Ocean Wave Skimboarding Question?

Question

Ok I've been skimboarding a long time but I just recently moved to California and it's a whole new sport out here. It's all about riding out and catching waves and surfing them back in. I need DETAILED instructions on what i need to do to catch the wave on a skimboard because everytime I try I fall.

Answer 1

I've tried so many times as well.  I also skimboard, and have recently seen people now surf the waves like their sufing.  I asked several people but no one could tell me how they did it.  All i know is that you have to run FAST and throw the board harder then normal.  I've seen kids kind of bend their knees, like they were bouncing on the board to keep up speed and help them lift the board.  Once your on the wave I'm not sure what you do. I always end up sinking. lol Someone please help him so I know what to do as well. Good luck!

Answer 2

as soon as tou go from shallow to deep you want to keep waight on your back foot but be blanced on the board hit the wave like a quater pipe push with you back foot like snowboarding knees bent still with pressure on your back foot. ive only hit a couple waves cuz its not that easy it takes a lot of practice this is just what i did and it worked for me plus i watched alot of people and movies one thing for sure if you do not have enough speed or time the wave right it WILL be a disastor timing is just about everything GOOD LUCK