How to choose your bodyboard size?
Bodyboard size has a direct influence on stability and maneuverability. It must be adapted to the user's size. This bodyboard is designed for children weighing between 25 and 40kg, and measuring between 120cm and 145cm, i.e. between 6 and 12 years of age.
A bodyboard that's too small won't float enough, so you'll miss out on waves. A bodyboard that's too big will be difficult to handle.
Refer to the size selection chart on the Internet or in stores.
At RADBUG we design products according to 4 levels of practice: Discoverer, Beginner, Advanced and Expert.
- Découvreur : Eau jusqu'au nombril, pas de palme, mousses <50cm, propulsion en poussant les pieds sur le sol, prise de vague jusqu'au bord. Priorité au plaisir et 1ères sensations (Bodyboard à poignées).
- Débutant : Légers virages dans des vagues <1m, propulsion avec palmes. Priorité à l'apprentissage du sport.
- Confirmé : Vagues jusqu'à 1m50, plus de vitesse et début de figures (360°, El Rollo...).
- Expert : Tout type de vagues, maîtrise des figures, même aériennes : ARS, 360°, tube...
Construction adapted to size and intended use: Discoverer / beginner level.
If this bodyboard is used in waves or foam larger than 50cm and/or by children weighing more than 40Kg, it may deteriorate: breakage, bending... As this bodyboard does not have a dense plastic underside, it is unsuitable for the presence of pebbles or shells on the edge, which could damage the gliding surface. In this case, prefer a bodyboard with a high-density plastic sole, as on other 100 bodyboards.
Positioning yourself on the bodyboard
The front of the bodyboard is preformed to allow correct positioning of the hands.
When catching a wave, the 2 hands are placed at the front.
To go left, keep your left hand in front (hand, elbow and shoulder must be aligned, arm at 90° to the forearm) and move your right hand along the right rail to the middle of the board. Position your left leg in line with the left rail to keep your direction.
Proceed in reverse to go right.
Tips to avoid chafing and ensure good adhesion to the board.
During the gliding phase, this bodyboard is best used lying down. It's important to wear a long-sleeved anti-UV top or a neoprene wetsuit to avoid chafing on the stomach and arms.
For a good grip on the bodyboard, we recommend applying wax (available separately in the surf department) to the top, particularly on the front of the board at hand level, on the sides and on the stomach. Repeat the operation every session.
Use with or without fins.
Ce bodyboard peut s'utiliser avec ou sans palmes.
Sans palmes, il sera nécessaire que le niveau d'eau n'excède pas la hauteur de la taille. Dans ce cas, se propulser vers la plage en prenant appui sur le sol au moment où la vague ou la mousse passe (<50cm).
Avec palmes, le niveau d'eau sera au dessus de la taille. Palmer énergiquement vers la plage au passage de la vague ou la mousse (<50cm).
Safety rules and behaviour in the water - Part 1.
Bodyboarding is a fantastic sport that requires certain fundamental rules to be respected for the pleasure and safety of all.
1- Find out about and observe the characteristics of the spot: current, rocks, tidal influence, wave size, number of people in the water...
2- Do not overestimate your level and prefer an easier spot if the conditions exceed your abilities.
3- Practice with the appropriate equipment: Leash, fins and board in good condition, suitable neoprene wetsuit...
Safety rules and behavior in the water - Part 2.
"4- Respect the rules of priority on the wave: priority to the rider closest to the breaker.
5- Go around the breaker zone when going up to the peak to avoid cutting off another rider's trajectory.
6- Use flippers if the water level is higher than your hips.
7- If you don't use flippers, we recommend that you practice in the safe swimming area. Ask the lifeguards on site for more information.
8- Practice with others.
Do not leave exposed in the heat
When not in use, take care not to expose your bodyboard to the sun or to temperatures >30°C.
Protect your bodyboard in a cover, under an umbrella, in the shade or under a light towel, to prevent it from overheating.
Avoid leaving your bodyboard in a car in direct sunlight.
Exposure to excessive heat can result in blisters or bubbles forming on the board, or even deformation of the board.
Dimensions
89 cm x 45 cm x 5.5 cm
RADBUG
RADBUG is the Decathlon brand dedicated to bodyboarding and bodysurfing. Our raison d'être is to introduce as many people as possible to the incredible sensations of bodyboarding and bodysurfing. The sensation of riding a wave is pure, intoxicating and addictive. Our mission is to enable everyone to learn and progress, by offering easy and daring products for ever greater pleasure.
