Skimboarding In Boracay

Skimboarding is the latest beach craze to hit Boracay. Although very much popular all over the world, Skimboarding in Boracay is still in its infancy. The sport is very similar in principle to surfing except that the board is much smaller in size -- just like surfing on a skateboard.

Also, the technique is different. Rather than paddling you board to deep waters, with skimboarding you start from the beach going into the water to meet the waves. In a variant of the sport, especially popular with beginners, enthusiasts simply skim and perform their tricks in a shallow pool along the beach.

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As skimboarding picks up in popularity, a growing number of shops are now offering skimboards for sale or rent. The cost of renting a skimboard will depend on the quality of the board and the length of time you want to use it. The shops along White Beach will be charging more, some in the vicinity of around $10 to $15 (~Php500 to Php750). You can find other shops in Boracay, however, if you do a little leg work, where you can rent skimboards in Boracay for much cheaper — some for as low as $2 to $3 (~Php100 to Php150).

But if you're one of the serious enthusiast of the sport, then consider getting yourself a good quality board which you will enjoy for its lifetime. The well-known brands will set you up from around $100 with the really good ones costing in excess of $300.

If you want to try skimboarding while in Boracay, you can do so at White Beach as the waves there are smaller and more convenient for newbies. It is also the ideal place to try it out with your kids as the shallow waves will provide just the right amount of movement to get them accustomed to riding the board.

Once you have improved your skills, you can try it at Bulabog Beach, where most of the aficionados go and play. The other extreme sports like flying fish, windsurfing, parasailing and kiteboarding are also held there.

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