Are skims fun in the channel?

Speedo · Since 07 May 2007 262 Posts Obsessed

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

skims are fun!

can be challenging in chop and big swell - but gives you something to work on...

I'm usually on a surfboard if the swell is really good - but for average days in the river or anytype of flat or skinny water I like the skim

demo one from Pepi!

be the first to put a Gojoe on one

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue Jun 22, 10 10:37 am

skims are allot of fun and when its light, are the only way to go. PM me and you can borrow mine. I was actually looking to sell it. Its a hella fast skim!!

kitebot · Since 20 Feb 2007 251 Posts Obsessed

A skim is for sure doable in the channel, but given the choice between my skim and surfboard I'll take the surfboard for the channel every time. It's just more fun being able to bottom turn in the swells. My skim is my board of choice in the winter where I ride primarily low tide flatwater bays. Skims are better than surfboards in crowds because you can ride them like a twintip and transition quick if you have to give way to another kiter. I saw Monkey's ad for his skim in the classifieds a couple months ago, it looks sick, I'm surprised nobody's picked it up yet.

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 537 Posts Oregon Addicted

yes, I have a roush loaf which has the option of 4 small fins. this gives the board more flexibility as you can get a bit of traction in the chop and waves. then pull them off and to the flat water thing. I think pepi has some in the shop.

not a true skim and some poo poo the fins but they are fun when the conditions are right.

that said, a surfboard is the best option for swell/waves imo.

strapless101 · Since 17 Aug 2009 82 Posts gorge

Super fun in the channel, but can be a challenge to find when dragging about for them (they sit just barely above the surface and can take a long time to float back up). Also, when it's windy enough for good swell, the skim can get lifted by the wind and it has an uncanny ability to zero in on the back of your head. Definitely back to the helmet days.

tyrant · Since 08 Jul 2009 71 Posts HR

Skims open up a good time all around. Some are more challenging to ride in the channel than others. As always its a good idea to try before you buy.... I've got the Airush Skims for demo anytime by PM...

biggins · Since 19 Jun 2006 31 Posts

YES!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE riding my skim. It's one of the most challenging things I've done. A 2 foot air feels like 20 feet on a skim. and landing it is even juicier. You won't be jumping high or looking cool for your bros, but it's more about if YOU are having fun or not. soul riding I guess. And a few who understand what you are doing might appreciate it.

Ultimately it's what you have the most fun on, that's the whole point of doing it right, having fun? Very Happy

try it, it's addicting.

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