YOW Skateboards Pipe Power Surfing Surfskate
Pickup currently unavailable at BSS
YOW Pipe surfskate for power surfing on land
The YOW Skateboards Pipe is built for power surfing, the surfskate style of riding that lets surfers rehearse rail-to-rail carving and bottom turns when the ocean is flat. Riders searching for a YOW surfskate land on the Pipe because it is purpose built for that carving, pumping feel rather than standard cruising.
What the Pipe is built for
The Pipe sits in YOW's Cruisers lineup and is classed as a skate deck under Island Water Sports' skate department. It is a Unisex build, so it fits riders of any level looking to add a surf-style cruiser to their quiver.
Who rides a surfskate like this
Surfskates like the Pipe are popular with surfers who want a flat-ground way to keep their pop-up and turning muscle memory sharp between sessions, and with skaters who simply want a smoother, more carve-oriented ride than a standard street deck. In South Florida, where flat spells between swells are common, a power surfing board like this gives surfers a way to stay board-ready on driveways, boardwalks, and skate paths near the beach.
Getting used to a surfskate
Surfskates use a looser, surf-inspired truck setup that pumps and carves differently than a standard skateboard, so new riders should start slow on flat, open pavement to get a feel for how the deck responds before carving harder or riding hills. Riding regularly on smooth, dry surfaces is the best way to build the muscle memory that carries over to actual surfing.
About YOW Skateboards
YOW Skateboards is the brand behind this Pipe cruiser, built specifically around the power surfing category that has grown alongside the broader surfskate movement.
Why shop the YOW Pipe at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida surfers and skaters since 1978, and our team can help you pick the right YOW surfskate to match your riding style and your local skate spots, whether you are training for the water or just want a fun carving cruiser.
Free Shipping, No Minimum for IWS Beach Club Members.
Returns are eligible within 30 days of receiving your order. Return shipping labels are FREE for IWS Beach Club Members. See more
Specifications
- Brand
- yow
- Product
- YOW Skateboards Pipe Power Surfing Surfskate
- Gender
- Unisex
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a surfskate used for?
- A surfskate like the YOW Pipe is designed for power surfing, using a surf-style truck setup so riders can practice carving, pumping, and turning on land the way they would on a wave.
- Are surfskates good for beginners?
- Surfskates take a short adjustment period because the trucks pump and carve differently than a standard skateboard, so new riders should start on smooth, open pavement to build confidence before carving harder.
- What makes the YOW Pipe different from a regular cruiser?
- The Pipe is part of YOW's Cruisers lineup built around the power surfing style, focused on carving and rail-to-rail movement rather than straight-line cruising.
- Who makes the YOW Pipe surfskate?
- The Pipe is made by YOW Skateboards and sold at Island Water Sports as part of their skate deck lineup.