![]() Plenty of width and volume for buoyancy in a shorter length for a flexible feel and ease of turning and carving. The ultimate bundle to get you up and riding in no time! The 50 inch epoxy skimboard is a great all round board as the middle size in the range, perfect for riders between 60 – 80 kg, or lighter riders looking for a larger and more stable ride, or heavier experienced riders wanting a more flexible board to do tricks on.Ī popular first skimboard for kids or lighter riders, the 43 inch model is great fun and playful for skimming along the shore and into small waves. Circle One sells full skimboard packages which include both a traction pad and arch bar, along with some wax and a premium skimboard bag to protect and carry your skimboard when travelling. You can also add a traction pad and/ or arch bar to your skimboard for even better grip and control on the board. We recommend waxing your skimboard for grip, similar to waxing a surfboard. The EPS foam and epoxy construction is lightweight and strong for greater float and balance on waves. Both our epoxy and carbon boards have single wood stringers for strength and controlled flex down the centre of the board. ![]() Skimboard ConstructionĬircle One skimboards have been designed and built to last, with layers of premium construction to offer a lightweight and strong skimboard. But if your goal is speed and distance, then a longer board will suit you better. Expert skimboarders may also go for a smaller board as they are more flexible and easier to perform tricks on, and they are good enough to balance on them. However, they also go faster and further, so if you are smaller and still learning, go for the smallest board you feel you could ride in order to have that control, and be able to turn the board easier. ![]() Your ability may also affect the size you opt for as larger boards are slightly easier to ride, with greater surface area to stand on, and more float. In terms of height, your skimboard should come up to around your own waist to chest height. It goes without saying that if you are smaller, you can handle a smaller board but if you are heavier you will need the additional float of a bigger board. The below table shows your ideal length of skimboard (for epoxy and carbon models) based on your weight. The main thing to consider when picking your skimboard size, is your own height and weight. They can cover greater distances at speed over water, and perfect for superior wave riding and tricks. Carbon Fibre boards offer top level performance, giving the best strength to weight ratio, plus greater rigidity and responsiveness to the ride. Great for beginners or playing around on holiday, but to improve we would recommend going for an epoxy foam construction. The main benefit of a wooden skimboard is the price they are a lot cheaper but won’t last as long if you are using it often. These have better flotation to take on waves, often have a rocker for better turning and carving, and are thicker and bigger to offer more surface area for skimming on. These are great for messing around in the shallows and for lighter adults and kids, but if you are serious about skimboarding, then you will benefit a lot more from a lighter and better constructed epoxy foam or carbon fibre skimboard. Often when people think of skimboarding, they think of cheaper wooden skimboards which are mostly flat, quite heavy and thin. Epoxy and carbon skimboards are lightweight and strong, ideal for performing tricks on the water in any capacity! Skimboards are also gaining popularity as wake skates and in kitesurfing for wave riding when you prefer to not be strapped to a board. Skimboarding can be done on the flatland, where you skim in the shallow water on a beach or lake, or take it further and ride waves in the sea. Firstly, you need to know what sort of skimboarding you would like to be doing, what your ability is, and your height and weight as that will affect the size of your new skimboard. Welcome to the Circle One Skimboard Buying Guide! We are one of the top manufacturers of epoxy and carbon skimboards for serious wave riding, so can help you find your perfect skimboard in terms of fit and design. CENTRE BUOYANCY AIDS & SPRAY JACKET/KAG.
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