need help picking good skimboad for my boy friend

[skimmergf]

Ok so im looking for a new board for my boy friend for Christmas and im kind of lost

He is 135-145
Flat land skimmer mostly with occasionally being able to catch a wave b4 a storm
He isn’t a pro but it also isn’t exactly his first ride
I’m looking to spend under $150 (if possible)

Can you guys please help me out

[Derek Makekau]

you should pm some of the flatland skimmers here before you get swamped with ridiculous responses.

(private message)

[Jim Gordon]

Is he now riding a wood or foam board? And which one do you think he wants, find that out first....

[GnipGnop]

Anyways...for 150...frack getting him a board. Or go half with him or something, or pick up a nice used one. Actually if it's mostly sand then you may have more luck. I'm not sure how much a j. gordon board costs. It will still be tight though.

[beachbum]

Like Jim (J Gordon) said, what is he looking for?? he may be riding a cheap wooden board now but desires a composite/foam board that can perform to his abilities. When people that are into the sport say "flatlanding," its typically done on rivers or beaches that have much standing water. They dont ride waves with their boards because they are wooden and not designed for it.

...I dont know if youre using "flatlanding" as in your boyfriend slides across the sand at the beach and rides waves when they are there. Or that he flatlands rivers/lakes and only travels to the beach when waves are there (storm weather).

the type different styles of the sport usually demand a unique type of board (wooden for flatlanding, composites for wave riding)

FLATLANDING: Im not to familiar with flatland boards. there are several big names which people can refer to you (J Gordon, Dashboards, ZED, Kayotics). i dont know their prices or what is fitting for your bf.

WAVE RIDING: A ZAP Wedge is a common board that people start on. Your boyfriend might not exactly be a beginner but this is one of the few quality boards you are going to find under $150 (a size M runs $130).

A mid range board like a Zap pro, Vic ultra, Slotstik slotvac, Exile s/e-glass are going to be out of your price range.


As with most things in life...quality comes with a cost. skimboarding is one of those sports where you can go drop all your money you saved selling lemonade on a $500 board.

[Mapdash]

Ok so im looking for a new board for my boy friend for Christmas and im kind of lost

He is 135-145
Flat land skimmer mostly with occasionally being able to catch a wave b4 a storm
He isn’t a pro but it also isn’t exactly his first ride
I’m looking to spend under $150 (if possible)

Can you guys please help me out

your bf is only worth 150 double cheeseburgers?

shits cold-hearted.

[swfl*skim]

your bf is only worth 150 double cheeseburgers?

shits cold-hearted.

+1 anything above 250 says you love him..

[kylebaz]

get a j gordon for flatland, medium.

[txsandskimmer77]

I would go with a Zap Wedge or a Zap Pro or a Victoria Ultra Vac.

[xghstx]

Anyways...for 150...frack getting him a board. Or go half with him or something, or pick up a nice used one. Actually if it's mostly sand then you may have more luck. I'm not sure how much a j. gordon board costs. It will still be tight though.

125 USD. not too shabby.

[xghstx]

pm'ed

[Mapdash]

I would go with a Zap Wedge or a Zap Pro or a Victoria Ultra Vac. On second thought i would go with a girlfriend.

[txsandskimmer77]

Very funny Dale. I did not write the girlfriend part.

[3rd Coast Skimmer]

"THE" Enforcer strikes again

[txsandskimmer77]

"THE" Enforcer strikes again

LOL I know right

[3rd Coast Skimmer]

He has this cool way of torching someone when they least expect it

[txsandskimmer77]

He has this cool way of torching someone when they least expect it

HAHA yeah

[ICantSwim]

you are the best girlfriend in the world!!
i wish my gf get me a board for X-mas!
o ya~ and for inland wooden boards. There is also 4skim!

[GnipGnop]

125 USD. not too shabby.

haha good point. ahh it feels good.

Knock off a b-day and christmas present all in one and get him a j.gordon.

if he flat lands a lot then stay away from foam.

[DjMattyD]

He has this cool way of torching someone when they least expect it

More torching her for giving bad advice on boards that aren't fit for flatland skimming.

[skimninja]

mapdash your fracking hilarious, i didnt even see what you said but txskimmers response made it so funny....

[txsandskimmer77]

More torching her for giving bad advice on boards that aren't fit for flatland skimming.

My bad that comment was suppose to go in different thread sorry.

[txsandskimmer77]

Ok so im looking for a new board for my boy friend for Christmas and im kind of lost

He is 135-145
Flat land skimmer mostly with occasionally being able to catch a wave b4 a storm
He isn’t a pro but it also isn’t exactly his first ride
I’m looking to spend under $150 (if possible)

Can you guys please help me out

If he does mostly flatland then go with some type of wood board. If he wants to do more wave riding then get a board like a zap wedge or vic ultra. If you search the forum you will find what yoru looking for.

[beachbum]

If he does mostly flatland then go with some type of wood board. If he wants to do more wave riding then get a board like a zap wedge or vic ultra. If you search the forum you will find what yoru looking for.

she said she wanted to spend <$150. a wedge is $130 for a M. An Ultra is $250 for a medium. wake up and make good recommendations.

[txsandskimmer77]

You won't find very good boards from what I have seen for less than $150.

Edit: Refering to boards more suited for transitioning to wave riding if your bf is wanting to learn to wave ride.

[3rd Coast Skimmer]

You won't find very good boards from what I have seen for less than $150

J-Gordon makes a top flatland board for $125

[txsandskimmer77]

J-Gordon makes a top flatland board for $125

Thats good those look like sweet boards. I was refering more along the lines of a board to transition to wave riding.

[3rd Coast Skimmer]

Thats good those look like sweet boards. I was refering more along the lines of a board to transition to wave riding.

Sol...

[txsandskimmer77]

Sol...

haha okay imma shut up now

[3rd Coast Skimmer]

Well, It does help to research these things.

You can't just go with what is at the local surfshop, I did that and wound up with a wavezone.
You did that and wound up with a meyer.

There are far better boards out there, that are reasonably priced, if you look.

[txsandskimmer77]

Well, It does help to research these things.

You can't just go with what is at the local surfshop, I did that and wound up with a wavezone.
You did that and wound up with a meyer.

There are far better boards out there that are reasonably priced if you look.

Yup good point.

[amosb72]

which one of these types of skimboarding does he do?



oh and by the way i didn't read much of any of this thread, b/c i was too lazy

[hobo]

it seems like what she means by flatland is that he doesnt wave skim but hes still at the ocean, but hes not a technical rider.....


location would help

[Warriors]

Thats good those look like sweet boards. I was refering more along the lines of a board to transition to wave riding.

looks to me like they work just fine on waves.

[skimmergf]

thanks guys yall have been very helpful

he mainly skims at the bottom of a creek unless him and his buddies go to the beach were even then the waves suck unless its right before a storm