You won't find a cooler instructor. Sean gave clear instructions prior to hitting the water. My 11yr old had never surf'd before and he rode every wave possible. He also got my 5yr old-who doesn't know how to fully swim, up on waves. Boys had the biggest smile and said, "best day ever!" Sean had all the gear necessary. We just showed up! Complete your island vacation with a surf lesson of a lifetime! Mahalo Sean!! read more

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Outstanding! We rented two skimboards for kids who have never skimmed before. Sean dropped off the boards at our place and made sure the kids knew how to use and take care of the gear. The boards are excellent quality. We also booked a lesson. It was amazing! The kids learned so much so fast. Ed, our instructor, is truly excellent working with the kids. They had a blast and were so proud of their new skills. We took fun pictures and everyone loved it! read more

Skim Hawaii - Ed showing kids how to read the wave break - Surfing Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Sean and his crew are awesome. He was very accommodating and responsive in getting my four boys surf boards for the week. They even dropped them off and picked up at our resort. Thanks for making my kids week having boards at their disposal. Definitely recommend them for anyone looking for skim or surf boards. read more

Sean was amazing! My BIL and I were first-timers. Sean was very patient and ran us through a quick beach lesson so we could learn a bit more and have more time in the water. Sean was able to get both of us up and catch some waves. Would recommend it to any beginners and those familiar with surfing. Sean has great experience and has caught some huge waves on his skimboard. Check out his videos! read more

Sean with Skim Hawaii was a great instructor for our boys. They had a great lesson and wanted to keep skimming all day.

Came across Skim Hawaii online- Yelp. Called for availability since we wanted to go the next day. We got lucky that there's a spot available. Met Sean at the beach. He had rash guards and water shoes for everyone. Instructions were given and were off to catch the waves! He makes it to a point you have a good time. Takes his time for you to catch the best wave. Would definitely recommend skims Hawaii! read more

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I was looking for an individual surf lesson - my first time on a board in 18 years. Sean was responsive and helpful with scheduling and got me on the water within 24 hours. Amazing time. I was grabbing my own waves by the end of the session. Can't recommend Skim Hawaii enough. Sean knows his stuff and he's a great teacher and a good dude too. Absolutely 100% undeniably recommended. read more

Sean gives great customer service and makes it very easy to rent all you need. Everything is done online and he drives to wherever you are to drop off/pick up boards. I was traveling with a huge family and our schedules were always changing but Sean was very accommodating to meet us where we were. He also gives lessons! So much easier to just come here and rent from Sean rather than having to worry about bringing our own boards through the airport! read more

Dec 2020 my son has always wanted to learn to skim. We found Sean through some folks on the beach whose kids were ripping it up. He replied quickly and scheduled lessons right away. Of course he taught my son to skim, but more importantly he taught him to read the break and waves. Totally hands on one-on-one. Super positive and supportive. Came to us and brought boards. 100% recommended read more

on our recent trip to Maui my son was interested in skim board lessons and I found Skim Hawaii through yelp. I contacted Sean and he got back to me right away regarding the lessons and answered all my questions. My son also was interested in surf lessons and come to find out that Sean does surf lessons as well. My son has taken lessons on Maui years ago and he says that Sean is by far the best instructor. So my son took skim board lessons and then surf lessons in the same morning. Sean also rented a skim board for us at a great price. My son is looking forward to having lessons from Sean when we return to Maui. I highly recommend Sean for skim board and surf lessons. And BTW, he also does real estate :) read more

Sean was solid- helpful, fun and informative. I was looking to try something different and skim looked cool. I always trust a local is willing to meet and provide info right away. 1:1 knowledgeable and knows what he is talking about. Try it you won't regret! read more

Sean was an incredible teacher to our two young children. He is extremely capable not only from a practical / athletic perspective, but also managing the process of teaching younger children. He was super friendly, patient and helped motivate our kids who were a bit scared of the water initially. I would highly recommend Sean to anyone looking for classes for children or adults (I ended up taking part of the lesson as well and was very happy I did!). read more

