How to Make a Skimboard

Use a piece of plywood and a few power tools to make a quick and easy skimboard.

Things You'll Need

  • Swimsuits
  • Skimboards
  • Wet Suits
  • Belt Sanders
  • Lacquer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Borrow a skimboard from friend or go to a shop and look at skimboard shapes. If you can, bring in a big piece of paper and trace a board, or at least write down the dimensions. This will be your template.

    • 2

      Get a piece of plywood big enough to accommodate your template. The higher quality the wood, the better your board will turn out.

    • 3

      Trace your template onto the plywood.

    • 4

      Use a skillsaw to cut out the template. If you don't have a circular saw or access to one, your local hardware/lumber store is often willing to do the cutting for you, especially if you buy the wood from them.

    • 5

      Apply a router to the edges of the board. The more you can round it off, the better.

    • 6

      Sand the entire board on both sides. This is very important. Make sure it's very smooth.

    • 7

      Treat the board to a heavy waterproofing lacquer.

    • 8

      Sand and lacquer again. Repeat until you feel the board is finished. Three coats will usually be good enough.

    • 9

      Test the board by shoving it onto wet sand and seeing if it slides.