Skimboards

Choosing the Right Skimboard

Choosing the right size skimboard can depend on a number of factors: weight, height, physical rider characteristics, experience level and whether you want to mainly pull tricks or ride a wave. The general rule is you need enough flotation to hold your weight and get you out to the deeper water of the shore break. We have put together a Skimboard Size Grid (below) which will help you choose the right board.

Rider Weight		Recommended Skimboard Length/s
Stone	Kg	Inches
Up to 7	Up to 45	39" - 43"
7 - 10	45 - 65	43" - 46"
8.5-11.5	55 - 75	46" - 50"
10 - 13	65 - 80	50" - 52"
11.5 - 14.5	75 - 90	52" - 54"
13 - 16	80 - 100	54" - 56"
14.5 - 17.5>	90 - 110>	56"