I have always wanted to try skim boarding. It was really fun, and learning from Sean was great because he is a great teacher! He did a great job of teaching me how to skim board and i will definitely be back! read more

Best aloha spirit on the island! Sean is an absolute pleasure to work with and watching his son skim was epic! They made us feel welcome and like we belonged in his friend group! We watched him teach several kids while we stayed in Kaanapali and he was super attentive and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend booking Skim Hawaii during your next trip to Maui! read more

Sean was amazing! We had a great time with my 8 yr old, 6 yr old and myself surfing. He goes out of his way to accommodate and make everyone comfortable. I highly recommend Sean if your looking for the personalized experience. Mahalo! read more

Sean gave my son a skimboarding lesson on Makena Beach. Within minutes Sean had him doing the longest glides he had ever done. Halfway into the lesson he was skimming down the beach and straight into and over small waves. It would have taken all summer and a lot of YouTube videos to accomplish half of this on his own. Sean is a very friendly guy with a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise. I highly recommend him! We also rented a skimboard for the week, which Sean delivered to our hotel and picked up at the end of our vacation. read more

I highly recommend taking a lesson from Sean. This was my son's 3rd lesson. Sean is amazing and a great teacher. My son wants to hire him for a full day next year! read more

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Sean is super professional and super relaxed; best combo for learning board sports. Did not have a chance to skim, but enjoyed some sessions tuning up surfing. Was my first time in Maui and also the holidays but even with the chaos Sean made it easy. Looking forward to coming back to work with him more. read more

Kids loved it!!! Kai was a great instructor and the price was excellent. They do try to sell photos but not over the top pressure. Would highly recommend for first time surfers and for tourists those who need a refresher. read more

BEST SKIM RENTAL IN MAUI HANDS DOWN! Sean provides the highest quality boards for you to choose from and will drop off and pick your board to you ! What more could you ask for?? It saved me a lot of hassle of having to bring my own board from CA and cheaper too. He provides lessons as well and all of his students progress fast because he such a legit teacher ! Mahalos SkimHawaii for making the stay in Maui shreddable ! read more

On our family trip, I decided I'd like to try skimboarding as the waves in Polo beach was too mellow for surfing. Found out about Skim Hawaii, and I couldn't be happier. Rental was hassle free, as Sean delivered the board to our hotel lobby, and we were able to drop it off at the hotel for him to pick up when we left. Highly recommend lessons, as Sean was very courteous and professional. We will definitely be renting from Skim Hawaii again ! ! read more

Sean is an amazing instructor. He was so patient and encouraging. He taught us the basics on land. Once we were comfortable, he took us into the ocean. He made sure to tell us when to paddle and how hard and when to get up on the board. Super patient and encouraging. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!! read more

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Been skimming with Sean and his family over the past decade. Awesome family and very talented skimboarder/surfer/skater. He's also very patient with the youngsters and is always getting involved in the hobby to get them interested in board sports. read more

Great skim lesson. Sean was great with our teenager and was able to get him skim boarding after a one hour lesson! Our son had zero surf/skate/skim experience and by the end of the lesson, he was able to ride! read more

Thanks Sean! Sean delivered and picked up the board from where I was staying in Wailua. Nice Victoria board, in great shape! Not your cheap boards you can buy at Walmart but a quality Victoria board big enough for an adult. I usually bring my own board from the mainland, but these days it's such a hassle with the airlines I decided to rent a board for a week and I was not disappointed! read more

Sean was able to teach my 6 yr old daughter to surf in 1 lesson. She was able to get up and ride waves. Sean was able to teach her how to surf herself but always stayed close to assist her and maintain a safety at all times. Sean was also super friendly and patient while instructing ing my daughter. Most important, my daughter had a blast and was able to connect with the ocean. We ended up booking 3 surf lessons with Skim HI because my daughter enjoyed it so much. I'll post videos soon. read more

