How to choose a bodyboard for kids?
If it’s for a child, get a bodyboard that’s a bit higher than their belly button (so there’s room to grow). Make sure they’re strong enough and their arms are long enough to carry it. Choose the bodyboard shape that suits the rider’s level of experience. Size Matters: Start with a board length that reaches your belly button when standing. Adjust for your height, weight, and ability. Serious riders need the right fit for control and performance. Width & Thickness (Volume): Heavier riders need more volume (wider, thicker boards) for buoyancy and speed.
What’s the difference between a body board and a boogie board?
It’s a valid question. The short answer is, they are one and the same! The Boogie Board was actually not called that at all when Tom Morey built the first one in July of 1971. Tom was an inventor in the vain of Caractacus Potts (I know that’s an old Chitty Chitty Bang Bang reference, but it’s a valid one). Over time, “boogie board” became a widely used term for all wave-riding boards, especially those designed for casual beachgoers and kids. A bodyboard, on the other hand, is the correct term for the sport and the board itself.The term boogie boarding comes from Morey, coining the bodyboards “Boogie Boards”. Bodyboarding is name for the sport itself but in essence, there is no difference between the two. Boogie Boards” were invented on July 7, 1971 by Tom Morey.A Boogie Board is the same as a body board – the only difference is the brand name. Typically boogie boards are cheaper than body boards – usually attracting people that are just starting to get into wave riding. Whereas bodyboards are designed for all levels – kids, beginners, and advanced riders.
Are cheap bodyboards any good?
Durability: Due to the lower-grade materials and construction, cheap bodyboards are less durable and more susceptible to damage from rough waves, extended use, or exposure to sunlight and saltwater. While bodyboarding may offer an easier initial learning curve, both sports have their unique challenges, joys, and intricacies. The surfer vs bodyboard debate is less about which is easier and more about individual preferences.