HOW TO SETUP A SKIMBOARD!

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Have you ever had traction fall off of your new skimboard? Here are a few simple tips to ensure that your traction will stick to your board for as long as you ride it.
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The materials you will need
1. GooOff or acetone
2. Cleaning rag or paper towel
3. 50- to -80 grit sand paper (initial sanding)
4. 120- to- 140 grit (secondary sanding)
Use the coarse sand paper (50 to 80 grit) to begin the polishing process on the areas of the board you will be applying the pads. Use the finer sanding paper (120-to 140 grit) to smooth out the surface that you will be applying the pads to even further. Make sure to clean the sanded areas as best as you can by scrubbing with GooOff or acetone. Boom! Slap that traction on your board and you are good to go!
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@petermyers479 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard more words spoken to describe sanding in my entire life. I’m 67. Impressive. You’re the most exciting skim boarder I’ve seen. Your timing is impeccable. Skimming was rare when I was a gromm. You’ve really brought the sport into the sunshine, well done.

@saigemartinez3736 4 жыл бұрын

I know this ain’t a question but is it just me but I wanna see a game of S.K.I.M. ?

@chrislikestoskate2307 4 жыл бұрын

i've been thinking about this for so long

@davidreid7 4 жыл бұрын

game of S.K.I.M !!!! :D:D:D:D

@monchinoarbe25 4 жыл бұрын

Yew, mw too

@SkidKids 4 жыл бұрын

Really like this idea!

@saigemartinez3736 4 жыл бұрын

Skid Kids Thank u so much keep it man🔥💪

@riley5032 3 жыл бұрын

This channel deserves more subs

@masonkrause377 3 жыл бұрын

i love how he just eyeballs it and doesnt care where everyone else like tapes it off and takes measurements

@Gamecocks_16 4 жыл бұрын

Love the vid Blair. Also please be careful and wear a dust mask while sanding any of your epoxy, carbon fiber, or fiberglass boards as the fibers can get into your lungs and are possibly carcinogenic. I have noticed in one of your other videos while you were at the showroom talking about the different board designs, and I saw you coughing while you mentioned that someone was finishing sanding the rails for another board. Please be careful and keep up the awesome shredding!

@stcoops 3 жыл бұрын

You can also use wet sandpaper I think because it stops the particles flying up.

@laurieharper1526 3 жыл бұрын

@@stcoops Good point. For the finishing/fine stage, you can wet sand with fine wet or dry paper (the same as they use in car body repair shops), which will give you the smoothest finish.

@chehansen1 2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention Goof Off is highly toxic and is proven to cause cancer. Wear gloves and a respirator if you use that crap.

@xavii2026 2 жыл бұрын

Like so Blair can see

@daniellouis5316 4 жыл бұрын

Literally just set up my new skimmerino and this comes out, but I'm still so hype that my fav channel posted

@af3453 4 жыл бұрын

Good video! I have a request for a future video: can you show the differences in a water drop using a speed wax under the skimboard, and without using it? I have noticed you have mentioned a speed wax in a previous video for tricks on sand, but I am really interested in how a speed wax can change a ride on deep water (if it can change). Great channel! Great videos! Don't stop with this work!

@Credit1on1 4 жыл бұрын

Not worth the money for the wax

@thepainterofparks33 4 жыл бұрын

I bought some of the wax Blair suggested in another video as well. I don't know if I got a bad batch, but it never dried, and was gone after 2 rides. Do you constantly have to re-apply it while you are in the line-up???

@af3453 4 жыл бұрын

The Painter of Parks Did you notice any difference with the wax?

@thepainterofparks33 4 жыл бұрын

@@af3453 For me it never dried, perhaps I got a bad batch. However, it is faster with it on...I would say 10-20% faster with it on. But it came off in 1 to 2 rides especially if you sand drop. It comes with a round applicator sponge. Once the sponge has a bunch on it, I just kept in a plastic bag on the beach, but a wipe over after every ride gets tedious. I haven't used it in quite some time. (Perhaps I should) But, you've got to be ready for slickness difference and re-apply every time. If you just put it on randomly you won't be ready for it and it will slip out from underneath you...going much faster to the ground. Best of luck if you try it. You can get it off amazon.

