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Skimboarding?

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Leveroni
Posts: 367 - Karma: 11

I search barred and i couldn't ifnd any good answers so don't even think about it.

Any one on NS skimboard? Im looking to get into it this week and want to know the right board to buy.

Im looking to wave ride? If that what the term is not just ride on the beach.

So far all i understand is fiberglass boards are  for wave riding.

What the difference between the novice - expert boards, and whats a good board to get for someone thats 510 160.

Jul 15 2010 5:21PM
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Click_Here
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really? really? there was a multipager on this with videos and everything
Jul 15 2010 5:21PM
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ECB
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I bought a skimboard when I was 12. I used it until I was 14. Now it sits in my basement. It is fiberglass. I'd sell it to you if you want, but I think shipping might be a bitch
Jul 15 2010 5:40PM
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TLTQ
Posts: 525 - Karma: 29

Seatle Skimboarding is what you gotta do....click the first vid, gay ass filters at work wont let me embed it

Jul 15 2010 5:40PM
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TLTQ
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well that didnt work...

http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&tbs=vid%3A1%2Csrcf%3AH4sIAAAAAAAAAKvMLy0pTUrVS87PVUsvysxLKSkDs7XLMnNT88FMACfjgeQjAAAA&q=Seattle+Skimboarding&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=g1g-m1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

just go there....

Jul 15 2010 5:42PM
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ECfreeski3
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there have been some threads on it here, maybe you can find them maybe not. skimonline.com is where you wanna go, its the newschoolers of skimboarding.
as for board suggestions... skimboarding more than most sports, you get what you pay for, but dont worry about it too much especially if you dont go a lot. victoria, exile and slotstik all make great boards, and some of zap's boards are good too. my personal suggestion is a slotstik pro vac, i love mine to death. also size.. it should be somewhere around up to your chest, but personal preference is huuuge in skimboarding size. idk im probably not being much help but hit me up if you have any specific questions
Jul 15 2010 5:44PM
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Leveroni
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Alright thanks guys, ill check out those sites
Jul 15 2010 5:52PM
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t3hb055
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http://tinyurl.com/3xj7exn

That's what you need, should help.
Jul 15 2010 6:24PM
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ECfreeski3
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actually that doesnt help at all. the first page of results had two mentions of actual decent skimboards. nice try though smartass!!
Jul 15 2010 6:26PM
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t3hb055
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Eh it was worth a shot.
Jul 15 2010 6:29PM
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AB.Zee
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If you're looking for a good one....http://www.victoriaskimboards.com/
pretty sure they have an online shop but not positive.
Jul 15 2010 6:30PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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I love skimboarding, I just order a carbon apex original shape last week, or two weeks ago... either way it should be here soon.
Jul 15 2010 6:31PM
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frp1080
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get a zap, they are the best
Jul 15 2010 6:31PM
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ECfreeski3
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yeah im just messing around
Jul 15 2010 7:58PM
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TheBigD
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http://www.skimcity.com/store/home.php

it has all the top tier brands in skimming, i have a poly vac and it's insanely good. If you're going to buy a vic, don't go any lower than an ultra vac.
Jul 15 2010 9:57PM
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ECfreeski3
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excellent post.. skimcity=great, poly vacs=great
Jul 15 2010 10:03PM
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Leveroni
Posts: 367 - Karma: 11

The whole point of me asking is to get advice and experiences/preferences of others on the boards..Something one of those reviews that are really  'sales pitchs' posted on google is not what i was asking for..

I went through several google pages before i could find really any other helpful links other then skimonline. Thanks though its the humorless/witless posts that really send these threads to shit.

Jul 16 2010 2:10AM
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TheFlyingHonky
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DB skimboards are made by my house and look top notch
Jul 16 2010 2:11AM
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finchski
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you need a foam one for the best wave skiming and victoria makes a good inland board
Jul 16 2010 2:12AM
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