Hi All,
new on here so firstly a hello!! Cant wait to get shredding strapless
So, i know a shaper locally to me who is interested in making a kitespecific skimboard.
he's never made a skim before, let alone a kite skim, so i'm a little bit of guinea pig for him. But has recently started making kite wave boards and has been shaping surfboards for yonks.
I've never ridden a skim but this opportunity to have one made for me is too good to miss so i have a few questions for you guys!
I'll be riding chop and small - medium waves when my TT is underpowered on a 12m (or if i like it, in more wind on an 8m) - So probably anything from 15- early 20s.
Firstly, as a beginner do i want any specific shape/rocker/dimensions
How about fins? it seems you guys are dead against them but would it be handy to have the option?? If so, how many, what positions etc.
Deck pads? Its a PU board (he's never made an epoxy one) so i'm guessing these are probably beneficial to protect the deck of the board from pressure dings.
basically i'm asking what is the best set up for a beginner in chop and waves.
i'm 175 pounds (12 stone) ish.
Thanks for you help.
Sam