15 Best Skimboards

• The Wave Zone SE Skimboard is one of the brand’s most popular models. This Wave Zone Skimboard is designed to have ample control and float to help riders advance rapidly through different maneuvers. This particular Wave Zone Skimboards size and model is meant to hold riders up to 140lbs. The board features a classic streamlined shape and is made with premium materials that guarantee durability without sacrificing speed. The Wave Zone SE Skimboard can be purchased alone, or with added traction, so you can ride wax free. 

 DB Skimboards has done it again with another high performing flatlands model, the Standard Proto Skimboard. Despite being one of the most popular boards in the DB skimboards lineup, the DB Proto Standard remains affordable and is a great entry-level board for learning tricks. The Standard Proto features a bi-directional shape that reduces the boards swing weight at the tip and tail, which makes it easier to perform tricks like shuvits. This board has plenty of pop and flex and is designed for flatland riding, rather than wave riding. If you’re looking to get into skimboarding this summer, the Standard Proto Skimboard is a great flatland option. 

The Super G Skimboard from Exile Skimboards is not your average kid’s skimboard. The Super G Skimbaord comes from one of the most reliable names in high-performance skimboards, Exile Skimboards. Additionally, the Super G Skiboard is constructed with the same high-performance, durable materials, and techniques as every other model in the Exile Skimboards lineup. A unique feature of the Super G model is that every skimboard’s color and design differ slightly in some way, making each board visually unique. Unlike other grom boards (kid boards) The Exile Super G is designed for high-performance wave riding maneuvers, not just surface riding. 

• The DB Skimboards Standard Streamline Skimboard is an ideal entry-level, performance skimboard for beginners and first-timers. As the most affordable skimboard in the DB Skimboards lineup, the Standard Streamline finds the balance between beginner-friendly and high-performance. Constructed with durable HPL top and bottom sheets and a 100% Maple core, the Standard Streamline Skimboard will last multiple seasons. The shape and design of the Standard Streamline were inspired by the American Northwest beaches and holds true to the DB Skimboard’s mission, which is to create the world’s best flatland skimboards. If you’re looking for a dependable, performance skimboard for your summer beach days, The DB Skimboards Standard Streamline Skimboard is the right board for you. 

• Slapfish Skimboards makes durable models with high-performance features that are still great entry-level boards for summer beachgoers who are interested in taking up skateboarding. With a slight tail and nose rocker, riders can enter waves cleanly without worrying about burying a rail. These skimboards have the option to be purchased with professionally installed traction. Slapfish traction is a “closed cell, fully sealed EVA grip secured with a 3M waterproof adhesive.” This Slapfish skimboard is made of carbon-reinforced fiberglass with double reinforced rails and a lightweight poly PVC foam core. This board glides on flatlands and can skim effortlessly into waves. 

The BPS Gator Skimboard is a versatile wave sliding craft wrapped in a bargain-priced shell. For new riders who want to save money, there is not a better board out there. The Gator Skimboard features a slight nose rocker for increased maneuverability. The plywood skimboard features a heavy gloss coating that adds durability and prevents water damage and breakage. The BPS Gator also features a GAtor Grip layer of EVA foam, so you can ride the board completely wax-free. The BPS Gator Skimboard is intended for riders 80-150lbs and will serve as an excellent beginner board that is perfect for flatland riding during hot summer days.  

The Blaster Skimboard from Kona Surf is an affordable, lightweight skimboard designed with beginner riders in mind. This skimboard has a slick wooden bottom that offers smooth, long rides. The top deck of the board is coated in soft, comfortable foam in a crocodile grip pattern to assist with traction. The Blaster Skimboard from Kona Surf Co is constructed with durable poplar wood and is coated with a thick varnish and layered with an IXPE foam deck. If you’re looking for an affordable way to brighten your beach days this summer, look no further than the Kona Surf Co Blaster Skimboard. 

The Waveline Neon Wooden Skimboard model is the ideal model for beginners to ride shorelines and flatlands while learning the basics of skimboarding. With a price that’s hard to beat, the Waveline stands as one of the most affordable skimboards on the market. The Waveline Skimboard is guaranteed to slide long distances across the shore and will carry its riders into small surf perfect for learning maneuvers.  The Waveline Neon Wooden Skimboard is constructed with durable wood that is made to last multiple seasons. If you’re looking for a fun, affordable skimboard to bring with you to family beach days, Waveline Neon Wooden Skimboard is just right. 

Like the BPS Gator Skimboard, The BPS Shaka Skimboard features a slight nose rocker that adds increased maneuverability and performance to this beginner-friendly model. Constructed with durable plywood and a high gloss coating that helps protect the wood from water damage and breakage, the BPS Shaka Skimbaord should last multiple seasons. This skimboard features built-in grip pads of EVA foam organized in a dot pattern, allowing riders to use the board without wax. If you’re looking for an affordable addition to your beach gear that is sure to liven up those long summer days at the beach, consider purchasing the BPS Shaka Skimboard. 

Unlike DB’s standard skimboard line, DB Flex Skimboards are constructed with a flexy 3-ply hard rock maple core. The 3-ply construction offers more flex for riders at the top end of the board’s weight limit but will feel stiffer for riders at the bottom of the board’s weight limit. This skimboard is laminated using a watertight bonding agent and encased with HPL top and bottom surfaces to create an optimal sliding surface. This board slides great over sand, rails, boxes, logs, and anything else you may encounter. If you’re looking for a performance skimboard for flatlands and features, consider the DB Skimboards Flex Streamline Skimboard.

According to Zap Skimboards, their Mini Lazer Skimboard model is “the best board money can buy for getting your little guy or girl into skateboarding.” The Zap Skimboards Lazer was originally designed to create a premium and sliding experience. The Zap Skimboards Mini Lazer model mimics the Lazer’s original design in a kid-friendly size. The outline, rocker, and rail contour offer riders a seamless ride. The Mini Lazer Skimboard is constructed from lightweight, premium material, so it is easy for kids to carry to and from the beach. The Zap Skimboards Mini Lazer will have your kids sliding into waves all summer long. 

The Wedge Series is one of Zap Skimboards’ most celebrated models from a brand that’s been producing high-quality, handcrafted skimboards since 1983.  The Wedge Skimboard by Zap Skimboards is designed for beginners and advanced riders alike. The Wedge Skimboard comes in three different sizes, so it’s perfect for riders of all ages and sizes. The Wedge Skimboard is built using Zap Skimboards Composilite™ construction for advanced performance and durability. This board is a great “intro to wave riding” skimboard that will last multiple seasons. The Wedge will be a step up from any wooden model and is sure to add a much-desired dose of performance to your summer skimboarding sessions. 

The Zap Skimboards Pro model is shaped identically to their popular Ace model, only in different construction. The Pro Skimboard boasts a smooth, clean aesthetic with unrivaled durability and performance. Like the Ace model, The Zap Pro Skimboard features a finely tuned rocker and a high-performance shape that is designed specifically to help riders stay in the wave’s pocket. Unlike many similarly priced models, the Zap Pro model is designed for performance wave riding, not just surface riding. If you’re looking for a durable, high-performance wave riding machine of a skimboard, the Zap Skimboards Pro model is the board for you.