Imagine sitting on the beach exhausted after failing to make it out after an hour long battle for the second time. Then, you look up and you see the most beautiful 3ft overhead wave. It’s barreling from top to bottom and keeps barreling…and barreling until it final gently fades out after 45-60 seconds. Is this sea water on your face or tears?

So long story short, this can never happen to me again. I feel confident riding waves of this size, but moving back to the ocean after years, I’m just not in shape for the amount of water moving for waves of this size and it is breaking my poor little heart. The place I moved to is also much colder and has much longer paddle outs than my home break growing up.

I’m putting together a workout plan for myself and wondering if folks have benchmarks for cardio, strength, and flexibility in or out of the water that lets them know they’re fit enough for the season?

So like I first dropped out of bodyboarding when I was 12, only did it for 2 years before that consistently as I had a bodyboard as a gift I got for Christmas and also spent a lot of time with a family friend who lived next to the waves so I always did it. Was great.

Only stopped after losing my board in a bad wind storm and had to deal with school and other stuff but it was whatevs, 25 now and I’m finally back on the waves and killing it. Didn’t take long to pick it up again either, Australia has the best waves almost anywhere haha. Can’t wait to post content here.

I was wondering what recommendations to traveling internationally with a bodyboard. I’m planning on a trip to a few wave pools and this is my first time taking a board with me. I was looking at either the Hubboard intercontinental or the interstate bag. Not sure if the padding is sufficient for these long flights.

Hey everyone,

I'm an intermédiaire surfer, and it sometimes happens that I disturb other surfers when paddling back to the peak. I mainly surf sandbars, so the peak tends to shift quickly, which makes it even more challenging to navigate without getting in the way of others. I don't want to be an obstacle for those already surfing.

It's really something that ruins my sessions. I try to go to less crowded spots, but as soon as other surfers get in the water, it becomes a real source of stress.

How do you handle this situation? What are the best practices to avoid disrupting other surfers, especially when the spot is crowded?

I'm sure many of you have experienced this, so any tips or surf etiquette advice you can share would be really helpful!

Thanks in advance for your advice!

New Bodyboard film out, created by independent filmmakers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nso-6d8B0PQ

In a refreshing departure to the polished surf films of today—Keelhauled 9 dives into the raw essence of bodyboarding. This film pays homage to the underground tapes of old, capturing the unfiltered joy of riding waves through the eyes/camera of the Keelhauled crew, who navigate their sessions with grit and passion celebrating the thrill and camaraderie of the sport.

Hello everyone!

I have only ridden a 50/50 bodyboard and wanted to upgrade to a better board since I've significantly improved my skills, and I just wanted to know your opinions on 55/45 vs 60/40 rails. Do they make a big difference compared to 50/50 rails? What are the main differences between 55/45 and 60/40 rails? Can you ride these two in diverse situations?

I hope someone can solve my questions, thank you in advance!

I only ask because I'm now looking for a new board and when I first started I was told "I wouldn't get a better board than this" and really didn't know any better.

It was a Winchester pp and I've taught myself to ride it (basically the only board I've owned), so now im wondering if I dial it back and learn some moves or just keep riding what I know?

What's most important speed, balance or control? Water temp varies from about 12⁰ to 20⁰ Do you need a lot of flex for spins and rolls?

Any help much appreciated.

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https://youtu.be/QXUg1eaVJB4?feature=shared

The board: MS Science Launch LTD Quad Vent - Size : 42.5''

The problem- it's too long (it was the only one available on the internet at time of purchase)

The idea- remove area the nose while leaving the nose bulbs and full rails intact, like a bat-nose

The plan: remove a half inch of the central 80% of the nose then re-glue the nosepiece for an inset nose grip without compromising the existing rails

I figured I'd use a hot wire for the cuts+, sponge-rez or gorilla glue to reattach the nose

What was wrong with us 90’s teens?! Haha. We must have watched this 100’s of times. Mandatory viewing before any Creek or Wedge session.

I just took a glance at it on YT and as you might expect, didn’t age well. That being said, nothing better than Jimmy Hutaff DK-ing to Award Tour.

Hi, I have an issue with my left foot and I’m looking for advice. I use Viper MS fins with yellow tips (sized to my shoe size) along with 1.5 mm neoprene socks. However, after each long session (around 3 hours), I experience severe pain on the bone and joint of my big toe on the left foot, specifically on the top (not the sole). Strangely, I don’t have any issues with my right foot, which is actually slightly larger. This pain eventually forces me to leave the water. Has anyone experienced something similar? Thanks in advance for your help!

I know that heat + bodyboard foam are enemies. Too much heat and the deck foam will expand causing permanent reverse rocker and ruin the board. Direct sunlight is obviously bad, it won't take long to cook your board, but what about ambient air temperature? I store my boards in a garage that is insulated, but not air conditioned. The air temp has the possibility of getting up to 40 degrees c (110 f) during summer. All my boards are polypropylene core, but am I right that the deck is most often polyethylene and its the PE that expands and forces the reverse rocker? At what ambient air temperature is the foam going to expand and cause permanent reverse rocker?

Hello Reddit! Just curious on what people's set up on there GoPros? What leashes are the preferred ones and what attachments are worth getting for the GoPro 11-13 for bodyboarding. Can't wait to read what responses their are!