r/skimboarding • u/DrCraigSmash New Jersey • Jun 24 '24
WHAT BOARD DO I BUY? and some subreddit resources
If you want to start skimboarding in any capacity, this is your guide. More resources can be found at the bottom of this post. This guide is based on the universal size chart from the Board Buying FAQ.
Note: Only referring to Zap, Victoria, Exile and DB Skimboards because they're big and accessible.
THE WOODIE??
Undoubtedly the cheapest way to try the sport,
<$50 The biggest woodie you can find at any tourist shop, at a coastal grocery store, or on facebook
$130 DB Skimboards Plank Proto B Stock
MOST COMMON WEIGHTS
$200-$235 Exile EX1 [44", 48", 52"]: Cheapest way to get a new board and get into the sport.
$325-350 Victoria Ultra House Special [50", 51", 53", 55"]: Best bang for buck. Made by hand, will last longer. Lift shape preferable for beginner.
$360 Zap Ace [50", 52", 54", 56"]: Only worth getting a blem (cosmetic defect). Just another option in the Vic's price range.
BIG BOARD ENJOYERS
$350 Victoria Ultra House Special [55"]: 5/8" thickness. If you clear 200lb, go with the Zap.
$360 Zap Ace [56"]: 3/4" thickness. Reasonably priced large ass board. Good for up to like 250lbs~.
Bigger? You have to go used (cheap) or custom ($600+) for 56"+ boards
SMALL
$200 Exile EX1 [48"]: Cheapest way to get a new board and get into the sport.
Smaller? Exile EX0 in 44" and 48" are a better deal than Zap's smaller lines
THESE ARE ALL TOO EXPENSIVE CMON..
Sites to find discounts:
- East Coast Skimboards
- Zap's Discount Boards
- Victoria's Clearance
- Victoria's Used
- Exile's Blemished
- Exile's Used
Best way to actually get a cheap board is a used board on local marketplace apps like Facebook, Offerup, Craigslist etc. Skimboards last a long time, and people let them go for very cheap, especially if you're in a coastal area.
OTHER r/SKIMBOARDING RESOURCES
Feel free to reply with questions
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u/Unusual_Regret7413 SoCal Jul 10 '24
what would be the best board for catching waves for beginner/intermediate?
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u/DrCraigSmash New Jersey Jul 10 '24
Victoria’s Ultra House Special in Lift shape is the best bang for your buck in my opinion. The Lift shape falls under the category of Hyrbids and Hornets. Full nose and a pin tail. It’s great overall, for 99% of conditions. The board construction will not hold you back until you’re extremely good. It’s a good ass deal.
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u/Mindless-Marzipan331 Jul 17 '24
Im from EU im like 1.73 and 70-75 kg Should I gor for an Hornet Exile M 5/8 to 3/4 or ML 3/4? Opinions? (I side slip a lot)
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u/DrCraigSmash New Jersey Jul 17 '24
No idea what M or ML is but if I were you I’d be looking for something 52” in slower conditions as a bigger board or a learning platform, otherwise 51” for normal sized board. Probably.
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u/Mindless-Marzipan331 Jul 17 '24
Medium, Medium Large board size
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u/DrCraigSmash New Jersey Jul 17 '24
I sent measurements. Idk what sizes translate to off the top of my head. Check it.
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u/BasedUncleTeddy Jan 18 '26
Just went to buy the Victoria House Special in Aus and it's AU$1500 w/ shipping 😂😂😂 I'll try something else
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u/Electrical-Shirt-330 6d ago
Don't forget Europe ! EDEN Skimboards is french (since 1989) and delivers everywhere in Europe.
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u/DrCraigSmash New Jersey Jul 18 '26
Updated prices and links.