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Surfs up this summer with this great Skimboard Surfer Slide!

For board riders there’s no better form of extreme entertainment for the garden than the Skim Board Slide. Whether you’re used to snow, sand, or surf, boarders of all abilities will be able to enjoy the thrill of the ride down this 26′ water filled slide and perfect their moves on the 30″ pro quality plywood skim board included.

Buy direct from the Gadgetshop today at just £39.99

What is Skim Boarding?

Skim boarding is a hydroplaning technique whereby the boarder runs at speed towards a thin layer of water, he or she then drops the board onto the water and mounts it with one foot, the other following in one smooth movement. The boarder will then skim along the surface of the water for as long as he or she can and will manoeuvre the board in order to alter the direction and perform tricks. The board itself is like a mini surf board but is far thinner, as buoyancy is less essential.

The Skimboard Slide connects to a garden hose which fills the sides of the slide transforming them into a water-filled bumper and spray rail. A few minutes after connecting to hose, the inner reservoir should hold a layer of water a few inches deep, ideal for you to begin skim boarding down the 26′ long run. Dont forget to give yourself a long enough run-up and always make sure the slide is laid out away from hard surfaces.

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