HOW TO CATCH WAVES ON A SKIMBOARD W/ 3X World Champion Blair Conklin

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BLAIR CONKLIN DESCRIBES THE STEPS TO RIDING A WAVE ON A SKIMBOARD. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF WAVE SELECTION, TIMING, AND TECHNIQUE WILL HELP YOU RIDE YOUR FIRST WAVE OR IMPROVE YOUR APPROACH.
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[@law-abiding-citizen2664]

Loving these tutorials! Night and day difference in speed and carrying momentum after watching the sand dropping tutorial. At this pace I'll be wrapping waves next weekend!

[@SkidKids]

Glad they are helping!

[@snakegod8532]

Your sooooo cool. Your my most favorite skimboarder in the world.

[@landongrothe254]

w d agreed

[@eastondressler3275]

Ya

[@jacobygears2843]

Yup

[@yogamers6442]

Ya

[@bandbbrothers870]

Agreed

[@oilcanracer6388]

Just gonna add, dragging back hand just before turn, then use front arm to lead your body during and after turn. Your body will follow your front arm. If you point up, your body will hang up on wave. If you point down the line, your body will snap the turn and send you flying in the right direction. Once you master that part, you can kinda cheat and use more "body english" than just pointing. Your body will learn without thinking and just "do it". Like driving a car, after a while you just enjoy the ride without over thinking things. Maybe the next vid can be on "weighting" and "unweighting". Like getting over little front waves, aka speed bumps, also transition from sand to water. And the push down just before the wave, kinda "ollie" feeling ( but staying on wave and board) during the turn on the wave, then your weight returns to board coming down the wave and bottom turn.

[@sebastiengirard6279]

TOTALY THAT IS CORRECT

[@oofnugget6057]

The Sandman yes

[@stefansuchev3341]

Many people have already said it, but Skim Kids is all that beginners need. I am from Bulgaria where this sport is not popular at all and it is impossible to get a lesson from someone experienced. And the only salvation for people like me is this channel. Blair explains very understandably. The videos are short and funny. And people are learning best while having fun, right. Great thanks for the lessons man! I admire you!

[@AugustLotas]

Blair pulls off that sweatsuit🔥😂

[@MatthewHyatt]

mason lisella he’s talking about the blue sweatshirt he’s wearing.

[@marleyordonez22]

mason lisella he’s talking about the combo, the sweatshirt and wetsuit

[@1finalchance881]

Can't wait for more of these. Congrats on 80k views on that last tutorial.

[@pavlik82]

Very Helpfull with the arm tip!! and speed runs

[@eo_pono5486]

Really loving these tutorial Blair. Finally found my Paipo/skim board after like 3-4 years, it’ll definitely take some practice getting back into the feels and scrapping this rust off. But I can’t wait to get back out there and wipeout a couple, maybe hundred times!!!😂

[@felixreis2427]

Best skim tutorial I have seen so far, thanks man, keep up the good work :)

[@boaztech]

Felix Reis yup for sure

[@LelandRetherford]

dude just caught my first real wave skimboarding like 2 days after this thank you so much its helping me progress alot

[@ClipperRoad]

What board do you use? Can you do a video on types of boards

[@atamagashock]

What a legend for taking the time to make this video for people to learn. I’m showing my 7 year old son right now

[@snakegod8532]

This was a great tutorial. Very helpful

[@jacobFNlol]

So much help! My dad is amazed of how much better I’m doing so far thanks to you!

[@SkidKids]

Glad we can help! Keep at it!

[@fuckmyego]

The outtakes at the end are great

[@Diffusion8]

Very clear advice and love the ending, haha! 🤣👏🏼

[@warrenmartin6999]

Dope! 🔥now I am just waiting on the tutorial on soft top to skimboard transfers 🤙😉

[@ambushdrift]

Excited to try out these tips! Subbed

[@colinfitzgerald2426]

You are my favorite skimer

[@arturomorettmorett9598]

Thank you guys, this Kind of videos really help

[@SkidKids]

You are very welcome! glad to hear they are helping you

[@tavaramirez668]

Omgosh, I love your tutorials. Thankyou.

[@saltygainz5060]

Skid kid is the only skimboarding channel that is helpful.

[@SkidKids]

Thanks surfer Friend!

[@alek0stoev878]

best videos for beginner skimmers

[@jerrysetlerr770]

Soo cool I can't wait' you are one hell of a good teacher

[@charleyhassenrik5602]

Just started ski boarding so this will help

[@twizzler3b]

Thanks Blair, these are really helpful.

