Are Exile skimboards good?
Through a combination of quality customer service and attention to detail, Exile has become one of the most popular skimboard brands in the world. Our skimboards have earned a reputation for strength, durability and performance that is unsurpassed.
Where are Exile skimboards made?
San Clemente, CA
By October of 2004 the company outgrew its first factory and moved to a much larger space in San Clemente, CA. Exile has continued to test and refine its product under the feet of the world’s top athletes for more than a decade.
What size exile skimboard do I need?
Rule of thumb number two: get a skimboard that stands at about mid-chest height. 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).
What skimboards do pros use?
The majority of manufacturers shape skimboards with closed-cell foam in the core and fiberglass/resin in the outer layers. Carbon fiber boards are high-performance leaves that are often used by professionals.
How long does Exile skimboards take to ship?
Generally speaking, we try to allow 2-3 weeks for custom skimboards to be built.
Can you skimboard anywhere?
Anywhere and everywhere. Wherever there’s a pool of water, sufficient space, and a willingness to try it, skimboarding can be done just about anywhere. You can go to the beach if you are into wave riding or sand skimming. Extreme skimboarders have skimmed on flooded streets, shallow canals, and fountains.
How much should you pay for a skimboard?
Traditionally, wood skimboards are cheaper ($50-$100) than foam skimboards ($150-$300) but, above all, you’ve got to get the best gear for your height, weight, experience, and type of ride. Skimboarding tricks will require having installed a good traction pad.
Is skim boarding easy?
Skimboarding is easier to get started but harder to catch waves when compared to surfing. Most people can skim fairly easily on flat water but actually catching waves is difficult. Surfing is harder to learn in the beginning but easier to master over time. Both sports are very challenging if you want to get good.
Why are Exile Skimboards the best in the world?
Through a combination of quality customer service and attention to detail, Exile has become one of the most popular skimboard brands in the world. Our skimboards have earned a reputation for strength, durability and performance that is unsurpassed.
Which is the most popular skimboard brand in the world?
WE ARE EXILE SKIMBOARDS. Through a combination of quality customer service and attention to detail, Exile has become one of the most popular skimboard brands in the world.
What kind of skimboard is best for shorebreak?
Between the rocker and the lightweight construction, the Fedmax board is incredibly versatile. Whether you want to skim on the sand or try your hand at riding shorebreak, you’ll find that the Fedmax skimboard can do it all. Besides all the great design features, your Fedmax board comes with a grip pad.
How big does a skimboard board need to be?
As a general rule of thumb, you want your skimboard to reach around your ribs for proper control. At 48” long, you’ll find that this board will fall right in that sweet spot for most adults giving you optimal control as you skim. To top this board off, it also comes with a grip that is professionally installed.