Lay the skimboard flat on the ground in the shop. Ideally, the board will sit flat on the ground with the nose and the tail slightly tilted upward. Compare different bottoms on boards. Some companies use treated wood while others use fiberglass or plastic. Fiberglass is a bit faster than wood, but can crack and chip.
Wood is more vulnerable to scratches, but is less likely to crack or chip.
In the end it comes down to how you take care of your board. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .