Pond Skimming

[irideROMEnow]

well, the seasons coming to an end and my local mountain is having a pond skimming event this weekend. i wanted to try but i've never done it before. is it really harder than it looks?

[dirtyjerz]

ive never done a full size pond, but ive done some good size puddles, and from what ive noticed, just go fast, and keep your nose up and stay flat based.

[DragonUSMC]

heh... if your not planning to get wet... dont try it =P

[irideROMEnow]

ill bring some dry clothes... looks like a lot of fun

[X5150foreverX]

i did it in a huge puddle yesterday what i do come down the mountain fast and just before i hit the puddle pond w.e i pull a manual and skim right across

[snowboarding_bear]

lean forward, forget what those dimwits are saying!!! lmfao!

[dirtyjerz]

one thing, regardless of form, that back foot is gonna get wet.

[asd]

your gunna slow down on the water kinda fast, so don't let it trip you forward!

[4shayz2lounge0crew]

yea, prepared to be jolted forward when you hit the water. the friction it causes is usually what makes you fall.

like someone said, dont do it unless you plan on getting dunked. if you make it out dry, then think of it as a bonus

[irideROMEnow]

how long is the pond usually

[Elevation]

I've seen some super funny pond skimming videos. I've always wanted to try it but never have gotten the chance. I hope some of the mountains near summit county have a skimming competition sometime later this season.

I can see how the friction would jolt you forward but if you are going fast enough and you lean back enough you should be okay. I mean, I've seen guys 180 onto the water before.

[X5150foreverX]

how long is the pond usually


it depends on where the contest is held most places make it a pretty good 10ft in length

[burton brder]

I hope someone around here has one because I've always wanted to try this...I'll just make sure i wear all my gore-tex when I go do it.

[dirtyjerz]

I hope someone around here has one because I've always wanted to try this...I'll just make sure i wear all my gore-tex when I go do it.


idk

just wear cheap clothes, ESPECIALLY old boots, my boots haven't been dry ever since i puddle skimmed at creek at the end of the season 2 years ago.

[snowboarding_bear]

i froze my boots on accident one time..i took them off outside on the patio we had and left them there..and a little snowdrift formed around/in them...and i had to unfreeze them...with a blowdryer..and lets just say..my feet stankkkkkkk

[tooch]

I've seen some super funny pond skimming videos.

http://www.snowboardaddicts.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4336&catid=member&imageuser=5576

[advres]

What was that? Gaper Fools day at WaWa?

[tooch]

roger that. friggin cold in that water. especially in my spongebob boxers.