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.
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 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.
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
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.
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
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!
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!
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 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.
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
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.
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! 😊👍🏻
Dude WTF! I sanded the edges of my board before I went out today and it literally went 60% faster, dug into the sand and caught less water on the rails too. Why the fuck do more people not talk/mention this... It should be standard from manufacturer to begin with. Exile with those razer blade rails.
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
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
I didn’t get no wax or anything cause I didn’t know & busted it 3 times cause I was also trying to run to fast now I watched some videos I’m go back & try again 😂
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 !
Next time You pick up a board, hit the factory late with a Cold six pack an have it done by Dusty, The Pro Sander! Love the Colours on that board, You would think some Bozo could come up with a clear Deck Grip these days? Great Show.
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 ?
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 ?
What size should I get, short 5'4 170 lbs (mostly muscle lol so top heavy and twig legs) also I never tried skimboarding but I feel confident Watching all your videos, also I'm old lol.i imagine small but idk cause I weigh alot for my size p.s. love all the videos 📹💕 and I'm Mexican and bald lol
Big as you can go. Living in Florida, smaller waves are a problem. I would recommend getting the largest size in any board that you can, and getting something like a Dude Cruise! or the 2.0 version.
Also, if your 200 lbs has any fat/water weight, I would recommend trying to lose it. 200 pounds isn't much in today's world, but it is a big deal ins skimboarding.
Is there a trick for preventing the tail pad peeling in the back? Do you ever add a small bead of sealant to prevent water and sand from getting underneath there? I'm guessing you want to avoid adding any weight at all to the board, but seems like pads get torn way before they're actually worn.
You sand textured boards. When you buy a fiberglass/carbon fiber board, you may choose between glossy or textured finish. If it is textured, you sand it to make sure the pad will adhere appropriately. It is not based on the material, but the surfacing finish instead. Wood boards do not offer textured finish, since it's a higher performance spec that more professional boards may seek; it makes the board lighter.
I skimboarded for the first time last weekend. I put sex wax on the bottom and was forced to try skimming actual water. I tried for 4 hours. I came home looking like a lobster.
I'm a beginner in skimboarding and I just got a new 40inch board (wooden). I'm just skimming thin layers of water and wet sand. Should I get some traction pads for my board?
mind the your lungs mate. P2 mask i think for this. save yer lungs for bong rips, don't fill em wit crap unnecessarily :) put a mask on and reward yourself with a rip - safety first. i tried explaining this to my boss, he didn't get it. now i have more beach time.
Hey blair i recently just started watching you and want to get into skimboarding. I am 6’2 and 165 lbs so what type of board would you recommend i start with?
I want to learn but i don't have skimboard its my dream to be a pro like you awesome and cool buti i don't have a skimboard and very expensive here in my country 😔😔
Lots of Good Off or Goo Gone and patience. I'd try soaking the pad edge first to see if you can get it to lift off, then put more under the lifted edge. Wear nitrile gloves if you can. Be careful of drip, do this in an open area.
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.
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?
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
Anything that's not wood :p Higher volume floats easier, kinda same with longer length... after that, you start getting into rocker, edge, outline, tail and I think there's one or two videos about that.
Dude it would be better if u sand it in one directionly so that u can have a uniform surface for the effective result of polishing and what everr u need to finish up ..always remember man one direction if u sand it or what ever ur going to do with it to give the best result..thats how pro and expert do it so ithink tjat is the best way...
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?
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)?
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.
I know this ain’t a question but is it just me but I wanna see a game of S.K.I.M. ?
i've been thinking about this for so long
game of S.K.I.M !!!! :D:D:D:D
Yew, mw too
Really like this idea!
Skid Kids Thank u so much keep it man🔥💪
I’m riding a dude cruise and it’s awesome
I got a decked out custom blairacuda on the way
Arjun Somnali same dude. I’m super hyped for it
One person turned their screen upside down so they could like it again
😂 Can't be another thing
There’s always one...🙄
DrewVal Pro hahahahaha sometimes I miss when I aim for the like button and accidentally shoot a dislike. What’s not to like here?
“now take the wax off the finishing wax by taking the finishing wax of from the finishing wax”
Me on an essay😂
Or Joe Biden talking
I wish the surfshop told me dis.
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!
You can also use wet sandpaper I think because it stops the particles flying up.
@@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.
Not to mention Goof Off is highly toxic and is proven to cause cancer. Wear gloves and a respirator if you use that crap.
