Bodyboard

In brief: Optimizing bodyboard size for a 1.5 m rider: practical rules and pitfalls to avoid The navel rule serves as a quick reference: standing upright, the small-size bodyboard must reach your center of gravity. However, this visual benchmark deserves adjustment according to your context: bone density, body mass index, and favorite spot. A slim […]

In brief 🏄‍♂️ Properly sizing the board: the science of child bodyboard size When a 10-year-old is faced with a multicolored range of boards, the first question is always about the ideal size. The empirical rule favored by coaches is to choose a board that reaches the child’s belly button, within ±2.5 cm. This approach

In short Technical definition and contemporary uses of bodyboarding The term « bodyboard » simultaneously refers to the discipline and the board used for riding waves mainly in a prone position. In French, its meaning points to a watersport activity where the rider uses a shorter and more flexible float than a surfboard. This compactness

In short: this technical and cheerful guide details the essential steps to properly remove paraffin from a bodyboard, choose the right tools, recycle used wax, and apply a new effective layer. Riders will find here: Paraffin: nature, role, and impact on bodyboard performance Paraffin – more often called “wax” in the line-up – remains the

In brief: Equipment preparation: the basis of a successful wax application Before dreaming of a bottom turn under the lip, it is essential to properly prepare the board. The goal of this phase is twofold: on the one hand, to remove any residue that could prevent the wax from gripping the slick, and on the

In brief: Understanding the weight/height ratio for a high-performance bodyboard A bodyboard is nothing more than a float shaped to transform the power of a wave into acceleration. When the dimension is not correlated to the rider’s size, the hydrodynamic flow deteriorates: the board noses in, slips, or lacks momentum. The mechanics remain simple: Archimedes’

In brief: Choosing the right materials for a high-performance DIY bodyboard Before even drawing the first curve of the shape, the DIY rider must compose their “foam salad”: polyethylene (PE) for flexibility, polypropylene (PP) for rigidity, epoxy resin for the outer skin, and HDPE for the slick. This combination determines the balance between flex, rebound,

In brief Choosing the ideal board: sizes, cores and snow-compatible shapes The success of a bodyboard-to-sled transformation starts with selecting a board whose shape matches the alpine topography. Models from 41 to 43 inches offer the best compromise: compact to maintain good maneuverability, yet long enough to stabilize the glide when the slope inclines. Riders

In short Choosing the ideal bodyboard for the base of a high-performance hovercraft Even before picking up the drill or the soldering iron, everything starts with selecting the board that will serve as the foundation for the hovercraft. Modern bodyboards offer a variety of cores: EPS, PP, or PE. The EPS core, light and rigid,

In brief Optimizing your bodyboard’s durability: key actions after the session As soon as the fins are removed, every seasoned bodyboarder knows there are still a few minutes of work before rushing to the sunset burger. Saltwater, sand, and micro-algae settle into the slick and the channels of the board. Letting these deposits dry in