They include traditional wood, Kevlar, graphite, fiberglass, and carbon fiber. Our skimboards have earned a reputation for strength, durability and performance that is unsurpassed. But for the experts, the double extra large is a good choice since they require more maneuverability. 5/8" 3/4" TAPERED TO 5/8" 3/4" Pro Models. They are the most expensive boards but better when it comes to being stiff, light and fast. How to Choose a Paddle Board? Raza is like Sacramento but offers more maneuverability. The traditional wood boards are best for beginners, are heavy in weight, durable, and works well skimming on a thin layer of water. The thickness of the board will determine how far you will go in the water. © 2020 SurferToday.com | All Rights Reserved. or less (Small) 120 - 160 lbs: 45 in. The shape is best for maximum pop and doing technical skills. The correlations between body weight and board dimension are further explained in the following skimboard size chart: 80 - 140 lbs: 45 in. With this board, you can expect better impact resistance and strength. Graphite boards are known to last for long. It is the most common board and the cheapest one in the market. Close. Add to cart. AUSTIN KEEN; BLAIR CONKLIN; SAM STINNETT; PERRY PRUITT; TIM FULTON; BULLO; KEIAO BUCASAS ; Quick View Quick View. (Medium - Large) 160 - 200 lbs: 49 in. Sacramento has an extra wide waist. Let’s discuss some of the things you need to look in a skimboard. In practice, I’ve explored over a dozen bodies of water that hosted almost all …, Initial Stability vs. It is slightly stiffer and cheaper than carbon fiber. The rocker is defined as the curve of the head of your skimboard. Always remember that the sport has two disciplines: wave skimboarding and flatland skimboarding. For adults, the medium, and large are the best options. Thomas shape falls between Proto and Sacramento. The most common tail type found in skimboards is the pintail because it will add extra stability to its overall performance. Below is an easy to read, all inclusive skimboard size chart to make your next purchase easy and successful. However, this can cause the board to be less responsive and hard to ride when it comes to technical tricks. Let’s get started! The most popular skimboard manufacturers are Victoria Skimboards, Zap Skimboards, Exile Skimboards, DB Skimboards, and Wave Zone Skimboards. Thicker boards will have more float than thinner boards, and hence behave more like a larger board, even if the size is exactly the same. We sell the best skimboards, and wake surfing boards on the planet. Just make sure that you use a good amount of it. In the end, if you want to play it conservatively, the wise recommendation is to size up. Just make sure that you pick a size that you feel is fit for you. Skimboards range between 45.00'' and 57.00'' in height, and between 17.75'' and 23.00'' in width, depending on the rider's physical characteristics, level of experience, and type of ride (waves or flat waters/surfaces). Yet with all of that success we’ve managed to stay grounded. Add to cart. SMALL; MEDIUM SMALL; MEDIUM; MEDIUM LARGE; LARGE; EXTRA LARGE; USS EXCELSIOR (LARGE) Thickness. It is best for bank slides and long rides. In the end, it's all about the amount of speed you can carry into the water or ground. Length     Thickness       Rider Height       Suggested Weight, 35”           3/8"                 3’9” – 4’7”           0-75 lbs, 40”           3/8"                 4’2” – 5’0”           50-95 lbs, 40”           1/2"                 4’2” – 5’0”           0-90 lbs, 45”           1/2"                 4’7” – 5’5”           80-140 lbs, 49”           5/8"                 4’11” – 5’9”         130-170 lbs, 50”           5/8"                 5’0” – 5’10”         50-150 lbs, 52”           3/4"                 5’2” – 6’0”           150-180 lbs, 54”           3/4"                 5’4” – 6’2”           180-210 lbs, 56”           3/4"                 5’6” – 6’4”           210-240 lbs, 52”           3/4"                 5’2” – 6’0”           150-200 lbs, 54”           3/4"                 5’4” – 6’2”           200-220 lbs, 48”           5/8"                 4’9” – 5’7”           100-160 lbs, 51”           5/8"                 5’2” – 5’10”         150-180 lbs, Add a footnote if this applies to your business, 38”           5/8"                 3’9” – 4’7”           50-90 lbs, 42”           5/8"                 4’3” – 5’2”           75-120 lbs, 46”           5/8"                 4’6” – 5’5”           100-150 lbs, 51”           3/4"                 5’1” – 5’11”         120-200 lbs, 53”           3/4"                 5’3” – 6’1”           150-180 lbs, 50”           3/4"                 5’0” – 5’8”           100-150 lbs, 52”           3/4"                 5’2” – 6’0”           140-180 lbs, 54”           3/4"                 5’3” – 6’2”           170-210 lbs, 56”           3/4"                 5’5” – 6’3”           200-240 lbs, 51”           3/4"                 5’1” – 5’11”         150-200 lbs, 53”           3/4"                 5’3” – 