Custom Skimboard Archives - OXS Skimboards

The Kingfish Keep On Coming

Posted on 4 October 20264 October 2026 by Sam Price

When I think about what the most popular Skimboard has been over the last few years, it’s hard to look past the Kingfish. A relatively unproduced shape worldwide (with similar variations of course) until the largest Skimboarding Youtuber made it popular. I have skimmed a couple different tweaks of the Kingfish and it’s a great performing board with plenty of speed anf float. The only place I find it lacking is if you’re skimming small waves very close to shore as the wide tail makes it not as snappy in the turns as a Splurge.

Anyway here’s a few images on the latest 4 board drop, 1 carbon and 3 e-glass. You can of course view the large Kingfish range in full on the store.

See you at the beach!

-Sam

The Worlds Largest Skimboarding Playlist

Posted on 1 September 20261 September 2026 by Sam Price

There’s plenty of Skimboarding playlists out there on YouTube but there isn’t any with top notch information regarding your product or pending product. I started creating and adding videos to this back in 2020 and am just getting fired up to create and add a bunch more.

Here is some of my favourites and we’ll start off with how to set your rail up!

A little viewed Q&A

Essential info for beginners

Board construction info

Adventure!

There is plenty more videos on the Paylist which I won’t add to this post but you can of curse view it all here.

See you at the beach!

-Sam

OXS 2026

Posted on 22 January 202622 January 2026 by Sam Price

Where is OXS at in 2026?

Well, OXS is 18 this year. Legally allowed to drink if it were a person but OXS isn’t a person and neither do I, Sam. This updates page hasn’t been the top of priorities and OXS has been fair through the ringer the last couple of years.

The original goal of getting people to the beach and skimming is still alive as with our boys starting to make headwind at the beach. Riley almost 2 and Corey, almost 4.

This is just a brief post and I’ll be keeping this updated over the coming months as OXS has a bit going on.

See you at the beach!

-Sam

Australia Only Shipping Discount

Posted on 2 November 2023 by Sam Price

Hey Australia, it must be hard having so many beaches and no local manufacturer but I have something for you. How does half price shipping for the Month of November sound?

That means foam skimboards being sent on 3-10 business day post for $40 or wood boards for $30. Wood works out cheaper due to their small size.

Going one deal further, grab an even better deal with 10% off for a couple boards…. Details here.

The dollar works even further in your favour here so skim on in.

See you at the beach.

-Sam

10% Off For You & Your Friends

Posted on 1 November 20231 November 2023 by Sam Price

Bang for your buck is important. Learning to spell is importanter.

Luckily you’re probably here to buy a Skimboard and not learn how to spell. I have had this deal going for a little while and here it is again. Short and sweet version here

If you’re not interested in the video then the discount code for 2 boards is “alittlebitofeverything”. This applies for the skimmer wanting more than 1 board or a great deal for you and a friend.

The full video and original blog post can be found here.

Get amongst it, the Sun is here.

See you at the beach.

-Sam

Skim Spots & How To Find Them

Posted on 3 March 2023 by Sam Price

I’ve being using Google Maps to find skim spots from day 1. Entry points to funny beaches, creeks, estuaries, slope potential, the list goes on and on. Any keen Skimboarder will find themselves using birds eye imagery to their advantage from time to time. Here is my video about how to take advantage of it

Happy hunting.

See you at the beach.

-Sam

SKIM TRIP! Far North NZ April 19-23

Posted on 20 February 202320 February 2023 by Sam Price

My favourite thing with Skimboarding is meeting new people and sharing a skim session or 5 together. The best way to do this is to plan a trip set aside for just this. I will get the vitals out of the way first with the video and Facebook event page.

Anyway the big one here is where we will be staying? I can’t make any set in stone decisions here as we have a selection of campgrounds at our fingertips that will suit all skim conditions and locations. This is going to focus around the areas of Houhora, Rarawa Beach and more excitingly Spirits Bay or Taputaputa.

The main focus for the trip is the beautiful Cape Maria Van Diemen and after a recent trip, Spirits Bay. Obviously the weather plays a major role in this but I will have all forecasts covered with options.

CMVD Froth monster

CMVD beauty

Devon at Spirits Bay

There is some fantastic Flatland available there too!

I’m sure if this sounds like a bit of you, you’ve probably already heard a bit about these places and as I run things in a fairly casual manor you are more than welcome to get in touch as I’m sure these is question to be asked. It’s also worth mentioning if you are coming from out of the area and/or flying in, I may have a spare seat in my wagon but that is more than likely going to be left up to you to sort.

Everyone is welcome but I may limit numbers if interest is there.

See you at the beach!

-Sam

Watch This Before You Buy Your First Skim

Posted on 7 February 20237 February 2023 by Sam Price

Well, well, well. It’s time for your first Skimboard and you’re dabbling with something that isn’t even a Skimboard. Peep the video below

Now I’ve had quite a few weird ideas through the years, myself included. I remember watching an old Tenth St Bros video called Chapter 11 when I was young and proceeded to take the fins off an old twin fin channel bottom surfboard. It was absolutely hopeless, get a proper Skimboard!

See you at the beach!

Sam

Setting Yourself Up For a Flatland Skim Session

Posted on 24 January 2023 by Sam Price

If you’ve tried to skim Flatland in terrible conditions before you will know the pain it can cause both emotionally and physically.

You may also know the joys of ideal Flatland skim. A pleasure emotionally but probably still coupled with physical pain haha. Here’s some tips in the video below