DB Skimboards vs Zap Skimboards:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Zap Skimboards had more branded searches than DB Skimboards among skimboard brands worldwide. Zap Skimboards had about 4,400 branded searches, while DB Skimboards had 880. Zap Skimboards made up 36.4% of all skimboard brand searches we track, and DB Skimboards accounted for 7.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about skimboard brands, Zap Skimboards appeared in three of the five answers and DB Skimboards in two. Zap Skimboards was mentioned before DB Skimboards in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Zap Skimboards, about 5 searches for every 1 for DB Skimboards
Who does AI mention more?
Zap Skimboards, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, DB Skimboards in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Zap Skimboards, named ahead of DB Skimboards in every answer
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Top skimboard brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zap Skimboards was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. DB Skimboards was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Zap Skimboards was listed before DB Skimboards in every answer.
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.
Is DB Skimboards or Zap Skimboards more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DB Skimboards and Zap Skimboards 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 Zap 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% |
How has branded search for DB Skimboards and Zap Skimboards changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Zap Skimboards was ahead of DB Skimboards in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, DB Skimboards’ share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide moved from 5.6% to 7.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Zap Skimboards’ share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide moved from 33.8% to 36.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for skimboard brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Zap Skimboards gained share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide, from 33.3% to 36.4%.
In October 2026, DB Skimboards lost share of searches among skimboard brands worldwide, from 8% to 7.3%.
How are DB Skimboards’ and Zap Skimboards’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DB Skimboards’ and Zap Skimboards’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
DB Skimboards
1 branded search term
- db skimboards
Zap Skimboards
1 branded search term
- zap skimboards
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