![]() ![]() The key difference is the carbon boards have one layer of fibre replaced with carbon fibre. ![]() Both types have the same high density EPS ‘foam’ core, and two layers of fibre laminated with premium epoxy resin. In terms of the comparison between our epoxy glass fibre and carbon fibre boards, both types of construction benefit from the same durable ‘sandwich’ construction as our surfboards range. Here at Circle One all our skimboards have the classic Pintail design as we have found throughout our years of manufacturing, riding and testing these boards that the Pintail offers the optimum combination of balance and performance. You might have seen various skimboard tail shapes in the marketplace such as pintail, squash tail or swallow tail. These have better flotation to take on waves, often have a rocker (where the board curves upward mainly on the nose) for more efficient turning and carving, and are thicker with a larger plan surface area to take on greater distances – crucial if you want to get out to deeper water waves. If you want to get more serious about skimboarding, then you will benefit hugely from a lighter and better constructed epoxy glass fibre or carbon fibre skimboard. Wooden skimboards are a great family option for messing around in the shallows and for lighter adults and kids but their limited performance will not allow you to move to the next level of wave riding and tricks. Often when people think of skimboarding, they think of cheaper wooden skimboards which are mostly flat, quite heavy and thin. Our epoxy glass fibre and carbon fibre skimboards are lightweight and strong ideal for wave riding and pulling tricks as you grow in confidence. Skimboards have also gained popularity as an alternative to a wakesurfing board and in kitesurfing (when you prefer to not be strapped to a board) so really are a versatile board option. Skimboarding can be done on the flat shoreline (often known as ‘flatland’ skimming), where you skim in the shallow water of a shore break or lake, or you can take the board further out and actually ride the curling wave just offshore. Firstly, you need to know what sort of skimboarding you would like to be doing, your skill level, and your height and weight as that will determine the size of your new skimboard. We are one of the top manufacturers of epoxy glass fibre and carbon fibre skimboards for serious wave riding, so can help you find the right skimboard for your skill level and aspiration. Welcome to the Circle One Skimboard Buying Guide.
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