What is the history of the bodyboard?
Bodyboard Origin They are distinct from the modern stand-up surfboards in that they had no ventral fins. Captain Cook recorded seeing Hawaiian villagers riding such boards when he came to Hawaii in 1778. The boards he witnessed were about 3′ to 6′ and were ridden “prone” (on the belly) or on the knees. Bodysurfing is an ancient, global pastime that predates both board surfing and written history. Many Indigenous peoples developed and practiced recreational bodysurfing independently of each other for millennia. But it was in Polynesia that the sport evolved into what it is today.The moment humans started swimming, they probably tried to ride waves too. But if we’re talking about stand-up surfing as we know it today, ancient Polynesians were the true pioneers. They had been mastering the art of wave riding for centuries, with evidence dating back as early as the 12th century.
What is the history of the Morey bodyboard?
About Morey Boogie On July 7, 1971, Tom Morey invented the first bodyboard after he awoke one morning to see perfect waves but had no board to ride. He cut a 9 foot polyethylene foam blank in half, carved it into a rectangular shape with 45 degree Hot Curl style rails, and covered it with newspaper. Bodyboarding is also referred to as Boogieboarding due to the invention of the Boogie Board by Tom Morey in 1971. The average bodyboard consists of a short, rectangular piece of hydrodynamic foam. Bodyboarders typically use swim fins for additional propulsion and control while riding a breaking wave.Anyone who has been involved in the sport of bodyboarding knows that Tom Morey, an inventor, musician, surfer, entrepreneur, mathematician and engineer originally from Michigan crafted the first modern bodyboard, which he called the Boogie (see our blog post about this) in 1971.Boogie Board inventor Tom Morey dies at 86 Morey, a well-known surfer in Southern California in the ’50s and ’60s, invented the Boogie Board in 1971 in Hawaii. Morey’s invention remains a popular choice for those wanting to ride some waves.Bodyboarding is also referred to as Boogieboarding due to the invention of the Boogie Board by Tom Morey in 1971. The average bodyboard consists of a short, rectangular piece of hydrodynamic foam. Bodyboarders typically use swim fins for additional propulsion and control while riding a breaking wave.
What’s the difference between a bodyboard and a boogie board?
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. 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.