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Finding
the right board...
We are here to help! Jay and
Vicki have got 40+ combined years of bodyboarding experience,
so they know what works. Having competed professionally
for many years and traveled around the globe for many
years, they have the knowledge to help you find the
right board suited to your height, weight, ability level,
or your budget. With 500+ boards in stock there is a
board to fit anyone and everyone.
Search by board length, tail type, core, and/or stringer
Here are some simple guidelines
to help you out in making your decision. (If you're
unfamiliar with board construction, go to the Bodyboard
anatomy page). |
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Length- Your board, when standing on it's tail (the
back end) should come up to roughly within an inch either
side of your belly button. If you normally ride small
waves, an inch above, big waves, an inch below. I'm
5'8" (173cms) tall and weigh 165lbs (70kgs) and I ride
a 41.75 inch board in all waves. If you are a big person
that isn't that tall, you need a board that is shorter
and wider.
PLEASE NOTE: These are only GENERAL guidelines and don't
apply to every single person.
Use this chart to
determine the ideal bodyboard length for you. Remember,
these are just general guidelines:
| Board Length |
Your Weight |
Your Height |
| 36"-38" |
65-85 lbs. |
4' - 5' |
| 39" |
85-115 lbs. |
4'6" - 5'2" |
| 40" |
110-130 lbs. |
5'3"- 5'6" |
| 41"-41.75" |
125-170 lbs. |
5'7" - 5'9" |
| 42" |
145-180 lbs. |
5'9"-6'0" |
| 42.5" |
160-190 lbs. |
5'10"-6'2" |
| 43" |
170-210 lbs. |
6'1"-6'3" |
| 44" |
180-270 lbs. |
6'2"-6'4" |
| 45" |
195-255lbs. |
6'3" - 6'6" |
| 46" |
200lbs + |
6'4" + |
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| 2.
Width- You should be able to hold the board comfortably
under your arm and against your side without much if
any slack between your armpit and the rail. Again, the
type of waves you ride may help your decision. Wide
boards for smaller stuff, narrower for bigger waves.
Big rider? You need a wider board. Fill out the form
for recommendations. |
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| 3.
Nose and tail width, and template- To keep it basic,
if you're a beginner, the tail design doesn't really
matter much. If you think you're going to advance quickly
in your riding though, it becomes more of an issue and
I'd recommend reading the Board
Anatomy page for info on tails. If you're more into
the sport, bat tails are the choice of most prone-only
riders, and crescents are the choice of most DK-only
riders. If you are both, then consider what your ratio
of prone to DK is, and go with the tail design that
covers how you ride more (prone or DK). On templates,
most prone riders like a board with the wide point closer
to the nose, and most DK'ers like it further back. We
have several of each of these types, and many boards
that are made for both prone and DK. Fill out the Picker
Form for suggestions. |
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| 4.
Rails- Don't worry too much about this. Most companies
use a 60/40 configuration as the standard and go from
there. That means that 60% of the rail is on the bottom
side and 40% is on top. Some riders like 50/50, but
most companies make their boards with 60/40 rails and
to be honest, most riders can't tell the difference. |
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| 5.
Materials- If you want the most durable combo, it would
be polypro core with double stringer. This is also the
most expensive combo. We carry several polypro boards
with two, just one, or no stringers which makes for a
lighter, cheaper board. If you ride in very cold water
most of the time, consider a Dow/polyethylene core board
which will stay somewhat flexible no matter what the water
temps. |
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out which board to choose, what size or shape is best
for you? Then ask the Booger
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