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In Buying Classic Bodyboards
Author : Barry Crowther
Are you into or want to engage into extreme sports like body boarding? If your answer is yes, then the first and necessary step you have to take is to invest in a good bodyboard. The basic requirement of this sport is a well-balanced bodyboard which is usually made of hydrodynamic foam and plastic, with accessories such as swim fins, a body suit, and a leash – one that is attached to your feet and the board.
To play the sport professionally, you require a classic bodyboard that will suit your needs. Without it, you may not be able to experience the thrill involved in this sport. Remember surfboards are not bodyboards as the latter should be large enough so that the rider can lie on his stomach on the board. Thus the size needed should comply with your height and weight otherwise you won’t be able to balance yourself on the waves. For this reason, you have no choice that to buy your own other than using your friends’ bodyboards. When buying a bodyboard, it is important to get one that is easy to carry. The right size should be 3 inches more than your belly button. The size of bodyboards lies in the range 33 inches for small kids, to 45 inches for grown ups.
Stringers are the rods used to support the bodyboard to prevent it from deformation and enhancing the stiffness of the board which enhances the boards speed. A board should have a single rod (at middle) or two (aligned symmetrically to axis). Proper stringer placement must be adhered to, to avoid damaging the board while punching a hole in it. Nowadays boards are also glued with hot air lamination from base which provides better speed and strength.
When choosing an appropriate bodyboard, people are advised to make sure they consider all the factors that a good body board should have since buying the wrong bodyboard endanger one’s life. While there may be cheaper alternatives it’s important to invest in a good quality that can guarantee safety in the water. Here are some points you should consider while purchasing a bodyboard.
- Always ensure that the surface of the bodyboard is not porous otherwise it may let in water that may increase the weight of the bodyboard.
- The surface should be made of high quality foam and should be soft and smooth without any cracks on the edges.
- Another factor that should be considered is the tail. This however depends on your experience level as to whether you choose the one with a tail curved inward or downward. For beginners, an inward curved tail is the best.
- Flexibility is also a point for consideration, the one you choose should not be too stiff or too flexible.
In purchasing your first board and you do not want to go out of the house for shopping, then, the internet is a very useful tool to find a good quality board. You can find a large variety of boards and most of them are classified through quality and color. You can browse around websites where you can select or view products and even put them up for comparisons to suit your preferences and needs.
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Barry Crowther has been working closely with Jay Reale, who has been winning bodyboarding competitions since he was a teenager. For more information about Bodyboarding and Classic Bodyboards please visit http://www.ebodyboarding.com
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Submitted : 2010-09-02 Word Count : 1 Popularity: 91