Most anyone can master the basics of riding a boogie board with a little practice. It's called "catching a wave," and to do it, a rider first has to figure out where and how the waves are breaking. Once the right location has been selected, the rider should face the beach, wait until just before an approaching wave breaks and kick off. New riders quickly learn that they'll get better results if they position themselves closer to the front end of the boogie board, since too much weight on the back end will cause it to drag and the rider to lose the wave.
Beyond Boogie Boarding
Many riders who start out on boogie boards eventually get into bodyboarding, and it won't be long before new enthusiasts become familiar with the BZ Products brand. Shops around the world carry these pro-quality BZ products, designed under the direction of world-famous pro Jeff Hubbard.
Bodyboarding novices who cut their teeth on boogie boards need to learn the basics of shopping for the right equipment. Generally, bodyboards should come to within about an inch of the rider's belly button when placed vertically against the ground, and it's essential to wax a new bodyboard before using it to make it easier to hold onto. While bodyboards tend to be wider than boogie boards, they should still be narrow enough for the rider to comfortably carry them under one arm. eBodyboarding.com carries an excellent selection of surf and water sports products, lifestyle apparel, skimboards and much more. The U.S.-based company also ships to international destinations around the globe.
