To help you catch more waves, we make our products as intuitive and educational as possible.
That's why this bodyboard features an ergonomic deck that lets you spontaneously get into the right position.
The leash (supplied )can be attached to either the wrist or the bicep (exclusive to Decathlon), depending on your preference.
Indications of the user's height and wave size are permanently marked on the board.
A QR code on the underside lets you access tutorials and other useful information: maintenance, 2nd life, etc.
Size guide / 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 500 bodyboard is available in 4 sizes, depending on the user's size:
Size 38" if you're between 1m35 and 1m55
Size 40" between 1m55 and 1m70
Size 41.5" between 1m70 and 1m85
Size 43.5" over 1m85
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 harder to handle.
We design bodyboard 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 conditions of use: Advanced level.
This bodyboard is equipped with a high-density slick, a dense EPO foam core (30Kg/m3), 2 fiberglass stringers and a 128g EPE cover.
This board offers good responsiveness and solidity in suitable wave conditions.
If the waves are >1m50, prefer the bodyboard 900. With its denser core (PP), it is more resistant to shocks, turbulence and maneuver receptions.
Wear other than breakage or bending can be repaired, but check online or in store.
Did you know? Using fins allows you to catch 2 to 3 times more waves!
In the ocean, when the water is deeper than the navel, it's very complicated to catch waves without the help of fins.
In fact, it's no longer possible to propel yourself by pushing your feet off the ground to get momentum in the wave, and paddling with your arms is often insufficient.
For a discovery of bodyboarding in good conditions, for optimal progress and increased safety against the currents of our coasts, we strongly recommend the use of bodyboard fins.
To practice properly, you need to position yourself correctly on the bodyboard.
Nose bumpers provide a good grip for your hands.
When catching a wave, your hands are in front, chest arched, to maximize buoyancy and the power produced by your feet (webbed, of course!).)
To go left, keep your left hand in front (hand/elbow/shoulder aligned, arm bent at 90°) and put your right hand on the right rail at hip level.
Keep your left leg alongside the board to hold your direction.
Inversely to go right.
Tips to avoid chafing and ensure good adhesion to the board.
On the wave, the bodyboard is best used lying down.
It's important to wear a long-sleeved anti-UV top or a wetsuit, depending on the water temperature, to avoid (painful) irritations on the stomach and arms.
For a good grip on the bodyboard, we recommend waxing the front of the board, the sides (rails) and the stomach. Wax to be adapted to temperature, sold separately in the surf department.
Repeat the operation every session.
Safety rules and behaviour in the water - Part 1.
Bodyboarding is a fantastic sport that requires certain fundamental rules to be respected for everyone's enjoyment and safety.
1- Find out about and observe the characteristics of the spot: current, rocks, tidal influence, wave size, number of people in the water...
2- Don't overestimate your level and prefer an easier spot if conditions exceed your abilities.
3- Use the right 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 whoever is closest to the breaker.
5- Go around the breaker zone when you go up to the peak to avoid cutting the path of another rider.
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 to extreme heat.
When not in use, take care not to expose your bodyboard to the sun or to temperatures >50°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 it in a car in direct sunlight.
The consequence of exposure to excessive heat can be blisters or bubbles forming on the board, or even deformation of the board.
Dimensions
38": 97cm x 49.4cm x 5.3cm
40": 102cm x 52cm x 5.3cm
41.5": 106cm x 54cm x 5.4cm
43.5": 111cm x 56.5cm x 5.5cm
