down on the beach playing with some small, weird odd shape version of a surfboard. Competitions help show people that skimboarding is just as legitimate or more so than surfing and that skimboarders are viewed as athletes.
One great thing about skimboarding competitions is that anyone who wants can enter them. In most sports competitions you have to travel the circuit for years for even being aloud to go up against the best of the best. Not so in these competitions anyone who wants a shot at the best skimboarders may do so at any time.
This is also where skimboard companies get a chance to get their products and names out to the public which in turn furthers the sport giving it a good name.
By far more people are introduced to the sport of skimboarding by competitions than any other way. So when you get a chance go to any and all competitions in your local areas and also enter as many competitions as you can to help skimboarding become more mainstream.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Competitions help define any sport in the public eye and this is especially true for skimboarding. Being that skimboarding has yet to become as main stream as surfing.
In the past skimboarders were viewed as the weirdos down on the beach playing with some small, weird odd shape version of a surfboard. Competitions help show people that skimboarding is just as legitimate or more so than surfing and that skimboarders are viewed as athletes.
One great thing about skimboarding competitions is that anyone who wants can enter them. In most sports competitions you have to travel the circuit for years for even being aloud to go up against the best of the best. Not so in these competitions anyone who wants a shot at the best skimboarders may do so at any time.
This is also where skimboard companies get a chance to get their products and names out to the public which in turn furthers the sport giving it a good name.
By far more people are introduced to the sport of skimboarding by competitions than any other way. So when you get a chance go to any and all competitions in your local areas and also enter as many competitions as you can to help skimboarding become more mainstream.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Why Skimboard Competitions Are Crucial For The Sport:
When summer approaches so do skimboard competitions. This is the season every skimboarder longs for and dreams about all winter long. This is when it`s so freezing cold outside you can barely feel your feet and hands and the blood in your body slows down like a river that has dammed up. So you could say summer is a skimboarders favorite time of the year.
Competitions help define any sport in the public eye and this is especially true for skimboarding. Being that skimboarding has yet to become as main stream as surfing.
In the past skimboarders were viewed as the weirdos down on the beach playing with some small, weird odd shape version of a surfboard. Competitions help show people that skimboarding is just as legitimate or more so than surfing and that skimboarders are viewed as athletes.
One great thing about skimboarding competitions is that anyone who wants can enter them. In most sports competitions you have to travel the circuit for years for even being aloud to go up against the best of the best. Not so in these competitions anyone who wants a shot at the best skimboarders may do so at any time.
This is also where skimboard companies get a chance to get their products and names out to the public which in turn furthers the sport giving it a good name.
By far more people are introduced to the sport of skimboarding by competitions than any other way. So when you get a chance go to any and all competitions in your local areas and also enter as many competitions as you can to help skimboarding become more mainstream.
http://www.SkimBoardPros.com
Competitions help define any sport in the public eye and this is especially true for skimboarding. Being that skimboarding has yet to become as main stream as surfing.
In the past skimboarders were viewed as the weirdos down on the beach playing with some small, weird odd shape version of a surfboard. Competitions help show people that skimboarding is just as legitimate or more so than surfing and that skimboarders are viewed as athletes.
One great thing about skimboarding competitions is that anyone who wants can enter them. In most sports competitions you have to travel the circuit for years for even being aloud to go up against the best of the best. Not so in these competitions anyone who wants a shot at the best skimboarders may do so at any time.
This is also where skimboard companies get a chance to get their products and names out to the public which in turn furthers the sport giving it a good name.
By far more people are introduced to the sport of skimboarding by competitions than any other way. So when you get a chance go to any and all competitions in your local areas and also enter as many competitions as you can to help skimboarding become more mainstream.
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
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Choosing The Best Skimboard For You
Many people ask me which type of skimboard is best for me? Well there's a few different variables when it comes to choosing which skimboard is best suited for you.
There's different sizes, brands and materials.
First lets talk about wooden skimboards. Wooden skimboards are great for beginners because they're cheap and easy to find so it's ok it you're rough with the board. As you become better and more experienced skimboarder I recommend switching to a fiberglass skimboard.
Fiberglass skimboards are great because they're light and fast across the sand and water which you need if you plan on doing a lot of tricks and moves with your skimboard when you hit the wave.
There are many different sizes to skimboards depending on your skill level, height and weight.
Here's a list of sizes I recommend to people who are looking for a board:
# 35 inch - 75~110 lb beginner # 37 inch - 85~120 lb beginner or intermediate # 38 inch - 85~120 lb beginner or intermediate # 40 inch - 110~160 lb beginner or intermediate # 44 inch - 120~160 lb beginner to expert # 45 inch - 120~160 lb intermediate to expert # 48 inch - 135~185 lb intermediate to expert # 52 inch - 140~220 lb intermediate to expert
So when it comes to choosing a skimboard go through the list to decide which is best for you, at the end of the day its your choice. Everyone has their own style and taste.
Thanks,
Jason Fackrell
http://www.skimboardpros.com
There's different sizes, brands and materials.
First lets talk about wooden skimboards. Wooden skimboards are great for beginners because they're cheap and easy to find so it's ok it you're rough with the board. As you become better and more experienced skimboarder I recommend switching to a fiberglass skimboard.
Fiberglass skimboards are great because they're light and fast across the sand and water which you need if you plan on doing a lot of tricks and moves with your skimboard when you hit the wave.
There are many different sizes to skimboards depending on your skill level, height and weight.
Here's a list of sizes I recommend to people who are looking for a board:
# 35 inch - 75~110 lb beginner # 37 inch - 85~120 lb beginner or intermediate # 38 inch - 85~120 lb beginner or intermediate # 40 inch - 110~160 lb beginner or intermediate # 44 inch - 120~160 lb beginner to expert # 45 inch - 120~160 lb intermediate to expert # 48 inch - 135~185 lb intermediate to expert # 52 inch - 140~220 lb intermediate to expert
So when it comes to choosing a skimboard go through the list to decide which is best for you, at the end of the day its your choice. Everyone has their own style and taste.
Thanks,
Jason Fackrell
http://www.skimboardpros.com
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