Thanks frank, you explain things a lot better than the pros do (Blair / AK) , I'm just starting out this week and now I know what I need to work on first before I'm catching waves ..... You are a legend mate ! Keep them coming 🏄
Timing & Wave Reading are also massively important...that might be somewhat implied in the Control section, but for people watching in need of help; getting a good understanding of timing & wave reading (+ speed) will work wonders for your success. 🤙 🌊
I have been skim for a year and now I do side slip. The only problem is that once I have done 10 meters in side slip I sink in the water. However, I have a good exile hybrid shape skimboard and quite large. I train with my side underpants on a beach where there are no waves and no shorbreak and the water does not move. I think it's because there is no shorebreak that I can't go any further. Don't you do long distance like me when there is no shorebreak or is it because I am not doing the right technique? thanks. The beach where I make it is really flat and I hope you think that's it
LouisHovha thanks for reaching out! There’s a lot of factors when it comes to skimming. At the end of the day there is only so much videos and tips can teach you. Studying better riders, having a good beach, having good skimboarders to skim with, having the drive to get better and learn from mistakes and getting as many reps as possible will be a big part in getting better. Best i can tell you is a long slide requires you to run as fast as possible, drop the board and get on without any hesitation and losing momentum. 1 year of skimming isn’t much so keep working hard and eventually you should figure out what works for you, as every rider Is a little different
I live in Florida and deciding whether to get a Hybrid, Pro-Shape, or Swallowtail (Retrofish) by exile in carbon. Which one do you recommend? The beach I go to has waves from 1-2 feet but good times can vary up to 6 feet. Right now it’s like 4-5 feet. I have everything about the board but the shape chosen, can you help? I’m a heavier guy because I play football I’m about 6,0 tall and 190 pounds, but I’m fast. I heard the retro fish gets the most maneuverability but less float and more drag, but the hybrid is beat overall while the pro is just the best speed and handling. Should I also get my rail 3/4 tapered to 5/8?
@Beach Looking Guy I need more float as a heavier guy but my maneuvering isn’t that good so Exile said the retrofish gives good float and good maneuverability as well
proud of you for making moves with your channel and merch bro. you've come along way. From our drives to port fierce down to stu. Like i said in the past, all about getting that right angle for the wave, break out the protractor dawg peace. beetzbum
Hi, nice video. I’m 1.83, or 6.0 feet, I weigh 75kg, 165lbs. Just bought a skimboard for $320. It’s 124cm, 48.8 inches, and goes only just a bit over my belly button. I tried skimming with it, but I couldn’t reach out far. I’m just starting out, but I’m worried. Will I ever be able to progress with this board, or is it a sucide mission? Is it too small? My goal is to ride exactly, exactly like you are doing when riding the small waves - so your feedback would mean the world to me!! I live in Sweden and the waves only get about as high as your small ones in the in the video. I’m thinking of turning it back to the store. Because $320 is a lot of money for something that won’t do the job. Links for pics: 1. drive.google.com/file/d/163ja45PA5CmuhP2Wgft37zOlQkN4A4or/view?usp=drivesdk 2. drive.google.com/file/d/12E1c5wSo_EupKLCpU2qTAQLMUL7mKgeh/view?usp=drivesdk 3. drive.google.com/file/d/1Zklz2JxD_ch_oL8Ap-RSDE-9hFy4Xonj/view?usp=drivesdk 4. drive.google.com/file/d/1_-Sne503--crCvAzUTIhPuB_BqNoOKqY/view?usp=drivesdk Thanks! And great video:)
I’m about 5’11 and 190 and you need at least a 52 inch board. You should read up on what rail, rocker, finish, and board shape and material based on where you live. I recommend you get an Exile Carbon Board which you can fully customize or just buy one already made. I recommend a texture finish as well. I will send you two links on how to make the decision. The board starts at 489 or 519 depending on where you buy it and will give you the most float. It’s what Blair Conklin and Austin’s Keen and most other pros use. Get the Convex deck too.
Great video. I can tell that my speed and water drop are insane but I always suck at my control. Like when there are some small follow up waves, they fuck me up and i fall...
