As previously stated, you need to maintain your skimboard properly to use it for an extended time.
First and foremost, you ought to keep your board from exposing directly to the sun. Once the surface of the board exposes to the sun too frequently, the resin, pads, and wax will quickly get damaged.
Next, you need to handle and repair immediately when seeing your board having problems such as dings or delaminations (appear as bubbles on the surface of your board).
Finally, you have to put the board in the bag or pad for long-distance travel.