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One of the great activities at Fort Myers Beach is Skim boarding.
Its is very different than Surfing and much easier to learn quickly. Here we have our step by step tutorial on how to start Skim boarding.

Step One

Buy a skim board. Typical boards are 2 1/2 feet long and oval in shape. The front has a point end and the back is a square. There is no fin like surf board and it is much thinner as well.

Step two

Find a flat rockless beach so that you don't damage your board. The more flat the beach, the farther and longer you will travel.

Step three

Use both of your hands to hold the board, placement of your hands will be determined by you the more you practice. Preferably though, one in the front and one in the back is best suited.

Step four

Now move the board to the side of your body.

Step five

Walk up to the water and get a rhythm for the waves.

Step six

Run at an angle to the waves as if to follow the waves but not to jump straight in them.

Step Seven

Throw your skim board onto the moving water and jump on your board with one foot pointing foward and the other foot facing away from the beach. Don't be alarmed if you fall a few times the sand is soft.

Step Eight

Lean into the direction of the waves putting your weight forward for momentum. Finally, slide as far as you can.

Good luck!

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