Pretty new ta skimmin, got some questions

[ZxSkimX4Lyfe]

What's happenin guys, as you can see i'm finally tryin to learn to shred on the skim. So far it's been smooth sailing with run drop slides and shuvs since i've been workin at it for some accumulated time now. I say that because i've always gone with the flow and tried it whenever my cousins were doin it and now that i've gotten my cousin's board i can actually go out prettty often now to practice! But yeah i'm not quite sure what type of board i'm riding, but my guess is it's a victoria fiberglass of some sort with a hawaiian sorta print? So here's my main question, I live in Huntington Beach and from the rumors i hear, it's not the greatest place for skimming, and lately i've been going down to the wedge and goin right down the beach a bit due to the famous area being black balled all the time and i've been workin on actually trying to get to the waves. I just wanted to know if you guys recommended maybe some other spots beginner friendly and hella fun near my area since gas is a btch these days haha. And maybe sometime some of you from the OC would like to meet up or somethin that would be great cuz i skim solo for now haha. Right now im currently wax-only and have noticed pads are the way to go so that will be my next investment most likely. Feel free to leave some advice and what not though for skimming, i can use it all!

[Fokg]

98% of the advice you need can be found here http://youtu.be/rfUYuIVbFg0

[ZxSkimX4Lyfe]

hahaha yes great advice my friend lol... and ya ill definately check out the freaks. ummmm price wise tho, since im tryin to stay minimum, whats the best bang for the buck?

[Fokg]

Freak pads are the best bang for buck, everyone pretty much uses them. Like $30

[Fokg]

http://www.extremeoutdoorsupply.com/...tion-pads.html

maybe this is helpful

[ZxSkimX4Lyfe]

Wow! am i not very bright lol... i just realized the site offered recommended skimming spots sweeeet . I appreciate all the advise with the stomp pads you guys, i will definately be checkin em outt!

[WashingtonRider]

ok so buying the traction pads i have an XL size board cause im a giant, so with that in mind i need pads for my board im guessing you need specific sizes i need some help

i ride a 4 skims pro if that helps at all

[akaashmm]

pads dont have sizes, they're one size fits all
any pads off of EOS, skimcity, ECS or any other shop will fit your board

[WashingtonRider]

my pad not pad i ment arch bar cause the four skims are wooden with graphite bottoms so what size arch bar should i be looking at if my board is 111cm

[akaashmm]

just get any arch bar
and if it doesn't fit, cut it

[WashingtonRider]

haha good point akaashamm what board do you ride?

[akaashmm]

zap pro

[WashingtonRider]

im curious to where my 4skims board stacks up in midst of the flatland boards you got ne info for me

[akaashmm]

sorry man
i have no idea
but as long as it's wood it will probably work on rails
no wave riding with that though

[WashingtonRider]

nah this thing aint taking me to the waves but thats ok cause in washington there are no waves to ride anyway but it does the rails and the tricks i enjoy so i mean i cant complain but i would like to get a pad and arch bar stop messing with that stupid wax all the time

[akaashmm]

haha yeah
i would still put wax on around the arch bar though

[WashingtonRider]

haha how long you been riding? you rocking a pad or anything or your Zap

[akaashmm]

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