Experience Skimboarding http://www.human-aid.org Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:07:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Struck in tsunami http://www.human-aid.org/struck-in-tsunami http://www.human-aid.org/struck-in-tsunami#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:45:34 +0000 humanaid http://www.human-aid.org/struck-in-tsunami

Real Tsunami

Andy Irons is one of the world’s greatest ever surfers. A 3 times world champion made famous by his epic battles with Kelly Slater. But outside all the victories Andy’s life started to take a turn and his fire was starting to go out. He left the sport in search of himself and took it all back to basics. “i surf because… it keeps my life at an even keel, without it I would tip into oblivion”- ANDY IRONS. Watch this revealing clip of one of surfings most colourful dynamic characters. www.isurfbecause.com A project by Billabong and Woodshed Films
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]]> http://www.human-aid.org/struck-in-tsunami/feed 0 How to Skimboard http://www.human-aid.org/how-to-skimboard http://www.human-aid.org/how-to-skimboard#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:41:15 +0000 humanaid http://www.human-aid.org/how-to-skimboard

By far, one of the most difficult “Anything You Can Do” segments. Skimboarding doesn’t look like it should be that hard…but believe me it is.
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Pro skimboarder Brandon Sears is known for having one of the smoothest styles in the sport of skimboarding. Watch this movie and see what we mean. This video was compiled from leftover footage from the making of Stimulus, the 2009 Exile Skimboards DVD. www.exileskimboards.com Of course, we threw in a couple A+ clips from the movie itself to keep things interesting. Hope you like it. Leave us a comment and let us know! Song: Drugs by Ratatat Edit By French Super Human Olivier Harrault
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]]> http://www.human-aid.org/how-to-skimboard/feed 0 Skull Skates Flatland Skimboarding http://www.human-aid.org/skull-skates-flatland-skimboarding http://www.human-aid.org/skull-skates-flatland-skimboarding#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:38:31 +0000 humanaid http://www.human-aid.org/skull-skates-flatland-skimboarding

Skimboard Movie – Bonus Footage from the Skimboarding movie TIDE. X-dance Film Feastival 2008 Available for purchase at skullskates.com An amazing scenic look at Vancouver BC
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]]> http://www.human-aid.org/skull-skates-flatland-skimboarding/feed 0 Skimboard – The New In http://www.human-aid.org/skimboard-the-new-in http://www.human-aid.org/skimboard-the-new-in#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:02:21 +0000 humanaid http://www.human-aid.org/?p=22 Skimboarding is the game during which a person makes use of a flat board, referred to as a skimboard, to trip the waves in the shallow waters of the sea, where the water meets the sand. There are just a few ideas that may aid you decide the proper of skimboard.

Earlier than you decide to any one sort of skimboard, it is best to check out all of the completely different ones there are so that you can discover essentially the most snug one for you. There are a number of rental shops where you’ll be able to take the various varieties on hire and try them all out. When testing for essentially the most comfortable one, check for measurement, weight and the completely different supplies they’re made of. often each one has a size to weight ratio that’s really helpful by the manufacturer. Pay attention to that ratio.

You must keep in mind that certain boards are used in completely different ways. The bigger ones are higher for using the waves the place as if you want to do methods you’ll be better off with a small spherical one. When deciding on the scale a medium sized one could be your best bet.

These are made up of wood, fiberglass or plastic. Fiberglass is faster than the wood but it will possibly chip and crack easily. Within the case of wood, it’s extra susceptible to scratches but it surely doesn’t normally chip or crack. In the event you take excellent care of your board then you may choose any one. When making the ultimate buy, remember to place your chosen one flat on the floor. The skimboard must make full contact with the floor only the tips of the nose and the tail should be raised upwards.

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