How to Ride a Skimboard

Humans will find sport and recreation in everything, even the receding waves. Riding a skimboard, however, takes great balance and good timing.

Things You'll Need

  • Skimboards
  • Wet Suits
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose your skimboard. The most common ones are about 2 1/2 feet long, almost oval in shape, with one pointed end and a wide, square tail. The board is very thin and there is no fin.

    • 2

      Choose your beach. A flat beach will give you a longer, gentle ride, while a steep one will provide speed and brevity.

    • 3

      Grasp the board in both hands, one midway along each edge.

    • 4

      Hold the board to one side of your body.

    • 5

      Start near the water and learn the timing of the waves.

    • 6

      Run, approaching the waves at a 45-degree angle.

    • 7

      Throw the board flat onto the shallow water as the wave recedes to a depth of 3 inches. Amazingly, it will skim.

    • 8

      Leap onto the board such that your body faces sideways - one foot forward, one back ' toes pointed to the side (like on a skateboard, snowboard or surfboard).

    • 9

      Keep your feet underneath you by shifting your weight forward.

    • 10

      Whoop out a war cry as you skim across the shallow water like a Greek sea god at play.