Skimboarding

Skimboarding is a combination of surfing and skateboarding. It is practised through a slide board, smaller and lighter than the surfing ones.
The sliding moves and techniques are typical of skateboarding. The essential element is water, therefore it is practised on a skimpool or skimboarding pool, a rigid constanstly sprayed with water. This creates the phenomenon of 'aquaplaning', which allows you to glide across the surface. The best practice is becoming able to juggle 360-degree jumps like a skateboard without losing their balance.
Facilities
The CST is equipped with a skimpool and the related necessary equipment. The boards are available in three different sizes according to the weight of the participants.
Safety
Skimboard must only be performed under the supervision of qualified instructors. If necessary, groups can contact Roman Botta to book qualified instructors (roman.botta@baspo.admin.ch).
For more information and details of the sport safety requirements at CST, please refer to the links on the right side of this page.
CH-6598 Tenero
- Tel.
- +41 58 468 61 11
- Fax
- +41 58 468 61 02
Reception
Daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Office hours may be limited at weekends from November to February.
Download
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Regulations for practising sport safely at the CST
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Regulations for practising Skimboarding
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