I’ve been skimboarding for like a a year now and have just been using a 30 dollar wood skimboard, I have now gotten very into skimboarding and am about to get my first 250 dollar skimboard, obviously I want to take good care of it so this video helps alot

1:13 that's kinda satisfying for me

@BeachLookingGuy

6 жыл бұрын

Lorna Armeña i know what you mean! 😁

@krabs5422

4 жыл бұрын

Lorna Armeña same

@juliedavies1591

3 жыл бұрын

It wasn’t kinda satisfying for me, it was VERY satisfying

@zFlyn

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is

Just bought my first skimboard and this video was very helpful

@sld2954

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing for me

@triplejee8576

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@Jak3C06

2 жыл бұрын

@@sld2954 same

@cyberenderman6617

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@BrewingKoffree

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah same

Thanks bro nobody ever told me about the wax on a skimboard you're the best

I’m just starting my skimboarding adventure and this was very helpful

For your pads to stick, sand down the areas of your board where your gonna apply them. The "gritty texture" on your board stops it from sticking properly

@rchobbyenthusiast2151

2 жыл бұрын

I had to do it to mine

I use evostik contact adhesive on my windsurfing foot pads at they survive contact with the waves at 30knots. Use a proper glue and you will be fine.

It's so satisfying

Really helped out , thanks 🤙👍

Rly thx you helped me a lot I learn new things too

To make the pads sitck use acetone or mineral spirits, maybe denatured alchohol. Acetone would work best but test a small area to make sure it doesn't screw up the top coat. Clean clean clean to make sure the glue sticks. A light sanding to create some tooth but not too much. I'm paranoid about sanding through the top coat.

Thanks frank.

Do you ever use Mrs Palmers base coat? Do you feel its needed? Thanks

Thx for the tips !!!!

It's so weird... I started skim boarding on Maui almost 30 years ago. Have watched a ton of skim videos on KZread over the last several years. But not until this past week, have I ever seen so many how-to videos on skimming by so many different content creators. It's weird. Like KZread just doesnt know me anymore

@BeachLookingGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I started these a couple years back because i was bored in Florida. Austin and Blair started doing it as well and now it’s this big thing 🤷

@redeyestones3738

3 жыл бұрын

@@BeachLookingGuy that's cool man. Happy for ya

Did u sand the area befor u put the pads on if not it helps tremendously

@kooperellliott6304

4 жыл бұрын

SHORT ASIAN or he should not put pressure whit his feet on his pads

@scottgoodpasture7868

3 жыл бұрын

hes right you need to sand the board if its a textured board

When you buy a new bored do you need to put wax? Or it has it already?

Sorry brah. Looking back at my comment it looks like I'm being sarcastic. I assure you I wasn't 56 and looking forward to getting out there before the winter comes. Just hurts a little bit more when you're taking a roll when you're my age! Anyway man thanks for this video I just subscribed and I hope to learn more about what you can offer in information. Cool buds to all of the brahs out there 🏄‍♂️😎🤟🌴🌴🌴🍀☘🌴🌵🌵🌴

I think your pads will stick better if you sand down the textured finish of the board. Blair Conklin made a video about that.

I’m new to skimming and do you have to wax your board every session ?

greets from viña del mar, chile

Thank you so much

Hey thanks for the vids , they help a lot , do all skimboards need a traction pad ?

@toastedstreetwear5108

4 жыл бұрын

Wilfie - lol yes, or a lot of wax

@shawnb5370

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on preference you don’t need one but it helps personally I like them but I don’t own one so you don’t need one

Can I still scrape it like that if I have a Zap Fiberglass board? Idk if it will chip anything or scratch it?

Just put a fresh coat on the other day. As far as traction pads. I've heard Freak traction stays on pretty well.

@BeachLookingGuy

6 жыл бұрын

they all have the same 3M adhesive. every pad i have ever had comes off. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@boneshow00

5 жыл бұрын

Beach Looking Guy do you sand the board or use rubbing alcohol before putting it on?

Thank you man

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Sure thing

Been watching skimboard setup videos, if you want your pads to stick better sand the area your applying them to before putting them on!

