Why Everyone Starts With a Zap Wedge Skimboard

If you have spent any time at the beach recently, you have almost certainly seen a zap wedge skimboard leaning against a lifeguard stand or flying across the wet sand. It is arguably the most recognizable board in the world of skimboarding, and for good reason. For decades, this specific model has been the "bridge" board that takes people from just sliding around on the wet sand to actually catching their first few waves. ...

April 25, 2026 · 7 min · Christa Thorp