Skimboarding | Skimboards, Wax & Gear

Of course! At decathlon.com.gr you will find a specialized variety of products for skimboarding, which includes durable boards designed both for your first attempts and for improving your technique. At the same time, the essential board wax is also available, ensuring the required grip for your feet and preventing slips when you run and jump onto the board.

Skimboarding is a water sport - board sport that starts from the sand rather than inside the water. Unlike surfing, where the athlete waits for the wave in deep water and paddles with their hands to catch it, in skimboarding the rider stands on the shore. As soon as the wave breaks and creates a thin layer of water on the sand, they run, throw the board ahead of them, and immediately jump onto it (drop), gliding along the shoreline or heading out to meet the next wave.

For those taking their first steps in the sport, wooden boards (wood skimboards) are the ideal choice. Wood offers the necessary weight and sturdiness a beginner needs to glide stably on the thin layer of water along the shore (flatland/sandskimming), while also being a very affordable option to get introduced to the sport. More advanced foam and fiberglass boards (foamies) are preferred later on, when the rider wants to go out deeper and perform maneuvers on the wave itself.

Choosing the right size is mainly based on the rider's weight and height. In general, a larger board offers greater buoyancy and surface area, making it easier for a beginner to glide, but it is less agile during turns. A simple rule of thumb to check the size is to stand the board upright in front of you: for beginners, the top of the board should ideally reach approximately the height of your chest or belly button.

To start out, the basic equipment is extremely simple and includes a suitable board for skimboarding and a quality surf wax to coat it, ensuring a stable stance. Because the sport involves a lot of running and falling on the sand or in shallow water, it is recommended to wear a durable swimsuit or a t-shirt with sun protection (rashguard) to avoid scrapes and sunburns. Above all, though, you need a good attitude, balance, and a beach with fine sand and a smooth slope!