@BeachLookingGuy

2 жыл бұрын

nearly 20 years in the game, bro! im totally aware. sanding does not make it permanent, they still fall off, especially with my style of riding. also this video is a bit old I've moved on and improved my pad technique. thanks though!

Thanks for the useful instructional video. It was like hanging out with you for a while. I can't believe they still make sex wax, I had some of that back in the 70s. Who would have ever thought that such a crass novelty product would have staying power. I guess sex really does sell.

@BeachLookingGuy

2 жыл бұрын

it's cheap and works well most of the time.

What type of board of this? (Material, brand, etc.)

Were you get the Scraper

the crease in the wax is for tearing in 2 so it applies immediatley sry for spelling

Might be a stupid question, but worth asking. Do you sand the part you are going to stick the pad to a little first?

@BeachLookingGuy

6 жыл бұрын

Andrew Barrett yea I have a video on that also 🤙🏻

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;

Can you go in the water immediately after applying the wax? How much earlier should you wax before taking it in the water

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Austin Rich yes and do it when ever necessary. there is no time frame needed before going into the water

Do i wax the bottom too?

My Vic mo just pro has had the same freak pads for 8 years.. they stick fine

@peteseif2347

5 жыл бұрын

Im 215 lbs and 6'3.. extremely forceful with my feet

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

My boards are worn out within 8 months. Pads won't last half that. How frequently you skim and your riding style can have different results. I skim 3-4x a week for about 3-5 hours a time. Since I shift my feet around a lot, the pads tend to peel off. No offense but until I skim it and see the results, I can't really believe that any brand of pad is holding up that well. 15 years of skim and every pad I ever had across many boards have never stayed 100% in tact😭

@lionfish4743

5 жыл бұрын

Beach Looking Guy maybe it’s because the texture of your board and the pads don’t stick correctly

Just get hammer traction or freak traction pads, they stick a ton better

I died when you said poop

Same

How long does the wax usually last before you have to take it off and rewax my board

@BeachLookingGuy

2 жыл бұрын

It’s going to depend how much sand gets in it, if it melts & How much you ride the board.

Any tips for re-sticking back & arch pads?

@BeachLookingGuy

6 жыл бұрын

video is up kzread.info/dash/bejne/qn6qp5uadabbksY.html

@teddeigh8908

6 жыл бұрын

sand your board down before putting on traction

Ahhh!! Wow.. I waxed the bottom of my new board.. I'm just on vacation and got a cheap one. That explains why it was totally useless for making the whole learning process any easier.. I'll try again tomorrow with the top nice and sticky. Oh man (smh) Lol

@BeachLookingGuy

4 жыл бұрын

no way! haha

@TheLarryBrown

2 жыл бұрын

I just did that today as well. $30 board stuck to the sand like glue. I got a couple of good rides off it though, maybe 1 foot each.

I’m a beginner and I just got a pretty cheap 20 bucks wooden skimboard. Do I need traction pads? Or can I just do it without them. Also can I use candle wax? I’m broke so don’t want to buy any new stuff hahah (also my skimboard is really thin. Like it’s barely a cm thick, does this matter?)

@londonwoodfolk3032

3 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat- let me Know if you’ve figured any of that out!

@OdaKa

Жыл бұрын

Wax will do.. pads will probably weigh it down. Sex Wax is pretty cheap. Hope your journey went well!

Are u supposed to put anything on the underside of the board to make it slippery?

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

No

How often should u wax or dewax it

@bamdix

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder as well, did you got an answer for it ?

@OdaKa

Жыл бұрын

wax it when it gets too slippery, dewax it when it gets too dirty

Been living in a island with no big waves due to big ports.... Always wanting to start surfin but there are no big waves.... Skimboard is the best option I ordered one tody..... I hope I don't regret it.... Can u all give me some tips

@BeachLookingGuy

2 жыл бұрын

right on man. well one tip is try to find some friends to skim with. other than that go through my videos. tons of tips right here :)

Can just a normal candle on my altar wax work? sorry, I'm a beginner :3

@BeachLookingGuy

Жыл бұрын

Probably not. Never tried myself

Hi! I’m interested in buying a skimboard. I’ve heard that the skimboard should be up to my chest/nipple level in height. I’m 5 foot 3. I found a good deal on an exile skimboard but it’s a little big. It’s 51.75 inches in height. Is that too large of a skimboard for me? I also weight 138. The board hold 125 - 170. Thanks.

