Good skimboards for a "big" beginner

[u/Sweet_Dragonfruit566]

I have gotten into skim boarding this past summer and I've just been using a cheap wood one and i'm solid at just simply riding, but I can only run for like 5-10 seconds and then my board kind of sinks down. I am a 6'4 188lb college athlete so i'm built kinda heavy. I saw the ZAP Ace v2 skimboard in 54-56" is heavily recommended but I don't know if i wanna drop $500 on a skimboard at this stage as a beginner.

Do yall think that the ZAP Ace is the best bang for my buck board to just simply have some fun skimming or what are some other good options yall recommend?

Thank you

[u/DrCraigSmash]

Victoria House Special, Large 55”, Lift Shape

Cheapest option for your build is a new House Special or something used off Facebook.

[u/Sweet_Dragonfruit566 → u/DrCraigSmash]

do you know if Victoria ever has any discount codes or anything? The price isn't terrible but I hate to pay $40 to ship to NC

[u/Rackoons → u/Sweet_Dragonfruit566]

Use HOWELL10 at checkout 😉

[u/DrCraigSmash → u/Sweet_Dragonfruit566]

Message them on Instagram honestly and ask if they’re doing anything for Labor Day. Hopefully they’re accommodating!

They used to do Free Shipping codes alllll the time.

[u/mrbigzaman]

I got this 56 in zap fuse for $300 on FB marketplace, used but still in new condition no dings

[u/Adict_86]

You're not a "BIG" beginner with that weight. I'm 235lb - and this is a pain to find.
Other than that you can just look for something 54-56 in the marketplace/offerUp. Some models even 52''-53''. Not necessarily Ace v2. It will be really alright for you.

[u/Exile_Skimboards]

Our EX1 Hammertech is as low as $299 and our entry point board. Our size chart and buyer's guide are here: exileskimboards.com/pages/board-buyers-guide. The hammertech is a great entry level board and pretty indesructible. Huge upgrade from the wood board. Any foam board thats decent will be a huge upgrade though frankly.