systems , apparatus and methods for gliding on a surface with improved mobility are described . according to various embodiments , boards are provided which are configured to overlap . this innovative overlapping ability helps allow for versatile stance configuration and ensures that collision between the boards occurs between a base and an edge . this type of collision will generally result in a sliding action , allowing one board to ride up onto the top of the edge of the other board . this type of interaction reduces damage to the boards and improves riding experience . boards with equal height nose and tail shovels are more likely to collide edge - to - edge in a disruptive manner . other embodiments are described and claimed .