Re: Tips on how to choose the perfect board for you.

[life2enjoi]

ramdamin ang board pag tapak hehehehe...=)

[arlene_5s]

heyo...

hindi ako teknikal na tao eh.

so hindi ko alam kung anong size, weight, height, rocker at ano pa ang magandang board na swak...

siguro nga dapat maintidihan ko yung mga yun...

kaso ang style ko, nakikihiram ako ng board... tapos, ta-try-in ko... tapos kung sino or saan nya naskor yung board, yun ang titingnan kong bilhan... ang pinakaresearch ko na yung tao.. na may board... hehehehe

and siyempre pa! colors! dipende sa kulay at design nung board... hehehehehe

achaka sa ramdam... pag ramdam mo yung board mo yun na lang kailangan mo...

you and your board should have a special bond.. parang nag-uusap na kayo minsan...

yeah im sentifuckinmental that way. hahahahahaha

[vince-o]

Simple lang..

Step 1: sumama sa alon skimtrip
Step 2: hiramin lahat ng board ng mga skimmer na makikita mo
Step 3: compare and feel
Step 4: ngayon alam mo na kung anong board gusto mo

[bigd_03]

Board Sizes

Many manufacturers offer their boards in different sizes. I am often asked what the best size is for a rider of a given weight and height. Unfortunately there is no easy answer to this question. The general rule of thumb would be to get the smallest board that still allows you to reach the waves you want. This would provide the rider with the best turning ability while still providing enough carrying power. Of course this doesn't answer the question, it only rephrases it. The right size board depends on a riders weight, style, athletic ability, and experience. Let's look at them individually.

Weight

Your weight may be the most significant factor in determining what size board you should ride. Big guys like to skim too, and they usually need bigger boards to do it. A heavier rider will be able to turn a large board more easily and often need the extra carry to get out to the waves. Small guys can often get away with a smaller board. Many board manufacturers offer weight recommendations for their different models. This is a good starting point, but the other factors can matter just as much, or more.

Style

Bigger boards turn slower but go faster, its a fact. Some riders have very fluid & smooth styles while others like to bust airs and tricks. Naturally, the smooth riders will generally prefer larger boards which allow them to reach bigger waves and charge down the line. Likewise a 'new school' rider will often prefer a smaller board which gives them more control when attempting difficult tricks.

Athletic Ability

Obviously, the faster you can run the less you need the the extra carry that a larger board provides. Conversely, if you run really slowly then you probably need a bigger board to help you reach the waves you want to ride.

Experience

Advanced riders know how to read the waves. They can see which waves will be the fastest and which ones to let go. Because of this they often don't need a big board to help them reach the "hard to reach waves". They are too busy going for the "easy to reach" waves. Likewise a beginner needs all the help he can get reaching and turning off of waves. A big board can be a real help to a beginning skimboarder.

Conclusion

So what is the moral of the story? Know what a board manufacturers size and weight recommendations are, but also consider the other factors. A manufacturers recommendations are just that, a recommendation. It is frequently the case that a rider prefers to ride a smaller or larger board than the manufacturer recommends for his weight. Keep this in mind when choosing a board.

Victoria Skimboards' Size Chart

Extra Small Under 50 lbs.
Small 50 - 80 lbs.
Medium 80 - 180 lbs
Medium/Large 120 - 200 lbs.
Large 170 - 240
Extra Large Over 200

The Properties of a Skimboard

There are five main aspects to skimboard design; shape, thickness, rocker, rails and weight. All of these however only make a huge difference when you ride on the water. If you are only riding on the sand then none of these are extremely important.

Size & Shape

Obviously a bigger skimboard is going to float better than a smaller skimboard but there are also other considerations. You want make sure and match the size of the board with your weight and athletic ability (i.e. how fast you can run). Boards that are narrow tend to turn quicker but do not carry as far over the water. Likewise boards that are wider in the middle tend to go far out in the water but not turn very well. Also boards that are shorter tend to offer more front to back control. More important than the boards shape however is it's overall size. A larger board will turn slower but go further and faster. Likewise a smaller board will turn on a dime but you may have trouble reaching the wave!

Thickness

Thickness also contributes to how far a board travels over the water. Thick boards travel further but remember that added thickness also contributes to added weight. Also thick boards do not turn as well as thin ones. They tend to be less responsive. Time proven thicknesses are 5/8 of an inch and 3/4 of an inch.

Rocker

Rocker is the amount of curvature in the nose of the board. The purpose of rocker is to help you make the transition from the sand to the water as smoothly as possible. Obviously a lot of rocker would be desirable for this purpose but unfortunately too much rocker makes a board slow. Rocker is one of those things that varies a lot from rider to rider. Its all personal preference. On the east coast 2 inches is common while on the west coast 3 inches is common. This is because the beaches on the west coast tend to be steeper therefore requiring more rocker.

Weight

The weight of the board is pretty easy to figure out, lighter is better. It is possible to get a board that is too light especially if you live in a windy area but in general just get the lightest board that you can. One other consideration is that in extreme cases the board may be light due to the fact that the fiberglass is not saturated enough, if your making your own board be sure and use enough resin.

Tail Shape

Skimboards have many different tail shapes. The one pictured above is one of the most common, a pintail. Pintails help a skimboard to be very stable in the water. Other common tail designs are swallow (W shaped) and square tails. Both of these tails give a board more manueverability in the water. By using one of these tails, you effectively shorten the board. This gives the board a twitchy feel because front-back mobility is less constrained. One benefit of swallow and especially square tails is that they throw a much bigger spray.


*credits www.skimonline.com

board ko karton lang.......

[jepus]

hi guys! 100% newbie here! hahahaha.. help naman! gusto ko talaga bumili ng skim board! kaso d ko alam kung saan, kanino at anong board ang bibilhin ko.. since i am 100 new sa pag iiskim, ano ba oks na bilhin ko? woody ba or fiber or wat??? wala talaga akong alam.. hahaha! so far ang alam ko pa lang eh dapat ata large size bilhin ko dahil dahil sa weight ko.. ayun.. help help naman guys! pwde nyo rin akong i-pm para sure na mabasa ko ung mga reply nyo dito! thanks!

[bolitog]

paano sukat ng board n ipapagawa ko.. 5'4 ang height ko.. 128lbs. ang weight ko..

[sk8punk]

medium size ka ng victoria...check out mo yun chart ng victoria and exile...
kung papagawa kayo try nyo kay jaro at teji... sila ang mga master dito sa pagawa ng mga mga woodie na boards...

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