Baker Skimboards is dedicated to functionality and performance.  Designed and based on riding one of the most demanding and difficult skim breaks in the world, these boards are tested and ridden by real skimmers who wouldn't settle for less.  You may be able to get away with a sub par board at certain SoCal beaches where the waves are easy to get, but not at Baker.  Baker skimboards will help your performance at Baker and any other skimboarding testing ground.