i wanted to learn skimboarding during covid - realized i should start w/ skating and im addicted... to skating.
@Pyxel63 күн бұрын
Heya i just got my first skimboard yesterday! Wish i realized that it needed wax before i trid it out Man my ankle hurts
@xxxthetruthxxx4765Ай бұрын
brought the pressure... still couldnt catch a wave.
@xxxthetruthxxx4765Ай бұрын
3:05 bro Id kill for those waves!!! i dont live near the ocean and even if i did, since i am in germany, there would not be any chance to skimboard... so i can only do it when going on vacation 2-3 times a year, e.g. in portugal or, as done 2 weeks ago, in greece. now, i would absolutely NOT recommend skimboarding in greece, however, i got very lucky and we had waves like you at 3:05 and i had BY FAR my best skimboarding sessions, finally got my drop down consistently and have been able to catch my first waves and its all THANKS TO YOU! i learned basically everything from you!!! even sustained my first real (actually nasty) skimboarding injuries from wind throwing the board against my shins (another reason to not skimboard in greece, cause you´ll only have waves when its windy). again, thank you frank. you are a true legend and its sad that you dont post skimboarding stuff anymore.
@xxxthetruthxxx4765Ай бұрын
how did it go with this board? would you recommend doing that?
@JeremyView.Ай бұрын
Back to bug you again. Awesome video! When I started watching you, I was struggling to even get on my board. I like how you explain the mechanics behind the ride. I see what I've been doing wrong after this video. On my wrap, I've been trying to complete the pivot on my back foot. (Like a skateboard) I lose all speed and the wave goes through me. If you have something on launching out of the back of the wave, catching air, I would love to see it. Thanks again
@xxxthetruthxxx4765Ай бұрын
hey man. are you not skimboarding anymore? your videos are great and helpful. you should stick to it. maybe you also got some advise for me: i am 6´0, 210 lbs. i have a hard time staying afloat with my 54´´ hybrid board. is it possible, that it´s too small/not wide enough?
@BeachLookingGuyАй бұрын
Hi there, glad you like the videos and yes i still skim. definitely not as frequent as before but im still out there a lot. skimboarding is is all about agility and speed. 210 is a lot of weight to carry on a skimboard. if you can get down to 175-180 things will get a bit easier. I am 6'1 175 for reference. but it's more likely you need more practice and confidence in your drop. there's a lot of technique when it comes to dropping the board and actually gaining speed, not losing it. also depending on the type of beach you skim, speed can be very hard to get. skimming a flat beach like in florida can be really hard to get speed because there's no help from the slope. places like Socal and mexico have a high slope and the amount of speed that provides alone is massive. When it comes to board size tbh i dont even know the dimensions of my own. I have a ML hornet currently, but i use to ride a Large because it's a bit more stable when getting comfortable with riding. with your size you should be riding a L or XL while learning and go down to M-ML when you get better and want more maneuverability.
@xxxthetruthxxx4765Ай бұрын
@@BeachLookingGuy Thank you. And see... that´s why you are the best and should stick to making videos and sharing your knowledge with those who seek to learn. Doesn´t even have to be the full action skimming videos... could be just you talking, sharing your experiences, etc. That already helps a lot. Thanks again. I really appreciate it.
@rafa_blackening2 ай бұрын
*Crazy surfmen😅💫☀️*
@BeachLookingGuy2 ай бұрын
PRESSURE!!😵💫
@Mr.Westery4 ай бұрын
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@Vriddhi245 ай бұрын
Wow, good job! Quick question, when you apply epoxy/glue to the floor after you are done with stem walls and edges, do you end up applying some on the edges(corners where stem wall meets the floor) of stem walls with the roller? Will it mess up stem walls? Glue/Epoxy will get on stem walls edges right while rolling the main floor?
@Vriddhi245 ай бұрын
Wow, good job! Quick question, when you apply epoxy/glue to the floor, do you end up applying some on the edges(corners where stem wall meets the floor) of stem walls with the roller? Will it mess up stem walls? Glue/Epoxy will get on stem walls edges right while rolling the main floor?
