Skimboarding

Welcome to the professional skimboard shop, where you will find boards and surf equipment of the highest quality. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skimboarder, we have everything you need to improve your surfing experience.

Our offer includes skimboards of different sizes and shapes to cover all types of riders and wave conditions. We also have a wide range of kicks, grip pads, wax and other accessories to make your board perfect.

Our team of experts has many years of experience in skimboarding and can always help you with any questions or concerns. We pride ourselves on offering only the best brands and products to ensure you have the best possible experience on the water.

Discover our skimboard shop now and find the perfect board and equipment for you. We look forward to helping you improve your browsing experience!

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Madness Skimboard Tailkick Pad navy orange

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ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Comp Pad Orange

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ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 2-tlg Orange

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ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad 2+1 Orange

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ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad orange 3-piece

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ROAM Footpad Deck Grip Traction Pad black orange 3-piece

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Skimboard SkimOne 30 76cm Hanauna Yellow Orange

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Skimboard SkimOne 37 95cm Navajaui Green Orange

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Skimboard SkimOne 41 105cm Lanikai Red Orange

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Skimboard SkimOne Fiberwood 45 116cm Trisect

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Surf Wax YUCKY TOFU Orange Tropic +21°C wachs

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The history of skimboarding

Skimboarding is a water sport invented around 1920 in Laguna Beach, California. The origins of the sport lie with Laguna Beach lifeguards named George Griffeth and his friend Jimmy. They built round discs out of redwood and used them to glide across the water. These first skimboards were about five feet long, straight and were pulled behind a boat, similar to wakeboarding.

The skimboard shape evolved over time. Initially, round boards were used, which were then expanded to oval shapes by Laguna Beach locals to better ride the waves right on the shore. This development marked the beginning of the skimboarding renaissance.

The pioneer of skimboarding, George Griffeth, joined the emerging sport at the age of about 11. Initially, skimboarding was referred to as "skidboarding", but when Victoria Skimboards was founded in 1976, the name changed to "skimboarding".
Over time, two main disciplines in skimboarding developed: wave skimboarding and flatland skimboarding. Wave skimboarding involves riding the waves, while flatland skimboarding takes place on shallow waters or even in urban environments.

Skimboarding gained popularity over the next few decades, spreading across northwestern Canada and Europe. Small skimboarding communities formed and trained on rivers, lakes and ponds.

The first official skimboarding world championship was held at Aliso Beach in 1976. In the 1980s, companies like Victoria Skimboards launched the first foam skimboards covered with fibreglass and resin. This brought a new boost to the sport and led to skimboards being available in surf shops alongside surfboards.
In the following years, skimboarding experienced ups and downs. There were periods of popularity and periods when skimboard sales declined. However, after a brief lull, the sport regained popularity. New magazines and competitions emerged and the skimboarding community grew again.

Skimboarding is a sport that has been influenced by surfing and skateboarding. Today, skimboards are technologically advanced, combining elements from the aerospace industry with craftsmanship. Companies like Victoria Skimboards, Exile Skimboards and Zap Skimboards dominate the skimboard market.
The United Skim Tour (UST) is an organisation that has run the most successful world skimboard championship since 2006. The Vic, which has been held since 1977, is the oldest skimboarding competition in the world.

Skimboarding has become a popular beach activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.