Bodyboard

In brief Choosing the right time and place to remove wax from your bodyboard Planning the maintenance of a board is never left to chance: location, weather, and timing directly influence the ease of stripping. Experienced bodyboarders prefer to work when ambient temperature exceeds 20 °C or after a long session under generous sunshine. Under […]

In short Bodyboard size: rider’s morphology and flotation science The first golden rule when discussing board size is to link the choice to morphology. The ideal length lands between the navel and the bottom of the sternum when the board is placed on the ground. This position guarantees a compromise between flotation and maneuverability. Experienced

In brief ✅ Optimizing bodyboard size for maximum control The impact of a well calibrated size is often underestimated by riders who think that a few centimeters do not affect the ride. Yet, the length, width, and thickness immediately determine the angle of attack, buoyancy, and ease of chaining maneuvers. Specifically, the right dimension allows

In brief: the bodyboard comparison signed by a rider-seller brings together the essential data to filter the top bodyboards on the market, decode technical sheets like a pro, and match each board to its rider 🙂. Technical benchmarks to decode a bodyboard product sheet and avoid marketing traps The heart of a product sheet is

In brief Tide, coefficient and bathymetry: the winning combination to choose the best moment In the bodyboarding world, the tide is the rider’s biological clock. The same sandbank will deliver a perfect tube at mid ebb tide then an unrideable close-out two hours later. Understanding the tide/coefficient/bathymetry dynamics prevents losing a session and, above all,

In brief: this guide 🏄‍♂️ reveals all the tips for waxing your bodyboard: slick preparation, wax selection according to temperature, precise gestures for a long-lasting wax application, as well as maintenance and innovations. Reading time: a swell of quick ideas to absorb! Bodyboard preparation: the essential basics for controlled waxing Step zero is to provide

In brief: this advanced guide compiles: Biomechanics of palming: understanding the human engine to boost propulsion Before seeking absolute speed, every bodyboarder must dissect the mechanics behind palming. Far from being a simple leg kick, the movement engages a complete muscle chain – hamstrings, glutes, lower back, and abdominal belt – that converts internal energy

In brief : Choosing the right type of leash before attachment: essential basics for a successful 2026 guide Before even thinking about mounting a bodyboard leash, you need to select the tool adapted to your size, your spot, and your goal. The market is constantly evolving, but three main categories still dominate: wrist, biceps, and

In brief Choosing the right bodyboard fins: essential criteria for the modern rider Talking about Bodyboarding without focusing on fins would be like describing a take-off without mentioning the board: the equation remains incomplete. Even before the putting on, the rider must master the parameters that determine performance on the wave. First variable: the shape.

In short: Informed preparation: optimized equipment and fine-tuning before hitting the water In successfully performing a 360, the visible part – the rotation – is often just the consequence of a long chain of technical decisions made even before touching the water. First, the bodyboard must be measured to the millimeter. An undersized board sinks,