@BeachLookingGuy5 ай бұрын
It can happen if you’re not careful
@matthall4725 ай бұрын
So sliding sideways gets you further faster?
@BeachLookingGuy5 ай бұрын
When done properly, yes
@JeremyView.5 ай бұрын
This was the exact video I needed to see. Thanks brother
@BeachLookingGuy5 ай бұрын
Awesome! The fact anyone finds this video and takes the time to listen is such a surprise. Thanks for the comment
@JeremyView.5 ай бұрын
Everything you said in this video is correct. I'm 48 and just picked up the sport five months. Anything I do, I want to be the best at. I spend at least 10-15 hours a week practicing. When I say practice, I mean work. Muscle memory is key, like you said. I've been riding goofie, FFF 2 step drop. I throw regular but ride goofie. I found your channel because I was looking fo a better way to get on my board. I hate the one step BFF. I have such a lite board and the wind stays at about 10-15mph during the winter, I have no confidence that my board will be where I drop it. BUT, I have to change something. I've suffered groin injuies, I'm limited to what waves I can get to. I have a tendency to rotate because I'm chasing the board and getting on at the wrong angle. I can't achieve what I want, with my current drop. About three weeks ago, I started practicing the monkey crawl in the living room without a board. (My wife makes fun of my imaginary board) That's when I seen your first video on how to monkey crawl. Nothing say's Oh Ship! like driving your face towards the ground while running. Anyway... I started actualy using monkey crawl about a week ago but only for part of my sessions. I found that I could drop on thicker water (when I got it right) and I could get almost as far with less speed because the transition is less stompy than lunging FFF. But I didn't want to let go of what's comfortable. Then I watched this video, and it's exactly what I needed to hear. Since I refuse to onestep BFF and what I'm doing is holding me back, I need to change. That means leaving the bad habits behind and going with a better drop. I don't have years to figure it out, I may be a fit 48 but I am in fact, 48. Thank you for telling me what I needed to hear. . @@BeachLookingGuy
@BeachLookingGuy5 ай бұрын
@@JeremyView. that’s great, man! Have fun
@androsstandley91955 ай бұрын
Some rich Jerk builds a house that Close to the tide, And now says help me like who barney Bears
@1finalchance8816 ай бұрын
Waiting to see that red and black colorway one of these days.
@BeachLookingGuy6 ай бұрын
it's super rare.
@lilbitoferrthang6 ай бұрын
Super professional and smooth! Looks AMAZING!
@BeachLookingGuy6 ай бұрын
Yew!
@ChrizSee6 ай бұрын
nice job
@BeachLookingGuy6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@1finalchance8816 ай бұрын
that stem wall is nightmare fuel
@lilbitoferrthang6 ай бұрын
wow! night and day difference! you did an awesome job, looks amazing!
@MikhailKotesov6 ай бұрын
Hey man great job! Turned out nice. Few questions: I do realize the video is sped up at time ls but in general you have to move pretty quick get the flakes down on wet paint right? Also when you’re scrapping for a smooth surface before the epoxy goes on, what if you scarp off too much or scratch the surface? Is it easy to patch the section? Or is that part hard to mess up?
@BeachLookingGuy6 ай бұрын
If you want some tips and tricks i did this video with some voice over kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9GIhddi0cmbh2g.html But with the chemical i use (polyurea) you have about 20 mins before it will get too dry. scraping takes a little technique so you dont mess up the floor. repairs are very quick and easy with fast a drying product.
@1finalchance8816 ай бұрын
you missed a spot
@BeachLookingGuy6 ай бұрын
🤫
@lilbitoferrthang7 ай бұрын
Cleaned up nice!
@BeachLookingGuy6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@user-zf7uu6xu5p7 ай бұрын
The amazing video. So many details and good clips, easy to understand but still hard to repeat ) Thanks!
@lilbitoferrthang7 ай бұрын
Wow, I always did wonder how this worked! Dope video, almost makes me want to attempt to do it myself! haha.
