Hey guys,

Welcome to the EOS board review blog! My name’s Jesse Lash, and I will be posting my personal experience and knowledge about a ton of different skimboards. I will be starting off with a new board review every other week, so make sure to check back often.

So… a little about myself. I’m a student at the University of Florida. I was born and raised in South Florida and have skimmed for around 7 years. My current favorite board is my MS 3/4″ pro-shape carbon exile.

For my first post, I will be reviewing the board mentioned above…

Let’s start with the basics. The pro-shape differs from the hybrid shape in that it’s a bit narrower in the nose, and a slight bit longer, but it is about the same width at its widest point as the hybrid shape. What does this mean to you? Well, a longer shape makes the board faster. The pro-shape is supposed to turn a slight bit slower, due to its narrower body, but in my experience, the pro seemingly turned faster than the hybrid. This could be because it is faster overall, and with more speed going into a turn, the turn is easier to do. One thing that is worth noting is that the pro shape has more surface area than the hybrid starting at about the MS size. This contributes even more to speed.

But, all skimboards have “cons” for their “pros.” The slightly narrower nose makes the board a little more difficult to ride. If your foot is a little off place, there’s more chance that you may catch a rail and fall. Also, while coming back down the face of the wave after a wrap, the narrower nose makes the board a little bit more unstable than the hybrid shape.
Overall, I’d recommend the pro-shape for a smaller wave break where speed is crucial. It is also a great board for skilled riders who don’t necessarily need the help of a slightly wider board to turn quickly, and can just benefit off of the speed the narrow shape offers.

Questions? Post a comment!

Keep shredding the gnar!
-Jesse