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Getting used to big waves
Hey fellow surfers! Do any bodysurfing veterans have advice for losing the fear of big waves? I can get in and out of big swells safely, but when i get to the outside i just can't get myself to ride the big ones. I ended up only riding literally the smallest wave i could find in the session 😂 I don't have bodysurfing buddies, especially on the winter, so I surf with board surfers so they don't have much specific advice to the sport. I also find it really hard to enter the waves compared to the medium and small ones, I either drop on the lip or don't enter the wave at all.
15:42 UTC
Helmet recommendations
Hi there, I banged my head on the bottom last week and had a minor bleeding in my brain (im fine, still in hospital though). Have been wondering about getting a helmet ever since, but I am worried about performance and handling when duck diving and reading waves due to the peripherical vision. Have you ever bodysurfed with a helmet? Which model, if any, would you recommend? Thanks in advance.
14:31 UTC
Are there any other (current or former) world leaders that could bodysurf?
22:59 UTC
DIY Handplane design technical pointers - channels, edge contour (hard edges/soft edges) etc
So I have everything ready to go just want to understand what’s features I should include so it tracks well and provides good lift etc.
I know that a totally flat base with hard edges wouldn’t be optimal.
I know a slight channel through the centre of the board will help it maintain its course rather than slide sideways across the water?
What else?
The basic shape is going to be based on my WAW Badfish but about ten millimeters larger all round.
02:34 UTC
Bodysurfing Goggles
Hello everyone,
I used to love bodysurfing. However, i have a condition in my eyes and i am required to wear Scleral Contact Lenses. If i do not wear my contacts, i cannot see at all, and they are not easy to take in and out.
My Doctor says that i need to find goggles that prevent water from getting in. This is very hard to do while bodysurfing, its almost impossible. But i was wondering if anyone knows of a pair of goggles that is secure and prevents water from breaching the goggles. I have used the search bar, had a little luck, but seeing if there is a more recent answer.
Thanks in advance.
22:29 UTC
Waves in Italy?
Does anyone know when and where in Italy is best for waves?
19:20 UTC
Chiapas, Mexico?
Wondering about bodysurfing potential along the Chiapas coast? Any reports or experiences?
18:23 UTC
SKIMBOARDING & BODYSURFING A STORMY SHORE-BREAK (RAW POV)
03:26 UTC
Handplane in Kauai
In Kauai for a few more days , anyone know of a shop in kauai that sells hand planes? I called a few places with no luck.
08:21 UTC
Long blades
Has anyone received their yucca long blades yet and how have you liked them? Been waiting for them forever now 😰
21:51 UTC
Vipers coming
For the Viper fans: I spoke with JP @ Viper today and more V5’s and V7’s are coming. They have had a supply chain issue that is about sorted out and he is updating the Viper website. Should be able to buy direct from Viper by mid March.
21:10 UTC
Bodysurfing Big Heavy Pipeline // Thomas Van Melum
16:32 UTC
SOLO BODYSURFING WITH DOLPHINS | CRASHING WAVES | SLOW MOTION
Solo Mini Slab Session. Awesome aspect of bodysurfing is that you can dive down and hold onto the rocks when the steamrollers wash through! Can't do that with any type of board!
19:39 UTC
Has anyone tried DMC Repellor fins? How are they
04:50 UTC
Yucca long blades
Has anyone received the yucca long blades and how do you like the new foot pocket? I know he said the foot pocket is a tad bit more narrow? Should I go with a mL or a large?
06:19 UTC
New Handboard, Ready and with new leash! tomorrow we hit the waves!
Here it is, the latest one... I think I've finally hit a nice balance in shape, built and weight. and scinve got some questions on the grip for my previous post, some pics of how i grip it, will depend on each rides i guess.
21:31 UTC
Yucca Fin Socks
Anyone running these? How do they feel? Thoughts on sizing?
19:17 UTC
Here is a second one, finished and tested.
I like this one better than the previous one. This one is about 400 grams, 50% lighter than the previous one, but really sturdy! But, once you start sahping ypur guns... you can't sotp so there is a third one on the workbench right now.
3D printing seems like an interesting tool for this boards. We'll see what happens in the long run.
04:11 UTC
Asking for advice on safety
This could sound like a ridiculous question, but I wasn't sure where else to ask it. I told my parents I started bodysurfing, and they reacted pretty strongly because they knew a kid who was paralyzed doing so. It's made me nervous to get in the water now as I'm very much still learning my way around. Does anyone have any times for maximizing safety as a beginner? Wave conditions, technique, or anything helps. I've only gone out in 2-3ft waves. This may be mostly a mental barrier for myself but I would truly appreciate any advice from people here. Thanks.
21:43 UTC
Mike Stewart's Incredible Bodysurfing Skills in Hawaii
20:52 UTC
Bodgad
20:17 UTC
USA Bodysurfing final + medal presentation (Jan. 5, 2024, Steamer Lane, California)
23:54 UTC
I've finally bought some surf find for bodysurfing and I have maybe a dumb question. How do you put them on? As in do you get then wet first or do you put them on dry? Advice?
Edit: I meant to say in the title that I bought some surf FINS! Stupid typing thumbs and proof reading eyes didn't work well! 🤦🏻♂️
18:08 UTC
Anyone going out next few days (SoCal)? If so - where? I might be interested in meeting up
00:37 UTC
Bodysurf + Cyanotype
Bodysurf cyanotype print I made last night.
I feel like he’s really riding a wave.
This was a print in a test series. I plan on centering the design on 10x10 or 12x12 WC paper.
03:05 UTC
Colombian Neck Ties :) www.cnt.surf
23:37 UTC
If anyone interested also rides paipos/belly boards, mats or trays-the r/pronewaveriders community is set up to discuss and share about fringe surfing. Hope to see you there soon, thanks!
07:05 UTC