360 ON THE SAND This is a very simple move where the skimboarder spins 360 degrees while sliding on the sand. The easiest way to initiate rotation is to bend over and drag your hand in the sand. The rotation is not easy to control once it is started so make sure you are not sliding toward rocks or anything else that might cause injury. Note: You can spin around more than once, twice would be a 720 et cetera, just have fun!
Ollie Borrowed from skateboarding. A skimboarder traveling over water can push down with his or her back foot and lift up with the front foot. In doing this the skimboarder is able to pull the skimboard into the air with him as he jumps, for a short period of time anyway.
FIRE HYDRANT This is a kind of silly move that you might try for kicks. While sliding along the sand put your hand on the nose of the board and lift your front leg up behind you so that you are supported only by your hand and your back foot. The move got its name because when you do it you look like a dog taking a leak on a fire hydrant. Be careful not to fall on your head!
FLYAWAY This is basically a name to describe when a skimboarder launches himself straight of the top of a wave. The skimboarder usually approaches the wave straight on and jumps when he reaches the top. This has the effect of hurling the skimboarder through the air, often uncontrollably. It is very popular with beginners, but wont make you a better skimboarder. It can be fun though... (See "Flips" in the intermediate section)
Yoda While sliding on the sand sit on the board, cross your legs, and hold you arms out with your fingers curled in that physic hotline type way. If you want to you can dig your fingers into the sand and spin at the same time.
COFFIN This is actually a really fun move just because it can be really scary if there are any waves coming at you. While sliding along the sand, bend down and put both hands on your board. Then slowly sit down and make sure you are centered on the board. Once you have done this lay down on your back with your arms straight at your sides like you are in a coffin. The trick is to do this really fast so that by the time you are actually laying down you are still moving at a reasonable speed. Be careful that you do not slide out of control into any rocks or other hard objects.
BOMB DROP This is an alternate way to get on your board adapted from skateboarding. You run along the sand with the board in one had at your side. You then jump into the air and simultaneously put the board under your feet. If you do it right you will slide away with no problems. If you do it wrong the board will slide out and you will land on your butt, hard. Be careful.
SHOVE IT A shuvit is a move where the skimmer jumps in the air while kicking his board around 180 degrees (or more). Here is how to do it, bend you legs ever so slightly and make a small jump. Just before your feet leave the board however, push the back end of the board (either out or in) so that the board will spin underneath you while you are in the air. It takes a little practice but the idea is to land on the board riding backwards. This trick is a beginner move when it is performed on flat sand but can be an intermediate or advanced move when performed on waves.
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