@af3453 4 жыл бұрын

The Painter of Parks Thank you very much for your review. Very appreciated

@johncoffey3170 4 жыл бұрын

You are so good Blair I watch your videos to help me get better

@ian_mta2329 4 жыл бұрын

Actualy it will be good a video of setting up a EXO and riding it, its just that i wanna buy one😂

@reagans.3911 4 жыл бұрын

“now take the wax off the finishing wax by taking the finishing wax of from the finishing wax” Me on an essay😂

@williamotto9781 3 жыл бұрын

Or Joe Biden talking

@thedopestwhale9970 4 жыл бұрын

These vids are sweet haha. You should go over types of boards that are best for specific areas. I have a 56” Zap Whip that I just got and am using in East Florida skim. I had a 53 pro model exile but it was 5/8 tapered and the rocker was heavy so it didn’t work well on the small waves here. I’d love to see what you all have to say about specific areas and boards that are best there

@shlap1946 4 жыл бұрын

I’m getting skimboard tomorrow!!

@sassyassasin2712 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you listen to your community. Anyway, was looking back at the video you guys did at the wedge, and I was wondering if the prototype skim/boogie from Catch Surf is ever gonna be released, because it looks sick! Thanks for the videos

@marksanborn78 4 жыл бұрын

Man you guys are too good. Like a day after my comment about traction pads popping off

@shreddonkers 4 жыл бұрын

Octopus is REAL!!! Great video guys! 🤙🏻Watching from Calgary Canada!

@perchjohn9801 4 жыл бұрын

Im stoked by all your videos

@teleroi 4 жыл бұрын

Blair/Austin haircut challenge? YEW!

@lucasmurray1724 4 жыл бұрын

I wanna see a board collection video, that would be sick!

@williametzler3743 4 жыл бұрын

Another solid vid! Great tips with the sanding, will be helpful if I get a front pad. I finally made it to the beach this year and have tried catching some waves. Not much luck unfortunately, I just slide off when it comes time to turn (even with back pads and wax), but we're gonna keep on trying! Your vids have been super useful and I finally have my 360 shuv down because of them, keep it up!

@NulodPBall 4 жыл бұрын

Edge more or try an arch pad.

@MatthewLedenko 4 жыл бұрын

Where I'm from we have small shore breakers and I have a hard time getting on one how can I improve that

@ballbrothers7522 3 жыл бұрын

Me to can you make a vid on that?

@natehanson3820 3 жыл бұрын

You just gotta send it and you will get enough speed and your fine

@S3lix 3 жыл бұрын

I know I'm late but if you get a bigger board, that will help. I live on the panhandle of Florida, waves are tiny here. A bigger board is going to help. I got a Dude Cruise! from exile, biggest size I could get. Helps a lot out here.

@niklasfischer6399 4 жыл бұрын

Hey love all your videos great work you're all doing thanks a lot. Would love to see like a workout that supports getting better at skimboarding. Thanks a lot!!

@siirus2083 4 жыл бұрын

I have an eden skim its rlly good

@esadventures1659 3 жыл бұрын

I have a board that I got for like 20 bucks in Florida and I go skim boarding once a year you shred bro much love

@esadventures1659 3 жыл бұрын

Also it goes to my waist

@Diffusion8 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, great tips! I love the Blairacuda model board (tail design and the carbon), but as a complete beginner (going skimming for the first time on a woodie today!) do you think it would be harder to learn on the Blairacuda vs say an EX1 (I don't want an EX0)? Or in terms of learning to skim properly is there not much difference? Cheers! 😊👍🏻

@CarGuruGalore 3 жыл бұрын

I need help getting a skimboard from exile you really inspired me to skimboard and I live by a lake and Carolina beach. Any skimboard tips, I looked at the ex0 but it said it wasn’t available till may 22

@HuskyHB 4 жыл бұрын

I’m riding a dude cruise and it’s awesome

@arjunsomnali3996 4 жыл бұрын

I got a decked out custom blairacuda on the way

@anthonybanks3718 4 жыл бұрын

Arjun Somnali same dude. I’m super hyped for it

@kzychobe4856 4 жыл бұрын

Good advice thank you!

@RA-II 2 жыл бұрын

All great advise and thanks for show us

@cooper8923 4 жыл бұрын

Do a video on concave convex decks

@alexicaborderie2061 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Blair! I'm french, I was thinking if you can make a video about the different skimboard industries. I mainly speak about victoria skimboard, dune skimboard and of course eden skimboard which is a very good french skimboard, by the way, great and beautiful video as usual!

@jerrysetlerr770 4 жыл бұрын

You are great to listen too I have watched some other vids ' I am going to get a skimboard soon

@youngicoe9954 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you a good vid with all the details👍 Btw my board is a zap and the bottom out in the sides the white thing is like beat up what can I do about it

@ccsurfandfish5564 4 жыл бұрын

Absolute legend

@drewval5733 4 жыл бұрын

One person turned their screen upside down so they could like it again

@logank1013 4 жыл бұрын

😂 Can't be another thing

@redtwin1968 4 жыл бұрын

There’s always one...🙄

@petermyers479 4 жыл бұрын

DrewVal Pro hahahahaha sometimes I miss when I aim for the like button and accidentally shoot a dislike. What’s not to like here?

