Who makes NMD bodyboards?
Nick Mesritz (NMD) is the shaper to the stars, he has shaped bodyboards for most of the top riders over the years. Nick ‘Mez’ Mesritz is the man behind NMD and VS Bodyboards.
Who makes science bodyboards?
Science Bodyboards is a brand masterpiece crafted by Mike Stewart, a nine-time bodyboarding World Champion with a legacy rooted in the sport’s inception. From the conception of the modern bodyboard in 1971, bodyboarding has experienced spurts of rapid growth both as an industry and extreme sport.
Who created bodyboarding?
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. HB’s philosophy for designing bodyboards is simple: They take only the finest grade materials, integrate them with team tested templates, and incorporate the latest in construction technologies to create a line of high performance wave riding craft worthy of the HB name.Wood Bodyboards, with their durability, environmental friendliness, unique riding experience, and unique looks, offer an alternative to conventional foam bodyboards. They are an excellent choice for those who want a different wave-riding style and feel.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.
What is bodyboarding in surfing?
Bodyboarding is a water sport in which the surfer rides a bodyboard on the crest, face, and curl of a wave which is carrying the surfer towards the shore. Bodyboarding is also referred to as Boogieboarding due to the invention of the Boogie Board by Tom Morey in 1971. A board that is too short in size simply won’t offer enough flotation. This will slow up your riding and make it difficult to catch waves. Simply follow this golden rule. If you’re generally going to ride really small waves choose a bigger board size with extra flotation.The size of your bodyboard affects everything from how easily you catch waves to how stable you feel when riding them. A board that’s too big or too small can make it harder to control your movements, reduce your buoyancy, and even make it more difficult to catch waves.If you’re going to be riding big waves primarily, you should choose a shorter bodyboard. A smaller bodyboard will give you more control and agility as more of your body is in the water. If the surf you’re going to be riding are small waves, a longer board will give you more buoyancy and stability in the water.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.