HOW TO SKIMBOARD W/ World Champion skimboarder Austin Keen - Hand Position, Board Drop, Approach

How to Skimboard and how to catch waves on a skimboard how to do tricks on a skimboard.
Check out my updated How To Skimboard Playlist here: • How To Skimboard W/ Au...
It's important to build your skimboarding skills on a solid foundation. Let's get started with Hand Position, Board Drop, and Approach.
Checkout the most recent video tutorial and take these tips to the waves!
• SMALL WAVES? DO THIS!
Full Downloadable PDF Document on my website: austinkeen.com/pages/how-to.
Music: Funk Shui Planet Feat - Austin Keen (ukulele) - "I don't Want to go to work" - www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DXGC...
Filmed and Edited by: blowholesound

[@AustinKeen]

Check out my updated How To Skimboard Playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLmyiCVyoKlHLSUgMluNy6yqJ4qJrvpt99

[@MrRobertFarr]

Ok. I might share it to U.K. based group: Friends Of Plymouth Bodyboarders. Thanks for the advice.

[@evavml3897]

I caught a wave every time his intro played... now I’m a pro skimboarder

[@palmtree1144]

I don’t get it can u explain

[@aarontran2608]

FloridaSquad LTF he caught hella waves to the point where he’s now a pro

[@palmtree1144]

Oh ok ty

[@MTBTrailRider]

@@palmtree1144 his intro plays in this video several times. You only need one intro but his plays multiple times. it's a joke.

[@paikeakehlani5392]

I think you should’ve plugged that logo a few more times

[@ubclabros7935]

😂😂😂😂

[@jk_emojibaty3327]

Ikr

[@owenvanbrocklin]

hahahahha so true

[@notjevon9881]

Lol

[@emersonwilliams1631]

Eibhlín Murphy lol

[@finnvx]

Intro played 1000009.3 times

[@harrypropst4940]

TheStaleWhale 313 ik this is 10 months late but i was ur 100 like congrats

[@MrBlake-bo5rm]

1234

[@MrSonana1]

I dont think you plugged in that logo enough

[@loc9588]

Jason Nasr good marketing haha

[@ZacFries]

I'm glad you explained how to drop in the wind. I've seen so many videos that say just drop never throw the board down and every time I would run fast with a good breeze coming from the ocean my board would turn into a kite and try to kill me

[@speedbay0]

Take a shot every time the logo plays

[@yeetiwa9704]

Gets drunk in 1 minute

[@beetlejuice7413]

8 shots total

[@emansol9588]

Does it work if someone doesn't yell 1234 before I go?

[@jasonbradleyyy]

Eman Sol no, it also doesn't work if you dont play your intro at least 10 times before skim boarding

[@imsharpie1084]

No it will never work ever

[@arie6004]

Ayy . I made the likes even

[@emansol9588]

@@arie6004 hello from two years in the past

[@arie6004]

@@emansol9588 hello from 2 years in the future

[@charlesmeadows6869]

Man if that intro wasn't there, I don't think I could learn.

[@rhidiandavies1991]

1 2 3 FOW

[@tapelegacy]

🤣

[@loc9588]

Get wasted fast: take a shot of whiskey every time the logo plays

[@fly1327]

Really straightforward explanation, especially the 1 step from behind approach to the board. Thanks, now I really want to try this! Wait 'till the locals kids see my 60 year old frame out there!

[@josephmangan9266]

fly 13 if you don't have much experience with board sports, I wouldn't try it. Unless you're short and bulky, you wont have a good center of balance to work with. I've skateboarder since I was 7, and snowboarded since I was 10. This year, once I hit six foot, i went out skimboarding and broke my arm. Be cautious

[@Dr_Footbrake]

Joseph Mangan start slow and work your way up - never too old to learn! (Directed more at the OP)

[@haydenmock5645]

@@josephmangan9266 shut up bro your just wack

[@reesehonadle1678]

Alright to skimboard I have to say 1 2 3 4 then do it then I bet I'll totally get it

[@drexelspivey872]

watched your youtube videos and taught myself to skimboard this summer. went from a wooden board chasing after it to a one step drop with a well fit pro board. I just want to say thank you and great advice, 27 year old in new england and never too late to learn a new passion! catching those waves is an indescribable feeling!

[@SUPERxSOAKER]

I wanna see some tutorials on how you wrap! A 1 2 3 4

[@riseup3752]

I wish I watched this before I did the splits 20 times trying to go front foot first.

[@brandonhaupt2659]

aw no buddy that's tuff. get sick rashes from that stuff. same things happened to me for a while until i saw one of these vids. I hope you get better at skimboardin!

[@loc9588]

I drop front foot first, nothing really wrong with it, there are a few pros that do it too.

[@schmackiehrenberger2885]

As a skateboarder its strange for me to

[@francescavigil9067]

Every time the intro comes on I have a dance party 🎊🤪

[@capsysyo]

1 2 3 4

[@nicktaylor_]

He played that intro like 47 times

[@krakensic669]

123 moe

[@smilelovenl9494]

I think skimboarding is more fun then surfing. Idk I am going to skimboard soon 😍

[@HoStevie]

*I gotta try skimboarding!*

[@SturgillFamily]

1 2 3 I want more!!!!!