Like so Blair can see
i love how he just eyeballs it and doesnt care where everyone else like tapes it off and takes measurements
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
Where I'm from we have small shore breakers and I have a hard time getting on one how can I improve that
Me to can you make a vid on that?
You just gotta send it and you will get enough speed and your fine
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.
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
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!
If you do this allot you should try a sanding block. It will apply even pressure and save your shoulder a little.
Dewey Beach vids for us east coasters
Yes sir!!! East Coast🤘
This channel deserves more subs
Actualy it will be good a video of setting up a EXO and riding it, its just that i wanna buy one😂
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!
Not worth the money for the wax
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???
The Painter of Parks Did you notice any difference with the wax?
@@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.
The Painter of Parks Thank you very much for your review. Very appreciated
Typical.. When Jesus comes back.. Hes a skim boarder ;)
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
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.
Strained an intercostal skimming last week so beware of that as well
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! 😊👍🏻
My Grandma lives in Clearwater beach Florida can you skimboard there if yes where can you get a good skimboard
Dude WTF! I sanded the edges of my board before I went out today and it literally went 60% faster, dug into the sand and caught less water on the rails too. Why the fuck do more people not talk/mention this... It should be standard from manufacturer to begin with. Exile with those razer blade rails.
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
You good at skim board
Octopus is REAL!!! Great video guys! 🤙🏻Watching from Calgary Canada!
Blair: this is kind of toxic to the skin...
Me: have used it to clean my board without a rag...... and it stuuung
Yeah, I was watching thinking Oh God please wear gloves!!! 😱
C'mon Blair, use a sanding block!
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
Howdy
Think this might be a little overkill, some 91% rubbing alcohol and spray adhesive always does the trick
So with the EX0 all you have to do is put your pads on?
OK, that's super mega weird/freaky... I literally just applied the traction to my first ever skimboard 4hrs before this dropped... 👽
I didn’t get no wax or anything cause I didn’t know & busted it 3 times cause I was also trying to run to fast now I watched some videos I’m go back & try again 😂
How was Dewey? Btw I was there :)
Literally just set up my new skimmerino and this comes out, but I'm still so hype that my fav channel posted
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
so... the Blairacuda its no so finishracuda
I'm easily distracted... that's a beautiful Canary Island Palm in the background.
hay blair whats the different with carbon fiber vs fiber glass carbon mix?
I made myself a new skimboard out of wood and it has a lot of flex. Will this affect my skim boarding in anyway
Yes. Wooden boards sink faster when going into deeper water. Fiberglass or a double carbon board travels way better in deeper waters.
Can you please make a video of explaining how to get pop on a skimboard
I’m getting skimboard tomorrow!!
What is that board exactly I’m looking to buy one and where could I buy it
It is an EXILE Blairacuda
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 !
Do a video on concave convex decks
yo blair what about a soft top board?
@Jack Farbman but a traction pad on it
Does anyone know if ZAP also uses finishing wax? Looking to pick up an arrowhead and would like to know before I set it up.
I was told by an old surf dude, zap rhymes with crap or something....
Next time You pick up a board, hit the factory late with a Cold six pack an have it done by Dusty, The Pro Sander!
Love the Colours on that board, You would think some Bozo could come up with a clear Deck Grip these days?
Great Show.
I wanna see a board collection video, that would be sick!
I’m teaching me how to skim board since I was like five or four and it’s been so long and you’ve been so good
This is why I buy from Victoria. No sanding, Go Gone, etc. when you buy a quality board that is glassed properly.
Do you recommend putting pads on
Blair/Austin haircut challenge? YEW!
I am an entry level skimboarder with 38 years experience.
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 ?
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 ?
@@Gilloozz yeah man ! Message me on insta . Dino Laing . I’ll send ya some pics
@@PokeDinoo sure ! Thank you so much
What pads would you recommend?
What size should I get, short 5'4 170 lbs (mostly muscle lol so top heavy and twig legs) also I never tried skimboarding but I feel confident Watching all your videos, also I'm old lol.i imagine small but idk cause I weigh alot for my size p.s. love all the videos 📹💕 and I'm Mexican and bald lol
All great advise and thanks for show us
hi, i was wonder im about 5`11 and weigh 200, what would be the best skimboard, i skim in south florida and i just cant seem to find the right one
Big as you can go. Living in Florida, smaller waves are a problem. I would recommend getting the largest size in any board that you can, and getting something like a Dude Cruise! or the 2.0 version.
