Saturday, June 13, 2009

Nice Pop!

Nice Pop is the newest flatland skimboarding video from DB Skimboards. It follows the guys across the Pacific Northwest as they search out spots to showcase there repertoire of tricks. You can tell that the guys had a lot of fun making the video, and you’ll have a lot of fun watching it. I think the thing that stood out the most was the DB guys’ creativity. Using everything from traditional rails, to logs, to hula hoops, to ducks, (yes, the first video I’ve seen with a pop shuvit over a duck) the guys keep you guessing and wondering what’s coming next! The editing is done well and the video keeps flowing. There are some nice extra features with sections for each rider, documentaries, and comp. videos.
Nice Pop is definitely worth a look. Head on over to DB skimboards and get your copy today!

Friday, December 12, 2008

Skimboard Rail Building - Rollercoaster rail

Building a roller coaster rail for your skimboarding trip.
The main idea is that you cut out the sides of the skimboard rail in the shape you want from plywood. You then use 2x4’s to connect the sides together and support the rail. Cut out a rectangle that is the width of your rail and the length of the top. Since the top of the skimboard rail is curved, use a piece of string to measure the curved length. Attach the rectangle to the top of the rail. Because the top of the rail is curved, soaking the top rectangle piece of plywood in water for several hours will help it bend easier. You can also use a thinner piece of plywood for the top (3/8” or 1/4" thick) for easier bending. Now attach the pvc. For help on attaching the pvc, see this post on skimboard rails.



Now get out there and get skimboarding!