The Skippa has a different CPU, and whilst the mainboards are the same, the firmware for the 9600 does NOT work on a Skippa.
I doubt that UEC are interested in any way in assisting with a hybrid firmware for the Skippa.
Oh well, never say never I guess, maybe one day they will...
If they ever release the stockpile of skippas they have as some other model and it has FTA support, then perhaps there might be hope one day...
Mark