Choosing the perfect skimboard fibreglass for waves

If you've spent any time watching riders hitting the shorebreak, you've probably noticed that a skimboard fibreglass build is the standard for anyone serious about catching waves. While those cheap wooden boards you find at tourist shops are fine for sliding across a thin film of water on the sand, they just won't cut it once you decide to head out into the actual surf. Making the jump to fiberglass is usually the first "real" step a skimmer takes toward becoming a better athlete. ...

February 15, 2026 · 7 min · Kristian Marvic