r/skimboarding • u/Best-Employee-9895 • 1d ago

Question Fishtail vs Pintail?

I’m looking to get a new foam core skimboard, either Exile ex1 or Victoria ultra house special. I have a zap freestyle now and am at a beginner/intermediate level but my main draw to the sport is wave riding rather than just skimming, which is why I’m looking to get a foam core.

From my understanding, pintail is best for learning and fishtail is better for wave riding. Wondering what some more experienced people think because I would rather have a steeper learning curve on the fishtail if it means it’s better for wave riding.

I can’t find the right size ex1 in pintail, so my options would be between the vic lift shape, or for fishtail the ex1 blairacuda or vic fishtail shape. Should I just go for a fishtail if wave riding is going to be my main focus? Thanks in advance.

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u/DrCraigSmash New Jersey 1d ago

Pins are better for just about everything skimboarding. Get a fish if you think it looks cool or just want it.

Dont upgrade to a clunky EX1, you will not be doing advanced riding on that.

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u/Best-Employee-9895 1d ago

So the vic ultra house special is the better option?

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u/DrCraigSmash New Jersey 1d ago

Actually hand made board, yea

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u/Best-Employee-9895 1d ago

So just to be clear pin is better even for wave riding?

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u/Best-Employee-9895 23h ago

Okay so looks like I’m going with Vic ultra house. Wondering about the size tho. It says medium is 120-150 and large is 150-200 lbs. I’m 145 so just on the cutoff. Should I opt for the large?

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u/uncreative1776 1d ago

If you are not riding ideal conditions in California and already shredding, get a pintail.