6’1”           170-225 lbs, 51”           3/4"                 5’1” – 5’11”         140-200 lbs, 55”           3/4"                 5’6” – 6’4”           200-275 lbs, 51”           5/8"                 5’1” – 5’11”         100-170 lbs, 53”           5/8"                 5’3” – 6’1”           150-190 lbs, 54”           5/8"                 5’4” – 6’2”           160-210 lbs, 56”           5/8"                 5’6” – 6’4”          170-230 lbs, 49”           3/4"                 4’11” – 5’9”         100-170 lbs, 55”           3/4"                 5’7” – 6’5”           200-250 lbs, 50”           3/4"                 5’1” – 5'11”         120-170 lbs, 52”           3/4"                 5’3” – 6’1”           150-190 lbs, 54”           3/4"                 5’4” – 6’2”           170-210 lbs, 56”           3/4"                 5’6” – 6’4”           190-230 lbs, XXS   Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 46.62”    5/8"           4’0” – 5’5”      60-95 lbs, XS      Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 49.75”    5/8"           4’6” – 5’7”      90-130 lbs, S         Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 51.50”    5/8"           4’6” – 5’10”    100-155 lbs, MS      Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 52.00”    5/8"           5’2” – 6’0”      125-170 lbs, M       Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 52.15”    5/8"           5’2” – 6’0”     140-180 lbs, ML     Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 52.25”    5/8"           5’2” – 6’2”     150-195 lbs, L        Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 52.50”    5/8"           5’2” – 6’4”     160-205 lbs, XL     Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 53.31”   5/8"           5’6” – 6’6”     180-215 lbs, 48.38”    5/8"           4’0” – 5’10”    60-110 lbs, 51.25”   5/8"            4’6” – 6’0”      95-130 lbs, 51.75”    5/8"           5’0” – 6’2”      105-155 lbs, 52.75”    5/8"           5’2” – 6’2”      125-165 lbs, M        Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 53.12”   5/8"            5’2” – 6’2”     135-185 lbs, ML      Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 53.33”   5/8"            5’2” – 6’2”     150-195 lbs, L         Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 53.88”   5/8"            5’4” – 6’4”     160-205 lbs, XL       Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 55.10”   5/8"            5’6” – 6’6”      180-215 lbs, XS        Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 49.75”    5/8"           4’0” – 5’6”      95-130 lbs, 51.50”    5/8"           4’6” – 5’6”      100-155 lbs, 52.15”   5/8"            5’2” – 6’2”      140-180 lbs, 52.50”   5/8"            5’4” – 6’2”      160-205 lbs, 53.31”    5/8"           5’6” – 6’4”      180-215 lbs, Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 50.30”   5/8"            4’0” – 6’0”      95-160 lbs, 50.50”   5/8"            5’0” – 6’2”      140-200 lbs, 52.50”   5/8"            5’8” – 6’8”      190+ lbs, S        Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 50.25”    5/8"           4’0” – 6’0”     100-155 lbs, 52.13”   5/8"            5’0” – 6’4”      140-200 lbs, 54.50”   5/8"            5’4” – 6’8”      200+ lbs, XS     Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 50.30”    5/8"           4’0” – 5’8”      70-100 lbs, 51.30”    5/8"           5’0” – 5’8”      90-120 lbs, MS     Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 52.00”    5/8"           5’2” – 6’0”     110-140 lbs, 52.50”    5/8"           5’2” – 6’0”      120-150 lbs, 53.80”    5/8"           5’4” – 6’2”      140-180 lbs, 55.00”    5/8"           5’6” – 6’4”      150-200 lbs, XL      Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 56.50”    5/8"           5’6” – 6’6”     180-220 lbs, XXL   Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 57.10”    5/8"           5’10” – 6’8”      200+ lbs, S     Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 46.00”    5/8"           4’0” – 5’10”    70-100 lbs, M     Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 48.00”    5/8"           4’2” – 6’0”      100-130 lbs, L      Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 49.50”    5/8"           5’6” – 6’2”      130-170 lbs, 51.30”   5/8"           4’6” – 5’8”      90-120 lbs, 52.50”   5/8"            5’0” – 5’10”    120-150 lbs, 55.00”   5/8"            5’4” – 6’2”      150-200 lbs, MATTHIEU THIBAUD, AMBER TORREALBA, MORGAN JUST, JOHNNY SALTA, STEFF MAGS, S      Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 51.50”    5/8"           4’6” – 5’8”      100-150 lbs, MS   Length  Thickness  Rider Height  Suggested Weight, 52.20”    5/8"           5’0” – 5’10”    120-170 lbs, 52.70”   5/8"            5’4” – 6’2”      130-180 lbs, 55.70”   5/8"            5’4” – 6’2”      160-210 lbs, 44.50”   5/8"            4’0” – 5’0”      50-70 lbs, 46.20”   5/8"            4’6” – 5’10”    70-100 lbs, 48.70”   5/8"            4’8” – 6’0”      100-130 lbs, 49.50”   5/8"            5’0” – 6’2”      130-180 lbs.