Our 2 sons (ages 10 and 13) loved their time with Sean learning some great basics and a few fun moves to work on to improve their beginner-ish skills and confidence. They also really enjoyed watching Sean perform occasionally - he keeps the lesson really fun and is super enthusiastic about a sport he is so passionate about/talented at. He even invited us to meet him at a different beach a few days later to borrow a surf board, watch him skim (and some of his local friends and his young son/wow!). He's great with kids and is sure to build their enthusiasm for a really fun sport. Thanks Sean! read more

Sean had great communication/ service for the rentals and lessons. Very knowledgeable and thoughtful. read more

Sean was a great teacher. I had never tried to surf before and he gave me all the necessary instruction to ride a wave. I think I was even successful once. It was fun. Would definitely recommend read more

Sean was awesome! Easy to contact and gave me a list of places to skim. He also delivered and picked up the board I rented. Super easy to work with! Thank you Sean! read more

This is just about the best rental service I've used for anything!! Sean is a great teacher and super nice dude, he delivered my board to my hotel and even picked it up. Not only that but he let me use my board for an extra day! Can't say enough about this fantastic service!--Will Jones read more

Sean was fantastic. I came with my sisters ages:8,11,17,20 and we all succeeded ride waves during our first time surfing! We all had a blast! read more

My son skims on the East coast and wanted to try out the waves in Maui. We initially rented a skim board for the week. Sean met us at our hotel and brought several boards to choose from. He also told us about some of the great local beaches. Sean also checked in after the first day to make sure my son was enjoying the skim board. After a couple days on the beach, we asked Sean for a private lesson. Again, Sean met us at our hotel then took us to one of his favorite spots. Sean was super nice and accommodating. My son had a blast in the lesson and he learned how to skim great waves in Hawaii. Overall, I would highly recommend Skim Hawaii if you enjoy skim boarding or just want to try a new adventure while in Maui. read more

Highly recommend this company for surfing lessons! Sean was an extremely knowledgeable and experienced teacher. He made the lesson very fun while also providing the information necessary to have a successful surf. I would recommend him to anyone visiting Maui! read more

I have been to Maui a few times and grew up skimboarding on the beaches in Cabo. Sean has hands down the best skim rentals on the island. They are better boards than any other shop around and he has the best prices to boot. His communication is excellent to ensure your board is ready for you when you arrive. This will be our first stop anytime we land in Maui and he made our trip an unforgettable one. Thanks Sean! read more

I rented a skimboard for my son during our stay in Maui. Sean made it so easy. He delivered the board to our hotel and picked it up when we were done. The price was great. Why not support local business! Especially when it's organized and the equipment was top notch. Sean had a number of boards to choose from. Surf or skim - Sean can handle it all! I heard he can even help you with real estate if you want. What a dude!! Please visit his Instagram at skimhawaii and you will see what I mean. Awesome experience!!! read more

Sean provides a great experience for my son who had some time on a skim board but had not yet mastered the timing of the start as water recedes, the hard drop of the board, and control once skimming. His deep expertise allowed a quick diagnostic to the point that, by the end of the lesson, my son felt super comfortable entering and exiting waves in control. Thanks for a great time - looking forward to our next visit. Also, thanks for letting us use your board for the afternoon. Mahalos! read more

Sean was very patient on us, one first timer and the other still beginner after all those years trying in Waikiki, the Philippines, Lima, Kuta in Indonesia and the stuff. The condition was not maybe super exciting to some dare devils but it was perfect for me. I strongly recommend this shop. Also, Ash, his 8 year old son was cute enough to show me the "coffin." Two thumps up! read more

It's great to see this business thriving - so well deserved!! We were in Maui some years ago and the boys took lessons from Sean, and it's a favorite family memory. The boys still love to skimboard :) and they follow surfskimmaui on Instagram - Sean made a great and lasting impression on them!! Connect with Surf Skim Maui if you're lucky enough to be in Maui - you will be so glad you did. read more

Sean is a great teacher! My two boys, 7 and 9 and my teenage daughter took lessons from him! read more