[@gmadden1212]

I’m going to Florida soon and I can’t wait to skimboard. It’s been almost a year since I’ve been skimboarding

[@jamesgonon8125]

its videos like these that are really helping me get better at skimboarding. thanks for uploading this

[@SkidKids]

Awesome to hear. Glad you are enjoying

[@alexlcok9832]

Loved the video and the outro 😄for some other videos I think u should film some of your best waves just to show people what they are working towards. Just my opinion but great videos so far ! 🤙

[@kathleencostales3505]

Thanks for teaching me how to surf

[@paulcordasco8372]

Awesome tips. The arm tip I never heard before.

[@romekroolaht8780]

Good tips, keep up the good work

[@geraldcornier6134]

Waiting for this thanks

[@marshallnix4595]

U inspired me to start now I can catch a wave

[@justinwalker4274]

Thanks for the example I'm new to this

[@Mattridesboards]

love u blair!

[@TubularAnimator]

Nice tutorial. Keep it up. Thanks. 😀

[@loub747]

Very cool to see you doing these.

[@SkidKids]

Thanks Loub! Hopefully they are helping people get in to our sport!

[@washingtonguimaraesdamasce9041]

Very good tutorial! I started practising skimboard now and I am 42. A Crazy Man looking for trouble! But now there is no other way. I Will learn this! kkk

[@DivineZeal]

Thanks bro here in San Diego area shredding it

[@jacobferguson3464]

Thanks this was very helpful

[@doctorzap7434]

Thank You! It really helped me!

[@lMobiuscidl]

FANTASTIC TEACHER

[@sebastiengirard6279]

You are my faves and tots the goat Blair

[@bejollyperformance2690]

You guys are awesome love every video!

[@slugshotcash1218]

Right on man 🤙

[@mattwonenberg5447]

I love the music of the videos

[@neilsimpson8730]

Brilliant thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@pavlik82]

And again, that arm tip is a lifesaver!!! thanx :) what to do when after catching the wave, the wave breaks violently on the sand and pushes the board forward?

[@felipebarrosskim4023]

He makes it look soooo easy

[@brianjo8814]

Very good tutorial! Thank you:)

[@michaelf3204]

Thanks guys! This is exactly what I was hoping for. Best skimboarding tutorials on the interweb. Can you cover liners next using similar details?

[@SkidKids]

Glad you are enjoying Michael! We Hope to get to liners in the near future!

[@sandrasalmeron9816]

Ola meregalas un skimboard

[@sandrasalmeron9816]

melaque

[@oscarvaldivia3090]

Jajajaja you are a good teacher bro, great tutorial. Don't stop laughing it makes it fun

[@perrycapel]

Hi Blair, Any chance of making a video on how to catch sidewash? I searched around but have found not one video, be great if you could make a tutorial video on it as that would really help. Great job with the videos! From Wales UK

[@MiTch3]

6 dislike people who dint have the guts to try it

[@iisalyful]

Keep doing it men you’re the best in this I need a better board but I’m going to keep trying thanks from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@SkidKids]

Johnny Weber is in Puerto Rico right now! Heard the surf can be insane there

[@iisalyful]

Skid Kids yes we got here a great beaches you need to visit in some future 🤙🏾

[@amandachurchhansen7892]

Have you found a place to buy boards or anyone that ships to PR? I’ve only found wooden ones here.

[@iisalyful]

Amanda Church Hansen yes where are you from? In Tres palmas in ocean park or crash boat in condado

[@amandachurchhansen7892]

Junior De Los Santos I’m in San Juan. I tried crashboat and playero at plazas (had 2 Victoria boards but I’m afraid we’re too small. I was at the upper end of the weight limit). I’ll try tres palmas. Thanks! Is there a better time to go when some can help me?

[@sofra37]

Thanks for the videos !!!

[@logieswave4699]

Just bought a blairacuda so stoked

[@togsig4579]

Very interesting tutorial. I don't know if you have heard about Cold Hawaii, but I wonder if you can skimboard anywhere? Or does certain conditions have to be right?

[@qwaszxer09]

Thank you so much I have learned a lot from your video ! and I would like to try skim board fromJapan Chiba prefecture 😄

[@nc_4624]

Legend

[@pauloancarvalho]

Beautiful!

[@trentuglow3466]

Awesome video.

[@godleefamily]

Mannnnnnn bro I’m pretty sure you fixed my Turing issues bro ham thanks

[@SkidKids]

godleefamily , haha I think you are being serious but not sure. But if it did help you are very welcome Bro Ham

[@manuelrios6230]

Lookin goofy with the sweatshirt mane. Videos are very nice tho and teach you a lot of stuff

[@laurenzschroder893]

Can you do this with the smaller wood boards from every Souvenir store?

