What’s the difference between a bodyboard and a boogie board?
What is the difference between bodyboard and boogie boarding? 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.One of the reasons why (some) surfers (still) hate bodyboarders is because boogie boarders ride anything – even a closeout wave. Fortunately, times are changing, and the oldest and fiercest rivalry in the history of boardsports is fading away.Morey had created the object, but he needed a catchy name for it. Inspired by a music movement – boogie-woogie – that became popular between World War I and II, the ingenious engineer came up with the word boogie for his soft board. Boogie swung, and it had a wiggle and a jiggle to it.
Why do boogie boards bubble?
Bubbling on a bodyboard can occasionally happen when there is trapped air between the board’s core and its outer layer, especially when exposed to significant temperature changes or direct sunlight. This separation, known as delamination, can affect the board’s performance and longevity if not addressed promptly. Air bubbles can form on the top of a board from sand or just being out in the sun too long. Saltwater can be really degrading to boards with sunlight. Once you’re done with this repair, check out some tips on bodyboard care here. Although bubbles are annoying, they don’t cause any damage as long as they remain sealed.