[@KaylaAndSamantha]

Do you have a Twitter? I grew up skim boarding and have a major passion for it. I just always through it ran super fast and jump in both feet at the same time to get a super good run. My wife showed me this video so I can learn how to do it the proper way. Did the slow little run to attempt this and completely failed. Somehow my foot got caught in the sand because the rip currents were super bad so it was causing divots in the sand and I completely snapped my ankle super bad. In the hospital right now awaiting surgery in the morning. Super bummed. Would love to send you a picture LOL but regardless still love you and your videos. I will definitely be attempting this again when I heal ❤️✌️-Kayla

[@TheLizardvideos]

Great lesson!

[@natashareilly200]

Thank you so much for this!!!! I just can’t figure it out but this helping

[@dbcooper1509]

Thank you for a very insightful video. God bless you.

[@hamishfeast9124]

Tanks for the tips

[@harryshorrock32]

Now i want to do SkimBoarding it looks fun!

[@Ashleybmakingvideos]

This was super helpful! I’ve never had the chance to really try skimming (I don’t count once on a wooden board that was as big as me when I was ten lol), but I’ve been wanting to for a while. I’m hoping to use skimming to eventually become more comfortable in the water so I can try surfing.

[@salvadorcosta7012]

Thanks awesome tutorial

[@MrJay7777]

great teaching

[@mariamartinez-canela4502]

So glad I came across you on Instagram love the work.

[@sawyerscott6173]

That mansion in the corner wow

[@rapagislakatu55]

nice and new....i wanna learn it thanks

[@julianbellgardt6898]

very helpful

[@beavercarcass2419]

Not enough intros

[@damnevansmooth]

123 moe

[@DylanRamos425]

Sooo sick!. Come to Washington, let's surf the pavati!.

[@benbutterworth4027]

Ah you make that look do bloody easy,

[@IronMan-gl5lo]

1234

[@garrettlanders6433]

Big help

[@mitchellavard]

Hey man how can I learn that tune you play in your intro? Love it

[@arnoldstollar5375]

Great.

[@WillFoulkeMusic]

What are the cons of using a wooden surfboard? Can you ride it out into the waves like you can on a foam one?

[@SturgillFamily]

Will Foulke his board is fiberglass and wood boards are for starting and skimming across the shore the fiberglass boards are for catching waves

[@TheLarryBrown]

You can but it will be more difficult than necessary. Use the wood board to learn skimming along the shore in shallow water and working up your speed. To reach waves you need to run fast as you drop your board, so work on that. As you start getting good, look into buying a more advanced board and go for it.

[@glmavery9429]

Hey Austin any suggestions on getting a skim board?

[@Deathfromla77]

What type of boardshorts is Austin keen wearing? Those look sick

[@silversketch4203]

intro after intro

[@Deuce7Off]

I admired you secretly at Aliso two weeks ago Austin ;)

[@cdubz2970]

Ok, yes the intro played a few times and was kind of annoying 🙄 But did any of you realize it was spelled wrong? Tutiorial not tutorial 🤣 lmao AK you are awesome 👌 Love the content, keep it coming 👏

[@augustosl3401]

Thank you for the caption XD BR

[@Will-uu8ed]

If you ride goofy, and are a beginner to skimboarding, do I still have to plant my left foot on the back first? Or can I do what feels natural and plant my right foot at the front of the board first?

[@walkthruwatkins6213]

Ur back foot

[@TheLarryBrown]

Yes you should plant your rear foot first even if you ride goofy. That said, lots of people seem to prefer to mount front foot first. That just seems silly to me. Either way, make sure your front foot is near the center of the board as measured tail to nose, not further up towards the nose.

[@antonioescada919]

I got a cira c60 with back and front deck, its also personalized, do you think its good?

[@walkerowens]

One Two Three *ALA HAQ BAR*

[@pmc2085]

What kind of skimboard are you using. Like what material is it made of.

[@vbsandman3518]

Anyway to link to your board shorts?

[@oskar3173]

I have a cheauo wooden board, is it possible to go further than 2 meters with one of these

[@breybenb6851]

What type of traction pad should I get

[@matassakalauskas6975]

guys a helpful tip is when you get on the boa-ONE TWO THREE FO!

[@the40yogamer]

I notice this beach has a sharp drop to the water is that what you look for skimboarding? I've never tried it

[@husson8529]

the40yogamer if you want to catch a wave it’s better cause you have more momentum but if you want to have nice long rides flats better

[@mmmarti9775]

Do you throw the board down, Guy with dreads says “I just kinda do that swinging thing with my arms ya know” like that

[@twd_rickgrimesfan3602]

How do you get your board to slide. is there something you need to put on it? Because I place it on the wet sand and it just stays there. So do I need to add something to the bottom of the board to make it slide

[@notmrchunk4140]

U gotten any better?