@elima930

3 жыл бұрын

For your height and weight, a 48 inch is ideal. 51 inches isn't that big of a difference from that so you're fine

@elima930

3 жыл бұрын

For your height and weight, a 48 inch is ideal. 51 inches isn't that big of a difference from that so you're fine

@CrPerez25

3 жыл бұрын

@@elima930 awesome! Thank you for your help!

Wait so u wax the part u stand on or the bottom thst hits the water

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Scott Morley only the top where you stand

had to pause the video and make sure I wasn't having a panic attack.

How do you throw the board onto the sand after the wave washes down. Mine just stops.

@gatorville

5 жыл бұрын

speed wax on the bottom of the board and make sure that the sand isnt too dry

@spazzy1x

5 жыл бұрын

If you live near ocean then let wave wash up on shore all you need is about 1 inch and that’s more than enough water then you run and let go of board and get on also called on step on board

So I can use candle wax

@not_a_nugget2373

4 жыл бұрын

Yea that’s what I do comes of a little bit easier but saves a shit ton of money over time

@paper9570

4 жыл бұрын

I use Parifin wax

@nabru5612

4 жыл бұрын

@@not_a_nugget2373 thank for the tip

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

Question can you use candle wax?

@BeachLookingGuy

3 жыл бұрын

John wanat I’ve never tried. It might work a little bit, but surf wax is formulated for different water temps so it doesn’t get too hard or soft.

@johnwanat6789

3 жыл бұрын

I actually tried it it’s not great

How long does it takes to apply new wax again?

@BeachLookingGuy

4 жыл бұрын

5-10 min depending how much you apply

@queeniegayapa9146

4 жыл бұрын

thank you :)

I’m just a beginner and got a new wooden skimboard. I was just wondering if anyone knows if I should wax it or not keeping in mind it’s wooden

@BeachLookingGuy

3 жыл бұрын

yes, wax her up!

@oliverwenke8979

3 жыл бұрын

Beach Looking Guy thank you this help a lot

Does mrs palmers sale warm water wax on ebay

Should I put wax on my pads?

@BeachLookingGuy

10 ай бұрын

No

Can I put wax on a fiber glass board..?

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Yea

how often you have to wax your board in a month?

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Nomis 17 depends how often you skim. I skim 3-4x a week. Usually every session I add some wax at one point. Once it gets too thick or sandy I will scrape and put all new wax. Scrape and fresh coat is maybe once a month

@simon7485

5 жыл бұрын

Beach Looking Guy Thanks Im skimboarding problaby everday 2 weeks

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Nomis 17 OK, well it just takes good judgment. Once it gets too smooth, sandy or melted you might want to reapply 🤙🏻

what skimboard do u have ?

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Mя-иoвodу TM the one in the video is a exile carbon hybrid

@OoSasY94oO

5 жыл бұрын

is the best skimboard ?

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Mя-иoвodу TM pretty much. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c418qLKtf9K2Xbw.html

You never want your board to look like poop

Should you wax the bottom of it

@yert3242

4 жыл бұрын

Survival Dude no

@Oliveroliver8

4 жыл бұрын

😂

@chadaziz7374

3 жыл бұрын

i saw a videa that was showing how to wax the bottom of your skimboard. They said it is so that rocks and shells that you go over on the sand dont damage your board. Is this correct?

How long will the wax stay there? Will it fade away? Someone please answer me I am a beginner plz help.

@noahmedwin165

4 жыл бұрын

The wax should stay on for quite a while. If you use base coat wax then put on normal wax it will help reinforce it.

@tywitek45

4 жыл бұрын

Alr thanks

can I wax a painted wooden skim board?

@tashii_i

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

Were i can buy a skimboard??

@charlesmonroe2557

3 жыл бұрын

online, or local surf shops, where i live all of the surf shops are sold out and online some websites restock every few days, but sell out immediately, i was lucky to get one online when they were still in stock

Personally, i like zoggs/ sex wax. But sticky bumps is okay too.

