Skimboards

Sober design and quality manufacturing: these are the watchwords that have guided us since we created Prism Surfboards. That's why we offer a wide choice of boards for all levels, as well as some of the most versatile, tried-and-tested models.

In our range of boards, discover high quality skimboards at reasonable prices. Enjoy riding in the waves or on the beach.

What is a skimboard?

Skimming is a board sport that originated in the USA and Polynesia in the 1930s. It was a lifeguard who discovered the sport by chance while sliding along the beach on his broken surfboard. The word "skim" means "to skim" or "to skim over", and refers to the action of gliding the board along the edge of the water in the foam. While skimming requires a certain amount of skill, the aim is simple: to surf a wave by launching yourself from the beach. However, this sport can also be practised on lakes. In France, skimboards began to appear on Basque beaches in the early 1960s. At the time, the board resembled a disc called a "rondo".

Today, skimboarding is a sport in its own right, and skimboards are becoming increasingly sophisticated and robust. The skimboard is a much shorter board than the classic surfboard. It has no fin, but can reach speeds higher than those reached by a surfer. The principle is simple: the faster you run to launch the board, the longer the distance covered, and the greater your sense of balance.

Quality skimboards for all skimming levels

Prism Surboards offers versatile, sturdy epoxy skimboards. These boards are suitable for all levels: beginners, advanced and experts. Our skimboards range in size from 40" to 55". To find out which size suits you best, place the board facing you: it should reach your navel.

Our skimboards are built like surfboards. The sandwich construction of epoxy and wood provides excellent rigidity and performance. Versatile, our skim boards are light and fast, so they're sure to perform in all conditions. Their outline and rocker give them good acceleration for easy top-of-the-wave turns. Without a doubt, our skimboards are ideal for skimming on the beach or on a film of water.

When you discover our skimboards, you'll enjoy the same quality of construction as our surfboards: strength guaranteed by even lamination and just the right amount of injected fiberglass for a board that's lighter and much stronger.