What skimboard does Brad Domke use?
52″ skimboard
Whereas most big-wave surfers use boards over 10 feet to help paddle into waves, or “tow-boards” with foot straps, Domke’s quiver has neither. He doesn’t pack a surfboard. Instead, he prefers a 52″ skimboard. It’s 5/8″ thick, made of carbon fiber epoxy, symmetrical in shape, and weighs five pounds.
Are Exile skimboards good?
Through a combination of quality customer service and attention to detail, Exile has become one of the most popular skimboard brands in the world. Our skimboards have earned a reputation for strength, durability and performance that is unsurpassed.
What size exile skimboard do I need?
Which Size Skimboard Should I Choose?
| Rider Weight | Recommended Skimboard Length/s | |
|---|---|---|
| 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″ |
How much are skimboards worth?
Traditionally, wood skimboards are cheaper ($50-$100) than foam skimboards ($150-$300) but, above all, you’ve got to get the best gear for your height, weight, experience, and type of ride. Skimboarding tricks will require having installed a good traction pad.
Can you surf on a skimboard?
A skimboard is similar to a surfboard but it’s smaller, significantly less buoyant, and does not have fins. Used to “skim” on the thin wash of waves that have broken and rushed onto the beach, a skimboard is never used to surf.
How long has skimboarding been around?
The sport of skimboarding has its origins around 1920 in California when the Laguna Beach lifeguards – George Griffeth and friend Jimmy – built rounded disks made from redwood and used them to slide across the water.
Where are Exile Skimboards made?
By October of 2004 the company outgrew its first factory and moved to a much larger space in San Clemente, CA. Exile has continued to test and refine its product under the feet of the world’s top athletes for more than a decade.
How are Exile Skimboards made?
We build these boards using almost the exact same construction process we utilize for our ultra high end Double Carbon Fiber Epoxy boards, just in E-Glass and polyester resin. This results in a handcrafted board that’s lighter and stronger overall than both the EX0 and EX1 models.
Should I wax skimboard?
Yes, you should wax the top of a skimboard and/or use skimboard traction pads. A skimboard that isn’t waxed is going to be extremely slippery for your feet when wet (which is will be give you’re skimboarding in water). You should use a surf wax like Sex Wax for the top of your skimboard and apply all over.
Are wooden skimboards good?
Wood skimboards are super durable and solid, built to shred rails and slide and pop in all sorts of conditions. In these conditions, a foam-based skimboard wouldn’t stand a chance. Skimboards made from wood can be made out of a variety of materials.
Why is skimboarding so hard?
Skimboards are smaller and not as buoyant as surfboards so paddling onto waves is extremely difficult and maintaining speed can also be a challenge. The lack of fins will cause your board to slide out from under your feet during takeoff and turns unless you dig your rails in hard.