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

ki x it's pretty much all the same stuff, I just like mine white. I also like that it's square shaped & can be easily broken into smaller pieces that I can keep in my pocket

@hypohaters1295

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@CronchPG3D

3 жыл бұрын

Do you put sex wax on the top or bottom

@Glucoseintolerant

3 жыл бұрын

Cronch Studios the top... so you don’t slip and stuff.

too much wax and i wasnt able to move my feet around and messed up, just lines are enough if its really sticky like fuwax

@surfsuplukeasmr

Жыл бұрын

criss cross lines about 1.5 inch apart

@BeachLookingGuy

Жыл бұрын

lol i havent heard that one before! :D

Sand where you traction goes it’ll stick better and longer

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Give or take a couple of weeks. They still come off

@lionfish4743

5 жыл бұрын

Beach Looking Guy did you end up going padless? Because it’s what I do and I have no problems with it

Can you use bee's wax

@colebraaap6773

5 жыл бұрын

Mmm I wouldn't. Wax is cheap enough so I would hustvstay safe and get some sticky bumps or something made for skim/surf boards

@raymondstephens4096

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks @@colebraaap6773

@colebraaap6773

5 жыл бұрын

@@raymondstephens4096 np. Any way I can help

A couple reasons ur pads aren’t sticking are because it seems like u didn’t sand the board before putting them on. And don’t put your pads on with wax underneath. It just won’t stick.

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

those are very common reasons pads wont stay on. In my case it was because my feet push against the edges of the pad in between side slipping and wrapping. eventually pulling the pad off the board

I used a candle

i’m such a noob that i thought you put the was on the bottom

@BeachLookingGuy

3 жыл бұрын

You’re not the only one

@izabelakoodziej5860

2 жыл бұрын

So did I 🙈😆

Just me or does he kinda sound like cody ko...

TO MAKE YOUR PAD STAY ON LONGER SAND YOUR BOARD WITH SAND PAPER BEFORE YOU STICK YOUR PAD ON

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Sanding is not always necessary. But I did go over sanding the board in my traction setup video

@davidschmidt8391

4 жыл бұрын

@@BeachLookingGuy More importantly I think cleaning it would help. Try cleaning it with alcohol or acitone before putting the grippads/arch pads on

Just one layer?

@OdaKa

Жыл бұрын

as much as you need to not slip

Why did he miss the middle part off the board?

@OdaKa

Жыл бұрын

doesn't step on the middle part, wants to be able to easiely move his foot away from there

Wax on, wax off!

@SetOnKill

3 жыл бұрын

james thetruth Nope, Wax off, Wax on!

@TheLarryBrown

2 жыл бұрын

Almost a half century later and you're still saying that? See some new movies.

I thought you use wax at the bottom

@charlesmonroe2557

3 жыл бұрын

no you want the bottom to be as slick as possible, and you want the top to be sticky

@Bambam-fi5ih

3 жыл бұрын

Charles Monroe ok thanks 🙏

I usually go to a beach shop and get sex wax

0:37 “looks like... poop”

@kitkat_mcvey7312

3 жыл бұрын

Nice time stamp dumbass

@corpointblazer318

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I wish that you do better..

@kitkat_mcvey7312

3 жыл бұрын

Corpoint Blazer sorry didn’t mean to be so rude

@corpointblazer318

3 жыл бұрын

kitkat_mcvey it’s fine

@wyattnyfeler7270

3 жыл бұрын

0:36

I don’t wax my graphic

@BeachLookingGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Motorsportfan9 most people don't but if i use the space, it's getting wax.

So you are telling me wax prevents you from sliding on your skimboard but when you skate it makes you slide better? Wtf. Candle paraffin wax is good?

@BeachLookingGuy

3 жыл бұрын

You’re comparing two completely different uses for wax. On a skimboard it provides traction so you don’t slip off. Just like a surfboard, they are slippery when wet. In skating wax is used to make rough surfaces smoother.

@isuckatskating5512

3 жыл бұрын

@@BeachLookingGuy yeah i was just joking 😂

@TheLarryBrown

2 жыл бұрын

What kind of skating uses wax? Roller skating? Ice skating? Roller blading? Skate boarding? I can't think of any.

@isuckatskating5512

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLarryBrown in skateboarding wax is used to slide or grind on rails, ledges ecc.

if you use beeswax and no pads that would make the whole sport more environment/ocean friendly?? setting the way to go for future generations? just saying