How to Treat Your Skimboard

Skimboarders skim the shallow waters near the shoreline without relying on waves. Regular maintenance and care will ensure that your skimboard stays in good condition. Checking your board regularly after use will help you tackle damage such as dings, scratches and cracks as they happen. Repairing this damage with skimboard patch kits and keeping your board stored out of direct sunlight will prolong its life.

Things You'll Need

  • Skimboard patch kit
  • Super glue
  • Unusable credit card
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Instructions

    • 1

      Check your board for minor dings, scratches and cracks after use. Fill in these damages with a skimboard patch kit that you can purchase at your local surf shop. Skimboard patch kits use epoxy resin to fill in scratches and cracks so water doesn't penetrate the board and damage the foam inside the fiberglass. Follow the directions on the package of the patch kit to repair minor damage.

    • 2

      Store your skimboard away from direct sunlight. Sunlight can melt the epoxy resin, causing it to warp and lose its shape. Dig the tail of the board into the sand and point the nose toward the sun to prevent the sunlight from hitting the top and bottom. Store your board in a cool, dry place.

    • 3

      Jump off your board early to prevent digging the tail into the sand. Get off the board before it comes to a stop to prevent scratching the bottom. The slower the board is going, the deeper it will penetrate into the water.

    • 4

      Apply super glue to the tail on your board to protect it from wear. Spread the glue around with an old credit card to squeegee the glue from the center of the board to the outside. Allow the glue to dry for a few hours before returning the board to the water.