Ep 01
Board Materials
Foam, glass, resin, thickness, carbon, and finish explained by the builders so you can feel what changes under your feet.
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Board Tech Talk Videos
Handmade in Venice, Florida since 1983, Zap boards carry a lot of know-how. We're stoked to bring the shaping-room conversation up front, so you can understand materials, construction, and design before you pick your next ride.
Find the right board faster.
Getting on the board for the first time? Stepping into a faster shape? Board Tech Talks answer the questions riders ask every day, with practical detail on materials, X-builds, and design from the Zap factory floor.
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Check out all three before your next board: start with materials, compare the X-build upgrades, then see how outline, rocker, rails, and tail shape change the way a board rides.
Ep 01
Ep 02
X-Builds: Amp-X and Fuse-X
A closer look at Epoxy GatorSkin construction, extra stiffness, faster response, and where an X-build makes sense.
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Ep 03
Board Design
Outline, rocker, rails, and tail shape broken down in plain language so specs connect to speed, control, and wave fit.
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Handcrafted in Florida
Built by the people who know the boards.
Zap has been making skimboards for riders around the world since 1983, and every board is still handmade by a small crew of craftsmen, artists, and riders in Venice, Florida. Use the videos to narrow the build, then jump into the lineup ready to have more fun on the right board.