Skimboarding

Skimboarding is a sport similar to surfing, but differs slightly in that, instead of heading deep into the ocean where surfing begins, skimboarding starts on the sand and in the surf close to the...

Skimboarding is a sport similar to surfing. It originated in the 1920s in Laguna Beach, California. Its tricks and techniques vary in difficulty. Practice is key to advance oneself in the sport of...

The origin of skimboarding dates back to before World War II. This movement that began in southern California now has a worldwide following. A skimboard is like a small surfboard, and they are...

Skimboarding is a recreational sport that can be traced back to the 1920s in Laguna Beach, California. A skimboard rider will start on the beach and drop her board onto the water, as her momentum...

Skimboarding is an activity where a thin board is used to hydroplane, or skim, over the waters of a receding wave. Not as easy as it looks, skimboarding takes speed, balance and agility to master....

Skimboards provide hours of seaside entertainment and fun. Typically made of wood which is coated in fiberglass, skimboards are used at the water's edge. A rider will run along the beach right at...

Skimboarding is a great beach activity that is both fun and challenging. After you master the basic technique, you can start doing tricks on your skimboard. It's very important to get the basics...

Skimboards come in a variety of makes made of different materials. The most durable skimboards have a fiberglass coating. The fiberglass protects the skimboard from rocks on the beach and makes...

Skim boards are designed to allow riders to glide along the shallow wake of water left behind a receding wave. The smooth, flat surface of a skim board's bottom is optimized for skimming along the...

One of the coolest moves in Skimboarding is the pop shuvit 180, or Pop Shove it 180 Trick. In this free how to video lesson you’ll learn how to do this move in the sport of skimboarding.

Learn tips and techniques for riding switch footed, or switching feet while riding in the sport of skimboarding in this free video lesson.

There are some different tricks and moves in the sport of skimboarding. In this free how to video you’ll learn the most basic, called the Backside 180 move.

There are very important safety tips for yourself and others to follow while skimboarding. In this free how to video lesson those tips will be discussed.

Learn tips on the proper technique of jumping on the board, and doing so safely, in the sport of skimboarding in this free how to video lesson.

There are two different types of boards used in the sport of skimboarding that you will learn about in this free how to video lesson.

Learn what to wear when skimboarding in various kinds of weather in this free how-to video lesson.

Learn the basic concepts of the sport and the origin of skimboarding in this free how-to video lesson.

Permutations of popular sports continue to be added to the roster of activities you can enjoy. Skimboarding is a combination of surfing and skateboarding. Using a smaller, wider version of the...

Skimboarding, made popular on the shores of California, allows you to glide from the sand to the ocean and back again on a board about half the length and width of a surfboard. Learn to throw your...

Skimboarding is an exciting beach sport that's growing in popularity. All along America's coastlines, you can see beach bums and sandy-haired kids alike picking up their skimboards and heading...

Skimboarding's an interesting sufring spin-off that's rapidly gained popularity over the last few decades. Unlike surfing, each ride begins on the sand and finishes in the surf. Like surfing,...

You can skimboard recreationally or as a competitive sport. It is similar to hydroplaning on the sand. "Backside" means that your back is facing the body of water, so a backside 180 means you are...

Most beaches are outfitted for skimboarding, but some are certainly better than others. Finding a good location to skimboard is easy, but the more you do it, the more you'll discover how the...