@5thgearfreak297 3 жыл бұрын

I wish the surfshop told me dis.

@maxtonlaman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man would really like to make videos like you

@sgtcarbonillapafr9506 4 жыл бұрын

Whoo.. I hope I have one someday 😊 Nice Vid 🤙

@moretonbaymadness Жыл бұрын

I love skim bording it is my dream to get as good as you

@redzerostatic1683 3 жыл бұрын

Any way man nice tutorial..very informative

@andreabrantes 4 жыл бұрын

super nice!

@skimbrosza 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!

@ukariah 4 жыл бұрын

skimboarding seems so fun but also super hard and i wouldnt really have the dedication for it to not jsut be something fun and relaxing like surfing. i feel like its like skating where you really have to work at it to get good and id rather spend that time skating

@johnandrew552 4 жыл бұрын

Dude the exile blairacuda is the sickest thing I have ever seen

@spacemansabs 2 жыл бұрын

you're really selling the build quality of these boards haha

@nathanmccartney8804 4 жыл бұрын

I love to skimboard onetime I caught a back edge it hurt so bad lol

@corthollis7461 4 жыл бұрын

Dewey Beach vids for us east coasters

@HaydenPittler41 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!!! East Coast🤘

@mykaljohnson8896 3 жыл бұрын

For someone just getting into the sport how much should I be spending on a beginner/starter skimboard? Also, I'll be moving to Austin TX soon and with no beach being close by to practice at, where are some other places I can practice mounting the board and getting my footing right in the meantime?

@emilien237 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a little question, when I got my Carbon Fiber last winter, I didnt sand it enough, now I have to glue my pad back together fairly regularly with superglu, should I take off everything, re-sand and glue back together? (If yes, what would be the best glue?) I wish I had this video before !

@gpubinbred8897 4 жыл бұрын

U seem like a wonderful being

@noahchapman9359 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a video of explaining how to get pop on a skimboard

@bradyoakley1025 4 жыл бұрын

Question. Can the finishing wax be removed by skimming a couple of days on the water? Just a cheap way for "goo" off.

@mrbeastmrbeast8696 4 жыл бұрын

What is the best tick ski boarding brand

@skimbrosza 3 жыл бұрын

hay blair whats the different with carbon fiber vs fiber glass carbon mix?

@craighawes3839 4 жыл бұрын

I’m in the uk trying to find a good board been using a wooden board but want to get an epoxy board thanks

@nutmeat 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe this can get answered here. I recently bought a board with front and back traction pads. What type of wax do I use for the rest of the board? Can I get away with just using base layer wax since my main grip is from traction pads or should I apply a base then the proper rating? Can I get away with no base layer and just apply the wax with the proper rating? Thanks for your help.

@commanderkeeno5552 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Blair, is an arch bar recommended for a beginner? Thank you

@angelicpredatory 4 жыл бұрын

game of skim!!

@corycollins594 4 жыл бұрын

You good at skim board

@finnstrongfilms 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just started skim boarding and want to get a new board but I don’t have much money and not sure what to get , thanks 🙂

@SkidKids 3 жыл бұрын

check out the EX0 made by exile skimboards

@Adiharrush 3 жыл бұрын

So we’re not going to talk about that incredible intro?

@jeffmiller877 4 жыл бұрын

What grit of sand paper do you use for the first sanding?

@stuartsheppard321 4 жыл бұрын

how do you set up a zap skimboard with back and front traction pad

@corthollis7461 4 жыл бұрын

I'm an east coaster who's just beginning to skim seriously. I was wondering about tips to take a wipeout in the best way. Also tips for taller as in 6’3 skim boarding thanks

@bradyoakley1025 4 жыл бұрын

Wiping out, you generally just wanna fall, dont try to catch yourself with your hands because you might just sprain your wrists, your back or chest might get scratched up but at least you wont break anything. I got a pretty bad fall recently on my arm and its just a sand burn from my elbow going down my forearm. I'm tall as well, probably around 6'2, and its hard for me to kinda scrunch down and bend my knees for the waves and I've noticed larger boards like 52s are a little easier comparing to something as a 48.

@marksanborn78 4 жыл бұрын

Strained an intercostal skimming last week so beware of that as well

@joaooliv8758 4 жыл бұрын

HI. i m french (sorry for my englich) and i look regulary yours videos. You are 3x world champion. PLease can you put subtitles on your future video. thank a lot.

@samsuro8986 4 жыл бұрын

Can the exile EXO get a re-coat of gloss on the bottom of the bottom is all scratched up?