Man I run I play the board and then climbed up so I don't know what's going on I'm not able to slide so I can get to where I don't know if I'm doing something wrong could help me
Great content! All your skim tutorials really help me get better every day. I appreciate the time you put into these, thank you and hope you keep it up!
Can you do a full video on frontside wraps? They're so elusive to me. Is it more like a frontside cutback on a surfboard or a frontside power slide on a skateboard? Thanks brother. Youre awesome
to be honest im not a front side skim boarder AT ALL. i can tell you from trying, that its very much just getting in the right spot at the right time and using your rails with a lot of balance and control to bring the board around.
Love how meticulous your explanations are man, really super helpful here. I went skimming boynton beach today and it was a blast. No waves yet as i am getting the hang of hopping on the board at the right time over the wash so in due time with some more practice i expect to be able to reach some waves not bad for my 3rd time skimming. Keep these coming please! Thank you 🤙🏻
grips in order to stay balanced? no.. grips are for traction in order to keep your feet firmly placed on the board. kind of like grip tape on a skate board. staying balanced just takes practice and learning how to react to the motion of a skim board
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Thanks frank, you explain things a lot better than the pros do (Blair / AK) , I'm just starting out this week and now I know what I need to work on first before I'm catching waves ..... You are a legend mate ! Keep them coming 🏄
thank you for the kind words!
I think u should do a video on how to choose your skimboard.
It's a little old but still same info th-cam.com/video/AYHFPtOoP-Y/w-d-xo.html
Great content. Best on TH-cam
Appreciate the kind words
Can you do a video on how to backside and frontside wrap more effectively? Also on how to go so farther out to waves.
The side slip is gonna be what gets you farther to waves.
Always love a new beach looking guy video YEW!
Timing & Wave Reading are also massively important...that might be somewhat implied in the Control section, but for people watching in need of help; getting a good understanding of timing & wave reading (+ speed) will work wonders for your success. 🤙 🌊
it's implied somewhere in almost every video ahah!
can you make a vid of which material is better at side slipping plz?
Great to have you back!!
always here, just waiting for the right time
Congrats on 2K subs! Followed stoke boat!
Same!
Awesome! Thank you!
I have been skim for a year and now I do side slip. The only problem is that once I have done 10 meters in side slip I sink in the water. However, I have a good exile hybrid shape skimboard and quite large. I train with my side underpants on a beach where there are no waves and no shorbreak and the water does not move. I think it's because there is no shorebreak that I can't go any further. Don't you do long distance like me when there is no shorebreak or is it because I am not doing the right technique?
thanks. The beach where I make it is really flat and I hope you think that's it
LouisHovha thanks for reaching out! There’s a lot of factors when it comes to skimming. At the end of the day there is only so much videos and tips can teach you. Studying better riders, having a good beach, having good skimboarders to skim with, having the drive to get better and learn from mistakes and getting as many reps as possible will be a big part in getting better. Best i can tell you is a long slide requires you to run as fast as possible, drop the board and get on without any hesitation and losing momentum. 1 year of skimming isn’t much so keep working hard and eventually you should figure out what works for you, as every rider Is a little different
Could you do a tutorial on how to sand rails down for a skimboard?
Love the vids brother
good to hear, thanks for sharing
I live in Florida and deciding whether to get a Hybrid, Pro-Shape, or Swallowtail (Retrofish) by exile in carbon. Which one do you recommend? The beach I go to has waves from 1-2 feet but good times can vary up to 6 feet. Right now it’s like 4-5 feet. I have everything about the board but the shape chosen, can you help? I’m a heavier guy because I play football I’m about 6,0 tall and 190 pounds, but I’m fast. I heard the retro fish gets the most maneuverability but less float and more drag, but the hybrid is beat overall while the pro is just the best speed and handling. Should I also get my rail 3/4 tapered to 5/8?
Mario Le’Rayous i prefer hybrid 5/8
@Beach Looking Guy
Thanks for replying first of all, but would swallowtail (retrofish) be bad for Florida?
@Beach Looking Guy
I need more float as a heavier guy but my maneuvering isn’t that good so Exile said the retrofish gives good float and good maneuverability as well
What is your job? A TH-camr?
