What is the difference between cheap and expensive bodyboards?
Entry-level bodyboards may lack durability and can break easily, especially if exposed to rough waves and prolonged use. More expensive boards have a stronger cores, often have stringers (strengthening strips of wood running down their length) and are generally much stronger and will last a lot longer. Bigger bodyboards are not necessarily better; it depends on your size, weight, and skill level. Larger boards offer more buoyancy and stability but can be less manoeuvrable.There are many factors to consider when choosing the right length board for you. Both your height and weight should be considered when deciding on a board size. For example, taller and heavier bodyboarders may want to size up on bodyboard length, as longer or wider and thicker boards offer more volume or floatation.If you’re riding is mostly bigger waves, consider a bodyboard on the shorter end of your optimal size range. If you are a more of an advanced rider consider a shorter board for maneuverability. If you are a beginner, aim for a longer board in your size range.Are bigger bodyboards better? Bigger bodyboards are not necessarily better; it depends on your size, weight, and skill level. Larger boards offer more buoyancy and stability but can be less manoeuvrable.
Is the NMD Flyer bodyboard any good?
NMD Flyer Bodyboard is a super good value entry bodyboard. You get an EPS core that gives great floatation. This equates to being able to paddle and catch waves easily. Once on the wave you get great float and won’t bog down in weak waves or in the foam. By taking a board with less volume, you will be able to feel more of the waves energy, it will respond more to your actions. Watch Ant’s revelation of riding a shorter board with less volume than he would normally. He was concerned he wouldn’t catch waves but walked away with an amazing surf!Size / Weight If you don’t float enough, it means that your bodyboard is too small and it will be very difficult to catch waves. But if your board is too big, it may be easy to catch wave, but it’s going to be very hard to control it on the face of the wave, especially in powerful waves.