@lazarlazar589 2 жыл бұрын

When you put the pads on how long do you wait before you can skim

@dijoun_ 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 5’11 200lbs. I recently messed up my zap skimboard. And I’m looking for an exile that will let me float out but is also responsive any recommendations Blair?

@tompouce1873 2 жыл бұрын

and for classic wooden boards how to make them more slippery? Anny advice?

@brigadegoody7326 4 жыл бұрын

What is the best kind of pad? Or a couple of good ones?

@reesepuffs11 4 жыл бұрын

You always use this song Blair I love it what is it called?

@pa8n477 4 жыл бұрын

I would really like to learn how to 360’s while floating on water!!

@Eddie_346 4 жыл бұрын

Do you need speed wax and grips or does that just help??

@steez7457 4 жыл бұрын

What skimboard should you use if your a beginner

@hjzurc 4 жыл бұрын

If you do this allot you should try a sanding block. It will apply even pressure and save your shoulder a little.

@bradyhughes1422 4 жыл бұрын

If you buy a custom blairacuda does it come with finishing wax?

@studmuffin8698 3 жыл бұрын

is best time to skim usually low tide? also, i’m on east coast (specifically long island, NY) do you know when i can start getting into the water (i’m thinking late spring but can i start earlier)?

@apple03ism 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, What is the best place to add pads on your board if you are a beginner? Thanks.

@wscoptikz6142 4 жыл бұрын

I really want to start skim boarding but don’t know where to start

@Ekzit21 4 жыл бұрын

floor wax on the flat Or something hydrophobic Maybe to go faster? Will it work?

@JoeMama-mm7vt 4 жыл бұрын

So with the EX0 all you have to do is put your pads on?

@danielo705 4 жыл бұрын

I just got a Victoria woody board for $95, it seemed like a high quality wooden board, how far will I be able to progress in skimboarding as I’m very new

@waltersilberman9954 4 жыл бұрын

So cool

@harfordstarz3731 4 жыл бұрын

i’m on a beach with really choppy water right now so side slipping doesn’t work very good and idk how to pump my board

@rylanjones1725 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend putting pads on

@summersnake 3 жыл бұрын

I just started skimming at the fresh hip and youthful age of 58 (never fear, I have more than 40 years on a skateboard and a good amount of boogie / body surf experience). I got a cheap Wavestorm to learn on. The beaches I have to skim on are pretty rocky/gravelly and i don't really care about banging up the wavestorm, but I'm nervous about getting something nice like a Blaracuda. Talk to me - how much happier am I going to be with a nice board, and how much should I worry about slightly gravelly or rocky beaches?

@summersnake 3 жыл бұрын

P.s. I just found a perfect sandy beach about 30m away from our beach house, so I plan to move the operation there when I can :-)

@cameronparis3114 3 жыл бұрын

I want to buy a carbon skim board around 300 to 400 what would you recommend

@milkhugs4676 4 жыл бұрын

You are awesome tsk

@dino.1337 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought my custom Blaircuda and pumped to use it . I’m gonna put on my let’s party traction pads soon . Do u recommend that I sand the whole board or just the spots the pads are going ?

@Gilloozz 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, it would be interesting to say what you did, i just had a new exile board and needs to know the same thing, we dont have goo off here so i am using acetone, what did you use ?

@dino.1337 3 жыл бұрын

@@Gilloozz yeah man ! Message me on insta . Dino Laing . I’ll send ya some pics

@Gilloozz 3 жыл бұрын

@@dino.1337 sure ! Thank you so much

@oliverelliott6770 4 жыл бұрын

I surf and bodyboard I need to know what a good exile board is

@maniacbobcat-minecraft2189 4 жыл бұрын

What brand of grip padding do you use?

@b.sunnyortiz 4 жыл бұрын

Where can I find those traction pads? They are Fye boooiiiii

@HornMouf 3 жыл бұрын

The traction brand is called Octopus

@djanthony9759 4 жыл бұрын

yo blair what about a soft top board?

@djanthony9759 4 жыл бұрын

@Jack Farbman but a traction pad on it

@audreydidio3925 2 жыл бұрын

can u use surf wax instead of the pads?

@zackpeebles2372 3 жыл бұрын

Whats a good board for someone that is good with a wooden board but wants to start riding waves??

@gayboy7799 4 жыл бұрын

Can you make a vid of you riding the EXO

@Jhart44 3 жыл бұрын

Do you need new traction pads every time or are they reusable

@oscarmcmillan5443 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, good vid. Just wondering if you could tell me what board i should get after a wooden skimboard, kinda getting over it and want to start skimming into the deeper parts of the water and catching waves. Thanks :)

@SkidKids 4 жыл бұрын

Check out the boards we just started carrying on skidkids.tv website. they are a great board to move up to from a wooden board