[@TheLarryBrown]

First scrape off all the surf wax you applied to the bottom of the board. If you need it slicker then that, apply Zum Speed Wax to the bottom.

[@sampleacc6125]

Can i use a skate deck to skimboard?

[@86cadaver]

Anybody got any recommendations for a beginner spot in NorCal bodega Bay Area

[@jodyroper5105]

1234 kid rock knows how to skim board.

[@vairamsieltorres2343]

In total that intro was played 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 times

[@josephtacud683]

I've been skimboarding for almost 8 years and one of my problems is the wind especially when I'm drooping the board....and I just wanna ask if the wind is a big problem in other skimboarders out there....and i need some few tips in drooping the board even tho its windy...

[@TheLarryBrown]

1: Hold the board lower, closer to the sand when you drop it. 2: Use Austin's advice to throw it down a little more forcefully. 3: Drop it flat, not rear first. 4: Kick some sand on to the bottom of it to give it weight. 5: Use a monkey crawl mount. 6: Use wooden board instead of a light foam model.

[@cristiano.9327]

Brazilian here like bro

[@grantscrabis8136]

@Austin Keen i get on the board with my front foot first because my foot stance is goofy is that bad?

[@TheLarryBrown]

Did you even watch the video? Yes that's bad. Step on the board with the rear foot first regardless of how you prefer to ride.

[@grantscrabis8136]

@@TheLarryBrown turns out a lot of people do that and i though i was the only one but its working out for me so all good.

[@cryptoranty1286]

Do I approach the board also from the left side when I'm goofy? Or from the right side?

[@AstroNut_]

I think it's right

[@TheLarryBrown]

???? HE JUST SAID to approach directly from the rear, not the side at all. If you ride goofy then your left hand goes on the tail of the board. Which ever foot you put at the rear of the board, that hand goes on the tail.

[@cryptoranty1286]

@@TheLarryBrown Thank you, but why so aggressive :'(

[@emmanuelmaingard7359]

Which size is your board M or L

[@diegoaraujo6163]

Gostei ai vei rsrs

[@dominiktromotola7182]

Thanks for the tips

[@TrapLife777.]

Salvee

[@beauandjacksworld7051]

I'm your biggest fan where do you live so you can teach me to skim.I live in boca raton.

[@johnathan1807]

Beau and Jack's World lol I live in Boca

[@cameronnock1646]

running swing ;)

[@imentrabelsi7435]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@clashwithnips9811]

We get it you like your intro

[@droningaustralia9307]

You played 1 2 3 fowww 10000000000000000.56 times

[@treysonbarnes1705]

What board does the other guy have

[@ollepearce3116]

How many logos

[@maximchernin]

Can this board float on water? can i go deeper with it?

[@zachb4802]

Max Chernin no any board can do it but you have to start on land then make your way over to the wave (you need to go fast)

[@stuarthayward2220]

Before knocking this skimboarding tips video, can anyone show another that's better? Well spoken and to the point! I wish someone showed me these tips when I was learning . Though I was hoping you'd explain the monkey craw drop, I still have trouble being consistent with that one.

[@walkerowens]

Stuart Hayward just yell ONE TWO THREE FOW really loud and it should help tremendously

[@TheLarryBrown]

Yes, I can show you a video that's better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4WlfWtqg5qFjMk Austin Keen also has a video on the monkey crawl mount.

[@nickp9201]

@DonutMedia I found Jeremiah as a surfer dude

[@ollepearce3116]

That logo is put in toooo many times

[@WEALRO]

How many times we have to watch intro , we could have got few more tips instead 🤣🤙

[@waltersilberman9954]

1 2 3 4😎😎

[@LumixEditsz]

Do u work at dream sea u like familiar

[@darcina4478]

Hi

[@soni_choom]

And where I can buy a decent skim board?

[@heenalusurf2500]

surf shops, big 5, amazon, etc tho this was a year ago ur prob a sponsored pro now

[@born2fap]

*1234 UKILAYLE MUSIC FOR THE 5000TH TIME JESUS CHRIST

[@rodrigorivasmelhado9752]

Hey AK, thanks for the tons of great tutorials! Do you have any videos on the type of beach/wave is best for skim boarding?

[@gamesgo9824]

ı like skinbord

[@callea7041]

Noice

[@Bmustang084]

It’s like 97 rn and I’m going to die at the beach today

[@TyillestTV2]

I think they were meant to be separate videos that’s why the logo kept popping up.

[@hapscrims]

Hey dude great video Im a begginer at skimboarding but im also a youtuber and i think you should just have number or words not a full intro

[@coolcatproductions6804]

kick some sand on ur board to way it down it helps sometimes

[@Ashleybmakingvideos]

1234~ now it’s stuck in my head lol

[@phristo]

*Tutorial

[@glemyt4815]

1 2 3 bow

[@MilesCastillo23]

2:27 “oh fuck fuck fuckfuckfuck”

[@somphothbsiratsamy3748]

I’m building a snow skimboard course