👏👏👏👏👏🏄♀️🏄♀️😁😁
proud of you for making moves with your channel and merch bro. you've come along way. From our drives to port fierce down to stu. Like i said in the past, all about getting that right angle for the wave, break out the protractor dawg peace. beetzbum
Hi, nice video. I’m 1.83, or 6.0 feet, I weigh 75kg, 165lbs. Just bought a skimboard for $320. It’s 124cm, 48.8 inches, and goes only just a bit over my belly button.
I tried skimming with it, but I couldn’t reach out far. I’m just starting out, but I’m worried. Will I ever be able to progress with this board, or is it a sucide mission? Is it too small? My goal is to ride exactly, exactly like you are doing when riding the small waves - so your feedback would mean the world to me!! I live in Sweden and the waves only get about as high as your small ones in the in the video.
I’m thinking of turning it back to the store. Because $320 is a lot of money for something that won’t do the job.
Links for pics:
1. drive.google.com/file/d/163ja45PA5CmuhP2Wgft37zOlQkN4A4or/view?usp=drivesdk
2. drive.google.com/file/d/12E1c5wSo_EupKLCpU2qTAQLMUL7mKgeh/view?usp=drivesdk
3. drive.google.com/file/d/1Zklz2JxD_ch_oL8Ap-RSDE-9hFy4Xonj/view?usp=drivesdk
4. drive.google.com/file/d/1_-Sne503--crCvAzUTIhPuB_BqNoOKqY/view?usp=drivesdk
Thanks! And great video:)
I’m about 5’11 and 190 and you need at least a 52 inch board. You should read up on what rail, rocker, finish, and board shape and material based on where you live. I recommend you get an Exile Carbon Board which you can fully customize or just buy one already made. I recommend a texture finish as well. I will send you two links on how to make the decision. The board starts at 489 or 519 depending on where you buy it and will give you the most float. It’s what Blair Conklin and Austin’s Keen and most other pros use. Get the Convex deck too.
exileskimboards.com/collections/all-skimboards?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvteKlIXG6gIVg4zICh2LYACGEAAYASAAEgLEwfD_BwE
www.eastcoastskimboards.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1cHpkYXG6gIVBLLICh25cAqhEAAYASAAEgJzsfD_BwE
sites.google.com/site/srskimproject/design/properties
48in might be a little small. My board comes up to just about chest height
great content again my brother , what you do for a living?
Great video. I can tell that my speed and water drop are insane but I always suck at my control. Like when there are some small follow up waves, they fuck me up and i fall...
that's very common. you gotta remember they will always be there and be ready to react instantly
Man I run I play the board and then climbed up so I don't know what's going on I'm not able to slide so I can get to where I don't know if I'm doing something wrong could help me
Looks fun, sick nasty!
i secretly love side slipping the most
So sliding sideways gets you further faster?
When done properly, yes
Great! Thanks man! I’ve been watching your vids. Thank!
Great content! All your skim tutorials really help me get better every day. I appreciate the time you put into these, thank you and hope you keep it up!
Great video! Whole video was super helpful
what is your best distance with side slip ??
Can you do a full video on frontside wraps? They're so elusive to me. Is it more like a frontside cutback on a surfboard or a frontside power slide on a skateboard?
Thanks brother. Youre awesome
to be honest im not a front side skim boarder AT ALL. i can tell you from trying, that its very much just getting in the right spot at the right time and using your rails with a lot of balance and control to bring the board around.
Love how meticulous your explanations are man, really super helpful here. I went skimming boynton beach today and it was a blast. No waves yet as i am getting the hang of hopping on the board at the right time over the wash so in due time with some more practice i expect to be able to reach some waves not bad for my 3rd time skimming. Keep these coming please! Thank you 🤙🏻
🤙🤙
Do I need grips on my skim board in order to stay balanced
grips in order to stay balanced? no.. grips are for traction in order to keep your feet firmly placed on the board. kind of like grip tape on a skate board. staying balanced just takes practice and learning how to react to the motion of a skim board
You still live in Florida?
Hes in California if you couldn't tell
No but i try to add video clips from Florida to help relate to everyone who’s not in laguna beach