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Skimboarding is one of the most fun beach activities<\/a>. Whether you’re a new skimboarder or you’re just entertaining the idea of learning, one of the most critical factors of your overall performance is finding the right skimboard. In this guide, we’ll share a skimboard size chart and other tips for choosing your perfect size skimboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Using the right size board will allow you to successfully skimboard in specific conditions and perform the tricks you want. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about selecting the most appropriate board!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skimboard Sizing 101: Things to Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To ensure you go with the right board for you, you’ll want to consider several factors. This includes your skill level, your weight, local conditions, skimboarding style, skimboard material, and other skimboard features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Skill Level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The skimboard size chart we’ll share below is most appropriate for deeper waters. However, beginners skimboarders who want to stick to sand skimboarding are good to use smaller boards. However, you shouldn’t ride the board below your stomach no matter how skilled you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The rider’s weight plays a crucial role in picking the most appropriate skimboard size. Larger boards are best for skimboarders who have more weight to throw around. This allows for more control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your local water conditions also have a lot to do with choosing the best skimboard. But, the rule is simple: smaller boards are best for bigger waves (think California beaches<\/a>), and bigger boards are best for smaller waves (think East Coast beaches<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Skimboarding Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are two main types of skimboarding styles: wave skimming and flatland skimming. Wave skimboarding is just that, it’s done out on the waves like surfing. On the other hand, flatland skimming is done in very shallow waters. Beginners especially like flatland skimboarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skimboard Material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Skimboard material also affects its size and weight so let’s take a quick look at common physical materials: wooden, fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, and graphite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wooden skimboards<\/strong> are best for beginners to keep a good balance and skimming speed. A wooden board is heavier than other boards and allows new skimboarders to have more control of the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiberglass skimboards<\/strong> have a foam core. Foam boards work well on flat islands and in deep waters. You can find various size fiberglass boards to fit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carbon fiber skimboards<\/strong> offer a perfect middle ground for all levels. They usually have a foam core, too. The deck is carbon fiber, so it\u2019s very tough, lightweight, and reasonably flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevlar skimboards<\/strong> have an inner core of high-density foam and a layer of reinforcing Kevlar fibers and durable epoxy resins. These boards are extra stable, so they’re ideal for rocky areas. They handle skimboarders of all weights very well, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graphite skimboards<\/strong> are a step up from standard wood boards. They’re also wooden, but they have a graphite layer that helps reduce the board’s overall weight, which translates into more maneuverability and speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skimboard Thickness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are 4 standard options for the thickness of a board: 3\/4-inch thick, 5\/8-inch medium, 3\/4 inch tapered, and 5\/8-inch thin. Thicker boards are heavier and less responsive in the water. But, the trade-of is that they’re easier to ride, and they’re usually more buoyant than thinner boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall Shape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Skimboards come in several standard shapes. Each one has a distinctive look that makes them reasonably easy to discern from one another. It’s also important to understand that a skimboard’s overall shape affects its mobility. Here’s a quick rundown of these shapes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n