Also, if your 200 lbs has any fat/water weight, I would recommend trying to lose it. 200 pounds isn't much in today's world, but it is a big deal ins skimboarding.
Is there a trick for preventing the tail pad peeling in the back? Do you ever add a small bead of sealant to prevent water and sand from getting underneath there? I'm guessing you want to avoid adding any weight at all to the board, but seems like pads get torn way before they're actually worn.
Some times i will use a silicone sealant. that has worked really well for me in the past
You probably won’t see this but do you only sand down carbon fiber boards or others like wood?
You sand textured boards. When you buy a fiberglass/carbon fiber board, you may choose between glossy or textured finish. If it is textured, you sand it to make sure the pad will adhere appropriately. It is not based on the material, but the surfacing finish instead. Wood boards do not offer textured finish, since it's a higher performance spec that more professional boards may seek; it makes the board lighter.
The real question is why doesn’t Blair pronounce the F in Goof Off🧐
cuz he high
This is the real question.
LoL, there's also a product called "Goo Be Gone" or something like that...
I skimboarded for the first time last weekend. I put sex wax on the bottom and was forced to try skimming actual water. I tried for 4 hours. I came home looking like a lobster.
I’m in the uk trying to find a good board been using a wooden board but want to get an epoxy board thanks
Where can I find those traction pads? They are Fye boooiiiii
The traction brand is called Octopus
I have an eden skim its rlly good
im thinking of buying my first skim board and i was wondering if the pads come with the board
they do not, check out lets party traction for pads
I love to skimboard onetime I caught a back edge it hurt so bad lol
Skid kids hey dude do have old board and you don’t want to use that anymore can I buy that one? Hope you notice me thank you keep it up idol
i really want a long one but in new zeland theres none long ones only small ones
I'm a beginner in skimboarding and I just got a new 40inch board (wooden). I'm just skimming thin layers of water and wet sand. Should I get some traction pads for my board?
mind the your lungs mate. P2 mask i think for this. save yer lungs for bong rips, don't fill em wit crap unnecessarily :)
put a mask on and reward yourself with a rip - safety first. i tried explaining this to my boss, he didn't get it. now i have more beach time.
I want to buy a carbon skim board around 300 to 400 what would you recommend
Hey blair i recently just started watching you and want to get into skimboarding. I am 6’2 and 165 lbs so what type of board would you recommend i start with?
Is it worth having pads or can u just use wax
I bought a skimboard form a shop it was only €20 but it’s not bad. It’s wooden but I don’t know if it’s waxed what should I do plz help ???!???
how do you set up a zap skimboard with back and front traction pad
When you sand through the gelcoat, it's called burning through. Man...you really shouldn't do that, I've had 8 years finishing
Man you guys are too good. Like a day after my comment about traction pads popping off
Hey Blair I’m in gulf shores and I am trying to get a skimboard but I weigh 225 and I’m 5’7 what size board do I need
You always use this song Blair I love it what is it called?
Do a game of S.K.I.M.
How can i get the reggea track?
I want to learn but i don't have skimboard its my dream to be a pro like you awesome and cool buti i don't have a skimboard and very expensive here in my country 😔😔
I am guessing that you will have to leave it for 24 hours to make sure it is properly stuck to the board.
I have almost an identical board
that was one of my favorite looking board
dad
What grit of sand paper do you use for the first sanding?
What is the best tick ski boarding brand
Can you please please make a video on how to remove pads
Lots of Good Off or Goo Gone and patience.
I'd try soaking the pad edge first to see if you can get it to lift off, then put more under the lifted edge.
Wear nitrile gloves if you can.
Be careful of drip, do this in an open area.
"Good Off" = "Goof Off"
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.
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?
Blair come visit in israel almost every beach is ur fan base in here
Our beaches are perfect for skimbords
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
What is the best skimboard to get to the waves?
Anything that's not wood :p
Higher volume floats easier, kinda same with longer length... after that, you start getting into rocker, edge, outline, tail and I think there's one or two videos about that.
What are some good brands to look for when it comes to pads and speed wax?
Could u link ur wetsuit please
Dude it would be better if u sand it in one directionly so that u can have a uniform surface for the effective result of polishing and what everr u need to finish up ..always remember man one direction if u sand it or what ever ur going to do with it to give the best result..thats how pro and expert do it so ithink tjat is the best way...
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?
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)?