@DizzyBone30308 ай бұрын
Hey Frank, I’ve been loving your skin content! I’m relatively new to skim boarding but just got my first real exile board and trying to take your lessons and put them into practice. Just wanted to say I appreciate all the work you put in and please keep making more!
@BeachLookingGuy8 ай бұрын
Thanks, bro. Prob won’t be making anymore skim content but there’s already a lot of great resources. Take care!
@user-zf7uu6xu5p9 ай бұрын
Is it possible to skimboarding having 90 kilos weight? How is the weight important here?
@trevortucker25329 ай бұрын
What type of board of this? (Material, brand, etc.)
@Alexpz919 ай бұрын
Και για ποσο διαρκεί αυτό το κερί που έβαλες τώρα, εννοώ κάθε φορα που πας να κανεις θα χρειάζεται κερί ή εξαρτάται απτό ποσο βρωμικο είναι πανω όπως ανέφερες στην αρχή;
@Zaakro9 күн бұрын
I personally take the wax off after I'm done, but you don't have to. It's a personal preference. Remove the wax when you have too much sand in it.
@larrygorwick62809 ай бұрын
ok. This video is really well made and straightforward to understand. When I finally went to a flat beach with the whitewater receding the way it's supposed to I tried to push my board along the wet sand. But as soon as I pushed down on the board the board sank into the soft sand and would not slide! Was it because I was using a cheap plywood skimboard that one can buy at any of the local resort novelty stores? Or should the video technique work with any board? Maybe I was push down too hard or maybe the bottom surface of those kind of boards simply will not slide? I was hoping I could learn some basics before shelling out big bucks on a professional board! (Oh, by the way, I probably WAY TO OLD to be even thinking of trying the basic skills! I am pretty flexible so getting into the posture position is not difficult. PLEASE ADVISE! THANKS!!)
@BeachLookingGuy9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. The cheap wooden boards are mostly for little kids. Also you don’t really want to push down on the board, use your fingers as shock absorbers, lightly push down and forward. Hope that helps
@larrygorwick62809 ай бұрын
Thanks for the PROMPT RESPONSE! Amazing! This cheap board was the longest available, but the point is well taken. I will try the "light touch" to see if that makes any difference. If it does, I'll let you know. I have been promoting this SAFE beginner technique to any kid I see trying even though he/she probably won't listen but I'll keep trying! THANKS AGAIN!@@BeachLookingGuy
@genenterpriseshk169711 ай бұрын
Best tutorials on the web
@genenterpriseshk169711 ай бұрын
Great content. Best on KZfaq
@BeachLookingGuy11 ай бұрын
Appreciate the kind words
@genenterpriseshk169711 ай бұрын
Thanks for the content
@alfredoventura472711 ай бұрын
Can you do a video of the one step drop ?
@thebrothers802211 ай бұрын
Should I put wax on my pads?
@BeachLookingGuy11 ай бұрын
No
@lukemtb1611 ай бұрын
i used to be a horrible skimboarder. after watching this video i realized i was doing it all wrong. Thanks guys and sick edit!
@BeachLookingGuy11 ай бұрын
B T P bby
@joelcowan2568 Жыл бұрын
terrible video
@BeachLookingGuy Жыл бұрын
YEW
@joelcowan2568 Жыл бұрын
in what world are skim boards dense lmao
@BeachLookingGuy Жыл бұрын
They are very solid, that’s a form of density.
@sethrodrigues6858 Жыл бұрын
You have to make sure when you put on pads you take off all the wax we’re your pudding your pads or else they won’t stay on for to long
@kakaandbeyond Жыл бұрын
Can just a normal candle on my altar wax work? sorry, I'm a beginner :3
@BeachLookingGuy Жыл бұрын
Probably not. Never tried myself
@chris_g_vibes Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing great content FRANK! I’m super newbie to skim boarder…I live in LA and looking forward in getting a board that doesn’t cost more than 100 bucks very soon….any recommendations!?
@skimbrosza Жыл бұрын
i rly just wish i had a proper skim, wooden boards aint gonna do it. There is also no skim shops in south africa where i live 😢