Skimboard brands:Which are most popular?
Exile Skimboards and Zap Skimboards tie for the highest share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide, at 36.4% each in October 2026. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Exile Skimboards, Zap Skimboards and Victoria Skimboards were mentioned most often, in three of the five answers. Exile Skimboards was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three responses that gave a list.
Exile SkimboardsShare of searches 36.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Zap SkimboardsShare of searches 36.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Victoria SkimboardsShare of searches 19.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DB SkimboardsShare of searches 7.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top skimboard brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Exile Skimboards, Zap Skimboards and Victoria Skimboards were mentioned most often, in three of the five answers. Exile Skimboards was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three answers that gave a list. Victoria Skimboards was second, and Zap Skimboards was third.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Exile Skimboards3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Zap Skimboards3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Victoria Skimboards3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DB Skimboards2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best skimboard for beginners?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which skimboard brands are good?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What size skimboard should I buy?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“skimboard”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best skimboard”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Which skimboard brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each skimboard brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four skimboard brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Exile Skimboards, Zap Skimboards, Victoria Skimboards, DB Skimboards. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Exile Skimboards | Zap Skimboards | Victoria Skimboards | DB Skimboards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 42% | 33.8% | 18.6% | 5.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.3% | 38.3% | 17% | 6.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.2% | 37.2% | 16.5% | 9.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.8% | 37.8% | 16.8% | 7.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.9% | 55.9% | 13.6% | 5.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.4% | 47.1% | 14% | 7.6% |
| May 2026 | 32.7% | 40% | 17.6% | 9.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.2% | 37.2% | 16.5% | 9% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.7% | 41.2% | 15% | 10% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.9% | 35.9% | 19.6% | 8.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.7% | 33.3% | 17.9% | 8% |
| Oct 2026 | 36.4% | 36.4% | 19.9% | 7.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.4% | 4.4K | -33.3% | -4.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 36.4% | 4.4K | -18.5% | +3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.9% | 2.4K | -17.2% | +2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.3% | 880 | -32.3% | -0.7 points |
36.4%
Held 1st. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -4.3 points.
36.4%
Held 2nd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
19.9%
Held 3rd. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
7.3%
Held 4th. 880 estimated branded searches, -32.3% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among skimboard brands worldwide?
4 brands
Exile Skimboards and Zap Skimboards tie for the highest share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide, at 36.4% each in October 2026.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42% → 36.4% | 42%Nov 2025 | 24.9%Mar 2026 | 1st | |
| 33.8% → 36.4% | 55.9%Mar 2026 | 33.3%Sep 2026 | 2nd | |
| 18.6% → 19.9% | 19.9%Oct 2026 | 13.6%Mar 2026 | 3rd | |
| 5.6% → 7.3% | 10%Jul 2026 | 5.6%Nov 2025 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Exile Skimboards’ share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide decreased from 42% to 36.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Zap Skimboards’ share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide increased from 33.8% to 36.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Victoria Skimboards’ share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide increased from 18.6% to 19.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, DB Skimboards’ share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide increased from 5.6% to 7.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Exile Skimboards’ share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide peaked at 42% in November 2025 and was lowest at 24.9% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Zap Skimboards’ share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide peaked at 55.9% in March 2026 and was lowest at 33.3% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Victoria Skimboards’ share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide peaked at 19.9% in October 2026 and was lowest at 13.6% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, DB Skimboards’ share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide peaked at 10% in July 2026 and was lowest at 5.6% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for skimboard brands worldwide in October 2026?
4 changes

In October 2026, Zap Skimboards gained share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide, from 33.3% to 36.4%.

In October 2026, Victoria Skimboards gained share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide, from 17.9% to 19.9%.

In October 2026, Exile Skimboards lost share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide, from 40.7% to 36.4%.

In October 2026, DB Skimboards lost share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide, from 8% to 7.3%.
How are branded searches counted for skimboard brands?
4 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among skimboard brands comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
Exile Skimboards
1 branded search term
- exile skimboards
Zap Skimboards
1 branded search term
- zap skimboards
Victoria Skimboards
1 branded search term
- victoria skimboards
DB Skimboards
1 branded search term
- db skimboards
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