[@SkidKids]

it would be very difficult/ dangerous

[@laurenzschroder893]

Ok thank you very much

[@high_roller22]

I figured out what I was doing wrong, the poop stance :( I'll work on my stance man, thank you, can't wait to head out later :)

[@hippo8171]

Blake come to Emerald Isle sometimes some days have crazy shore break

[@blablapu]

Im still having trobles riding a wave and doing wraps, please do a vid on that, with many example ridesp

[@elchelopr3040]

Saludos desde PUERTO RICO

[@HoStevie]

*Sick sick sick*

[@PiclesNunes]

Sweet, man... this video was super instructive... I mean, you should getting paid for this classes but I do have a question: Since I know nothing about Skimboard, is there some treatment for the board as some paraffin or other products to eliminate the friction between board and water? Thanks in advance.

[@FrenchToest]

Yes, there is wax to eliminate that friction between the sand and the board, it’s called “speed inducer” you can get it on amazon for around $20.

[@mileslavers]

Or eel snot brilliant on boats ;))

[@astrous6679]

You helped me so muck the girls at the beach are always saying you’re a girl skin boarding

[@grantguild389]

Watching this with a broken arm and I’m like😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@blackpinky9299]

So sorry☹

[@babygorl758]

u are the best

[@colinfitzgerald2426]

I'm saving all my money for your board

[@SkidKids]

I can help you out with a little discount when you save up! Glad you are stoked on my board.

[@colinfitzgerald2426]

Thank you so much

[@saltygainz5060]

A board like that will cost well over $300. Mine cost $537

[@grubssweeney5743]

Same here

[@chloelikesmusic9729]

I got a shovel carbon scout board (2013 model) for 700

[@SBopp-ii3si]

Can we get a front 360 otb tutorial? I can never get past front 180 without losing my board

[@leonpersson2368]

good vid

[@RainDoesIt]

1:17

[@richierich6231]

Awesome

[@totalbeachsetups]

GOAT

[@jjbassing3409]

Thanks I did in 30 mins because of you I would love to meet

[@lorlinmalbas7878]

Nice one

[@hanniballectormd5569]

Wet Sand drops are so sketch to me but I'm working on them (In Florida the beaches can be very flat and not downhill much at all)

[@reefslug]

Frontside wraps next please

[@Logan-xo6tg]

Very helpful thanks

[@SkidKids]

My pleasure. Love helping people learn this somewhat difficult, but very fun sport.

[@adriadri5661]

niceeee your so good...

[@math4967]

good tutorial

[@gdvibes-xk5zo]

This video helped me a ton but i still seem to get out to the wave and than kind of just sink into the wave instead of getting on top of it. Any suggestions?

[@emmanuelabaunza4686]

very helpfull tks

[@arjay8625]

Riding down the line and siders please!

[@laurafernandezhurtado2527]

Gracias!!

[@crow-brawlstars1061]

Daddy of skimboarding😳

[@owenhorton2340]

What is your board made of and what would be the best board to actually ride waves, like carbon fiber or fiberglass or something else??

[@andyskimbart681]

I can’t wait to get one of your boards from exile

[@SkidKids]

Andy Skimbart glad you are stoked on them!

[@nickgalletta2514]

i love these tutorials because they help so much but i just dont have enough money for a skim

[@SkidKids]

you should check out the EX0 made by Exile. it is an entry level board that works really well and is also a good price.

[@bigdaddy10056]

Skid Kids what is the price?

[@deltafour1212]

@mikey ever hear of google....sheesh

[@bigdaddy10056]

deltafour1212 🥺

[@stefansuchev3341]

I bought mine 52" EX0 for 250 euro (aprox 280$) . This is really the best price for a good skimboard if you are beginner like me.

[@MihaiPruna]

super happy he's not goofy, otherwise I would have trouble following

[@summerlybythesea2036]

thank you

[@sniper4336]

i have had this problem since i have first ever started which is i ride goofy but throw my board like a regular stance should. Any tips on how to fix that because i have to chase my board and it messes up my timing and i can sometimes get a one step but it’s just not practical. Any help would be appreciated! Great videos guys keep it up!

[@royalrice5191]

Drop it the other way around

[@lgssie8689]

Hey can you make a video on how to pick out a board or what would be a good one for a beginner

[@SkidKids]

I really like that idea. We will do that next!