History
Skimboarding has been around since the 1920s lifeguards from Laguna Beach used large plywood disks to skim the wavebreaks. Skimboarding has evolved since then; influenced greatly by the surfing industry. Spreading from the wavebreaks of the west coast, inland to tide flats, rivers, and lakes. Flatland or Inland skimboarding has grown using other influences like snowboarding and skateboarding, incorporating rails and jumps into everyday sessions. Skimboarding is a fun and exciting sport for people of all ages.
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